Princess Hat

Do you have a Princess in your life? If so, this is a simple, quick and fun craft for her. Miss L. and I completed her Princess hat in about 30 minutes this morning.

Supplies:

• Cone (you can either buy one of these at a craft store or make one yourself)
• Cardstock/Paper (12x12)
• Ribbon
• Embellishments of choice (Fabric, stickers, jewels etc.)
• Glue/Staples/Tape

Step 1: We got some Cinderella scrapbook paper and cut out the picture of Cinderella.

Step 2: Using the rest of the paper cover the cone (you could also make the cone out of the left over paper if it is sturdy enough).

Step 3: Measure your ribbon so that it is long enough to be tied around your Princesses chin like a bonnet. Cut in two.

Step 4:Secure the ribbon on each side.

Step 4: Add embellishments. This is where we added a purple rim from foam, a cut out of Cinderella and some tassels on top.

Now you have one happy Princess!

Bubble Art

 Another project I did with Miss L. this week was Bubble Art. She LOVES to blow bubbles and she LOVES to paint, so why not combine the two?

Supplies:

• Bubbles (buy or make your own)
• Food Coloring
• Straw
• Paper

Step 1: Mix your bubbles and food coloring

Step 2: Stick your straw in the bubbles so that you get a colored film on the end

Step 3: Blow through the straw on the paper

Step 4: Pop any bubbles that land on the paper (this was Miss L's favorite part)

Colored Pasta

This week I have been watching my 2 nieces. Miss L. is 3 and therefore needs a little more entertaining than Mr L. and Miss E. She loves Princesses and anything pink, she is a girl through and through. This morning we decided we would color some pasta and make some pretty necklaces.

Supplies:

• Uncooked Pasta (we used macaroni, but you could also use penne) 
• Food Coloring
• Hand Sanitizer (with alcohol)
• Zip Lock Bags
• Thread/Twine

Step 1: Squirt some hand sanitizer into your baggie (approximately a tablespoon) and then add 3-4 drops of food coloring (you may want to add more or less depending on preference, also if you use the gel food coloring you probably won't need as much as it tends to be stronger).

Step 2: Mix the hand sanitizer and food coloring together.

Step 3: Add 1/2 cup of macaroni (uncooked)

Step 4: Shake the pasta around in the bag and knead it until all the pasta is covered in your desired color. It is not too late to add more color if needed. If you use penne, be careful not to punch a hole in the bag when kneading.

Step 5: Spread the pasta out on a surface of your choice to dry. Remember the food coloring will stain things when wet so use something old or some paper plates. Let the pasta sit for a few hours to dry.

Step 6: ENJOY! We made necklaces, but you could also use it for art or as an alternative for sand.