It is time to head back to school. Be sure to give one of our chalkboard ideas below a try this year. Your kids will go back to school in style with one or more of these fun ideas. There are ideas for the kids, teachers, and your home.
Quick Crafts Day 1
Craft Lightning day 1 is here with some great quick crafts that y’all are going to love. If you are new here, Craft Lightning is a joint event we have every other month with 30 Minute Crafts. Every morning I will be posting an original craft tutorial that can be made in 15 minutes or less. Then every afternoon I will be posting quick crafts from around the web for you to enjoy. Want a chance to be featured? Be sure to link up to our Craft Lightning linky party. If you want even more quick craft inspiration, be sure to follow our quick and easy crafts Pinterest board.
If you missed any of the Craft Lightning fun, be sure to check out the quick crafts from day 1, day 2, day 3, and day 4.
To kick things off for day 1, we have Two Thirty Five Designs and these amazing glitter dipped bowls. I need one or two of these for every room in my home, what about y’all?
Crafts with Flowers
Spring is here. I think. Are we the only ones with a little chilly weather this week? Either way you can bring a little spring or summer inspiration with over 40 crafts with flowers. From fabric flowers to the real thing, I partnered with some fabulous ladies to gather the crafts below. Enjoy y’all. Just click the pictures below to be taken directly to the craft tutorial.
Over 20 Fun Easter Desserts
C’mon spring we are ready for ya! I have over 20 fun Easter desserts for y’all today. Click around on the list below and find a fun dessert for your Easter feast. Adult and kids alike will love these fun creations. Will you serve up carrots? Or bunnies? Maybe flowers? Whatever you choose I have you covered with the fun Easter desserts below.
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Teacher Appreciation Week 5 — quick crafts
I am wrapping up Teacher Appreciation Week here on The Country Chic Cottage. All week I have joined 30 Minute Crafts for a fun Craft Lightning series of quick crafts for teachers. If you have missed any of the posts, be sure to check out the round up from day 1, day 2, day 3, and day 4. It has been one fabulous week of crafts that all take 15 minutes or less to make. Yep. 15 minutes. Anyone can make a handmade gift for Teacher Appreciation Week! Now lets get to the features for day 5.
I love this tape dispenser from Confetti Sunshine. What a wonderful gift and it will look great on any teacher’s desk.
Teacher Appreciation Week 4 — quick crafts
We are heading into the home stretch of Teacher Appreciation Week here. All week long we have been doing Craft Lightning and posting teacher appreciation crafts that take 15 minutes or less to complete. Did you miss any of the quick crafts? Be sure to check out the round ups from day 1, day 2, and day 3. There is one last chance to be featured here by linking up to our Craft Lightning Linky Party….hurry! Now lets check out the round up from our blog partners and my partner for this series 30 Minute Crafts for today!
Kicking things off today are these elegant gold dipped pots from Three Little Monkeys Studio. I love this idea for teachers…..and…well….for me!
Want to give the teacher something useful for the classroom? Try making this birthday chart with the instructions over at Busy Mom’s Helper.
Want a creative and unique way to give a gift card for Teacher Appreciation Week? Try this Amazon gift card holder from Crafting in the Rain.
Print an entire stack of these Happy Birthday bookmarks from Bombshell Bling. Your teacher can use them all year long as little gifts for her students.
Not one…not two…but SO MANY ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week over at My Craftily Ever After. Be sure to visit and learn about each one.
Give tubes of goodies and some unique chalkboard gift tags like these from Jen Gallacher. This wonderful idea was actually published in a magazine. Way to go Jen!
Give this herb gift set to your teacher, friend, mom, or YOURSELF! This adorable creation is from Stuffed Suitcase.
Grab a jar and fill it with goodies. Then print an amazing gift tag from Carla Schauer. I am a sucker for a gift in a jar every single time.
Our linky party feature for today is Niki from HomeMadeville and this paper and book holder. What a great desk accessory to give to any teacher.
My partner for this series Carolina from 30 Minute Crafts is at it again with these adorable tags that the kids can color. Click here to print this version with school supplies as the gift.
In case you missed it, I shared my pretzel rod pencils this morning. Grab your candy coating and make a package of these for your teacher.
Y’all stay tuned as we have one more day of fun Teacher Appreciation Week crafts to go. Then this weekend I will round up the entire series for you. For all of the quick crafts from this series and more, be sure to follow our quick and easy crafts Pinterest board.
