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10 Red, White and Blue Ideas!

10 minute fourth of july shirts

The Fourth of July in the U.S. is coming up soon! It's one of my favorite holidays. When we moved to Utah a few years ago, we were pleasantly surprised to discover that our new neighorhood has had a home-town Fourth of July parade for the past 60 or so years. It's right around the corner from our home. It actually happens right in front of the 1905 Cottage. Isn't that fun?? I love that the … [Read more...]

Make a Summer DIY Tie-Dye Coffee Filter Wreath!

tie dye coffee filter wreath at tatertots and jello

A couple of weeks ago my girls and I had a little tie dying craft afternoon. We made a few different projects! And we had some left over dye, and I started going a little crazy. I wanted to try tie dying all kinds of things. One of the things I grabbed was a box of coffee filters. I tied some rubber bands around a few bunches of filters and poured some different color dyes on them. I was … [Read more...]

Kiwi Crate — Kid Crafts and Fun!!

Tissue paper stained glass kids craft

I love surprises! And what is cooler than a company that sends out a different crafty kit out each month for kids to use. And -- shhhhh, don't tell your kids, but the activities actually teach them too!! We had a great time testing out Kiwi Crate. … [Read more...]

Make a Back-To-School Fridge Calendar!!

back to school fridge station

Hello Tatertots and Jello Friends! This is Desirée from The 36th AVENUE. How is everybody enjoying the Summer? I don't know about you guys but my kiddos are going back to school in less than a month. WHAT? Seriously where did time go? Well, last year school caught me unprepared so this year I decided to try my best to be a little more organized. Yes I am the mom that takes her daughter … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 25 Things to Do With The Kids This Summer!!

summer activities collage

The kids are out for summer! What are you going to do to make this Summer the Summer to Remember? Here are 25+ awesome ideas for FUN this Summer!! Check them out. And also check out the other HUNDREDS of ideas that were linked up this week. SO much inspiration!!  Sponge Water Ball @ Its Overflowing   DIY Water Table @ Cheap Crafty Mama  DIY Sundae Bar @ Katie's Nesting … [Read more...]

Make Personalized Room Signs (Kids Craft)!!

rachel's plaque

  Spring Break is coming up soon!! Here's a fun kids' craft your kids will love to make that I shared last week on Mom It Forward. It can be altered for any age -- from small kids to teenagers. My kids range in age from 7 to 18 -- so it was fun to come up with an idea the all of my kids loved. We used Mod Podge for this project from Plaid -- can I just say that I am a huge fan of Mod … [Read more...]

Win a Copy of Make and Takes for Kids — 50 Seasonal Activities to do with Your Kids!!

make and taks book

I love being creative with my kids. I think it sparks their imaginations and it creates so many memories. My next giveaway is from Marie, founder of the Make and Takes Blog -- full of wonderful activities you can do with your kids. Marie has a fabulous new book out: Make and Takes for Kids is a beautiful book of 50 crafts your kids will love. It's also organized by time of the year, which I … [Read more...]

Make Interchangeable Envelope Message Pillows! {tutorial}

interchangeable envelope pillows

Hello Tatertots & Jello readers... Do you know how HAPPY I am to be visiting here today? I am a LUCKY girl! I'll be sharing my "Message Pillow" with you wonderful people, I hope you like it as much as we do... .But first let me introduce myself.. I am Desirée and I blog at The 36th Avenue. The inspiration behind these pillows came from a sign that I made for my girls bedroom from … [Read more...]

Guest Project — Make Whimsical Glove Purses {great party craft}

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Hello!   My name is Chrissy and I’m thrilled to be guest posting on Jen's Tatertots and Jello Blog. My blog is about to get a makeover and a name change.  Currently Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow but soon to be Hoot Designs.   … [Read more...]

Guest Project — Ruffled Coasters!!

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I'd love to introduce you to an amazing blogger and crafter -- Maddy from Buttons and Bangles. Not only is she so creative and writes great tutorials -- but she's 12 years old! Amazing. Take it away, Maddy!! Hello! My name is Madeline, and I'm the crazy crafter from over at Buttons and Bangles. Ok, so first, I wanna tell you how EXCITED I am to be guest posting over here at Tatertots and … [Read more...]