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Cheap Easter Chicks

Nothing says Easter like a basket filled with chocolate bunnies and marshmallow chicks. However, I’ve tried making homemade Peeps and I wouldn’t recommend taking on the challenge if you have little ones trying to “help out” in the kitchen. If you are looking for more kid-friendly Easter chick crafts that won’t break the bank, then stick to the following: BABY FOOTPRINT CHICKS Materials: Yellow paint Large container with flat base Large piece of construction paper Cornmeal Glue Directions: Pour yellow paint into large container big enough for kids to dip their feet into. Have your child select a piece of … Continue reading →

Easter Chicks on Parade

Now that you know how to craft simple pompom chicks, consider adding to the family with these adorable Styrofoam chickadees. They are just as kid-friendly as the fuzzy versions, though this craft is better suited for children with longer attention spans and finer dexterity skills. Older kids could easily complete this craft on their own, but an adult should supervise younger children. STYROFOAM CHICKS Materials: Easter basket Assorted sizes of Styrofoam eggs Styrofoam block Toothpicks Craft paint (yellow, yellow orange, orange, black, white and brown) Sponge brush Fine point marker Toothbrush Florist oasis Green yarn Ribbon Directions: To create chicks, … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Fluffy Easter Pals

I have a weakness for marshmallow Peeps (the original chick-shaped ones are my favorite), but as adorable as they are, they don’t make the best Easter decorations. I know, because I thought I could string them together to make a cute addition to my Easter buffet table last year and… well, let’s just say they didn’t maintain their shape as well as I had hoped. Perhaps, that’s why they are sold in the candy aisle and not the craft aisle. Regardless of my Easter flop, I still maintain that chicks are essential when decorating for the spring holiday. Now that … Continue reading →