Teacher Appreciation Week 3 — quick crafts
How do you all like the Teacher Appreciation Week version of Craft Lightning so far? It is rocking right? If you have missed any of the action be sure to check out the round ups from day 1, day 2, and day 4. Now it is time for the day 3 quick crafts. Don’t know what Craft Lightning is? They are lightning fast crafts that take 15 minutes or less to complete. Want to be featured here? Be sure to link up your Teacher Appreciation Week quick crafts to our Craft Lightning linky party. Now onto our fabulous day 3 features.
Give the gift of a coffee gift card in fun packaging with this idea from Dolen Diaries.
Gifts in a mason jar are my weakness. Print this star teacher award and give a small token of your affection in a jar like this one from Happy Go Lucky Blog.
Jen Goode is at it again with this fabulous teacher word art that can be framed or added to a card. Print yours by clicking here.
Give a sweet and sour gift by following these instructions from A Prudent Life. What a fun and colorful way to show you care.
Print a variety of fun teacher inspired gift tags from DIY Inspired. My fave? The 2 plus 2 tag. What about you?
Our linky party feature for today is My Repurposed Life and these Teacher Help Children Bloom gifts. I love love love that watering can!
My partner for this series 30 Minute Crafts shared another ADORABLE color your own gift tag. This time she put it on a mason jar…..swoon!! Click here to print and color your own.
In case you missed it, I shared a fingerprint tree printable. Perfect for teachers and a classroom full of children. You just need ink and lots of thumbs! Click here to get your own free printable version.
We have two more days left of Teacher Appreciation Week so y’all stay tuned. Get all of these and more quick crafts on our quick and easy crafts Pinterest board as well.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2 — quick crafts
We are continuing on with Teacher Appreciation Week for Craft Lightning. Each weekday I will join 30 Minute Crafts and post a quick craft each morning and a round up of quick crafts each afternoon. Each craft in our series takes 15 minutes or less to complete. Don’t think you have time to make a craft for Teacher Appreciation Week? Be sure to check out the round ups from day 1, day 3, and day 4. for further proof that you can! If you want a chance to be featured here, link up your teacher appreciation crafts to our Craft Lightning linky party as well. Now lets get to the day 2 features!
First up is this apple candy dish from Make Life Lovely. Adorable and super easy to make.
Teacher Appreciation Week — quick and easy crafts
All week long I am joining in Teacher Appreciation Week with 30 Minute Crafts. We are posting a quick and easy craft for teachers each morning. Each afternoon we will be posting a round up of crafts from our blog partners. If you would like a chance to be featured right here, be sure to link up to our Craft Lightning linky party. If you have missed any of the fun this week, be sure to check out the round ups from day 2, day 3, and day 4. Now for the day 1 features for Teacher Appreciation Week.
First up is these washi tape teacher appreciation pillow boxes from It Happens in a Blink. Be sure to click here for the full instructions and to read the fun cheeky saying that is on them!
10 Recipes with Fresh Herbs
I love fresh herbs. The only thing better than buying them is to grow them yourself. I have 10 recipes with fresh herbs to share with y’all today. You will be making these 10 recipes in no time.
First I will share the recipes to get your appetite going then I will tell you how to grow your own herbs to make these recipes in your home.
- Grilled Potato Packets with Thyme
- Scrambled Eggs with Basil
- Watermelon Basil Salad REcipe
- Grilled Artichokes with Parsley
- Grilled Chicken with Cilantro
- White Beans with Pancetta and Sage
- Homemade Potato Chips with Chives
- Salmon Cakes with Dill
- Crackers with Thyme
- Roasted Corn with Oregano Butter
Which recipe above will you try?
50 Dr. Seuss Crafts — quick and easy!
Last weeks Dr. Seuss crafts for Craft Lightning were amazing! I am rounding up the entire series for you here so you won’t miss any of the fun. I have 50 crafts that each take 15 minutes or less to complete (excluding dry time). So you can make these in a jiffy for Read Across America Day or any day when you want to celebrate Seuss. Enjoy the link list below or see all of these Dr. Seuss crafts and more on our Dr. Seuss Pinterest board.
