Wind Chimes

Yarn and Twig Star Ornaments for Kids to Make

Jackie Currie — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 23:59:48 +0000

Eek! I have another absolutely precious kid-made ornament to share with you.

I hope you're ok with me providing you with these daily crafts this month! We always shoot for one ornament per day from December 1 -24th, so hopefully we're inspiring you to do the same.

I like to keep them easy so they're totally do-able - minimal supplies, minimal mess, and this one is a winner.

Great for fine motor development, and look how gorgeous it is!

Click the link below to check it out!

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Painted CD Garden Mobile for Kids to Make

Jackie Currie — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 18:56:09 +0000

Oh my goodness, I love, love, LOVE our latest creation!

What a great collaborative art project for a group of kids to do together.

It would be great for craft camp or art class.

Kids can do it on their own at home too though, and just look at the gorgeous mobile you'll have to hang in your yard or play room!

Check it out at the link below. Go! Go!

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Stick-Star Garden Mobile – Fun & Easy Nature Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:00:05 +0000

If you're looking for a fun and easy craft to do with the kids today, try this colourful star-stick mobile!

Start out with a stick hunt in your yard or neighbourhood, and have the kids this colourful garden ornament to hang in your yard or on your porch or patio.

Ours looks so pretty hanging in our outdoor play area!

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Patriotic Canada Day Windsock Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 06:18:07 +0000

If you're looking for a quick and easy Canada Day craft for the kids to make this Canada Day, check out these awesome windsocks!

What a great activity for the kids in between the parade, the BBQ's and the fireworks!

Don't they look Great?! Check 'em out!!

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Beautiful Pinecone Mobiles for Kids to Make

Jackie Currie — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 06:05:43 +0000

Happy Monday, Lovelies!

Fall is in full swing here, and we're making the most of these glorious summer-like tempertures, crafting in the yard under the shade of our big maple tree.

Our latest creation - these awesome pinecone mobiles.

They're colourful and beautiful, and they're made with just a few items found in our own backyard.

They're easy too, and they make up quickly. You don't need even need glue!

Check them out at the link below, and then head outdoors with your own hooligans to gather the supplies to make them!

Kids of all ages will love this simple but beautiful project! Make a few today with your gang!

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Easy Patriotic Wind Twirlers {from Paper Towel Rolls}

Jackie Currie — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 05:29:43 +0000

Woot woot! Look what we made!

Beautiful patriotic wind twirlers for Canada Day and the 4th of July!

They were super simple to make, using paper towel rolls and paint, and they look terrific spinning and twirling in the wind!

It doesn't matter where you live, or what country you're in, just paint these up in your country's national colours, and you'll have some lively and charming ornaments to hang from your porch or a tree in your yard to celebrate your national holiday!

Check 'em out, and let me know what you think!

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21 Gorgeous Outdoor Ornaments to Make with Your Kids

Jackie Currie — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 14:00:51 +0000

Want to add a bit of charm to your yard or garden?

Or a splash of colour to a porch or deck or patio?

Or maybe your child wants to make a one-of-a-kind gift for a family friend or neighbour?

Well, you're in for a treat today!

I have 21 easy, inexpensive and gorgeous homemade ornaments that your kids can make with common materials you already have around your home or from items collected on a nature walk.

Check 'em out! You won't be disappointed!

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10+ Homemade Garden Ornaments for Kids to Make

Jackie Currie — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 17:45:06 +0000

Ooooo, Mama! I have 10 gorgeous garden crafts to share with you today, my Lovelies!

All of these homemade garden ornaments are easy and inexpensive, and they're just gorgeous for hanging from a porch or patio or from a tree in your yard.

These crafts are perfect for craft camp or summer camp or for daycare or home.

They all use recycled materials or supplies found around your home and garden.

Your kids can make and give them as gifts, or you can keep them to brighten up a corner of your own yard or garden!

Check 'em out in the link below! They're easy and they're beautiful!

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Colourful CD Sun Catchers

Jackie Currie — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 16:28:49 +0000

Woohoo! Check out our latest homemade outdoor ornament! We turned a bunch of old compact disks into vibrant CD Sun Catchers. It was super-easy to do, and the results were gorgeous! They look amazing with the light bouncing off them. It’s a great group project, and all ages, from toddler to teen loved the process....

