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Category Archives: Disney DIY
Throwing an Octonauts Birthday Party
Octonauts Treats
As many of you know, the Octonauts is a new favorite for children on Disney Junior. My 5 year old is no exception. So when his 6th birthday approached, an Octonauts party was a must. I agreed wholeheartedly, until I began the search for party supplies. Nothing online, in the party store, anywhere. As the show originated in the United Kingdom, all the Octonauts supplies were there. As we search the internet, my husband and I find tons of DIY ideas for Octonauts decoration, food and favors. We even got a little creative and came up with a few of our own.
Here is a breakdown of our Octonauts Birthday Party!
Having fun with our St. Patrick’s Day Crafts from Disney’s Spoonful.com
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the bend! Why not take a break from finding the end of the rainbow for some fun and easy St. Patrick’s Day crafts? Last week I shared a ton of festive Paddy’s day ideas featured on Disney’s Spoonful.com. Today I want to show you how easy these crafts are to do and how cute they turned out! These crafts require easily accessible materials, many of which you may already have on hand. Add a little extra luck this St. Patrick’s Day with these simple crafts.
St. Patrick’s Day Craft #1: Try On Leprechaun
Supplies: a mirror, craft foam, glue and printable templates
Instructions:
1. Use your mirror as a base for your leprechaun.
2. Download the templates for the leprechaun at Spoonful.com.
3. Cut out and trace templates onto craft foam.
4. Cut out and glue craft foam onto mirror.
5. Feel like a leprechaun when you look in the mirror!
This craft is super easy! I did it with my toddler and he really enjoyed playing with glue and putting the pieces together! He obviously required more guidance than a school-aged child, but with a little moving around of the pieces, and glue on the mirror, we got the job done and enjoyed seeing a leprechaun when we looked in the mirror!
Disney DIY – Disney Pin Display Case
I don’t know about you, but after getting home from a great Walt Disney World vacation, I like to spend some time admiring my new souvenirs, including my great new Disney Pins. Of course my Disney Pin collection is far too big to fit on one lanyard, so I got to thinking – how can I display all those great pins in one place? I decided to make a shadow box display case for them, and it was so easy that you could do it too!
DIY Shadow Box Display Case
You Will Need:
-Foam Core – 1 sheet (Approximate cost – $3)
-Felt – 2 8 x 11 sheets in the color of your choice (Approximate cost – $1)
-Double sided tape or glue (Use whatever you have around the house)
-Shadow box frame – they come in a variety of sizes and can be purchased at your local craft store (Approximate cost with coupon – $10-$15)
**Don’t forget your COUPON – many craft stores have weekly ads with coupons for 40% or 50% off a single item, this
is a perfect item to use those coupons on, and some stores like Joann Fabrics even have a mobile app where you can access
coupons via your smartphone – no paper coupon needed!)
-Your Disney Pin Collection to fill the box!
*Total cost = Under $20 (not including pins, of course!)
Disney Valentines from Spoonful.com
Valentine’s Day is days away! Last week, I showed you some heartwarming, homemade Valentine gift ideas from Disney’s Spoonful.com, and today I’m showing off a few of the projects my kids made. They’re very simple and require few materials, most of which you probably already have on-hand. They make great gifts for moms, dads, grandparents, friends, and even favorite teachers!
Project #1: Mickey Heart Cookies
You will need: sugar cookie dough (either buy pre-packaged or make your own recipe), heart shaped cookie cutter, red food coloring, small tube of white icing, and dark chocolate candy melts.
Valentine’s Day Ideas from Disney’s Spoonful.com
Valentine’s Day is less than a week away, and Spoonful.com has some new holiday ideas you’re gonna love!
Spoonful.com, Disney’s new lifestyle family site, is a one-stop shop filled with thousands of inspired ideas to bring a little magic into everyday family life. It features content grouped into four main categories (cook, create, play, and celebrate), so whether you know what you’re looking for, like printable Valentine’s Day Cards, or are just browsing for festive ideas, you’ll find a great match for your family. The site’s responsive design also makes it easy to access from home or on-the-go via mobile devices, so stop by for some simply delightful Valentine’s Day activities like the ones seen here.
