Category: Kids

Snowman Mason Jar

Just because the holiday season is over, doesn’t mean we can’t keep celebrating Winter! The Christmas tree, the lights, and the gifts may all be packed away, but we are still having fun creating snow-inspired decor and crafts like this snowman mason jar! Here’s how you can make your own…

Supplies: a mason jar, white yarn, hot glue, buttons, red felt, and scissors.

Directions:
1. Run a line of hot glue around the base of the mason jar and begin wrapping with yarn. You won’t need to cover the entire jar with the hot glue, but rather every few rows, put a dot or a line of glue on the side or the back of the jar. Continue to wind the yarn around until you reach the neck.
2. Cut an inch wide piece of felt from the longest side of the sheet to make the scarf. Wrap it around the jar to see if you’d like it longer or shorter.
3. Use scissors at the ends of the scarf to create fringe.
4. Tie the scarf around the neck of the jar. Optional: hot glue in place.
5. Use hot glue to secure two or three buttons on the front of the jar.

That’s it! Now you have your completed snowman, ready to add to your wintry wonderland. Fill the jar with candy, use it as a vase for flowers, or simply leave it out as decoration all on its own.

Is it snowing where you are? How are you celebrating Winter?

Tags DIY, mason jar, Snowman, winter, yarn

DIY Kids

DIY Snowflake Window Clings

Post author By vickybarone
Post date January 11, 2016

Happy Monday! Another week of Winter has come and gone and still no snow! Well, we did see some flurries two weeks ago, but other than that we are still snow-less. Has it snowed where you are?

Today we’re sharing a kid-friendly DIY to encourage those snow flakes to fall! These window clings are super fun to create, and look great on glass windows and doors. Here’s how you can make your own…

Supplies:
– 3D glitter fabric paint
– Ziploc sandwich bags
– Snowflake stencil (we made our own with a piece of paper and a marker).

Directions:
1. If you are making your own snowflake stencil, use a marker to draw it on a piece of paper.
2. Lay a Ziploc bag on top of the stencil.
3. Trace the design onto the plastic bag with the paint.
4. Let dry overnight.
5. Carefully peel and remove the snowflake from the plastic bag and stick to a window or glass door.

The trick to keep the designs from ripping when you peel them off the bag, is to have a strong center and thick, consistent lines. Using a sturdy plastic surface, like a Ziploc sandwich bag, is super important as well! Using a flimsy plastic bag or plastic wrap will cause the design to stick and make a tangled mess even when fully dry.

It’s also important to have a stoic model like Cooper to stand behind the decals on the back door.

Bonus points if you have grimy kid hand prints on your door! They add to the design, don’t you think?

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Tags decal, DIY, fabric paint, glitter, snow, snowflakes, winter

DIY Family Kids Printables Things I Love

Happy Things Memory Jar 2016

Post author By vickybarone
Post date January 7, 2016
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We love when readers ask for an updated version of this printable. The thought that you are using this in your homes to collect your memories throughout the year makes us so happy!

Here is this year’s “Happy Things” printable! Click on the image below to download the free PDF.

Print this PDF at home or at a local printer, then cut out the circle and tape or glue to a jar! Fill the jar with memories, funny quotes your kids say, new ideas, accomplishments, and anything that made you smile throughout the year. At the end of the year (or even New Year’s Eve!) pour out the contents of the jar and read them aloud with your family and friends. Recalling all the happy things that made up the past year is a wonderful thing to share with loved ones.

Read more about the Happy Things Memory Jar here 🙂

Thanks to all our readers who have been such a happy part of our 2015!

***UPDATE***

Each year we hear more requests for an updated Happy Things Printable and we are here to deliver! Click below to download the newest printables!

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Tags Free, happy things, memory jar, new year, printable, resolutions

DIY Holidays Kids

Personalized Holiday Thank You Cards by Places for Faces

Post author By vickybarone
Post date January 5, 2016

The holidays are over, which means it’s time to put away the Christmas decorations, and start those thank you notes! Whether you’d like to thank someone for having you as a house guest, or you’d like your kids to thank their friends and family for all their awesome new toys, Places for Faces is here to help make the process easier!

From thank you cards to fill-in thank you notes, Places for Faces has you covered! Check out all the ways you can use Places for Faces long after the holidays have passed…

Choose from flat cards that print two to a sheet or folded cards. Once you purchase a PDF, you can print it as many times as you’d like! Never worry about having to run back out to the store when you run out of cards. You’ll have endless thank you notes just waiting in your email inbox.

Places for Faces now offers fill-in thank you notes! Choose from the basic template above, or the kids’ version below!

All your little ones have to do is fill in the blanks! They’ll be soaring through their thank yous in no time at all (and they’ll love seeing their little faces at the top!).

As a special treat for all our readers, here’s a coupon code for 50% off any template! Use the code: THANKS2016 at checkout and your template will ring it at just 99 cents. And don’t forget, you can print your purchased templates as many times as you want!

Follow @placesforfaces on Instagram for updates, deals, and lots of holiday inspiration. Use #placesforfaces for a chance to be featured on our social media sites! We’re on Facebook too! “Like” Places for Faces on Facebook to stay in the loop on upcoming specials and new stickers and templates! We can’t wait to see your personalized Places for Faces creations!

Tags Christmas, DIY, holidays, places for faces, printable, thank you cards

DIY Holidays Kids Parties and Events

New Year’s Eve Countdown Cake

Post author By vickybarone
Post date December 30, 2015

Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve! Hooray! Today we’re sharing a delicious cake idea your kids will LOVE!

