As I was making a new paper chain last weekend for my mom’s 86th birthday, I realized that this classic, old-school activity really is my favorite way to decorate a room. And the best part is that you can use any paper you have, and all ages can join in and collaborate. Paper chains are…
paper chain
14 Crafts for Teens and Tweens
There are so many crafts for teens and tweens out there on the internet. One could get lost on Pinterest for days. I want to make it easy for you. These fifteen (I added to the 13) ideas are simple, use few supplies, and use mostly recycled materials. Cheap and easy! If you want even…
Hearts Paper Chain
The kids made these heart paper chains and they totally became immersed in the process. First we painted the strips of paper which they liked but didn’t love, I mean they weren’t really sure why they were painting 40 strips of paper. But then when I showed them how to staple them together, they were…
Make a Paper Chain from Recycled Art
Do you have a collection of discarded paintings and drawings somewhere that you are wondering what to do with? I often cut them up to make collage material, but another fun thing to make with all that old art is to recycle them into a paper chain! You can also just set out some sheets…
