Joyful Parenting
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My 10yo made this 3D printed dragon using a free template from 3Doodler. Post also includes goals for August 2018. A 3D Pen Drawn Dragon We had an amazing July, spent mostly in the United Kingdom. Reviewing the 3Doodler Create+ 3D printing pen was a non-traveling highlight for the kids, and I've been amazed at the stuff the kids create. My ten-year-old son used a template … [Read more...] about A 3D Pen Drawn Dragon and Goals for August 2018
Review of the brand new 3Doodler Create+ 3D Printing Pen. If you're looking for a 3D printing pen, you'll love the control and ease of use this one offers. 3D printing pens have always intrigued me, and this summer my kids and I were lucky enough to review both of 3Doodler's 3D printing pens. The kid-oriented 3Doodler Start was a huge hit with my kids, so what did we … [Read more...] about 3Doodler Create+ 3D Printing Pen Review
Child-designed projecst are my favorite hand sewing projects for beginners. Learn how to help kids design patterns with this simple beginning sewing project. Hand Sewing Projects for Beginners That Kids Design Two years ago, I wrote about how to teach kids to design and sew toys based on drawings. Today I'm joining Sew a Softie again to show you how this process can be … [Read more...] about Hand Sewing Projects for Beginners That Kids Design
Acrylic pour painting techniques tutorial. I especially like the details on how to make this amazing art project work with a bunch of kids! I'm supposed to be packing for our five-week trip this week. So, naturally, I invited all the neighborhood kids over to make pour paintings and then spent hours editing and writing up this tutorial. The truth is, I promised my … [Read more...] about How to Pour Paint: Acrylic Pour Painting Techniques
Looking for polymer clay ideas for beginners? These DIY earrings and tiny charms are easy and fun for kids to make. Sculpey polymer clay is one of my favorite crafting materials, one I've loved since I was a kid myself. It comes in vibrant colors that you can mix, amd it's easy to manipulate into detailed shapes. It also bakes to a lovely professional … [Read more...] about Polymer Clay Ideas for Beginners: DIY Earrings and Charms
