Lego Valentine Box

Feb 11, 2015

Hallie came home from school pretty disappointed the other day and announced that she didn’t need a Valentine’s box because they would be making one as a class.

Hunter came home with a note that he needed a box which instantly resulted in a “No fair, when I was in kindergarten they didn’t let us come up with our own.”

She sulked for a few minutes and then eagerly jumped on the chance to help Hunter with his box.

We browsed Pinterest and every few seconds he chimed in with, “Wait, scroll up, scroll up. I like that one.” Two minutes later I would get the same reaction, different valentine’s box. He liked the dragon, the football field, the ninja turtle, the minion and I can’t forget the toilet. Seriously – boys! I finally threw out the idea of making a box out of legos. He suddenly made up his mind and he ran upstairs with Hallie and they started sorting all the legos to find all the right pieces. He even came up with the idea for his initials on top.
DIY Lego Valentine Box-2-2 DIY Lego Valentine Box-2-2

That boy and his Legos. I’m sure his teacher will be so surprised. Lego birthday. Lego Halloween Costume. Lego disguised turkey. Lego Christmas Card. 100 Legos for the 100th day of school celebration. Lego Valentine’s Day box. Awesome.


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Place cards the kids can make…

Nov 11, 2014

My Halloween decorations are officially put away (aside from the black wreath which I keep forgetting to replace) which means it’s on the next holiday! Family Thanksgiving assignments are out and as expected we’re in charge of place cards (probably because I’m the only one that cares – and I have kids that want to do it!). So, here’s some ideas that are kid-friendly and super easy.
Life with Fingerprints: Kid crafts, Thanksgiving Place Cards
Fold ribbon in half to make the turkey feathers and glue them to the back of a piece of kraft or construction paper.
Life with Fingerprints: Kid crafts, Thanksgiving Place Cards
Life with Fingerprints: Kid crafts, Thanksgiving Place Cards
Use gold metallic paint to paint feathers (I purchased a bag of feathers at Michaels for 1.99). Paint half the feather gold with a couple coats and use a fine sharpie to write names on it.
Life with Fingerprints: Kid crafts, Thanksgiving Place Cards
Cut kraft paper to 8.5×11 and fold into a boat using these instructions. Tape construction paper to a toothpick and put it in the middle of the boat.
Life with Fingerprints: Kid crafts, Thanksgiving Place Cards
Use the kids fingers to create this work of art with some craft paint and googly eyes.
Life with Fingerprints: Kid crafts, Thanksgiving Place Cards
It’s hard to remember my kids were ever this little – and even then they were helping with the place cards!