Eastern Meadowlark Bird Craft

Have you ever wanted your very own singing bird? Bird songs are so beautiful but with this craft, you only get the pretty bird. We can’t make him sing but it should be a fun craft for everyone to do.   Supplies: Brown, yellow, black paper Scissors Glue stick Stapler Googly eyes Pencil     Read More »

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Bee pencil topper

boy coloring a bee

All kids use pencils at school, but many times those pencils are plain yellow and don’t allow for much inspiration. We took pencils to the next level with our bee pencil toppers at the 2019 Bee & Butterfly Festival, and now you can make your own. Simply click here to download a free PDF template Read More »

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Bald eagle toilet paper tube craft

bald eagle

The bald eagle is the national symbol, so Independence Day week is the perfect time for a bald eagle craft. Plus, why not reuse some materials while you’re doing it? For this toilet paper tube bald eagle, you’ll need just a few supplies: Empty toilet paper tube Black, white, yellow/orange cardstock Googly eyes (optional, or Read More »

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Coffee filter fox face

completed fox face

Crafts are fun, but sometimes they are expensive. You have to go buy Popsicle sticks, googly eyes, tissue paper, balloons or string. Sometimes, supply purchases really add up. But this craft is simple, and you probably already have all the supplies right at home to make an adorable fox face. All you’ll need is: Two Read More »

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Marbled paper craft

marbled paper

The first session of No School Day Camp was so much fun, and we’re excited for our sold-out second session in a couple of weeks. During the 2019 No School Day Camp, kids were able to make marbled paper, which is a simple craft that you can do at home as well. Frame the decorative Read More »

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Fabric paint window decal

completed template

Sometimes you go through the craft supplies and wonder how to use up the excess that you have. Let’s say you bought some puffy fabric paint to make a costume for Halloween, an ugly Christmas sweater or for a play one of your kids was putting on for school. (Have extra tissue paper lying around? Read More »

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Easy pasta creatures

pasta turtle

The Great Lakes Mall in Spirit Lake hosts an annual Festival of Trees in which local businesses and non-profits can decorate a tree for a chance to be voted to win the top prize. This year, the theme is about our local food pantry through Upper Des Moines Opportunity, and each organization that decorates a Read More »

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Make a bendable snake with pipe cleaner and beads

pipe cleaner snakes

In honor of my big day today, holding a snake for the first time (you can see the video here), we made a fun snake craft. Whether you love snakes or hate them, this craft is cute and simple. You’ll need: Pipe cleaners Beads Googly eyes Liquid glue Start  by selecting what kind of head Read More »

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Recycled bunny bookmark

bunny bookmark

Bindi, named after conservationist Steve Irwin’s daughter, Bindi Irwin, is the newest animal ambassador at the Dickinson County Nature Center as of August 2018. In honor of her arrival, today’s craft is bunny-themed! (Learn about cottontail rabbits) To make this adorable bunny bookmark, you’ll need: An envelope, a used one is fine Scissors Glue Googly Read More »

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These fish really pop

partially finished fish

There’s something about making a craft three-dimensional. It just makes things more fun. Try out this three-dimensional fish craft — it really pops! You’ll need: Colored paper Scissors Glue stick Marker Cut your 8.5×11-inch sheet of paper in half the short way. Fold in half the long way and cut three-quarters of an oval, making Read More »

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