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Learn to draw food-themed paper folded monsters. Go from delicious to terrifying.

Food Folding Surprise “Monster” Drawings

October 21, 2022 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

Learn to draw food-themed folded monsters. Go from delicious to terrifying! Especially fun for elementary-aged children!

Ideas for decorating pumpkins with kids or groups of kids

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Decorating Pumpkin Ideas with Kids

October 8, 2022 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

Pumpkin decorating has changed quite a bit since I was a kid in the 80s and 90s; now, there are ideas and kits galore, printable patterns for carving, and so much more. It can be a bit overwhelming. Here are a few ideas we’ve tried over the years. They’re simple, family-tested, and ready to become your next family tradition!

Learn how to make adaptations to this nativity tissue paper mosaic craft

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Nativity Tissue Paper Mosaic Kids Craft

December 20, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

This year, I asked my 4th-grade son to make a gift for his teacher to accompany our gift card and note. He decided to make this Mosaic Nativity Hanging Ornament.

Make a paper haunted house with windows and doors that flip open

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Haunted House Lift-A-Flap Craft for Kids

October 31, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

This Halloween make a SPOOKTACULAR paper haunted house. Flip open flaps to reveal ghosts, bats, and more!

How to build a benny spaceman lego costume - blog post

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Making a Benny LEGO Spaceman Costume

October 31, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

Instructions and tips for making your hybrid DIY halloween or cosplay Benny the Spaceman costume. Spaceship!!!!

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Folding Surprise: Monster Paper Craft for Kids

July 11, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

Learn how to draw a surprise big-mouthed monster. This is a simple activity that requires just a sheet of paper, writing or coloring utensil, and a bit of imagination!

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Circle Shape Drawing Activity for Kids

June 21, 2021 by Arts and Bricks 0 comments

Perfect as a quick time filler or rainy day afternoon activity, the premise for circle drawing is simple: think creatively and draw something that is the shape of a circle.