Kids Creative Chaos

Quick Dinner ~ Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

2012-02-14T06:30:00.004-05:00

Angie's Tzatziki Pasta and Chicken Salad from The Pampered Chef

A Healthy, Heart Friendly Recipe

Pampered Chef Grill Pan

Salad and Chicken:

8 oz uncooked pasta of choice

1tsp Olive Oil
4 boneless chicken breasts (4 to 6 oz each)
2 T of Greek Rub
1 seedless cucumber
1/2 of a small red onion

Dressing:
1 C Greek yogurt
1/4 C mayo
2 garlic gloves, pressed
2T lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Cook pasta according to directions, drain and run under cold water til cool. Meanwhile heat Grill Pan over medium-high heat for 5 min. Then brush with oil. Season chicken with rub, cook for 3-5 min or until grill marks appear. Turn chicken over and cook 3-5 min or until center of chicken is no longer pink. Remove from pan and cool 5 min., then thinly slice.

Meanwhile combine dressing ingredients and mix til smooth. Set aside 1/2 C of dressing. Add pasta to remaining dressing in bowl and toss.

Cut cucumber into julienne strips using the Julienne Peeler. Thinly slice onion. Divide cucumber among plates, top with pasta, onion and chicken. Then drizzle remaining dressing over top.

Makes 4 servings.

Want one of these pans? I do! Leave a comment and Angie can tell you how to order or earn it. She can also sign you up to sell Pampered Chef products. I don't know anyone who doesn't like to be invited to a Pampered Chef Party! Yum.

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Creative Classroom Valentine Card Box

2012-02-13T09:00:00.007-05:00

2-Liter Bottle Transformed into a Pineapple Under the Sea
Pin-It ~to Win-It 2/13/2012

Jake's Snowman in a Jar went crazy the first time we pinned it on Pinterest.

His latest creative endeavor will not disappoint. Although the requirements for his classroom Valentine mailbox called for a shoebox and Mommy's idea of using a 2-Liter bottle was extremely unsettling, the end result was A-W-E-S-O-M-E.

Sure, there was a little crying and a lot of pouting as he made his point. Apparently, the teacher's flyer had made it clear the project was to be no smaller than a shoebox. And, "Mommy a shoebox is the perfect size; you just cut a slot in the top and glue on some hearts!" (Said in deplorable frustration.)

Mommy did not have a shoebox to spare nor the extra cash to buy a new pair of shoes just for the coveted box. The cereal box, briefcase-looking mailboxes on Pinterest were tantalizing, but I wanted something different.

"Why can't we cut a slot out of a bottle and glue hearts on it or make it a rocket or something?"

Stomp. Stomp. Stomp. Do you hear that? It is the sound of Jake jumping up and down on the kitchen floor in desperate refusal. "We'll talk about it later, Jake." And with that, we were off to purchase Classroom Valentines.

One box of Spongebob exchange cards later and Jake decided said detested bottle would make an awesome Pineapple. Genius.

We cut a slit in the middle of the bottle to represent a window, cut wavy, one-inch strips from brown paper lunch sacks, and covered it with glitter. Then, Jake took a toilet tube, cut green leaves from construction paper, glued them to the tube, and stuck it on top of the bottle. Foamy stickers spell his name just above the window and a construction paper heart glued to the end of a straw decorates Spongebob's house for the Valentine holiday.

Go ahead, Pin that~ While your at it, don't forget today is "Pin it to Win it" our online scavenger hunt. Each week we come up with keywords for you to search, pin, and win. This week's crafty ideas can be found here http://www.pinterest.com/kidschaos.

Keywords

Mardi Gras Crafts
March Lion/Lamb Crafts
Creative Pancakes
Shamrocks
Things to do with Cottonballs

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8 Easy Snowman Crafts for Kids

2012-02-12T04:54:00.007-05:00

I've been collecting snowmen over on Pinterest. I've made a list of my favorites for you.

From The Educator's Spin On It ~ Snowman Candy Bars

Great Teacher Gift.

2. From Hands on as We Grow ~ Magnetic Snowman for Fridge

Magnetic Foamies make a happy Snowman.

