Tag Archive for: just for summer

Fish Stick Puppet Craft for VBS

Fish Stick Puppets

Fish Stick Puppets:)  Hilarious!!!  Even as we typed this we're cracking up.  This needs to be on the Wheel of Fortune under the "Same Name" category... Fish Stick, Stick Puppets!  All joking aside, these Fish Stick Puppets are simple to make and are guaranteed to make you smile when they are done!  Fish are made from Craft Foam Hands attached to Jumbo Craft Sticks.  Add a wiggle eye, cut a small mouth and weave Baker's Cotton thru the fingers and there you have it... A Fish on a Stick!  Perfect Read more [...]
4th of July Pennant Flags made with Craft Foam. Secure Pennant Flags with Glue Dots. No drying time or cutting required for this craft!

4th of July Flag Pennants

Make this adorable 4th of July Flag Bunting with Craft Foam, Glue Dots, and Baker's Cotton.  Pennant Flags are made with foam parallelograms!  Simply fold them over the baker's cotton and press to secure.  Foam parallelograms and star shapes are pre-cut and ready to create with.  Scissors are only needed to trim the Baker's Cotton.   Add a few stars and this patriotic flag bunting is ready to hang! It doesn't take much to transform a few red, white, and blue parallelograms into these super Read more [...]
red bow with white button headband. perfect for summer

Firework Hair Accessories w/ Ribbon

Something about the color red, pony tails, and fireworks that just screams SUMMER!  Not really sure where the red association comes from...maybe watermelon:)  Well all that said, how about a few red curly ribbon hair accessories (that remind us of fireworks) to hold all those pony tails this summer?!?  Below are 3 hair accessories (a headband, hair clip, and pony tail holder) so there is something for everybody.  The headband and hair clip do require just a little sewing, however, the pony tail Read more [...]
Go USA

Easy 4th of July Banner

Summer is flying by!  Somehow it's the end of June already and the 4th of July is next week!!!  If you are looking for inexpensive 4th of July party decorations or a patriotic craft here is a another idea for you... a USA Banner in Red, White, and Blue with craft foam stars!  The banner pictured below is made with white clothespins, craft foam, ribbon, and elastic cord so it's super light-weight and easy to hang.  Craft foam flags have been hand stitched with embroidery floss, Large Stars with Read more [...]
Easy 4th of July Party Decorations

4th of July Party Decorations

Make these Red, White, and Blue Craft Foam Stars for your next 4th of July Picnic or BBQ!  These festive stars make a great centerpiece for any table.  Or create star food markers &/or party decorations.  Stars are easy to assemble and inexpensive to make. Simply outline foam stars with a Sharpie Marker, attach a small star & button, wrap star with Baker's Twine and attach to a Jumbo Craft Stick! Once stars are decorated, arrange them in jars or containers individually (shown above) Read more [...]
Foam Frog Visor with Red Tongue

How to Make Frog Visors

These easy to make Frog Visors are perfect for Classroom & Birthday Parties!  Fun for all ages.  No glue, scissors, or mess required.  Kids can place foam eyes & tongue wherever they would like on the foam visor.  Just peel and stick!  Visors are ready to wear as soon as the eyes & tongue are attached.  Kids won't even have to wait for the glue to dry.  These Frog Visors are sure to be a hit at your next party with kids of all ages! Supplies Needed:  Foamies Green Visors Read more [...]
Ladybug visor with black heart spots

Lady Bug Visor

These Lady Bug Visors are Perfect for Birthday Parties!  Add Black Heart Stickers as spots and they are a great Valentine's craft as well! Supplies Needed:  Foamies Red Visor Foamies Black Sticky Back 9x12 Sheet 1" Black Foam Circle Stickers Sticky Back Wiggle Eyes Scissors Lady Bug Visor Kit - Makes 8 Optional:  Use Black Heart Stickers for spots!  Steps for Making Lady Bug Visors: 1)  Remove Vinyl Coil from one side of Visor.  2)  Cut 1 piece of Read more [...]