Hey guys! It's Shelly from Dolen Diaries and I'm back to share my latest obsession!! Faux Succulent picks from Floracraft! Have you seen these yet!?! They are totally cute, look like the real deal, and are completely maintenance free. Floracraft generously sent me some to get creative with and I'm SO excited to show you what I came up with... a Faux Succulent Monogram. Supplies: pallet wood Floracraft Succulent Picks Styrofoam jigsaw chop saw wire cutters carpenters … [Read more...] about Faux Succulent Monogram
Great Outdoors Week Recap
Great Outdoors Week Recap Explore the Great Outdoors with books, activities, printables, and snacks to lead your little adventures on their way! Camping & Outdoor Books Camping Activities & Printables Apple Sandwich Adventure Bunting Forest Animal Shadow Puppets Nature Journal Be sure to check out the other 11 weeks in our Summer Survival Guide! … [Read more...] about Great Outdoors Week Recap
Forest Animal Shadow Puppets
Hi everyone! My name is Cindy and you can find me over at Skip to my Lou. I blog about kids crafts, easy sewing projects, handmade gift ideas and recipes. I hope you will come visit me if you are looking for more fun crafts and activities. Shadow puppets can be the perfect camping activity. Can you imagine flashing these animals on the side of your tent? These shadow puppets are super simple to make. Download the animal silhouettes. Print on cardstock. Gather some skewers, tape, … [Read more...] about Forest Animal Shadow Puppets
Nature Explorer Journal
The best part of camping and being outdoors is exploring and finding new things! The younger you are the more exciting even the smallest things can be. I know I'm not the only mom who ends up with pocket fulls of rocks, flowers, leaves and sticks after a hike, trip to the park, or even a walk around the block. Kids love to touch, smell, and even taste (yuck!) the treasures they find. We're Going on a Bear Hunt has been a nightly read for the past month or so, and it was a game we often … [Read more...] about Nature Explorer Journal
Camping Activities and Printables
To kick off our Camping Themed Week, we’ve got a great round up for you! Printables, activities, games and more! Camping Natural Paintbrushes from Learn Create Love Camping Themed Story Stones from Playdough to Plato Dramatic Play from Pre K-Pages Pinecone Owls from Crafts By Amanda DIY Solar Oven from I Can Teach My Child Walking Sticks from The Crafting Chicks Glow in the Dark Jars from A Girl and A Glue Gun Tabletop S’mores from The Crafting Chicks Camping … [Read more...] about Camping Activities and Printables