This blog is for my crafting alter ego. I did lots of crafts with my very artistic mother growing up and continue doing them with kids now. I love really good kids’ crafts that hold their attention and mine. When you have that combination you have a great project!Tumblr (3.0; @rainbowsandunicornscrafts)http://unicornhatparty.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6d921671ca352d9f25abe5d3514ae5c9/tumblr_mn8s8oSLkV1rotz6ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><a href="http://www.salttree.net/2013/05/Jellobubbles.html" target="_blank">DIY Sturdy Jello Bubbles Recipe from Salt Tree here.</a> </strong>Cheap recipe with ingredients almost all of us already have. I usually don’t post crafts I haven’t done before, and I haven’t done this one so I don’t know if staining is a problem. I’d check the comments section when it’s been up overnight :)</p>http://unicornhatparty.com/post/51136657702http://unicornhatparty.com/post/51136657702Thu, 23 May 2013 04:14:48 -0400diycraftskids craftsbubblesjellojello bubblesdiy jello bubblessalt treesummerblowing bubbles<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/feb936b4735cdb5b82b9b0dec0a6e89b/tumblr_mn5io1p2Ml1rotz6ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2013/05/16/goo-sensory-bags/" target="_blank"><strong>DIY 3 Ingredient Goo Sensory Bags for Kids Recipe from hellobee here. </strong></a>Everyone has these supplies in their kitchen.</p>http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50988726268http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50988726268Tue, 21 May 2013 09:55:13 -0400diycraftskidskids craftsgoosensory goo bagssensorysensory integrationeducationhellobeediy 3 ingredient senory goo bagsrecipediy goo sensory bagsdiy sensory bags<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cbeccee13c27db700413395feb3a9d62/tumblr_mn4r51uwe51qihh0eo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/post/50965792042/diy-shrinky-dink-kawaii-bracelet-tutorial-printables" target="_blank">truebluemeandyou</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong><a href="http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/2013/05/shrinky-dink-charm-bracelet/" target="_blank">DIY Shrink Plastic Vintage Bracelet Tutorial and Free Pintables from My So Called Crafty Life and Free Pretty Things for You here.</a> </strong>There are so many good tips for working with shrink plastic at the link. First seen at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/inspirationrealisation" target="_blank">inspiration & realisation Facebook page</a>. For more shrink plastic DIYs go here: <strong><a href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/tagged/shrink-plastic" target="_blank">truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/tagged/shrink-plastic</a></strong></p> </blockquote> <p>rainbowsandunicornscrafts: You can go here for lots more kid friendly shrink plastic DIYs here: <strong><a href="http://unicornhatparty.com/tagged/shrink-plastic" target="_blank"><span>unicornhatparty.com/tagged/shrink-plastic</span></a></strong></p>http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50966634686http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50966634686Tue, 21 May 2013 00:13:00 -0400diycraftsshrink plasticshrinky dinksdiy shrinky dink sweet braceletjewelrydiy jewelrykidskids jewelryvintageprintableskawaiidiy kawaii shrink plastic bracelet tutorial<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/83c8c713ccd38c50a71fa3b7bcd37dff/tumblr_mn3qg5604u1rotz6ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><a href="http://blog.landofnod.com/honest-to-nod/2013/05/things-to-make-easy-tissue-paper-suncatchers.html" target="_blank">DIY Easy Contact Paper and Tissue Paper Suncatcher from Honest to Nod here.</a> </strong>No glue and no mess. </p>http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50909053339http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50909053339Mon, 20 May 2013 10:48:05 -0400diycraftssun catchersuncatcherdiy tissue paper suncatcherhonest to nodtutorialcontact paperkidskids craftsdiy contact paper suncatcher<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d5c1e2d245f4ccf9840aff09156b4ba1/tumblr_mmzo0z4QkP1qihh0eo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/post/50718693463/diy-paper-doll-magnetic-necklace-tutorial" target="_blank">truebluemeandyou</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/twinkie-chan-paper-doll-necklace" target="_blank"><strong>DIY Magnetic Layered Paper Doll Necklace Tutorial from Cut Out + Keep here.</strong></a> Really cute idea and you can buy these magnetic sheets at the Dollar Store (at least at mine). You can also use these inkjet magnetic sheets for poetry magnets etc… and store them in an Altoids Tin.</p> </blockquote> <p>rainbowsandunicornscrafts: cute as jewelry for kids. In the photo there is even a closet for the clothes and accessories.</p>http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50719218401http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50719218401Sat, 18 May 2013 06:22:45 -0400diycraftsjewelrydiy jewelrypaper dollpaper dollsdiy paper doll necklacekidskids jewelrydiy magnetic layerd paper doll necklace<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ea07182b2e039d1e8b2a8590677f720c/tumblr_mmz7l8zsig1rotz6ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><a href="http://anightowlblog.com/2013/05/fathers-day-gift-ideas-from-kids.html" target="_blank">DIY Roundup 15 Father’s Day Crafts that Kids Can Make from A Night Owl here.