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Wacky Wednesday: Paper Bag Crowns

7/29/2020

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Brighten your day and jazz up your outfit with a dazzling crown!
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This craft is adapted from Art Bar Blog, which you can read at www.artbarblog.com/paperbag-crowns.
Materials:
Included in Your Craft Kit:
  • Paper bag
  • Miscellaneous embellishments

You Will Also Need:
  • Watercolor or acrylic paint
  • Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
  • Paintbrushes
  • Scissors
  • Liquid glue
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Instructions:
Step One:
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Cut your paper bag down one side and then cut off the bottom of the bag. Next, trim down the bag to fit your child’s head. To do this, wrap the bag around your child’s head and add an inch to the end, then cut off the excess bag.

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Wacky Wednesday: Egg Carton Mermaids

7/22/2020

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Upcycle egg cartons into a beautiful mermaid!
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This week’s craft was adapted from the blog Art Camp Studio, which you can find at www.artcampla.com/new-blog/2017/3/12/egg-carton-mermaid-dolls.
Materials:
Included in Your Craft Kit:
  • 1/2 egg carton (6 cup sections for one mermaid)
  • Mermaid template
  • Tail fin template
  • Beads & sequins
You Will Also Need:
  • Acrylic paint
  • Hot glue gun & hot glue sticks
  • Patterned or solid decorative paper
  • Scissors
Instructions:
Step One:
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Cut apart the egg carton into individual cups. Trim the cups so that they have a curved edge (like a fish scale) with the seam in the seam running down the center of the cup. You will need six egg cup sections for one mermaid.

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Wacky Wednesday: Potions (Fluffy Slime!)

7/15/2020

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Calling all witches and wizards for potions class. Experiment with ingredients to create a magical, SLIMY mess!
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Slime is delightfully oozy and is also a fantastic tool for sensory play for your kiddos. Have them help you measure out each ingredient and watch the slime form.

Unfortunately, we won’t be able to provide the materials for this week’s craft (shaving cream and glue are tricky to contain in a paper bag!), so below our “Fluffy Slime” recipe we have included a link for alternative slime recipes with materials that may be more readily available at home. 
Materials:
  • Large plastic bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • ⅔ cup white liquid glue
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ tsp baking Soda
  • Food coloring
  • 1 to 2 cups shaving cream
  • 1 to 2 Tbsps liquid starch
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Instructions:
Step One:
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Measure out the glue, water, baking soda, and food coloring of your choosing all into one large bowl. Make sure to mix well! (Keep in mind that the shaving cream will dilute the color once it is added.)

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Wacky Wednesday: Unicorn Wands

7/8/2020

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Create a magical unicorn wand with a colorful ribbon mane!
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This craft is adapted from the Tombow USA Blog. We have simplified the craft so that you can decorate the unicorn using materials you likely already have at home. Check out the original version of this craft here. 
Materials:
Included in Your Craft Kit:
  • Unicorn head printout
  • Ribbon
  • Wand
You Will Also Need:
  • Paint, markers, or colored pencils
  • Liquid glue
  • Hole puncher
  • Hot glue gun and sticks
  • Glitter (optional)
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Instructions:
Step One:
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Use paint, crayons, watercolors, markers—or anything you have at home—to decorate your unicorn. Don’t forget to give it a face!

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Wacky Wednesday: Protect Your Castle!

7/1/2020

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Be the architect of your own Fairy Tale Castle! Make it big and strong, and then put it to the test. Will it be sturdy enough to withstand a catapult attack?
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Materials:
Materials for Castle:
  • Cardboard*
  • Paint and/or markers
  • Tape 
  • Scissors
* If cardboard isn't readily available, use toys to make a tower/castle and see if you can knock it down with your catapult!
Materials for Catapult:
  • Nine Popsicle sticks
  • Five rubber bands
  • One plastic (or metal) spoon
  • Marshmallows/ping pong balls/any small, light object
Instructions:
Decorate Your Castle:
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Use the materials you have on hand at home to construct a castle. If you are using cardboard, try folding back two flaps to make a three-sided castle. Use scissors and paint or markers to create castle features, such as battlements with crenels and merlons. Want to know what those funky words mean? We recommend visiting www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/castles/defence to learn all about castles. If you don't have cardboard at home, use Legos and other toys to build castle walls and turrets!
Build Your Catapult:
Step One:
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Make a stack of seven Popsicle sticks and use rubber bands to secure the Popsicle sticks together on both ends of the stack. ​

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