crafting fun Archives - Silver Dolphin Books https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/tag/crafting-fun/ Innovative children's books designed to enlighten and entertain. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:56:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 5 Books to Kick Off a New Year of Reading https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/12/5-books-to-kick-off-a-new-year-of-reading/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/12/5-books-to-kick-off-a-new-year-of-reading/#respond Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:29:09 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16850 By: Christa Protano While the new year brings a renewed sense of energy and goal setting, I also find it to be a much welcomed time to slow down and settle into a more steady routine. For my family, that means getting back to our nightly story times and regular library visits, which got waylaid […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/12/5-books-to-kick-off-a-new-year-of-reading/feed/ 0 Tools to Help Your Family Make the Most of the New Year https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/12/tools-to-help-your-family-make-the-most-of-the-new-year/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/12/tools-to-help-your-family-make-the-most-of-the-new-year/#respond Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:02:08 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16839 By: Christa Protano As I write this, I can’t believe we are getting ready for the year 2022. While our kids are so happy to be back in school, the harsh reality of pandemic fatigue is truly setting in for many of us moms (and dads). Honestly, it can be so hard to stay motivated […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/12/tools-to-help-your-family-make-the-most-of-the-new-year/feed/ 0 Gifts the Whole Family Will Fa-La-Love https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/11/gifts-the-whole-family-will-fa-la-love/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/11/gifts-the-whole-family-will-fa-la-love/#respond Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:37:39 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16784 By Christa Protano If the threat of shipping delays has you making your list and checking it twice, here are 10 fun and interactive books to add to your holiday shopping cart today. We have something for each member of the fam, from the youngest of readers to the wisest of bibliophiles.

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/11/gifts-the-whole-family-will-fa-la-love/feed/ 0 Summer Fun with Creative Kits: Clay Charms https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/summer-fun-with-creative-kits-clay-charms/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/summer-fun-with-creative-kits-clay-charms/#respond Wed, 28 Jul 2021 20:13:07 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16682&preview=true&preview_id=16682 Who doesn’t love anything miniature? There’s just something about something you really like in a tiny form. The Clay Charm kit from Creative Kits will fulfill all your miniature dreams! 

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/summer-fun-with-creative-kits-clay-charms/feed/ 0 Summer Fun with Creative Kits: Mini Piñatas https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/summer-fun-with-creative-kits-mini-pinatas/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/summer-fun-with-creative-kits-mini-pinatas/#respond Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:29:11 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16661&preview=true&preview_id=16661 We are continuing our summer fun as we dive in head first into some Mini Piñatas! Creative Kits has pieced together some amazing ideas to create your masterpiece. From flamingos out of cardboard to rabbits made from balloons, this kit is going to bring some fiesta fun to your summer!

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/summer-fun-with-creative-kits-mini-pinatas/feed/ 0 Summer Fun with Creative Kits: Pom-Pom Pets https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/summer-fun-with-creative-kits-pom-pom-pets/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/summer-fun-with-creative-kits-pom-pom-pets/#respond Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:36:09 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16614 School is out and the kids are home, so it’s time to have some summer fun! Creative Kits are hands on do-it-yourself bundles for kids of all ages. These kits are packed with everything you need to make and decorate your very own creations. With so many Creative Kits to choose from, you can create […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/summer-fun-with-creative-kits-pom-pom-pets/feed/ 0 Halloween Crafts https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/09/halloween-crafts/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/09/halloween-crafts/#respond Tue, 24 Sep 2019 15:54:52 +0000 https://silverdolphin.wpengine.com/?p=14838&preview=true&preview_id=14838 Get ready for Halloween with these fun and spooky crafts for kids! 1. Paper Roll Bat Supplies: Toilet paper roll (or paper towel roll cut down) Black construction paper White paint Paintbrush Scissors Black marker Glue Directions: Line your toilet paper roll up with your black construction paper. Have an adult help cut out a […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/09/halloween-crafts/feed/ 0 Holiday Crafts https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/12/holiday-crafts/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/12/holiday-crafts/#respond Tue, 11 Dec 2018 17:47:38 +0000 https://silverdolphin.wpengine.com/?p=11569 Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these 12 fun and festive kid-friendly crafts! 1. Paper Chain Snowman Countdown Supplies: 2 Cardboard tubes White and black construction paper Scissors Glue or tape Black marker or paint Directions: Cut both of your cardboard tubes in half so that you have 4 rings. Then cut across […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/12/holiday-crafts/feed/ 0 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/02/st-patricks-day-crafts/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/02/st-patricks-day-crafts/#respond Tue, 20 Feb 2018 23:15:17 +0000 http://blog.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=8506 To celebrate the Luck of the Irish we’ve got 10 fun St. Patrick's Day crafts to make with your kids! Check out our easy instructions for for a 3-D Rainbow, Pot of Gold paper chain, Leprechaun Mask and more.

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/02/st-patricks-day-crafts/feed/ 0 Heart Crafts for Valentine’s Day https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/02/valentines-day-crafts/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/02/valentines-day-crafts/#respond Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:38:39 +0000 http://blog.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=8480 Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’ve got 10 sweet heart crafts to make with your kids! Check out our easy instructions for for a heart bouquet card, a paper heart garland, a handprint heart craft, and more.

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/02/valentines-day-crafts/feed/ 0 Crafty Summer Fun https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2017/08/crafty-summer-fun/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2017/08/crafty-summer-fun/#respond Fri, 04 Aug 2017 17:04:11 +0000 http://blog.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=7469 Inspired by the beach, tasty summer food, and other summer wonderfulness, these crafts are lots of fun, and many can be made with items you already have around the house.

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2017/08/crafty-summer-fun/feed/ 0 4th of July Crafts https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2017/06/4th-of-july-crafts/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2017/06/4th-of-july-crafts/#respond Mon, 26 Jun 2017 16:19:11 +0000 http://blog.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=7165 Just in time for the 4th of July, we’ve got 10 fun patriotic crafts to make with your kids! You’ll find instructions for windsocks, handprint projects, fireworks crafts, and more.

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2016/11/thanksgiving-crafts/feed/ 0 Back-to-School Crafts https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2016/08/back-to-school-crafts/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2016/08/back-to-school-crafts/#respond Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:22:50 +0000 http://blog.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=5519 It’s that time of year again! Here are 8 back-to-school projects you can do at home to get your kids ready for school now that summer is almost over. Hope you all have a smooth transition going back to the classroom!

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