Category Archives: Kid Crafts and Activities

Shaving Cream Easter Egg Dye

Posted on April 17, 2014 by theblumenartgallery

Since all of our furniture has been packed and shipped off back to America a few weeks ago, I have been doing my best to find things to keep the boys busy. It hasn’t been easy. The first week our things left … Continue reading →

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Tie Dye Easter Eggs

Posted on April 17, 2014 by theblumenartgallery

Items needed: vinegar paper towels plastic wrap food coloring eggs Soak paper towel in vinegar, place on plastic wrap, drip food coloring, wrap it, and wait (we waited about 20 minutes and rinsed them off). Check out our shaving cream … Continue reading →

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Coffee Filter Easter Eggs – Dyed and Marbelized

Posted on April 17, 2014 by theblumenartgallery

Today, both my little guys have nasty cold so we tried to play quietly and take it easy. This art project was a nice way to also be doing something creative, so we could decorate our windows for Easter. What … Continue reading →

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2013 Buche de Noel

Posted on December 23, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

For a brief history on Buche de Noels (yule log cakes) click here. It is so much fun looking back at all of our Buche de Noel cakes over the years. We’re a family of chocoholics, but this year I … Continue reading →

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Cookies for Fire Station

Posted on September 26, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

Yesterday I hosted an awards luncheon for John and some of his coworkers. We all had a wonderful time and Greer had a blast playing with the other little kids, but I kept feeling guilty that Grayson was at school … Continue reading →

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Birthday Boy Sous Chef

Posted on March 29, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

Grayson wanted pizza for his birthday dinner. Instead of ordering out I thought it would be nice if he helped me make a pizza at home. He was so helpful. After his nap he helped make the dough. Greer even … Continue reading →

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Young Artists

Posted on March 22, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

It’s Friday! Another week is coming to an end. On Tuesday we will have two weeks left in Germany. Tomorrow and Sunday we are supposed to get snow. I sure do hope we have one more nice weekend before we … Continue reading →

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Making Marbleized Mementos

Posted on February 1, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

It has been quite a while since I have been in a craft store in America, but I assume they have marbleizing kits similar to the ones we can find here in Germany. If not, I need to stock up before we … Continue reading →

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My Funny Valentines

Posted on January 31, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

For me, Valentine’s Day is the one occasion when I can finally use all of the pink and purple construction paper that has been left on the bottom of the pile. I can finally cut out hearts and use pretty pink … Continue reading →

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Things Don’t Always Go As Planned

Posted on December 4, 2012 by theblumenartgallery

My plans for yesterday were as follows: •Bake cinnamon rolls •Play in the snow •Blog post ‘Moment in Time Monday -on Tuesday’ •Make chocolate mint squares and deliver some to a neighbor and friend •Cook dinner Right… This is what … Continue reading →

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