Spring Craft tutorials!

L'il Chicks

Yesterday morning, our 5 year old son crawled into our bed at some crazy early hour (as usual) and began his morning ritual of talking incessantly to our still sleep filled ears...But then he excitedly began describing some craft ideas that he had that he wanted to make, some decorations for easter...and I perked up and was dazzled by his genius...Here is my legacy, this boy is certified craft-crazy! I'm so proud. So, inspired by his inspiration and armed with a glue gun and simple kid craft supplies, we set out to make some springy decorations and this is what we came up with! This is super easy and very kid friendly...It's always fun when google eyes are involved! All our l'il chicks ended up with very apparent personalities too... We also made a bunny and a 'Coo-coo' bird and of course some 'interpretive' pieces, too. We're going to decorate our easter table with them which I'll post a picture of after. Have fun!

Here's what you'll need:

pom poms of various sizes
feathers
google eyes
paper
scrap fabric
glue gun
toothpicks

Suggested music:

Hank Williams- Greatest Hits

Raffi - Baby Beluga

Suggested Brunch:

Eggs Benny & Fresh Herb Hashbrowns
(with eggs from your own chickens, naturally! Or at least free range!)
Hazelnut coffee, freshly ground

Here's how we made them:

1- Using the glue gun, attach one smaller pom pom to one larger to make a body and a head, then squeeze a little glue onto a scrap piece of paper and using a toothpick, dab a little onto the back of the eyes and stick them on however you like. Already looking pretty cute!




2-Cut a triangle from scrap fabric about 2" long then run a line of hot glue on the wrong side of the fabric along the longest part. Attach this to the head of your chick. Pat in the corners a bit. This will be your chick's head scarf.




3- Next, fold a small piece of paper and cut a triangle and a heart shape on the fold. These will be your beak and feet. Using the toothpick dipped in glue, attach these as you like. Make sure the feet a positioned slightly to the front.




4- Using the glue, attach a few feathers to make a tail.



Voila!

note: If you are doing this craft with kids, just apply the glue yourself then let them help with the positioning of the details. Caution! Hot glue is, um, HOT!!!















Bonus Craft! Easter Egg Holders

Showcase your favorite easter eggs, decorate for spring or use these holders as place markers by hiding an egg with your guest's name on it!

You'll need:

cardboard paper rolls, cut into 2-3" rounds
scrapbook paper
tissue paper cut into various sizes (I used 2 sizes of circles)
small pom poms
glue gun

1-Fold a piece of scrapbook paper into thirds then cut into three strips. Cut each strip in half so you have a piece big enough to wrap around your roll. Cut thin strips the length of your scissors along one of the long edges of the paper to make a grass like appearance.



2- Attach this by putting glue on the tube then wrapping the paper around it, smoothing it as you go.

3-Make your flower(s) by snipping in toward the center but not too close to it on each round tissue piece that you're using. I used 3-4 pieces of the larger blue tissue and 2-3 of the smaller white. Put a dot of glue in the middle of a larger circle, then another and another, followed by the smaller circles. Layer as many as you like. I used decorative scissors on the edges, too.



4-When you're done adding the layers, glue a little pom pom to the center. Slightly pinch the entire flower together to rumple the petals. Glue the flower to the roll.



5- Make as many flowers as you like, in various sizes and attach to the roll. Done!


Happy Spring!