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how to make olympic medals for kids games

“Olympic” Medals for Kids Games

It's official...the Winter Olympics have begun!  With competitions heating up and teachers requesting our foam circles for medals they can use for classroom competitions, we have been inspired to create the perfect kid version of a gold, silver, and bronze medal.  So here goes!  Choose from a simple medal using goldenrod, gray, and cocoa foam circles.  Or if you are up for a little more, shall we say "creativity", add numbers to the foam with a low temp glue gun and then spray paint with metallic Read more [...]
Magnetic Heart Tree

Magnetic Heart Trees

Here is another inspired twist on our "Hearts can Grow on Trees" post... Magnetic Heart Trees!  As easy as 1, 2, 3... 3 easy steps that is.  First, attach Adhesive Craft Magnets to the backs of hearts and tree trunk shapes.  Simply peel and stick magnets to the foam shapes.  Second, add Buttons to Hearts (this step is optional).  Lastly, attach the Tree Trunk Magnet to any magnetic surface (refrigerator, filing cabinet, magnetic memo board, etc) and add hearts to the tree branches in any order Read more [...]
heart shapes with buttons

Lacing Hearts for Valentines

If we had to sum up this Lacing Heart Craft in only a few words it would be "simple, cute, & fun for all ages".  These hearts are perfect for kids to create and there won't even be a mess when they are done!  Gotta love crafts like that...  Great "Make & Take" kids craft (no drying time required).  Add a loop for hanging hearts on a branch in a vase (adorable), attach a thin ceramic magnet to the back and display on a refrigerator, or add to gift bags.  Personalize Lacing Hearts with Read more [...]