- Hop on Pop Mug
- Pom Pom Seuss Inspired Bookmark
- Dr. Seuss Lorax Pretzels Recipe
- 5 Minute Dr. Seuss Bulletin Boards
- Seussical Mixed Animal Kids Craft
- Cat in the Hat Cookies
- Dr. Seuss Charades
- Lorax Paper Plate Craft
- Thing 1 and 2 Costume
- I Can Sleep with my Eyes Shut Mask
- Dr. Seuss Quote Sign
- Dr. Seuss Party Wreath
- Horton Hears a Who Clover
- Seuss Bookmark and Reading Log Printable
- Dr. Seuss Party Favors in a Jar
- Dr. Seuss Book to Chalkboard Playset
- Healthy Lorax Snack
- Seuss Inspired Sharpie Shirt
- Dr. Seuss Free Party Printables
- Cat in the Hat Treat Holder
- Thing 1 and 2 Party Hats
- Recycled Shirt Book Bag
- Seuss Hat Pencil Cup and Truffula Pencils
- Dr. Seuss Thing Cupcakes
- Perler Bead Cat in the Hat Pendant
- Cat in the Hat Push Pops
- Seuss Picture Frames
- Seuss Inspired Reading Chart
- Dr. Seuss Jewelry
- Dr. Seuss Teacher Gift in a Jar
- Cat in the Hat Party Hat
- Wocket in my Pocket
- Cat in the Hat Marshmallow Treats
- Thing Inspired Photo Frames
- Cat in the Hat Pencil Holder
- Dr. Seuss Memory Game
- Dr. Seuss Inspired Quote Globe
- Truffula Trees Craft
- Horton Flower Pots
- Dr. Seuss Coloring Pages
- Dr. Seuss Matching Game
- Green Eggs and Ham Egg Hunt
- Truffula Tree Cupcake Toppers
- Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Hat
- Dr. Seuss Printable Cootie Catcher
- Yottle in My Bottle
- Fox In Socks Activity
- Dr. Seuss Rhyming Game
- Dr. Seuss Magnet Game
- Make your own Foot Book
Enjoy these Dr. Seuss crafts with your little ones. Y’all celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss with tons of fun crafts, food, and of course reading!
Dr. Seuss Crafts Day 5
I am wrapping up Craft Lightning today with the Dr. Seuss Crafts from day 5. Stay tuned and tomorrow I will wrap up the entire series for you. Can’t wait? Check out the round ups from day 1, day 2, day 3, and day 4. Or you can find them all and more on our Dr. Seuss Pinterest board.
Kicking off today we have a fun printable Dr. Seuss matching game from Carissa Miss. Such a fun idea for those with little kids.
Kicking off today we have a fun printable Dr. Seuss matching game from Carissa Miss. Such a fun idea for those with little kids.
Up next we have some adorable Horton flower pots from Suburble. This is such a fun project to complete with your kids anytime of the year.
Our last linky party feature is this Green Eggs and Ham Egg Hunt from ObSeussed. This is a super fun idea to do with a classroom full of kids.
In case you missed it, I shared some free printable Dr. Seuss coloring pages this morning. I like these because they are good for adults or kids.
Stay tuned as tomorrow I will round up this entire series for you and share all of the Dr. Seuss crafts from this week.
Dr. Seuss Crafts Day 4
It is time for the Dr. Seuss Crafts from day 4 of Craft Lightning. Yep another week of crafts that take 15 minutes or less to complete. We have one more day left so hurry and link your quick and easy Dr. Seuss crafts to our Craft Lightning linky party for a chance to be featured. If you have missed any of the fun this week, be sure to check out the features from day 1, day 2, and day 3.
We are kicking things off today with a brilliant idea from Randi of Dukes and Duchesses. She took a globe and added a vinyl Dr. Seuss quote. I love it.
Make this Dr. Seuss matching game in just minutes with the instructions from Happy Go Lucky Blog.
This pencil and pen holder from Lisa’s Stuff is so simple to make. Gotta love a craft that combines a toilet paper roll and duct tape.
Take a cue from The Lorax and make these Truffula Trees from Laura’s Crafty Life. Loving those colors!
Cyn is always coming up with adorable crafts and today is no exception. Make these Dr. Seuss inspired frames for the little ones in your life.
Our linky party feature for today is The Night Owl Blog with these great easy to make Dr. Seuss party hats. You will have to supply your own adorable kid.
30 Minute Crafts is my awesome partner for this series and today she is making a Wocket in my Pocket .
Just in case you missed them, I shared my 10 minute marshmallow treats that are Cat in the Hat inspired.
For all of these ideas and more be sure to follow our Dr. Seuss Pinterest Board as well.
Dr. Seuss Crafts Day 3
Day 3 of our Dr. Seuss Craft Lightning event is ending and I have another day of fun Dr. Seuss crafts to feature. Before we get started, if you want a chance to be featured here you must link up your projects to the Craft Lightning Linky Party. If you have missed any of our fun this week, check out the features from day 1, day 2, and day 4.
Kicking things off today we have a great Seuss inspired pencil cup and decorated pencils from Club Chica Circle. Such an easy craft and all you need is an empty can.