</a> </strong>Links at the link.</p>http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50704566383http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50704566383Sat, 18 May 2013 00:10:20 -0400diycraftsfathers daykidskids craftsroundupdiy 15 kids crafts for fathers daya night owltutorialsfathers day crafts kids can makediy 15 fathers days tutorialsdiy roundup 15 fathers day crafts<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/bef0270659797c1243e2070a43652600/tumblr_mmz1saRPDN1rotz6ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://madebyjoel.com/2013/05/diy-fabric-football.html" target="_blank"><strong>DIY Easy Plush Football Tutorial and Template from Made by Joel here.</strong></a></p>http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50695708984http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50695708984Fri, 17 May 2013 22:04:58 -0400diycraftskidsdiy plush footballfootballsewingmade by joeldiy soft football tutorialdiy kids plush football tutorialtutorialtoysplush<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/88b63c1f503f7120b4383e6aed6b3b6f/tumblr_mmx8b851nt1rotz6ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><a href="http://www.encouragefashion.com/2013/05/diy-cobra-stitch-chain-link-bracelet.html" target="_blank">DIY Cobra Stitch Chain Link Bracelet Tutorial from Encourage Fashion here.</a> </strong>Really good old school summer camp kids or adult DIY bracelet with excellent instructions.</p>http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50624086214http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50624086214Thu, 16 May 2013 22:30:44 -0400diycraftscobra stitchdiy cobra stitch chain braceletkids craftsjewelrydiy jewelryencourage fashiontutorialknotscampsummer camp craftscamp craftskids<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/530a865fbb552d198ec113c6f51eb426/tumblr_mmx7wpESKl1rotz6ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><a href="http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2013/05/tutorial-googly-eye-flip-flops/" target="_blank">DIY Googly Eyes Flip Flops Tutorial from Dollar Store Crafts here.</a></strong> A glue gun won’t work and the right glue is suggested at the link.</p>http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50623394356http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50623394356Thu, 16 May 2013 22:22:01 -0400diycraftsgoogly eyesdiy googly eyes flip flopsdiy googley eyes flip flops tutorialdollar store craftskidskids craftssummerzoriesflip flops<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5b0d1e80041bc68266aaf7ac93e84870/tumblr_mmvd2cY2z31rj2m1lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://diychristmascrafts.tumblr.com/post/50546943260/diy-bath-spa-recipes-for-kids" target="_blank">diychristmascrafts</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong><a href="http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/990605/diy-spa-day-mothers-day-crafts-for-kids" target="_blank">DIY Cheap and Easy Spa Recipes from She Knows here.</a> </strong><span>On all my blogs I generally post recipes that</span><span> </span><em>do not require special order ingredients</em><span>. These recipes are so easy kids could help make them - labeling them for the holidays. For roundups of gifts kids can make go here: </span><strong><a href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/tagged/best-kids-crafts-tutorials" target="_blank">truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/tagged/best-kids-crafts-tutorials</a> </strong><span>For more easy bath & beauty DIYs go here: </span><strong><a href="http://diychristmascrafts.tumblr.com/tagged/beauty" target="_blank">diychristmascrafts.tumblr.com/tagged/beauty</a></strong></p> <ul><li>Homemade Pink Bubble Bath</li> <li>Brown Sugar Scrub</li> <li>Oatmeal Bath Bombs</li> </ul></blockquote> <p>rainbowsandunicornscrafts: in the original post these were labeled as gifts easy enough for kids to help make. </p>http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50557925561http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50557925561Thu, 16 May 2013 00:57:04 -0400diycraftskidskids craftsmothers daychristmasdiy easy kids crafts for mothers daybubble bathdiy homemade bubble bathdiy bath bombsdiy sugar scrubrecipes<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cb74d5830d6a2066a137bd4e3e231f81/tumblr_mmvjx3l5fC1qihh0eo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/post/50557343665/diy-36-easy-kids-crafts-tutorials" target="_blank">truebluemeandyou</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>A Roundup of 36 Kid Friendly Tutorials.</strong> I received a message asking for easy kids summer crafts.For other roundups of DIY gifts go here: <strong><a href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/tagged/diy-gift-guide" target="_blank">truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/tagged/diy-gift-guide</a></strong></p> <ul><li><a href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/post/36532835898/roundup-best-kids-crafts-tutorials-holidays" target="_blank">Part 1 here.