3. From Free and Fun Christmas ~ Doughnut Snowmen

Powdered Doughnut Snowmen

We made these in our program, one to eat, and a kit to give as a gift in holiday baggies.

4. From The Iowa Farmer's Wife ~ Snowman Lunch

5. From Easy Preschool Crafts for Kids ~ Snowman Paper Bag

Happy Snowman

6. From It's Gravy Baby ~ Marshmallow Snowman for Preschoolers

Mini-Marshmallow Snow Friend

7. From Kids Creative Chaos ~ Peanut Snowman Pin or Magnet

8. From TLC ~ Paper Plate Snowman Spiral

Okay 9... I found another.

From The Craft Room

Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, or Shrove Tuesday Fun Traditions

2012-02-11T10:38:00.001-05:00

Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi, Dimanche

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Mardi Gras = Fat Tuesday

In America, New Orleans, Louisiana is known for its Mardi Gras Celebration. Grown ups go crazy in the streets dressed in costumes, face paint and beads. Everyone loves a Parade and Baby Jesus gets baked inside a King cake. Why?

I asked some fellow bloggers to share their Mardi Gras ideas and was surprised to learn that America's famous Fat Tuesday is also known as Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day in the U.K.

In Indianapolis an after-school group holds a parade in the downtown Arts District. The year I participated, my students chose an "Under the Sea" theme. We made giant fish and seahorse patterns from those huge school scrolls of paper, decorated the sea creatures with glitter, stuffed with newspapers, stapled closed, and added dowels so the kiddos could march with them. One of our parents even rented a walrus costume to join us. I enjoyed everything about this parade except for the cold February in Indiana.

So, after reviewing the posts about this fun February Tuesday, I decided to combine the two ideas. We're making Mardi Gras King Pancakes to celebrate. What's more fun than finding a baby Jesus in your pancake? Check Back later today see them :-)

From Mom 2 Posh Lil Divas in the U.S

Mardi Gras Masks and Shakers

Mardi Gras Cupcakes

From Nurture Store in the U.K.

Pancake Day with Mask Template

You might also like our Chinese Dragon Glitter Craft and Pattern or Mardi Gras Bird Mask

Wikipedi Mardi Gras Info

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Free Digital Scrap/Photo Book Software ~ My Memories

2012-02-09T19:17:00.001-05:00

This week, when you play our online scavenger hunt, Pin it ~ to ~ Win it! you'll receive one entry into the contest to win a My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbooking Software. It's a $40 Value.

My Memories Suite is rated #1 by Amazon and Top Ten Reviews. With this software you will easily be able to create digital scrapbooks, photobooks, cards, calendars, and gifts! I've embedded a tutorial video so you can see for yourself how easy the software is to use.

Everyone who clicks on the banner below automatically gets $10 off their purchase. Another win, win, win! And a bigger win~ $10 discount off the purchase of the My Memories Suite Scrapbook software and a $10 coupon for the

MyMemories.com store - $20 value!

When you use this secret coupon code:

Code good for My Memories Suite V3 STMMMS86855

I've loaded the software, added several cute free add-ons, and fiddled around a bit. These programs are great for making photo books and I hope to use some of it on my blog too. Unfortunately, my dinosaur lap top doesn't like to keep the programming loading. As soon as I work out the bugs, I'll post some of my handi-work.

Until then, here is a sample of some cute digital downloads.

http://www.mymemories.com/

My Memories on Facebook

My Memories on Twitter

My Memories Blog

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Fruit and Chocolate Cookie Pizza

2012-02-08T22:32:00.000-05:00

It's Thursday ~ Here's a great Valentine's Day treat for your family from Angie.

Angie's Recipes

Fruit Topped Triple Chocolate Pizza

I made this a couple of years ago for my Son's preschool class as his Birthday snack and it must have been a hit because not a single piece was brought back home! lol.

18oz refrigerated cookie dough (chocolate chip is suggested but use any type you like)
2 squares(1 oz each) of white baking chocolate
2 T of milk
1 8oz cream cheese (softened)
1/4 C of powdered sugar
1 C thawed whipped topping
12-16 Strawberries cut in half
1 can of Mandarin Orange Segments drained
1/4 C semi sweet chocolate chips (or you can just use chocolate syrup instead of melting chocolate chips)
1t vegetable oil (omit if you decide to use chocolate syrup)

Preheat oven to 350. You can use either a Large round Pizza Stone or a Large Bar Pan or Large cookie sheet.

