Memorial Day Patriotic Wind Sock
This is a simple craft for kids, and they will have fun using their creativity. Once finished, kids can hang their windsock at home or give it to a family who has lost a Veteran, or a Veteran they know. Items Needed: White string White poster board or...
Gingerbread Wonderland
The countdown to Christmas is on! While you’re decorating your home with twinkling lights and towering trees, we’ve got the recipe for creating the ultimate festive classic — gingerbread houses! Gingerbread houses are an iconic holiday craft, dating back to the 16th...
Thanksgiving Mini Brownies
Ingredients: ¼ cup butter, softened ½ cup white sugar 1 egg ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder ⅛ teaspoon baking powder ⅛ teaspoon salt Frosting: 3 tablespoons butter, softened 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa...
Halloween Candy Bark
Ingredients 1 pound vanilla candy bark, candy melts or white chocolate Mini pretzel twists Chocolate sandwich cookies with orange filling Candy corn Assorted sprinkles Additional candies of your choice Directions Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a...
Creating A Family Time Capsule
All families will agree, 2020 has changed everything about our day-to-day existence. This is a year to be remembered, and what better way than a time capsule? Suggested items to include: Newspaper or printed articles from internet of pandemic Family photo,...
Shaving Cream Art
Shaving cream art is a wonderful indoor craft for your little ones. It’s very versatile and kids can let their creativity run wild! Making beautiful art pieces doesn’t get much easier. Materials needed: shaving cream • food coloring • card stock • piece of...
How To Make Sidewalk Chalk Paint
1/2 cup Cornstarch 2/3 cup Water Food Coloring Mix together the water and cornstarch, and stir until the cornstarch dissolves. Divide the paint mixture into the wells of a muffin tin or similar painting tray, and add food coloring to achieve the desired...
In Plain Sight
“In Plain Sight” is the name of the game! Groups can have fun with this simple memory game using interesting items from around the house. Instructions: Pick out 10-15 random small items from different parts of your home. These can be anything from...
Art at Home
Are you suddenly standing in as an art teacher while kids are at home? Here is our short list of tips that will help you navigate the waters. Don’t sweat the supplies Turn old newsprint, junk mail, snack boxes, or note pads into canvases for little budding...
Leaf Rubbings
This month we celebrate Earth Day! What better way to celebrate the earth than to learn about native Texas trees? In this craft we will identify different trees native to Texas and learn how to create a leaf rubbing. You can create your own collection of leaves from...
Make a Pan Flute
It’s officially springtime! Austin is a very special place around this time of year. There are thousands of new visitors in town and lots of music playing on the streets. That’s why we’re celebrating all things music and arts this month. Gather your art supplies and...
The Art of Origami Hearts
Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into representational art pieces. Turning a simple piece of paper into a beautiful sculpture can be fun and engage your precision art skills. Making a cute origami heart is as simple as six steps! See the diagram for...