</a></li> <li><a href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/post/36537201841/roundup-best-kids-crafts-tutorials-holidays" target="_blank">Part 2 here.</a></li> <li><a href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/post/36995924001/roundup-best-kids-crafts-tutorials-holidays" target="_blank">Part 3 here.</a></li> <li><a href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/post/36999989058/roundup-best-kids-crafts-tutorials-holidays" target="_blank">Part 4 here.</a></li> </ul></blockquote> <p>rainbowsandunicornscrafts: lots of easy DIYs for all ages including a rolling wave jar, a roundup of glow in the dark crafts, etc… There are also lots of good sensory and fine motor skill crafts listed.</p>http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50557810204http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50557810204Thu, 16 May 2013 00:54:57 -0400diycrafts36 kid friendly craftskidskids craftsdiy 36 kid friendly craftsdiy 36 kids crafts tutorialskids jewelrydiy jewelryjewelrysensory integrationfine motor skills<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/955000a781bf31b31b2ee4e372b77999/tumblr_mmtc7dgR0n1rotz6ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://craftandrepeat.wordpress.com/2013/05/09/sensoryjars/" target="_blank"><strong>DIY 5 Sensory Jars Tutorials and Recipes from Craft and Repeat here.</strong></a></p> <ul><li><strong><em>Rain Jar</em></strong></li> <li><strong><em>Calm Jar</em></strong></li> <li><strong><em>Oil and Water Jar</em></strong></li> <li><strong><em>Look and See Jar</em></strong></li> <li><strong><em>Static Electricity Jar </em></strong></li> </ul>http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50456647052http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50456647052Tue, 14 May 2013 20:04:25 -0400diycraftssensory integrationkidssensory jarskids craftssensorydiy sensory jarsstatic electricityrain stickoil and waterdiy oil and water sensory jarcraft and repeattutorialrecipe<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/88cf86a3ae64033165ab446f6ffb9e3b/tumblr_mmtasgX6Ne1rotz6ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><a href="http://onelmon.com/blog/2013/02/piggybank-monster/" target="_blank">DIY Felt Piggy Bank Tutorial from onelmon here.</a> Instead of a PVC pipe you could use a strong cardboard container from oatmeal etc…</strong></p>http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50454397695http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50454397695Tue, 14 May 2013 19:33:52 -0400diycraftsfeltpiggy bankdiy felt piggy bankkidskids craftsonelmontutorial<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1321cd927a5d13b27e24ae500f25933f/tumblr_mmrumkvgBd1rotz6ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://boredandcrafty.com/?p=5802" target="_blank"><strong>DIY Flying V Guitar Plush Toy Tutorial and Pattern from Bored & Crafty here.</strong></a></p>http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50400966959http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50400966959Tue, 14 May 2013 00:47:08 -0400diycraftstoysplushplushieguitarbored and craftydiy plush guitar tutorial and patternkidskids toyskids plushdiy plush flying v guitar plush<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7da5f8d7fde3eaa54580ff0f7f0e85ad/tumblr_mmn8cxeWr11qihh0eo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/14beabe7db7f2e1cd081a6e9f6214975/tumblr_mmn8cxeWr11qihh0eo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0757a0164b4332fcb9345afe666d573c/tumblr_mmn8cxeWr11qihh0eo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/bf8c336436fb36a94d20ad85ea068c20/tumblr_mmn8cxeWr11qihh0eo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/466081b1916269c44234df11452c1847/tumblr_mmn8cxeWr11qihh0eo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/71f36a646a303857e6d219f1f791ac74/tumblr_mmn8cxeWr11qihh0eo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/392456bf72104189dec00aad45728e47/tumblr_mmn8cxeWr11qihh0eo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/282fa6d8dfed6522946631da52a4136a/tumblr_mmn8cxeWr11qihh0eo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/post/50176957257/diy-harry-potter-monopoly-board-and-game-tutorial-printa" target="_blank">truebluemeandyou</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong><a href="http://designinteched.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/harry-potter-monopoly.html" target="_blank">DIY Harry Potter Monopoly Game from Design in Technology here.</a> </strong>For how to make the board, cards, etc… go <strong><a href="http://designinteched.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/how-to-make-harry-potter-monopoly.html" target="_blank">here.</a></strong> For the printable files (board, spells, potions, properties etc…) go <strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0BwvYNcO1Lfl0YU5Uc1RBNU9hSEU/edit?pli=1" target="_blank">here.