Gather elastic cord scissors 2 long, skinny balloons (the kind used for balloon animals) Go 1. Cut a 7-inch piece of elastic. 2. Cut each balloon into four pieces. Remember to cut off the tips and ends of the balloons! 3. String balloons onto the elastic, as if you were stringing beads. 4. After all …
Gather white knee sock rice permanent markers Go 1. Fill sock half-full of rice. 2. Tie a knot at the open end. 3. Decorate the sock with markers. (Do not use stickers or acrylic paint.) 4. Once the ink dries, heat sock in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. 5. Place warm sock around neck and …
Basic Macramé Knot Gather scissors 50 inches hemp cord (found at craft stores) Go 1. Cut a 14-inch piece and a 35-inch piece of cord. 2. Fold each piece of cord in half and match the loops at the top. Tie the loops into one knot. 3. Arrange the strands so the two short pieces—the …
Story Bag Gather small paper gift bag (8-by-5-by-10-inch) ruler pen or marker scissors 1-inch thick Styrofoam sheet plastic wrap glue dots or tacky glue Go 1. Measure 1 inch from the base of the bag, and 1 inch from either side. Sketch an arch on the front (non-folding) side of the bag. 2. Carefully cut …
To download a free 7 Days of Gratitude family devotional, tell your parents to click here. Developed by Focus on the Family’s Parenting department, this fun place mat helps family members express their gratitude to each other for a whole week. Download one of the files below and print copies for everyone at the table. …
Gather small Styrofoam ball parchment paper 3/4 cup white craft glue 4 tablespoons white craft paint ice cream cone sprinkles Go 1. With an adult’s help, cut the Styrofoam ball in two. 2. Place one half of the Styrofoam ball flat side down on a piece of parchment paper. 3. In a small bowl, stir …
Gather tennis ball permanent marker 1/2 cup soil 1/2 teaspoon grass seed Go 1. Ask an adult to cut the top 1/3 off the tennis ball. 2. Draw a face on your tennis ball. 3. Fill the ball with soil. 4. Sprinkle the seeds on the dirt. 5. Spray the tennis ball gently with water …
Gather 1 piece black construction paper 1 piece white typing paper scissors 3 or more colors of tissue paper 1 sheet of clear plastic glue stick printed verse (ex: John 10:10; John 11:25 or John 15:13) ribbon Go 1. Fold the black and the white paper in half. 2. Using white paper, cut out a …
Gather fall leaves brown, green, red, orange and yellow construction paper pencil scissors double-sided tape felt-tip pen manila envelope Go 1. On a perfect fall day, gather leaves as a family. 2. From brown construction paper, make a tree with lots of branches. Tape it to a door or the refrigerator. 3. Trace the leaves …
You may be surprised, but flip-flops can be a great way to share Jesus’ love with people you meet. Create a pair for yourself and make some for friends and neighbors. For each summery set, you’ll need one solid-colored pair of flip-flops, wire cutters, tacky glue and a fine-tipped permanent marker. Flower Power Snip off …
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