Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Captain America crafts

Do your kids love superheroes? Whether they are Marvel or DC Comics, my kids do. They have their favorites and not-so-favorites (my kiddos are not crazy about Superman at all) but as a whole, they love those mutant, alien, gadget-slinging superheroes.

This summer is seeing plenty of superhero action with movies galore. My kids and I have already seen "Thor" and "X-Men First Class" and loved both of them.



I found a couple of articles from writer Barbara Henderson for some cool Captain America crafts--a Captain America shield and a Captain America paper bag puppet. I thought these were awesome sauce! So easy and how great would it be to make today on Flag Day or any day. It's Captain America! Go check them out -- How to Make a Captain America Puppet and How to Make a Captain America Shield.

Great ideas and so easy! Wonder what she's got for the Green Lantern?

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Butterfly crafts...it's what's for summer!

Oh yes it's heating up! When I think summer I think "butterflies!" Those winged creatures are my favorite part of the hot weather season.

If you want to bring a few of these beauties inside on a hot day with some butterfly crafts, here are a few ideas.

How about making a butterfly bookmark for yourself or a friend...just like the picture at right?

An easy craft that is a favorite because it feeds butterflies and draws them into my garden is a butterfly fruit feeder--made out of a clay flower pot and tray.

These easy butterfly crafts are fun to make for kids--and they're perfect for a summer day. These ideas use a variety of simple materials like toilet paper tubes and clothespins.