Using a lightly floured roller, roll the dough into a 12 in circle on Round Stone or spread dough out on Bar pan or Cookie sheet of your choice to a 1/4 in thickness (maybe thicker on the rectangular pans). Bake 12-15 min or til edges are set (cookie will be soft...don't over bake) remove from oven and let cool for 10 min., then gently loosen cookie from pan using a serrated knife and let cool completely on pan.

Place white chocolate in a small bowl and microwave on high for 1 min., stir til chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth, microwave an additional 10-20 seconds if necessary. Combine Cream Cheese and powdered sugar in the Classic Batter Bowl mix well. Then gradually add the white chocolate mixture to the cream cheese and powdered sugar. Mix til smooth. Then gently fold in the whipped topping then spread over top of cookie.

Arrange Strawberries and Mandarin Oranges over top of cream cheese mixture. Melt Chocolate chips with the vegetable oil in a microwave safe bowl for 30 seconds or until mixture is melted and smooth. Drizzle over the top and refrigerate for at least 30 min. Then slice and enjoy!

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Valentine Blog Hop ~ Join The Fun!

2012-02-07T20:11:00.003-05:00

Tuna Salad Ring Recipe

2012-02-07T06:30:00.003-05:00

Angie's Recipes

Tuna Salad Ring Recipe

2 large cans tuna (drained)
2 celery stalks chopped
onion chopped to taste
1 cup mayo
Dill seasoning to taste
2 cans Crescent rolls
1 egg white

Preheat oven to 375. In a Lg Round Stone or Pizza Pan lay separated crescent rolls in a circle with point end going towards center of pan. Seal sides of triangles together using a Pastry Roller or use fingers. Mix all ingredients for the tuna salad in the Large Batter Bowl and then evenly scoop mixture 1 in from wide side, then fold the point ends back towards the wide side. Brush on egg white and bake for 25-30 min.

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Pin it! Online Scavenger Hunt

2012-02-06T13:17:00.006-05:00

~ Join us on Pinterest to Pin it! and Win it ~

Give Crafty Bloggers a Boost

Have fun scavenging the internet, pin it @ Pinterest, and get to know more Crafty Bloggers. Your Mission, if you choose to accept it, is:

1. Type the words below into a Google Search. Find an image
(Right click and copy url or save as the title below)

2. Pin it to Pinterest, follow our boards, and we'll add you to the contributor board where you can begin pinning away to your heart's content to win, learn, and make new friends.

3. Follow Kids Creative Chaos on FB or leave a comment for an extra entry.

Be sure to leave your two cents worth. You have exactly one week to complete the mission. Everyone who completes Scavenger Hunt tasks will be entered to win! There's a new list every Monday. Let me know if you have an image you want included in the hunt.

New topics today Monday, February 13, 2012
http://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2012/02/creative-classroom-valentine-card-box.html
~Happy Hunting

Toddler Lost a Glove? Make a Fun Finger Puppet Play

2012-02-06T10:55:00.001-05:00

Are your kids constantly losing a glove? Turn that frown upside down and recycle the lonely glove into a handful of fun. Grab a shoe box, decorate it with a a green cloth, and you have an instant puppet studio.

Easy Finger Puppets from Kid's Glove.

Kids can design each finger to go with a story or write their own script. Our puppets include a foamy, Halloween spider, a fun ladybug, a cute penguin, a starry night, and a giant snowflake. Imagine the possibilities.

Tip:
Grab a copy of Goodnight Moon and make a bunny puppet, a moon, bears in chairs, or kittens with mittens.

You might also like: Moon Theme Fun Day

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Mama Mia's Heart2Heart Valentine Ladybug Tic-Tac Toe Game

2012-02-04T11:41:00.004-05:00

Visit Mama Mia's Blog

Valentine Ladybug Tic Tac Toe Hearts

Felted Snowman Snowball Craft

2012-02-03T20:30:00.000-05:00

Snow Simple

We purchased a plain, white, felted ornament then glued an orange pom-pom nose, googly eyes, and black foam pieces for the mouth. He has a little gold hang tag for hanging on a Christmas tree or a tree branch in a pot for a fun, winter theme indoor tree.