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Vibrant CD Wind Spinners Made from Old CDs

Jackie Currie — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 16:10:42 +0000

Oh my goodness, guys! You HAVE to see these gorgeous wind spinners that we made out of a bunch of old, scratched CDs the other day! I'm so excited about them because they're SO beautiful! And you should see the way they spin!

They're totally easy to make, and kids of all ages will get into making them. Not gonna lie. I totally loved making mine!

Check them out...

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How to Make Gorgeous Flower Drop Garden Ornaments

Jackie Currie — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 20:15:30 +0000

Eeeek! I am SO excited about our latest garden craft! We made these absolutely stunning Flower Drop garden ornaments out of inexpensive, clear, plastic Christmas ornaments and some colourful beads and flowers from the craft room. Check out how GORGEOUS they are, guys! I mean, these things are seriously BEAUTIFUL, and they're SO easy to make! They'll look great decorating a deck or patio or suspended from the branches of a tree.

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Water Bottle Wind Spirals

Jackie Currie — Thu, 21 May 2015 13:15:26 +0000

These water bottle wind spirals look just gorgeous bouncing and dancing in the breeze! They're really fun and easy to make, and they add such a fun splash of colour to a backyard or patio. Grab your Sharpies, and a few water bottles, and let's get crafting!

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8 Gorgeous Homemade Wind Chimes for Kids to Make

Jackie Currie — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 08:00:56 +0000

These homemade wind chimes are so gorgeous you're going to want to make them all! They're easy to make, and they won't cost you a dime. Which one will you and your kids start with?

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4th of July Twig Ornaments for Kids to Make

Jackie Currie — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 04:07:06 +0000

Looking for a fun and easy patriotic craft for your kids to make? These 4th of July twig ornaments incorporate painting, glittering, using a glue gun and tying knots. The results: a cute, Independence Day ornament to display on your deck or patio. Being in Canada, I don’t celebrate the 4th of July. Our national holiday...

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Water Bottle Whirligig Ornaments

Jackie Currie — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 18:46:53 +0000

If you love using recyclables for crafting, and you’re a fan of homemade wind chimes for kids, you’ll love love our water-bottle whirligigs! We hung ours in a tree in the backyard a couple of weeks ago, and they’ve been spinning in the breeze and sparkling in the sunshine ever since! Pop over to Kids...

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Coffee Can CD Wind Chime

Jackie Currie — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 04:58:27 +0000

Learn how to make a colourful homemade wind chime for your backyard with a coffee can and CDs or DVDs. Here’s a set of homemade wind chimes for kids to make for Father’s Day for a Dad who love music and coffee. It could be a great gift for kids to make for Mother’s Day too,...

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Pringles Can Windsock Craft

Jackie Currie — Mon, 26 May 2014 04:24:06 +0000

This Pringles Can Windsock is a fun spring craft for toddlers and preschoolers! It’s quick and easy, and requires just a few basic supplies including a Pringles can, tin foil and Sharpie markers. RELATED: Pringles Can Telescope. The hooligans and I love making outdoor ornaments for the backyard. We have a number of homemade wind chimes, whirligigs and bird...

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Plastic Bottle Wind Chimes – a Recycled Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Mon, 05 May 2014 02:24:49 +0000

These Plastic Bottle Wind Chimes will add a burst of colour to any outdoor play space or patio! All you need is a plastic bottle, paint, yarn and buttons! We LOVE making homemade wind chimes here in my home daycare. We’ve made so many different sets for the hooligans to give to their parents, and also to hang...

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Homemade Natural Wind Chimes

Jackie Currie — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:19:08 +0000

We recently made vibrant rainbow wind chimes here in my daycare, using sticks we’d gathered on a nature walk. They were so beautiful and easy to make, we were inspired to make a couple of natural versions for the hooligans to give to their parents. These natural wind chimes make a perfect homemade Father’s...

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Summer Twig Star Ornaments

Jackie Currie — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:13:25 +0000

These summer twig star ornaments are made with just twigs and raffia, but they’ll add a little glam to any patio, porch or deck. The hooligans and I enjoy crafting with items from nature, and we love coming up with creative homemade gifts that we know the parents will really enjoy and appreciate too. These twig star...

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Rainbow Wind Chimes Made with Sticks – a Fun Nature Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Mon, 06 May 2013 02:30:59 +0000

Make these homemade rainbow coloured wind chimes with sticks found in nature. They’ll add a splash of colour to any backyard or patio! Hang them in your own yard, or give them as a gift to someone special! We love to make wind chimes here in my daycare. You can make them out of almost...

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