Cards

Cards

I’m a fan of anything that will keep my children busy and happy while I work, I came up with the idea of homemade cards…and who doesn’t love a homemade card from a 2 ½ year old ;). I’m a graphic designer, using Adobe Indesign I quickly set up a document that is either 8”x6” (card will fold to 4”x6” fitting into an A6 Envelope [4-3/4” x 6-1/2"]), or an 8 1/8”x9 1/8 (card folds to 4.0625”x9.125” fitting into #10 envelope [4 1/8" x 9 1/2"]). Using google.com I’ll search for quotes/sayings for the card(s) (example: birthday card quotes), place the text into my document and hit print. Cut the card down to size, give the paper to my toddler and let him design the front cover using finger paint, glitter, markers, crayon…whatever his preference of the day is.

This card idea came from a catalog, unfortunately I can't remember which one.

Play Dough

Play Dough

Materials:
2 cups flour
2 cups water
3 tsp. cream of tartar
1 cup salt
2 Tbsp. oil
food coloring (optional)

Instructions:
Mix all ingredients, adding food coloring last. Stir over medium heat until smooth. Remove from pan and knead until blended smooth. Place in plastic bag or airtight container when cooled; will last for a long time.

Masking Tape Road

Masking Tape Road
The Toddler's Busy Book: 365 Creative Games and Activities to Keep Your One and a Half to Three Year-old Busy

Materials:
Masking Tape

Instructions:
Place masking tape onto carpet to make a pathway, always test with a small strip of tape first to be sure it won’t damage the carpet. My son LOVES to use the pathway for his cars, but you could also use the lines for games (example: follow the leader, hop scotch, etc).