Next up is another recycled Dr. Seuss craft with this tshirt book bag from 100 Directions. Get the simple instructions and turn an old t-shirt into something fun for the kids.
I have an infatuation with those push pop containers so these fun Cat in the Hat inspired versions from Mom Endeavors make me smile. That paper cat is actually attached to the container y’all…brilliant!
Grab some free printable Dr. Seuss quote frames from Do Small Things with Love. Then let the kids color them. Such a fun project for Read Across America Day!
We love perler bead projects around my house. Check out how to make this Cat in the Hat perler bead pendant from Happiness is Homemade.
We also have a mason jar craft today! Laura Kelly is showing off her baking skills with some Thing Cupcakes.
Our linky party feature for today is this Dr. Seuss Inspired Reading Chart from Mom Endeavors. Anything to encourage reading right?
My partner for this series 30 Minute Crafts is playing with shrink plastic today. Check out how to make your own Dr. Seuss jewelry.
In case you missed it, I just had to share a jar craft this week as well. My Dr. Seuss gift in a jar is perfect for any special teacher.
Be sure to follow our Dr. Seuss Pinterest board to keep up with all of these Dr. Seuss crafts and more!
Dr. Seuss Crafts Day 2
It is time once again for the Craft Lightning round up! Today’s Dr. Seuss crafts are from day 2 of quick and easy craft fun. If you have missed any of Craft Lightning, be sure to catch up with the round ups from day 1 and day 3, and day 4. Or you can find them all and more on our Dr. Seuss Pinterest board. If you would like to see your project featured here, be sure to link up to our Craft Lightning linky party.
Today’s projects kick off with a super unique Lorax craft and snack idea from Desert Chica Ramblings. These are super quick and easy plus they are adorable!
Next is a fun Dr. Seuss mason jar craft from 365 Days of Crafts. Y’all know that crafts with jars are my weakness.
What about throwing an entire Dr. Seuss party? Grab these free party printables from DIY Inspired for your bash.
Have a Dr. Seuss book that is torn up or otherwise unusable? Let Scrappy Chick 101 show you how to turn it into a chalkboard playset.
I love recycled crafts and this treat holder from One Artsy Mama is a great example of something fun to do with things you have around the house.
I declare Mad in Crafts the queen of all cool wearable crafts. Click here to check out her Dr. Seuss inspired Sharpie shirt.
Make these Dr. Seuss party hats in a jiffy with these instructions from It Happens in a Blink.
Our linky party feature from today is Mad in Crafts with this adorable Dr. Seuss wreath. You won’t believe how easy this one is to make!
My partner for this series 30 Minute Crafts shared some fun and simple Horton’s clover today. I have a thing for yarn pompoms!
Just in case you missed it — I shared a free printable Seuss bookmark and reading log. A fun gift for your kids or an entire classroom.
We will continue tomorrow with even more Dr. Seuss crafts so y’all stay tuned. Follow along on our Dr. Seuss Pinterest board for even more fun.
Dr. Seuss Crafts Day 1
Day 1 of Dr. Seuss Craft Lightning has come to a close and I have some great Dr. Seuss crafts to feature for you today. If you want a chance to be featured here, be sure to link up your quick and easy Seuss crafts to the Craft Lightning linky party. If you missed any of the Dr. Seuss fun this week, check out the round ups from day 2, day 3 and day 4. Or you can find them all and more on our Dr. Seuss Pinterest board.
Today’s features start with this fun Lorax paper plate craft over at A Night Owl Blog. I love the use of the hands!
Next up is this pompom bookmark from One Krieger Chick that I am absolutely in love with! What a fun way to mark your place in a book. I might just need one of these for ME!
These cat in the hat cookies from Made to be Momma are so super simple to make but will make your kids smile for Read Across America Day.
How about a gift for dad with a Seuss theme? Try this Hop on Pop mug from 4 You with Love.
Try this Seuss inspired version of charades from Sugar Bee Crafts with your kids or classroom. Fun printables make this one super easy to make.
Complete a fun project with your kids and these Seussical mixed up animals from Dolen Diaries. So cute and Seuss inspired!
Allie with My Card Party did a Seuss inspired card that I just love. Rainbow buttons make my heart sing.
Bombshell Bling is making an entire Seuss inspired room!! She shared her Seuss bulletin boards with us today.
Our linky party feature today is these fun Seuss inspired costumes from Architecture of a Mom. Your kids can become Things in just minutes.
My partner for this series, 30 Minute Crafts, shared a fun I Can Read with My Eyes Shut sleep mask. Plus you get an adorable picture of her boy modeling it!