Count down to midnight with a Countdown Cake!

First, bake a cake and frost it with white icing. Next, melt chocolate candy melts and spoon them into a Ziploc bag. Cut the corner of the Ziploc bag and pipe out the numbers on the cake to create a clock!

Create a circle in the center of the cake with chocolate and place two pretzel sticks (one thin and one thick) to create the hour hand and minute hand. Cover with more chocolate to hold in place OR spin the pretzels throughout the night to reflect the time!

Enjoy your cake while you count down to the New Year!

We hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year! See you in 2016 😉

Tags cake, countdown, new year's eve, nye

DIY Holidays Kids Parties and Events

DIY Mini Party Hat Headbands

Post author By vickybarone
Post date December 29, 2015

Here’s a festive DIY for your New Year’s Eve party! These glittery mini party hats are super easy to make and are sure to delight your guests. Here’s how to make your own…

Supplies: plastic headbands, glittery scrapbook paper, pom poms, scissors, hot glue, and a mini party hat template (click on the image below to download the FREE template!)

Directions:
1. Print out the template, cut it out, and trace it onto the glitter paper.
2. Cut the shape out of the glitter paper.
3. Put a line of hot glue on the tab of the party hat template, roll the paper into a cone, and press the tab onto the underneath of the other side. Hold together until the glue cools.
4. Attach the hat to the headband using hot glue.
5. Put a dot of hot glue on the top of the hat and add a pom pom.

That’s it! Set them out for your guests to choose from and have a happy New Year!

P.S. Add some faces to your hats with Places for Faces! Use the code MERRY2015 for 50% off templates and add some personality to your party!

Tags DIY, new year's eve, nye, party hat

DIY Holidays Kids Parties and Events

Celebrate the New Year with Places for Faces!

Post author By vickybarone
Post date December 26, 2015

Personalize your New Year’s Eve party with Places for Faces! Make gift tags, personalized swizzle sticks, cupcake toppers, centerpieces, and so much more. The best part is, the holiday coupon code for all our readers is still available! Use the code MERRY2015 at checkout to save 50% on templates. Don’t forget, you can print each template as many times as you’d like! Scroll through to see how many ways you can use Places for Faces to add some personality to your party…

Follow @placesforfaces on Instagram for updates, deals, and lots of holiday inspiration. Use #placesforfaces and #placesforfacesNYE for a chance to be featured on our social media sites! We’re on Facebook too! “Like” Places for Faces on Facebook to stay in the loop on upcoming specials and new stickers and templates! We can’t wait to see your personalized Places for Faces creations!

We hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year. See you in 2016!

Tags cupcake topper, new year's eve, nye, places for faces

DIY Holidays Kids My Projects Things I Love

Places for Faces Christmas!

Post author By vickybarone
Post date December 17, 2015

My newest project, Places for Faces, is LIVE and I’d love for you to check it out! Make your own cupcake toppers, gift tags, thank you notes, and so much more – all featuring your face! Just in time for the holidays, Places for Faces now has a line of Christmas stickers and templates that are perfect to add to your desserts, thank you notes, and presents under the tree. Check out the pictures below to see some of what you can make using Places for Faces this holiday season…

First things first: upload a face and use the cropping tool to crop around it. Then add stickers! Choose “Christmas” from the drop down menu and you’ll find a variety of Christmas stickers to add to your adorable little face. From elf hats to reindeer antlers, you’re sure to find a suitable sticker for the occasion.

Next, choose a template! These gift tags come with different designs and color schemes to match your stickers or the wrapping paper you’ll be using.

Purchase your finished template and you will receive an email with your final PDF. Print it as many times as you’d like! It’s yours! Each template has a faint dotted line to use as a guide when cutting. Cut out your gift tags and get to wrapping!

Gift tags aren’t just for presents under the tree! Add a personalized gift tag to a bottle of wine to give as a hostess gift. Bonus points if you use the host or hostess’ face on the tag. They will love it!

When you’re done wrapping all those presents, you’re gonna need a reward. How about a cupcake with your face on it?

Choose the cupcake topper template, cut out the ovals, and tape them to a colorful toothpick. Pop that into a dessert and you’re all set!

Bring a tray of cupcakes with your friends and family’s faces on them to your next holiday gathering and you will be the talk of the town.

Don’t forget your furry friends! While they can’t enjoy these delicious holiday cupcakes, you could always whip up a tray of “pup”cakes 😉

When the holidays are over, it will be time to write your thank you notes. Choose from a variety of colorful thank you note templates from Places for Faces to help with the process!

Get your little ones to help write their thank you notes – what better incentive than to see their own smiling face?

As a special treat for all our readers, here’s a coupon code for 50% off any template! Use the code: MERRY2015 at checkout and your template will ring it at just 99 cents. And don’t forget, you can print your purchased templates as many times as you want!

Follow @placesforfaces on Instagram for updates, deals, and lots of holiday inspiration. Use #placesforfaces and #placesforfaceschristmas for a chance to be featured on our social media sites! We’re on Facebook too! “Like” Places for Faces on Facebook to stay in the loop on upcoming specials and new stickers and templates! We can’t wait to see your personalized Places for Faces creations!

Tags Christmas, cupcake toppers, cupcakes, gift tags, pff, places for faces, places for faces christmas, thank you notes