Crafts Archives - Silver Dolphin Books https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/tag/crafts/ Innovative children's books designed to enlighten and entertain. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:22:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Holiday Gems You Need on Your Bookshelf This Year https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2023/11/holiday-gems-you-need-on-your-bookshelf-this-year/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:22:48 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17604 Read stories like "Silent Night" and "The Night Before Christmas" with a twist. Embark on a holiday adventure with Holly the Christmas fairy!

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]]> Start the Holiday Season with How Winston Came Home for Christmas https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/10/start-the-holiday-season-with-how-winston-came-home-for-christmas/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/10/start-the-holiday-season-with-how-winston-came-home-for-christmas/#respond Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:03:36 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17156 By Kristen Johnson Winston won our hearts once already in his first adventure, How Winston Delivered Christmas. And now he's back to brighten our holiday season! On sale now, How Winston Came Home for Christmas is a joyful storybook and advent calendar about an extremely lovable little mouse with a mighty holiday spirit.

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/10/start-the-holiday-season-with-how-winston-came-home-for-christmas/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 4 Busy Books for Crafty Kids https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/02/4-busy-books-for-crafty-kids/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/02/4-busy-books-for-crafty-kids/#respond Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:21:27 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16500&preview=true&preview_id=16500 By Christa Protano During this challenging time, many adults have turned to comfort crafting (think crocheting, embroidery, or those intricate coloring books) to help ease some of the stress and anxiety that comes with a global pandemic. Thankfully, this idea works for kids too. Here are four crafty activity kits to help set your child […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/02/4-busy-books-for-crafty-kids/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/2018/03/20-spring-break-staycation-ideas-for-kids/feed/ 0 Creative Kits + Hair Braid Downloadable! https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/03/creative-kits-hair-braid-downloadable/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/03/creative-kits-hair-braid-downloadable/#respond Thu, 01 Mar 2018 16:29:31 +0000 http://blog.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=8598 Perfect for Spring Break, sleepovers, or any time you're feeling crafty... Creative Kits are sure to fill your kid's day with hours of fun!

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/03/creative-kits-hair-braid-downloadable/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/2017/06/4th-of-july-crafts/feed/ 0 Playtime Crafts https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2017/04/playtime-crafts/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2017/04/playtime-crafts/#respond Wed, 26 Apr 2017 14:09:06 +0000 http://blog.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=6787 Here are 12 fantasy crafts perfect for playtime and summer fun! You'll find detailed instructions for crafts that imaginative preschoolers and children will love to create.

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2017/04/playtime-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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