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Curious Wisdom and Other Everyday practicalities..: Finally Friday Weekend hop (5)

2012-02-03T12:56:00.000-05:00

Curious Wisdom and Other Everyday practicalities..: Finally Friday Weekend hop (5)
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Valentine's Day Lemon Angel Food Cake

2012-02-02T11:13:00.003-05:00

Looking for a light and refreshing dessert for Valentines Day? Look no further, this one is Delicious!

~~Angie shares a recipe from the Pampered Chef~~

Pampered Chef's Lemon Angel Food Cake

Heavenly Lemon Angel Cake

Ingredients:
5 drops red food coloring

1 pkg (16 oz or 430 g) angel food cake mix

3 lemons

2 cups (500 mL) powdered sugar

2 cups (500 mL) thawed frozen fat-free whipped topping

1 pkg (10 oz) frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). For cake, add food coloring to amount of water specified on package. Prepare cake according to package directions. Pour batter into Rectangular Baker. Bake on center rack 35-40 minutes or until top is golden brown, cracked and center is slightly sunken. (Do not underbake.) Remove baker from oven; invert onto Stackable Cooling Rack. Without removing baker, let stand until completely cool (about 1 1/2 hours).

2. Poke holes in cake about 1 1/2 in. (4 cm) deep and 1/2 in. (1 cm) apart with large fork. Zest lemons using Zester/Scorer to measure 1 tbsp (15 mL) zest. Juice lemons using Juicer to measure 1/3 cup (75 mL) juice. In Small Batter Bowl, combine sugar, juice and zest; whisk until smooth. Pour glaze over cake, spreading evenly. Let stand 30 minutes or until glaze is set.

3. Attach open star tip to Easy Accent(R) Decorator; fill with whipped topping. Garnish each serving with whipped topping; top with raspberries.

Yield: 15 servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 220, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 300 mg, Fiber 1 g

U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving: 2 1/2 fruit, 1 starch (3 1/2 carb)

(C)The Pampered Chef, Ltd. 2012

Indianapolis Park and Ride Sites for Superbowl Village

2012-02-01T12:25:00.000-05:00

It's a great day to head downtown for Superbowl Village. Here's a link to some info that will make your experience a pleasant one. Superbowl Park and Ride Driving Alternatives for Indiana Residents

Visit the Zoo too. Lots of neat Superbowl themes with the animals.

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10 Valentine Printable Clipart Cartoons and Coloring Pages

2012-02-01T05:59:00.000-05:00

In honor of Wordless Wednesday we searched the web for some fun clip art for Kids.
Copy, print, and you're good to go.

Simple Spiral Heart

Dora and Boots Share a Valentine

Cherub Tweety Bird with Arrow

Baby Cherub

Max and Ruby Valentine Hearts

Valentine Tree

Candy Hearts Printable

Ipod/MP3 Valentine Heart

Printable Cartoon Font/Letters for Classroom Valentine

Candy Heart Printable Coloring Page

You might also like Five Fab Valentine Crafts for Classroom and Recycle Toilet Tube Candy Holder and
Homemade Heart Pretzels and Milk Paint a Heart on Toast and When Pigs Fly Unique Valentine Craft

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Super Bowl Snack Taco Dip

2012-01-31T06:00:00.006-05:00

~ Angie's Recipes ~ Touchdown Taco Dip ~

Tom Brady as Simpson's Cartoon

Great for anyone looking for snacks for the upcoming Super Bowl! Please keep in mind that although it calls for Pampered Chef items, which I have linked if you are interested in seeing what they look like, you can use any dish. :-)

Eli Manning Cartoon

Touchdown Taco Dip
Ingredients:
1 can (9 ounces) bean dip
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 medium tomato, seeded and diced (about 1/2 cup)
2 green onions with tops, thinly sliced
1/4 cup pitted ripe olives, sliced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Additional sour cream (optional)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Using Small Mix 'N Scraper(R), spread bean dip over bottom of Mini-Baker. In Classic Batter Bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning mix and garlic pressed with Garlic Press; mix well.

2. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over bean dip. Grate cheddar cheese over top using Rotary Grater. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

3. Dice tomato and thinly slice green onions using Utility Knife. Slice olives using Egg Slicer Plus(R). Finely chop cilantro using Pizza Cutter. Sprinkle tomato, onions, olives and cilantro over dip. Garnish with additional sour cream, if desired.

Yield: 8 servings

Nutrients per serving: (1/4 cup dip): Calories 140, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 330 mg, Fiber 0 g

Cook's Tips: Pantry Southwestern Seasoning Mix can be substituted for the taco seasoning mix, if desired.

How to make Mardi Gras Mask Parakeet Craft

2012-01-30T04:01:00.005-05:00

Mardi Gras Info

Well, pickle biscuits! That nose is a half-mask from Oriental Trading Company. I can't find it anywhere now. It came in an assortment of animals noses including: dog, elephant, duck, parakeet, and cat. I got a dozen for less than $5. You might check the Dollar Tree.

You will need:

1 Bag of Feathers (Dollar Tree)
1 Plastic Beak Nose/Mask
1 Plastic Half Mask
Glue Stick or Glue Gun

For the bird mask above, I used a heavy duty glue stick with a large dose of patience. Glue the Nose on first and then plan the feather design by laying them out before gluing. Stick feathers up under the mask and tuck the tips under the plume of the other feathers. The masks above are available for less than $1 each on Amazon.com.

Mickey Mouse Mardi Gras Animated Cartoon

Sunday Food for Thought Weight 2011

2012-01-29T12:41:00.000-05:00

What have I learned from a year ago today? Things don't change you nor do resolutions, other people, or guilt. Only the right mind set can you change you. Focus on what you can do and will stick to, not what you probably won't do and can't stick to, filter out everyone else's fodder. Once you start changing that mind set everything else will fall into place.

I'm updating my blogs and my life.
Here is a fun, personal post from a year ago, Weight Loss Saga of an Overweight Food Hater
Do you do the Dew? Even a vanishing rat won't stop me. It's my drug of choice. It improves my mood, cuts the flim-flam from my cough, and seems to keep everything flowing properly. My teeth and my weight are it's nemesis. I'm gonna be that lady from this old post too. Chaos (Scroll down and you'll see her, the future me, with her cart and no teeth.)

I gotta run. It is getting late and I haven't had my morning Dew yet.

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Unique Classroom Valentine Craft

2012-01-27T04:35:00.008-05:00

When Pigs fly...

Oink you excited?

You will need:

Felt, Foam, Feathers, Pipe-cleaners, Glue, Ribbon, a Straight Pin, and a Satin Christmas Ball Ornament.

Note the spiraled pipe-cleaner for his tail.

Use the straight pin to 'pre-drill' (punch) holes into the ball where the tail and feathers will go. Add glue to the tip and insert into holes. Cut out eyes, ears, and nose and attach with glue. Tie a ribbon through the hanger. Design your own Valentine Tree with a wire hanger or attach to a back-pack zipper.

Creative Tip:

Attach a note that says, "I'll stop loving you when pigs fly" or "Oink you going to be my valentine?"

Artisan Bread

2012-01-26T17:18:00.001-05:00

Angie's Homemade Artisan Bread Recipe

This is perfect for Bread (1 big loaf), 28 in Loaves or dinner rolls.

Cartoon Loaf of Bread. Do not expect yours to look this 2D.

For Quick Rising Dough

3 Cups Bread Flour
11/2 t instant yeast
2T of any season you want if you so desire
( I enjoy using Pampered Chef Rubs and Dipping seasonings)
11/2 T Sugar
11/2 t salt
11/2 C. warm water
11/2 T olive oil/infused oil

Mix all dry ingredients and then add the water and oil. Let rest for 2 hrs.
Fold dough 3-4x's then cover for another 2 hrs. Preheat oven to 425 and bake for 30 min. Unless making rolls then for 15 min. I made the rolls last night to go with our beef stew and afterwards wished I had taken a picture of everything. I got 17 rolls out of the dough but then again I didn't make them of equal size.

