ECM Kids' Craft Club - #6 {Puppy Puppet}

Welcome to the 6th edition of the {East Coast Mommy} Kids Craft Club {an easy and inexpensive way for kids to have fun crafting and experience the excitement of getting their very own mail}.  If you want to join the club, you can find more info here.  For everyone who is already a member... this month, we are making a Puppy Puppet!

Ready with all your supplies?

OK... let's get started.

1)  First, fold your sheet of paper into thirds, and then fold it into an accordian.  {Per below.}  Note:  You can tape the edges together after the first fold for a neater look, but it isn't necessary.

2)  Cut out the two black doggy ears and the black circle (snout), and tape or glue into place.

3)  Use tape or glue to attach the doggy's eyes and nose.

That's it!  Cute, right?

Stick your thumb in the bottom section and your fingers in the top section, and your puppy is ready perform.  :-) 

I hope you had fun making this craft.  {Don't forget to leave me a comment, or send me an email.  Your comments help me improve the club, and I love hearing from you.} 

♥ 

Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

Don't forget... Assist young children when using scissors, and be careful of the small parts included with this kit, as they can be a choking hazard for children under three".)

ECM Kids' Craft Club {4 month membership}

The launch of the East Coast Mommy Kids' Craft Club {four months ago} was a huge success, and I am now ready to launch the next four months.  If you know someone who enjoys getting mail and likes to make crafts, now is the time to join!  {The deadline for signing up for this round is Wednesday, August 15.}

The price for a four month membership remains {unchanged} at $25 {including Canadian Shipping}. 

The themes for the next four months are:
August 20 mailing - Playing with Puppets
September 20 mailing - Fall Fun
October 20 mailing - Happy Halloween
November 20 mailing - Christmas is Coming

Need a little more info....

1)  As a member of the club, each month (for four months) your child will receive:

•  mail addressed to him/her
• a personalized letter with fun info/ideas
• all the supplies he/she will need to make the "craft of the month"
• a little surprise

Note:  The craft will always be simple (taking less than 30 minutes to complete), the craft will be designed for ages 3-8 (with assistance required in the younger age categories), a link to an online step by step tutorial will be provided, and the kit will contain everything you need to complete the project (with the exception of scissors, glue, tape and crayons).

2)  The cost for a four month membership is $25 (including Canadian shipping).  Payment (via Cash, Cheque made payable to Gina Bell or email money transfer) must be received before a kit is sent out.  Payments can be sent to EastCoastMommy@gmail.com.

3)  The kits will be sent out on the 20th of each month, and I will post a full tutorial on the blog at that time.
 
Along with payment, I will also need your child's name, age, and full mailing address.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. 

♥

Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

ECM Kid's Craft Club - #5 {Silly Fan and Glasses}

Welcome to the 5th edition of the {East Coast Mommy} Kid's Craft Club {an easy and inexpensive way for kids to have fun crafting and experience the excitement of getting their very own mail}.  If you want to join the club, you can find more info here, or email EastCoastMommy@gmail.com, and I will send you the details.


For everyone who is already a member... let's get started on this month's craft.  This month we are making a fan and silly glasses!

Ready with all your supplies?

Let's make the fan first.  All you have to do is color the "smiley face".  Then, have an adult help you make accordian folds until you have a fan.  Fun, right?

Now, let's make the glasses.

1. Cut out the glasses.  {An adult will probably need to help cut out the centres.}
2. Decorate the glasses with the fun "summer" stickers in your kit.  {Use as many as you like.}
3. Use tape to secure the clear cellophane over the holes.  Trim as needed.
4. Twist the pipe cleaner onto the glasses, try them on, and bend the ends around your ears.

That's it!  I hope you enjoyed these crafts, and I hope you are enjoying your summer!  {Don't forget to leave me a comment, or send me an email.  Your comments help me improve the club, and I love hearing from you.} 

♥ 

Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

Don't forget... Assist young children when using scissors, and be careful of the small parts included with this kit, as they can be a choking hazard for children under three".)

ECM Kid's Craft Club - #4 {Canada Day}

Welcome to the 4th edition of the {East Coast Mommy} Kid's Craft Club {an easy and inexpensive way for kids to have fun crafting and experience the excitement of getting their very own mail}.  If you want to join the club, you can find more info here, or email EastCoastMommy@gmail.com, and I will send you the details.


For everyone who is already a member... let's get started on this month's craft - "Canada Day Celebration"!

First... gather the supplies you'll need.  In addition to the supplies in your kit, you'll need tape, scissors, and a red crayon.

To assemble the hat:

1)  Tape the white cardstock strips together to make a band big enough to fit around your head.  Then, wrap the bands around your head to find the write size, and secure with tape.

2)  Color the flags, and cut them out.  Tape the big flag onto the hat band, and decorate with the flag stickers.

To assemble the flag... simply tape the stick to the back of the small flag that you colored.  Easy peasy!

I hope you had fun making this month's craft.  Leave a comment below to let me know what you thought of it.  Your comments help me improve the club, and I love hearing from you. 

