| Summer will be here soon enough, and your kids | | | | to the can after they've decorated it in anyway |
| will be thrilled with being out of school and playing | | | | they wish. Stickers, markers, crayons, paint, glue |
| outside. Well, at least for a few days anyway. | | | | and glitter...the list goes on. A great idea for |
| Once the newness of summer has worn off and | | | | decorating the vase is by drawing a wonderful |
| the reality of boredom sinks in, your once happy | | | | summer scene on the construction paper. They |
| campers can turn into 'mom I'm bored' monsters. | | | | can also add their name, glue dried pasta, beans |
| What's a parent to do to help ease the pain of | | | | or seeds on the paper. Let it all dry well before |
| 'nothing to do'? Planning summer craft projects in | | | | gluing to the can. However they may want to |
| advance is an idea that smart parents may make | | | | decorate their vase is up to them. All that's left is |
| use of. Who knows, perhaps the kiddos will even | | | | adding some water and flowers or their dried |
| learn a thing or two at the same time. | | | | wildflowers. |
| Since the weather is perfect for getting out and | | | | Kids can make containers and vases from empty |
| exploring nature, kids can find objects like seeds, | | | | jars as well. Canning jars make great vases, but |
| leaves, grass, flowers and other items to use in | | | | any old recycled jar works well. Make sure to |
| making a nature collage. All they have to do is | | | | clean it really well. Let the kiddos get their hands |
| glue the found craft bits onto a stiff piece of | | | | wet by cleaning the jars themselves. After the |
| cardboard. They can add any other items they | | | | jar is dry, add pretty ribbon around the mouth. |
| want to make the collage colorful and interesting. | | | | Kids will love painting on the glass jar and maybe |
| Spraying the collage with paint can add color and | | | | adding glitter, beads and buttons too. |
| variety too. How about spraying some glue on | | | | Tin can and glass jar vases have multiple uses |
| and then sprinkling glitter on the collage? Another | | | | other than containers for flowers. Kids can put in |
| idea for using the nature items they collect is to | | | | pencils, pens and markers or any small item they |
| arrange dried flowers into special arrangements | | | | want to put add. |
| for mom. | | | | These are just a few basic and simple craft ideas |
| Naturally, if kids collect wild flowers they'll need a | | | | that you can help your kids make this summer. |
| wonderful homemade vase to arrange them in. | | | | There are literally boundless ideas for summer kid |
| Making a simple vase is a great summer craft | | | | crafting. You can spend some fun time with your |
| idea. Kids can make a nice, simple vase from a | | | | children while preventing the boredom monster |
| recycled tin can. Soup cans and small coffee cans | | | | from showing itself too soon. Not only will you and |
| work well for homemade vases. The best tin | | | | your kids have fun, but you'll have some adorable |
| cans have smooth outsides and aren't too wide. | | | | items to display in your home or give as gifts to |
| Make sure you trim off any sharp points or | | | | family and friends. Your kids can learn some new |
| edges that may still be on the can opening. Kids | | | | crafting skills and have the satisfaction of |
| can cut a piece of colorful construction paper to | | | | accomplishment at the same time. Stay cool and |
| fit around the outside of the can and then glue it | | | | happy crafting this summer! |