March Craft Ideas March 8, 2009

I’m working on my March lesson plans for my preschool class and I thought I’d share some of the crafts that we’ll be creating this month.

Wind Crafts

Last week, we made hot air balloons that are now hanging from our classroom ceiling.  They turned out much better than I could have imagined.

1.I started out by tracing the outline of the balloon on two sheets of thick paper.   Try to make the balloon as symmetrical as possible because you will eventually be gluing the two balloons together and you want them to line up nicely.

2. Cut strips, squares and even circles from tissue paper.

3.  Water down white glue and mix with a paint brush.

4. Use the paint brush to spread the water/glue mixture on the balloon shape.

5. Place the tissue paper on the glue, overlapping and adding more glue as you go. It is okay if pieces of the tissue paper go over the outline of the balloon.

6. Allow the glue to dry and cut the balloon shape out of the paper, cutting through any tissue paper that may extend over the line.

7. Punch two holes in a small plastic bowl or cup.

8. Cut two piece of yarn or string and glue them in between the two sides of the balloon as you glue the two sides together.

9.  Thread the dangling ends of the string through the holes in the plastic cup.  Tie knots to secure the “basket” to the hot air balloon.

PinWheel

I used these directions for our pinwheel craft.  We only used one sheet of construction paper though and instead of a thumbtack we used a brass fastener.

http://www.dltk-holidays.com/summer/mpinwheel.htm

Saint Patrick’s Day

Check out this super cute leprechaun craft!

http://crafts.kaboose.com/leprechaun-wall-hanging.html

and more to come . . .

Strawberry Shortcake and Care Bears! October 9, 2008

Care Bears and Strawberry Shortcake are now available!  These stuffable characters make great gifts- or book a workshop for a great party!

Looking for a birthday party idea for your child’s big day? At Noah’s Ark we think birthdays are extra special! If you book a workshop with me, you will receive all of the following items for FREE:

Invitations

• Thank You Cards
• Goodie Bags for every participant
• Coloring Sheets
• One Free Outfit or Collector’s Club Baby Mojo- as a special gift for the Birthday Child
• A small craft (such as decorating t-shirts for the animals-if t-shirts are purchased) or a game with a few prizes.

I also offer a great Party in a Box package for people that live outside of my service area!

A Party in a Box comes complete with everything you need to lead your workshop participants through hand stuffing their very own cuddly animal friend! Each order will contain the animals, stuffing, rainbow wish stars, stuffing instructions and birth certificates. A Noah’s Ark Workshop is always a “Boatload of Fun” for children of all ages!

Once you order I will ship out a separate package containing FREE goodie bags for each participant and a copy of the Rainbow Wish Ceremony that I use at all of my workshops!

Plus, every “Party in a Box” workshop host (who purchases over $150 worth of product) will receive a product credit equal to 10% of the total order (minus tax and shipping). So, if you spend $150 you will receive a $15 product credit which could buy 5 t-shirts, an outfit or even an additional animal.

Have a great day!

Jade Wagner
Independent Party Leader
Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop
http://partiesbyjade.com

The Who, What and Why April 6, 2008

Hello! My name is Jade and I am an Independent Party Leader with Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop- a traveling Stuff Your Own Animal Party! As a Party Leader, I have attended a number of birthday parties. As a result, I have a good idea of the do’s and don’ts for parties. I hope to help you come up with themes, crafts, games, gifts, etc for all your children’s parties. I’ll even have a few tips on Bridal Showers, Baby Showers and more. So keep checking back! And let me know if you’d like some tips on something specific!

Jade