Mini Mexican Pinatas

Finally, back to Festa! I have a little project to share with you. I was invited to be the Mystery Reader for my son's class. I chose "Book Fiesta: Celebrate Children's Day" by Pat Mora. A very colorful book that talks about one of my favorite holidays from my childhood in Mexico, Children's day. I read the book, taught the kids some spanish words and worked on a fun craft. We made mini pinatas!

I made some glue (engrudo). You can find a recipe here.

Cut crepe paper.

The most traditional pinata is the five cone star. I made a simple one with only 3 cones made with construction paper in different colors and some paper strips.

I bagged some Mexican treats to fill the pinata.

This is the final result. For pinata body I used paper cups and a made couple holes on the side to set a cord to be able to carry or hang it.

Happy Easter

I decided not to do much about Easter projects this year. I have been busy and I feel my kids have done plenty at school. They brought so many beautiful bunnies, crafts, eggs, baskets and candies from their Easter parties. We still hunting for eggs and they will have a Easter treat. Visiting my favorite websites, I found what it has to be one of my favorite Easter crafts, a tiny basket of Paper Napkin Decoupage eggs. Absolutely Gorgeous!

*picture via Martha Stewart

Simple but beautiful lollipop bouquet

I little something can mean a lot! My son, Joseph, and I created a little bouquet of lollipops for his preschool teacher's birthday. He enjoyed making it and she loved it.

Paper Pom Poms

I have been busy making paper pom poms during the weekend for my daughter's birthday party. I have to admit that they are not that easy at the beginning. This picture is from Martha Stewart website.

You can follow Tissue Paper Pom-Poms How-To from www.marthastewart.com
The tissue paper comes in different textures, I found the softer one easier to work with, but you have to be very gentle or you will have no pom poms complete. Another advise is to alternate the opening of the paper from sides and middle. This way you will get all the paper open completely from the root evenly.
Here some of mine...

Our Valentines

Following the inspirational Valentine's Day Crafts ideas I posted from Martha Stewart website. I finished our version. Unfortunately, my kids won't be able to deliver them before Valentine's Day due to the snow storm. Hopefully, next week they will catch up with the celebrations!

Valentine's Cards

Valentine's Day is coming this weekend. If you still need some inspiration for your kids' valentines here are some recommendations:

www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/valentines-day-projects-for-kids



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