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MonDay ArtDay Saltdough Handprints

If you missed our handprint event at the store on Friday, try this receipe at home to create your own DIY handprint tile from saltdough. This is a perfect activity for mother’s day gifts. What you need: * 4 cups of flour * 1 cup salt * Food coloring * Water to moisten * Large [...]

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Easter inspired rice krispie treats!

I found this receipe on Kelloggs website and think it would be super fun to make this sweet treat eggs with kids. You will need: 3 tablespoons   butter or margarine 1 package (10 oz., about 40)   regular marshmallows- OR – 4 cups   miniature marshmallows 6 cups   Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® cereal 1/2 cup   M&M’s® Easter colored [...]

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Monday Artday: Chalk Floating

If you are looking for an art project that hasn’t been done before, try creating chalk floating art with your kids! It is super easy and hours of entertainment! Materials: Different color chalk, a smaller to medium size tub, paper and a plastic knife Process: Fill the tub 1/2 way with water. Scrape the chalk [...]

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Monday Artday Recycled Glossy Paper Flowers

I love this basic craft that you can create with old magazines. All you need for this basic craft to welcome spring scissors, a glue stick and paper fastener. To make a bloom, cut two to four flower shapes in various sizes and patterns, as shown. Ours measure 1 1/4 to 5 1/2 inches. Tip: [...]

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MonDay ArtDay: Make Your Own Family Tree

I love looking at family pictures from when I was a kid and from my parents and grandparents. We have large box in my mother’s living and when my grandmother comes and visits us in Portland we look at all the old pictures together. Young children also love to look at pictures of family and [...]

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