Studying the art and lives of famous artists helps kids understand art, connect with history and learn big lessons about life. It’s important, but can be a little dry. That’s why I’ve been working on some kid-friendly resources to make…
Paper plate koalas
Inspired by all the native mothers and babies I have seen around my house this Spring, I made this koala craft for Australia Day. This cute koala and her joey are made from paper plates. It’s a fun little craft…
Lotta Fun With Puppets eBook
Puppets are a great way to entertain the kids — get crafty making your puppets then get imaginative telling stories and putting on shows. My new eBook, Lotta Fun With Puppets includes 16 puppet projects, over 100 pages including detailed…
Bleeding crepe paper unicorn
I know that unicorns are supposed to be white, but I thought a little process art would make this paper plate unicorn more fun and magical. You may have heard of bleeding crepe paper art — that’s what I’ve used…
Flower pencils
A bunch of flowers that lasts forever — these flower pencils are a beautiful and useful gift for Mother’s Day. They are blooming easy to make… here’s how. THINGS YOU NEED Lead pencils (we found some green ones at the…
Jumping easter bunny
Here’s a free sneak peek at the easy Easter fun in our new ebook Lotta Easter Fun — a jumping Easter bunny. Two party cups, two elastic bands and a little Lotta make this easter bunny jump. You won’t believe…