Bored kids? Here’s a fun and delicious project! Use two simple ingredients to make this edible play dough from Justine at The Typical Mom and watch the boredom melt away. Then spend the afternoon creating – and subsequently eating – all kinds of creations! [how to make two ingredient edible play dough]

Project estimate:

• Marshmallows, on hand or $1
• Powdered sugar, on hand or $1 and up
• Food coloring (optional), on hand or $1 and up
• Non-stick spray, on hand or $1 and up
• Wax paper or parchment paper, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up!

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A while back i spotted some mini dry erase boards in the school supply section at Dollar Tree and I knew that there had to be some clever uses for them.  All the way across the country, Breanna at Dollar Store Mom saw the same set of dry erase boards and was inspired to make a Newlywed Game activity out of them!  It’s a perfect setup for two couples since the boards come in packages of four, and with Breanna’s free printable you’ll have everything you need for a night of fun and laughter.  [how to host a “Newlywed Game” night]

Project estimate:

• Dry erase boards, $1
• Dry erase markers, on hand or $1
• Printable, free

Total:  $1 and up

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You’re never too old for a glitter tattoo, right?  I got my first glitter tattoo last year at a big arts and crafts event and I loved it, and I was so bummed a couple of days later when it started to disappear.  I’ve wanted another one ever since!  The good news is, I came across a tutorial by Kathleen at Grosgrain that shows an easy method for making your own.  This would be a perfect activity for birthday parties or sleepovers!  [how to make glitter tattoos]

Project estimate:

• Contact paper, on hand or $1 and up
• Glitter, on hand or $1 and up
• Eyelash glue, $1 and up

Total:  Free and up!

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Holy heat wave!  Are you keeping cool in your corner of the world?  If you’re suffering under oppressive heat and stifling humidity, keeping the kids entertained without overheating means ruling out a long list of potential activities.  Here’s a fun idea from Tricia at Sweeter Than Sweets that your little ones will love: rainbow ice!  She and her 2-year-old daughter played with some in their water table and had a blast.  If you don’t have a water table, a storage tub or other large, shallow container works just as well!  Her secret ingredient is coloring pellets meant for bath water, which work perfectly for this project.  And unlike food coloring, which can require some scrubbing to get completely off the skin, the bath pellet colors wash off easily when you’re done playing!  [how to make rainbow ice]

Project estimate:

• Crayola Color Bath Dropz, about $5
• Water, on hand
• Bowls, on hand
• Ice cube trays or other molds, on hand or $1
• Freezer, on hand

Total: about $5 and up

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Sidewalk chalk is one of those things I don’t think I’ll ever outgrow.  Back in April, secret stashbuster Cyn showed us how to make your own sidewalk chalk.  Now our cohort Beckie over at Infarrantly Creative has a different take on DIY chalk: liquid chalk in a spray bottle!  It’s super fun, with the added bonus of no messy hands to clean up afterward.   Mix up a batch of colors and go get all Jackson Pollock  on your sidewalks!  [how to make spray chalk]

Project estimate:

• Tempra paint, on hand or $1 and up
• Water, on hand
• Cornstarch, on hand
• Liquid dish soap, on hand
• Squirt bottle, $1

Total: $1 and up

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How far into summer vacation do you think you will make it before someone utters the phrase, “I’m bored?”  Be prepared for this inevitable moment with a summer fun checklist by Lila at Sweet and Lovely Crafts.  Inspired by summer bucket lists and to-do lists she’s been seeing around the web as well as a bunch of nifty ideas spotted on Pinterest, she came up with a bunch of activities to complete with her kids.  Her little ones are in the toddler/preschool age bracket, so the list is largely populated with ideas perfect for younger kids.  With over 60 activities listed, it’s a sure-fire boredom buster!  [summer fun checklist free printable]

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While you’re waiting for the weather to warm up, forget cutting snowflakes–take some brightly-colored tissue paper and cut papel picado, traditional Mexican cut paper art instead. Once your flags are cut, string them on string for cheerful decorations that will bring you into spring! Keep them up for Cinco de Mayo. Amida at Journey Into Unschooling has instructions for many different papel picado designs. [find out how to make papel picado]

Project Estimate:

• Tissue paper, $1
• String, on hand
• Scissors, on hand

Total: $1

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Fabric:

• Stash Fabric Flower Collage by Hey Now, Whoa Now
• Pocket Tool Belt by Absinthe and Orange
• Jammie Shorts by Dogwood and Poppy (inspired by Dana)

• I love this! Angela Flicker took a photo and transformed it into an amazing piece of textile art: A Picture That Tells a Thousand Stories posted at The Artists’ House. She said, “I’m so pleased with how this project turned out. Thanks for the motivation!”

Tshirty Goodness:

• T-shirts to Toy Hammock at A Crafter’s Crafter (inspired by this brilliant reusable grape bag)

• How fun is this T-shirt Ruffle Skirt? And t-shirts = comfortable! Project at sneezerville

• annalea hart presents we heart robots, a sweet t-shirt makeover posted at our hartbeat.

Household Objects:

• Decoupage Light Bulb Birds at Crafts by Amanda
• Crafts by Amanda also has a great tutorial on How to Make a Duct Tape Wallet

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