Hi Scribblers!

Do you have a hard time keeping to your New Year’s Resolutions? I know I have a hard time sticking to my goals, so this year I decided to make a little Resolution Keepsake Box!

I had a lot of fun making this craft, and I’m sure you and your little ones will too!

-Matte paper Mod Podge waterbase sealer, glue & finisher

To start, cut out fun shapes from the tissue paper (I used templates I cut from cardstock to trace out on the tissue paper to help move things along more quickly).

Once you have cut out your tissue paper pieces, lightly brush the Mod Podge onto one side of the shape.

Next, place the tissue paper shape onto the box and smooth out flat with your finger tips.

Continue layering pieces around the box.

When you have covered your box, you can add glitter paint to embellish the box or even try adding rhinestones or buttons!

While the outside and cover dries, add a few more tissue paper pieces to the inside of the box. I like doing this because it gives you a happy burst of color every time you open it!

Once you have finished adding tissue paper pieces, seal the entire box with a thin layer of Mod Podge to hold the pieces in place.

Add your first New Year’s Resolution(s) to the box. I chose to write each resolution on an index card that I decorated to reflect the resolution. This adds a little personality to the resolution and helps make the goal live in your mind.

Continue adding resolutions throughout the year and take a peek at your older resolutions to keep you moving toward your goals!

Hi Scribblers,

The New Year brings new resolutions. Have you made your New Year’s Resolutions yet? I sometimes find it hard to keep up with and remember my resolutions so this year I decided to craft a little reminder!

This little craft is a great way to keep your New Year’s Resolution fresh in mind. Once you’ve made your New Year’s Leaf, write your resolution on the back and hang it up, place it in your day planner or display it on your desk. Encourage your kids to do the same. This is a great way to keep you moving toward your goal!

To get this activity sheet, simply click on the image, download and print!

Hi Scribblers,

New Year’s Eve is just a few days away! Have you started decorating? Today, we were busy getting scribbley and made our own New Year’s Eve Sparkle Ball!

This craft is super easy to make!

To start, push one end of the pipe cleaner into the Styrofoam ball.

Next, use the sequin pins to pin the sequins to the ball. To do this, simply push the pin through the center hole in the sequin.

Alternate colors of the sequins as you go around the ball.

Continue working your way around the ball until it is completely covered in sequins. Tie the wire ribbon to the pipe cleaner letting the ends fall to either side. Using Puffy Paint, write “Happy New Year” and  “2012″ on the Ribbon ends.

Twist the top of the pipe cleaner to make a loop.

Hang up and enjoy!

Hi Scribblers,

I bet you didn’t know it, but today, December 27th, is Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day! I used to love making cut-out snowflakes in school, but as I sat down to try to make these fun little crafts, I realized I didn’t remember how to fold the paper to make the 6-sided shape! After some tinkering, I eventually figured it out and to save you the hassle, I decided to make today’s post a photo-tutorial to help you along!

To start, all you will need is a piece of paper and a pair of scissors.

First, fold the corner of the paper into an isosceles triangle (two equal sides).

Cut the remaining rectagluar piece off so that you have a square piece left over when you open up the triangle.

Refold the square into a triangle.

Fold in half again to make another triangle.

Imagining that your triangle is split in thirds, fold the first third over towards the center.

Next fold the opposite third over so that the points overlap.

Cut off the top (the points) at an angle, making sure to cut it so that all the layers are equal.

Cut into the folded sides to begin making your snowflake.

Get creative- cut out different shapes of different sizes and angles. Hint: For more intricate cutting, use cuticle nippers to make a more precise cut.

Unfold your finished snowflake to admire your work. You can glue your snowflake to a piece of colorful paper or string onto monofiliment and hang up near a window.

Enjoy!

For a little extra fun, save the scraps!!

These cut-out pieces make great confetti!

Hi Scribblers!

Do your kids love to color? Somewhere out there people are enjoying a snowy winter, but for now your little ones can get scribbley with this Snowman Cartoon!

Just click on the image, download and print!

I always loved to color and scribble outside the lines with bright and abstract colors. us your finished art! You can print and color in this comic with markers and glitter, or even download the image and color it in with photoshop! Get creative and Get Scribbley!

Hi Scribblers,

I hope you are having a wonderful day! We may not have snow on the east coast, but you can always enjoy a Snowman Scribble Comic!

You can read this comic here, or click on the image, download and print to read it later with your little ones!

I hope you enjoy a delightful day with your family and friends!

-Chief Scribbler

Hi Scribblers!

As we wind down toward the holiday weekend, I wanted to leave you with a fun craft to make with your little ones! Try this Tasty Candy Wreath!

The wreath is easy to make, and fairly inexpensive! Once finished, this is sure to be a favorite in the household as guests and your little ones can grab a tasty treat!

To make this craft, you will need:

To start, cut 8″ pieces of ribbon strips. Tie one twisted end of a piece of candy to the center of the ribbon piece. Then, wrap the 2 remaining ends of the ribbon pieces around the wire wreath and tie in place. (Note: do not cut off extra ribbon length)

Continue to work your way around the wreath tying the candy pieces as close or as far apart as you like. Keep in mind, the closer the candy pieces, the more you will need.

When you have completely covered the wire wreath with candy pieces, you can either leave the ribbon strands straight, or do as I did and curl the ribbon pieces using the flat edge of a scissor. To do this simply hold the ribbon taut between your thumb and the edge of the scissor and pull from the base of the ribbon the end. Viola- a perfect ribbon curl!

Next, make a decorative bow using 2″ ribbon. Hang up, and enjoy!

Hi Scribblers!

Christmas is just around the corner! Have you finished all of your holiday decorating? Are you looking for a quick project that will give you some quality time with the family? Try this Stocking & Mitten Garland!

This garland craft is a great way to bond with your little ones. Just have each member of your family decorate their own garland piece!

To get this activity sheet, just click on the image, download and print!

To make this projects, you will need:

-Red & Green Felt

-Glitter Glue

-Glue

-Scissors

-Ribbon

Have fun!

Hi Scribblers!

Here at Scribble Town, we’ve been busy making holiday crafts! Today we made a Gingerbread Man Ornament. Isn’t he cute?

The best part is, this craft holds a candy cane treat too!

To get this activity sheet, just click on the image, download and print!

I love making crafts like this. Everyone can make their own ornament and decorate them anyway they like, or you can make them for your little ones with each of their names written on the Gingerbread men!

Enjoy!

Hi Scribblers!

Don’t you just love this time of year? I love the food, love the festivities and love decorating the house! Here at Scribble Town we’ve been busy making some holiday garland just for you!

Making this craft is a great way to bond with your little ones! Just have each member of your family decorate a garland piece!

To make your own, just click on the image, download and print!