Use an existing stuffed animal that doesn’t have too many good days left to make a pattern for a new stuffed toy. If your child is still attached to the toy then involve him/her in the project and you may find they are able to transfer their affection to the new toy. Continue reading
Glue buckles to old picture or mirror frames to dress them up. Play with the buckles trying them in the center top and/or bottom, the corners, all around the frame or the top corner turned slightly askew.
Use an old belt to tie back tree branches or to secure young trees to supports.
Trim belt to fit the bottom of a computer monitor or other heavy office equipment for a non-scratch surface. Leave as is or glue to equipment.
Displaying and preserving your children’s art projects can be a challenge. Way too much art and way too little refrigerator space. If you are determined to display each piece of art, before long your home starts to look like a kindergarten classroom. If it breaks your heart (or your child’s heart) to toss out even one piece of precious art read on for some ways to preserve those precious pieces. Continue reading