Hope you enjoy!

Wordless Wednesday KCC Penguin Printable Coloring Pages

2012-01-25T09:29:00.001-05:00

Penguins are SNOW cute

Penguin playing in the Snow

How to Make Mini Cheeseburgers

2012-01-24T09:30:00.004-05:00

~It is Tuesday, time for Angie's Recipes and Tuesday Tots~

CLASSIC MINI CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS

I'm just a cartoon cheeseburger , follow this recipe for some Yum!

Hello! This is for anyone who is looking for a perfect snack for the upcoming Super Bowl. This is a recipe from the Pampered Chef. If you do not own the Large Bar Pan that is ok, you can use any large cookie sheet. This is an extremely easy recipe and truly delicious!

Classic Mini Cheeseburgers

Ingredients:
1 medium onion (about 1 cup finely chopped)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 lb 90% lean ground beef
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tsp salt
6 slices American cheese
8 hot dog buns
24 hamburger dill pickle slices

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Finely chop onion and parsley using Food Chopper. Combine beef, onion, parsley, garlic pressed with Garlic Press and salt in Classic Batter Bowl; mix well using Small Mix 'N Scraper(R). Press beef mixture evenly over bottom of Large Bar Pan. Bake 10-12 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.

2. Meanwhile, on Cutting Board, cut cheese into quarters; set aside. Slice buns apart neatly at seams using Utility Knife (do not separate tops from bottoms). Trim about 1/4 in. from each bun end to square off ends (discard trimmings). Cut buns into thirds for a total of 24 square mini buns; set aside.

3. Remove bar pan from oven. Pour off juices, if necessary, and place on Stackable Cooling Rack. Cut beef mixture into 24 squares using Pizza Cutter. Top each burger with one pickle and one piece of cheese. Place one bun top onto each burger; top with one bun bottom. Cover bar pan with aluminum foil and bake 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and buns are warm.

4. To serve, place one burger with bun top onto one bun bottom using Mini-Serving Spatula. Repeat with remaining burgers and bun bottoms. Serve immediately.

Yield: 24 mini burgers

Nutrients per serving: (2 burgers): Calories 220, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 17 g, Sodium 540 mg, Fiber 1 g

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Chinese New Year Dragon Glitter Craft for kids

2012-01-23T18:00:00.004-05:00

Happy Chinese New Year!

2012 is the year of the Dragon. We took a simple coloring page, cut it out, glued it to a piece of cardboard (empty cereal box), cut that out, then glued and glittered. The last part takes some patience but the results are worth it.

Chinese Dragon Craft with Glitter and Glue

Lay out your glitter. Add one color at a time and let dry. For example, take a bottle of school glue and fill in all the areas on the pattern that you would like green. Sprinkle on green glitter. Allow to dry completely. Shake off excess glitter. Repeat until all colors have been filled.

Chinese Dragon Printable Pattern or Coloring Page

Right click on image of glitter pattern to copy and print.

Tip:
Trace your image with a pencil or light colored crayon so the lines do not show through the glitter. Reverse the image and make your Chinese Dragon double sided and hang from the ceiling.

Recycled Snowman "Potato Head" Craft for Kids

2012-01-19T21:10:00.002-05:00

Snow Much Fun...

Recycled Snowman Craft Toy

Enjoy!

You will need:

White or Satin Balls that are unraveling

(white styro-foam balls work too)

Sticky Back Velcro

Craft scraps: Felt, Foam, Buttons, Fabric, Googly Eyes

Marker Lids

Toilet Tube for Stands

Cut velcro into small pieces, attach to back of items.

Place velcro on balls where arms, eyes, hair should go.

Potato Head Snowman and Accessories

We placed the small parts in a baggie and the rest in a plastic container. Now Amanda has her very own Mr. Snowman which she prefers to dress-up as Mrs. Snowman.

Amanda simply adores this project. We can always add new parts! Note the Kitty ears headband and blonde wig.

Years ago, I learned to save old marker lids to use as game pieces. These make perfect arms in interchangeable colors. The possibilities are endless.