Chalkboard In Kids' Room

I've always wanted to make a chalkboard wall for my kids in their room. I finally got it done all by myself! Yaay! Having a chalkboard wall can be very useful in many ways; kids can let their imagination and creativity go wild, can be good for learning, scribbling notes or messages for one another, and simply just having fun. The downside of this unfortunately, is that it can be very very messy. Messiness in the air, on the floor, on little hands, and even on clothes. I'm constantly battling with the dust from everyday sweeping and washing. It never ends. I always wonder if everyone else with chalkboard walls face the same problems like I do. Since it was my idea, I try my best to stay calm about this matter and just let the kids enjoy themselves and have fun. Even I enjoy doodling on it. Who doesn't? Hopefully my problems with the mess will reside within time.

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After

Paper Crowns

 

I got this crown off of this website http://www.4kraftykidz.com/GirlCraftKits.html I found during my search of paper crowns. Unfortunately, the craft didn't have a tutorial since it was only up for sale, so I basically made mine by eyeballing and using common sense. Here's the image I found:

 

These below images are the ones I made. I made two of them since I was making these for my daughter's classroom, one for the boys and one for the girls. I decorated them with all sorts of things I had on hand; glitter, sequins, gems and even a plastic rubbery spiderman item I found which added a nice touch to the boys' crown. I placed some adhesive clear film on them to keep them in good shape and to last longer since it was for a classroom, and I added a ribbon on both sides so it can be adjustable for all the kids. Too bad I took these quick photoshots, therefore I didn't get a chance to take pictures with someone wearing them.

With plastic film.

With ribbons.

 

This last picture has some vertical lines I occasionally get due to my camera being damaged. Didn't notice them before, so I don't have any better pictures. 

Toilet Paper Roll Flowers

 

This craft is was inspired by a craft I found online at http://ocfamily.com/ in the blogs section which came with a tutorial. I tried to attach the exact link, but for some reason I get a blank page when I open the blogs section window. It could be the cookies in my browser... But if I do manage to get it to open I'll update you with the link. For now, here's the photo I found on that website and below that are mine.

 

 

There are so many amazing and creative crafts that can be done with toilet paper rolls, ranging from flowers, to animals, to even school supplies storage! Amazing amazing!!! You can even decorate your house with them! I was awed and surprised by all the creative creations that can be done by simply using these rolls that is cheap, easy and nearly always available! So start saving those rolls and put them to good use!

Cootie Catchers For Reading

Inspired by QuirkyMomma found on instructables.com which is a great website on things that people make and how they make them. It's a really cool website, so do check it out if you haven't already. You can find QuirkyMomma's tutorial on cootie catchers for reading here:  http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-and-use-a-Cootie-Catcher-for-Reading/

Sunset Photos Taken By Me