</a>  *Read the comments on each post for additional tips and tricks for making this game. </strong>This must have truly been a labor of love and is so well done. <strong>This is obviously<em> not for commercial</em> <em>use</em> so please don’t sell it.</strong> First seen at Geek crafts <a href="http://geekcrafts.com/harry-potter-monopoly/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>For lots more Harry Potter themed DIYs go here: <strong><a href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/tagged/harry-potter" target="_blank">truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/tagged/harry-potter</a></strong></p> </blockquote> <p>rainbowsandunicornscrafts: seriously amazing and professionally done.</p>http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50177477049http://unicornhatparty.com/post/50177477049Sat, 11 May 2013 13:03:07 -0400diycraftsharry potterkidsgamesboard gamesharry potter monopoydesign in technologyprintablesdiy harry potter monopoly gamemonopoly<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/54b59a8ed9632d097c58d095d8cfe6f4/tumblr_mmgbbyOVDc1qihh0eo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/post/49888665096/diy-kid-friendly-bubble-printing-tutorial" target="_blank">truebluemeandyou</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong><a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2013/05/bubble-printing.html" target="_blank">DIY Bubble Printing Tutorial from Martha Stewart here.</a> </strong>This recipe uses bubble solution and tempera paint or food coloring.<a href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/post/7509988410/diy-kids-bubble-printing-tutorial" target="_blank"> I posted another popular tutorial using crayoloa colored bubbles and dishwashing liquid here.</a></p> </blockquote>http://unicornhatparty.com/post/49888813751http://unicornhatparty.com/post/49888813751Tue, 07 May 2013 19:18:41 -0400diycraftsbubble printingkidskids craftsdiy bubble printing tutorialdiy bubble printingbubbles<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b1b211be8b490b35e62a7795389de2bc/tumblr_mmga41xxoB1rotz6ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><a href="http://www.supermommoments.com/2013/05/lastminute-mothers-day-gift/" target="_blank">DIY Mom or Grandma Free Printable Questionnaire from Paging Supermom here.</a> </strong>I like this idea and would make my own version of it with questions tailored for the specific person. For more Mother’s Day DIY go here: <strong><a href="http://unicornhatparty.com/tagged/mothers-day" target="_blank">unicornhatparty.com/tagged/mothers-day</a></strong></p>http://unicornhatparty.com/post/49886662789http://unicornhatparty.com/post/49886662789Tue, 07 May 2013 18:50:25 -0400diycraftsmothers daykidskids craftsprintablesdiy mom questionnaire printableideas for mothers day<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4286a1d76e2c134f31efc381127678ab/tumblr_mm9hgzup081rotz6ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>DIY Perler Bead Earrings, Bracelets and Single/Double Rings from Typical House Cat. For lots more cute Perler Bead DIYs go here: <strong><a href="http://unicornhatparty.com/tagged/perler-beads" target="_blank">unicornhatparty.com/tagged/perler-beads</a></strong></p> <ul><li><a href="http://typicalhousecat.com/2013/04/30/diy-perler-bead-earrings/" target="_blank">Earrings Tutorial here.</a></li> <li><a href="http://typicalhousecat.com/2013/04/29/diy-perler-bead-bracelets/" target="_blank">Bracelet Tutorial here.</a></li> <li><a href="http://typicalhousecat.com/2013/05/02/diy-perler-bead-rings/" target="_blank">Single and Double Ring Tutorial here.</a></li> </ul>http://unicornhatparty.com/post/49575848585http://unicornhatparty.com/post/49575848585Sat, 04 May 2013 02:46:11 -0400diycraftsjewelrydiy jewelryperler beadsringbraceletearringskidskids craftskids jewelry<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/53a4fcf578dbccab4d45df13c3ecf800/tumblr_mm774izYNX1rotz6ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>DIY Two Cobra Stitch Bracelets Tutorials.</strong></p> <ul><li><strong>Top Photo:</strong> <a href="http://www.smartnsnazzy.com/2011/05/30-days-of-diy-day-30-cobra-stitch-neon.html" target="_blank">Neon Cobra Knot Bracelet Tutorial from Smart n Snazzy here.</a> Dollar Store and Home Depot Rope with a clasp.</li> <li><strong>Bottom Photo:</strong> <a href="http://www.smartnsnazzy.com/2013/05/diy-studded-satin-cord-cobra-bracelets.html" target="_blank">Studded Satin Cord Cobra Knot Bracelet Tutorial from Smart n Snazzy here.</a></li> </ul>http://unicornhatparty.com/post/49477622092http://unicornhatparty.com/post/49477622092Thu, 02 May 2013 21:07:30 -0400diycraftsjewelrydiy jewelrykidskids craftsbraceletcobra knotcobra stitchsmart n snazzytutorialdiy rope bracelet tutorial<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/dd26ceaeb102da82033274fc987a491f/tumblr_mm76fyWLDe1rotz6ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><a href="http://www.deliacreates.com/2013/05/five-second-yogurt-pops.html" target="_blank">DIY Beyond Easy Yogurt Frozen Pops from Delia Creates here.</a> </strong></p>http://unicornhatparty.com/post/49476482761http://unicornhatparty.com/post/49476482761Thu, 02 May 2013 20:52:46 -0400diyfoodkidskids foodyogurtpopspopsiclesyogurt popsdiy no mess yogurt popsdiy frozen yogurt popsdelia creates