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Spring Crafts
A few springtime craft ideas for the whole family to enjoy!
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Bring the beauty of spring indoors with a few crafts that the whole family will enjoy!
MUD PIE WITH WORMS
(Courtesy of Bethany Roberts' Spring Fun for Kids)
You will need:
* Chocolate Pudding (two 6 oz packages instant pudding, mixed with milk, according to directions on package, or prepared pudding)
* Oreo Cookies, crushed (put in bag and crush with rolling pin, or chop in food processor)
* Gummy worms
* Terra cotta flower pots (8 mini pots or one large pot, clean and unused)
* Foil or plastic wrap
* Plastic shovels (clean and unused), OR plastic, silk, or chocolate lollipop flowers
Directions:
1. Line flower pots with foil or plastic wrap.
2. Fill pots almost to the top with pudding.
3. Add gummy worms, so they are half in and half out of "mud."
4. Sprinkle cookie crumbs over the top.
5. Stick a shovel or a flower into each pot.
FLOWER FUN GLASSES
(Courtesy of Bethany Roberts' Spring Fun for Kids)
Click here for pattern for
Flower Fun Glasses.
Directions:
1. For sturdier glasses, print out the pattern on card stock. (If you don't have card stock, use regular computer paper, cut out the pattern, and trace the pattern pieces onto cardboard.)
2. Color.
3. Cut out the pieces.
4. Fold the sidepieces on the dotted lines.
5. Tape the sidepieces to the back of the flower glasses.
6. If you would like colored sunglasses, you can also tape colored cellophane over the openings.
7. Wear your Flower Fun Glasses!
HAPPY SPRING CARD
(Courtesy of Bethany Roberts' Spring Fun for Kids)
Directions:
1. Fold a piece of construction paper in half.
2. On the outside of the card, draw a picture of a tall flower.
3. On the inside of the card write:
My love for you just grows and grows!
Happy Spring!
4. Slip a package of flower seeds inside the card.
Try a few other fun crafts by visiting the links below:

Interested in a little getaway this winter? Check out some snowy sites that are sure to bring you and your family joy this season.
Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Bike along the Truckee River, hop on a carriage ride, or visit Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum!
Stowe, Vermont
Check out the home of Ben and Jerry, at the Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory, visit the Cold Hollow Cider Mill, or tempt your taste buds with Laughing Moon Chocolates.
Denver, Colorado
See Mile High Stadium, up close and personal, visit the Children's Museum of Denver, or just enjoy the beauty and shopping of the downtown area.
Sun Valley, Idaho
Do some fly fishing with Silver Creek Outfitters, hike or bike at Sun Valley White Clouds, or go indoors and take up some bowling at Sun Valley Lodge.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Visit the largest mall in America ... the Mall of America! With more than 500 stores, an indoor theme park, aquarium, and a miniature golf course, it will be a sure hit for the whole family!
Check out some other fun destinations and more about the destinations above here!
- Is the sled cracked or damaged?
- Feet first!
- Wear Layers
- Buddy system!
- Purchase the best sled.
CLICK HERE for all of the details about snow sledding!