♥ 

Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

Don't forget... Assist young children when using scissors, and be careful of the small parts included with this kit, as they can be a choking hazard for children under three".)

ECM Kid's Craft Club {June} Reminder

Just a little reminder that the next mailing of the ECM Kid's Craft Club goes out on June 20, 2012

So... if you haven't already signed up, you should do it ASAP.  The 4-month membership package is only $25 (including Cdn shipping... and there is NO tax).  

Our theme this month is "Canada Day Celebration".

And here is what this month's kit looks like:

 
Do you know a little one that would be delighted to find a special package {just for him/her} in the mailbox?  Email me at EastCoastMommy@gmail.com if don't want to miss out on the fun.


♥ 
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy) 


PS - Here is some additional info you may find helpful:


1)  As a member of the club, each month (for four months) your child will receive:

•  mail addressed to him/her
• a personalized letter with fun info/ideas
• all the supplies he/she will need to make the "craft of the month"
• an extra little surprise

Note:  The craft will always be simple (taking less than 30 minutes to complete), the craft will be designed for ages 3-8 (with assistance required in the younger age categories), a link to an online step by step tutorial will be provided, and the kit will contain everything you need to complete the project (with the exception of scissors, glue, tape and crayons).

2)  The cost for a four month membership is $25 (including Canadian shipping).  Payment (via Cash, Cheque made payable to Gina Bell or email money transfer) must be received before a kit is sent out.  Payments can be sent to EastCoastMommy@gmail.com.

3)  The kits will be sent out on the 20th of each month, and I will post a full tutorial on the blog at that time.
 

ECM Kid's Craft Club - #3 {Foam Magnets}

The {East Coast Mommy} Kid's Craft Club is an easy and inexpensive way for kids to have fun crafting and experience the excitement of getting their very own mail.  {If you want to join the club, you can find more info here, or email EastCoastMommy@gmail.com, and I will send you the details.}

For everyone who is a member... let's get started!

1)  Gather all the supplies that came in your kit.

2)   Cut out all the pieces on the template.  Use the paper templates to cut out the foam parts.  {The frog is made from the green foam, the flower is made from the yellow foam, and the mouth and nose are made from the black construction paper.}

 

 

3)  Arrange all the pieces (per the picture below), and glue in place (with white glue).  Allow to dry completely.

4)  To finish, peel the paper off each magnet, and attach to the back of the foam pieces.
 Cute, right? 

 

As always, let me know what you thought of this craft.  Your comments help me improve the club, and I love hearing from you. 

♥ 

Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

Don't forget... Assist young children when using scissors, and be careful of the small parts included with this kit, as they can be a choking hazard for children under three".)

ECM Kid's Craft Club {May deadline}

The ECM craft club is a subscription service for kids. Kids get: a personalized letter, supplies for a craft, and a little surprise. Fun, right? 

You can join for one month for $11 or two months for $20 (including Canadian shipping). It's inexpensive, and it makes a great gift too!

I would love to have you join me.  You can email me at EastCoastMommy@gmail.com to sign up or ask questions!

♥
Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

ECM Kid's Craft Club -- Official Launch!

I could not be more excited about the official launch of the East Coast Mommy Kid's Craft Club.  The test I did about a month ago was a huge success, so as a result, I have put together a 4-month membership package.  Every month, members will receive a personalized letter and a craft kit containing the supplies they need to make that month's craft.  What child doesn't love getting their very own mail?  :-)

Here is a sneak peek at the crafts we'll be doing together (although colors and materials may vary slightly from the pictures).

April's craft (Reading Rocks!):  Foam bookmark (choice of the monster or bird design)

May's craft (Spring has Sprung!):  Flower and frog foam magnets

June's craft (Canada Day Celebration!):  Canada Day hat and flag

July's craft (Hooray for Summer!):  Sun glasses and paper fan

Interested in crafting along with me for the next four months?  Here are the details: 

1)  As a member of the club, each month (for four months) your child will receive:

•  mail addressed to him/her
• a personalized letter with fun info/ideas
• all the supplies he/she will need to make the "craft of the month". 

Note:  The craft will always be simple (taking less than 30 minutes to complete), the craft will be designed for ages 3-8 (with assistance required in the younger age categories), a link to an online step by step tutorial will be provided, and the kit will contain everything you need to complete the project (with the exception of scissors, glue, tape and crayons).

2)  The cost for a four month membership is $25 (including Canadian shipping).  Payment (via Cash, Cheque made payable to Gina Bell or email money transfer) must be received before a kit is sent out.  Payments can be sent to EastCoastMommy@gmail.com.

3)  The kits will be sent out on the 20th of each month, and I will post a full tutorial on the blog at that time.

If you are interested, please send payment to EastCoastMommy@gmail.com.  I will also need your child's name, age, and full mailing address (and his/her preference for the first craft).

If you have any questions, please let me know.  Thank you for being a part of the ECM Kid's Craft Club.  :-)

♥

Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)