Let's Have Fun - Arts and Crafts

These craft ideas are ones I have done with my little Monstar. They are fun to do on a playdate as well. CD CAR 1 tissue box (emptied) 4 old cds large elastic bands popsicle sticks glue cardboard paint or markers stickers glitter take the tissue box and glue the 4 old cds to it in the place where wheels would go. pull the elastics over the box to hold the cds in place while they dry. cut out circles for the head lights and 2 rectangles for the doors. glue them on. add a popsicle on the front and back as the bumpers then decorate to your liking. use a black marker to add any details like door handles wind shield wipers ad grill for the front. HAVE FUN! BUBBLES EVERY Child enjoys BUBBLES.....Here are some great ideas to add a bit more fun to bath time. Bubbles 1 5+ Mix soap flakes and water in a large container. Add food color or tempera, if desired. Pour into cups and blow bubbles with straws or bubble pipes. Bubbles 2 3+ 1 cup no-tears baby shampoo 3 cups water Food coloring (optional) Pour into cups and blow bubbles with straws or bubble pipes. May add food coloring for colored bubbles. Bubble Bath 5+ 2 cups soap flakes (or grated soap) 1 gallon water 1/4-1/2 cup glycerin 2 cups NO TEARS shampoo Mix the soap flakes, water and 2 tbsp.. glycerin in a pot and set over low heat. Stir occasionally until the soap has dissolved. In a bowl, add a 2 cups of this mixture to the rest of the glycerin and shampoo. Put into a quart container and store covered at room temperature. When ready to use, add one cup to the tub as it is filling . Giant Bubbles 5+ 1 cup liquid detergent (or no-tears baby shampoo) 1 cup glycerin (or corn syrup) 3 cups water Food coloring (optional) Round bubble blower made of thin wire (6-8 inches in diameter) Mix all ingredient together. May add food coloring for colored bubbles. To make bubble blower, bend a wire clothes hanger into a circle. To form the handle, twist the hook opposite the circle. Wrap the handle with electrical tape or yarn. For bigger bubbles, wrap the circle with cotton twine. This will help absorb more soap mixture. The rounder the circle, the better it works. Florist wire can be used to make smaller wands with different shapes.