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 →

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 →