And just in case you missed it, I shared a Dr. Seuss quote sign with instructions on how to paint your own. You will never guess how I got that board to be green!
Stay tuned as Dr. Seuss week is just getting started! We have tons more fun to go!
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Saint Patrick’s Day Recipes
Are you planning anything special for Saint Patrick’s Day? Try one of these fun Saint Patrick’s Day recipes to bring the fun into your day. Serve up a variety of green dishes to leave smiles on your kids faces. A green smile that is!
15 Plus Groundhog Day Activities for Kids
It is almost time to see if that crazy groundhog sees his shadow. I have gathered up 15 plus groundhog day activities for kids that y’all will love. Use these for celebrations at home or at school. I know my kids love a special themed snack occasionally and some of these are super easy. There are also tons of free printables for the kids to play with as well.
Grab these groundhog day activities for kids now and have fun come February 2nd!
- Groundhog Day Pudding Cup from The Country Chic Cottage
- Groundhog Day Puppet from Just Paint It
- Groundhog Day Printable Art from Mrs. Greene
- Grounhog Day Sandwich from Sweet and Lovely Crafts
- Groundhog Day Craft from Lucky Me!
- Groundhog Printable Craft from My Very Educated Mother
- Groundhog Day Finger Puppet from Rust and Sunshine
- Simple Groundhog Face Craft from 30 Minute Crafts
- Groundhog Day Donuts from Random Thoughts of a SUPERMOM
- Groundhog Pudding Cups from Simple Girl
- Pop-Up Groundhog Cookies from She Knows
- Groundhog Day Treats from Dixie Delights
- Groundhog Day Push Pops from Foodista
- Groundhog Day Desserts from Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons
- Groundhog Day Coloring Page Printable from Kiboomu Worksheets
- Groundhog Crown from Spotted Canary
- Punxsutawney Phil Cupcakes from Poca Cosa
- Groundhog Day Cake from Cake Spy
So what are you hoping for? See his shadow or not? Maybe celebrating with these groundhog day activities for kids will make it go your way. No? Well maybe it will make it a bit more fun.
50+ Quick and Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts (15 Minutes or Less)
I am rounding up an entire week of Craft Lightning with over 50 quick and easy Valentine’s Day crafts that take 15 minutes or less. We have had a great week sharing crafts that are super quick and fun as well. Y’all sit back with a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and browse these great crafts.
I am sharing a text link list below of all of the crafts. If you would rather see pictures, head to our quick and easy crafts Pinterest board or the round ups from day 1/2, day 3, day 4, and day 5.
- 10 Minute Doily Earrings
- Duck Tape Valentine’s Frame
- DIY Mason Jar Necklace
- Handmade Fuzzy Valentine’s Day Cards
- Simple Handmade Valentine’s Card
- Doily Flower
- Handmade Valentine’s Treat Bags for Boys and Girls
- Hippie Heart Headbands
- Red Hot Roses
- Valentine’s Day Pops
- Easy Conversation Hearts
- Folded Heart Valentines
- Conversation Kisses
- DIY Valentine’s Pillow Boxes
- Paper Towel Roll Valentine Scroll
- Dollar Store Valentine’s Decor
- Thumbprint Valentine’s Mug
- Wood Grain Heart Frame
- Chalkboard Tic Tac Toe Valentine
- Mail Hugs Valentine
- Kissable Valentine Mason Jar
- All Stitched Up Treat Hearts
- Conversation Heart Tree Art
- Mason Jar Valentine with Printable Tags
- Simple Valentine’s Treat Bags
- Love you to Pieces Gift in a Jar
- Hand Print Valentine’s Day Kids Craft
- Stenciled Valentine’s Day Mug
- Valentine’s Day Brooch
- Glow Stick Valentines with Free Printable
- Kisses Valentines with Free Printable
- DIY Fleece Hair Tie
- Chalkboard Shakespeare Quote Printables
- Funny Teeth Valentines with Free Printable
- Handmade Owl Valentine Card
- DIY Heart Garland
- Heart Hand Warmers Tutorial
- Easy Valentine’s Day Decor
- Coffee Cup Sleeve Tutorial
- Simple Heart Art
- DIY Wormy Valentines with Free Printable
- Conversation Heart Free Printable Treat Labels
- I’m Nuts for You Valentine
- Dip Dyed Ribbon Wrapping
- Valentine’s Day Free Printable Coupon Book
- Valentine’s Day Cootie Catcher Free Printable
- Washi Tape Valentine’s Day Treat Bags
- Quick and Easy Valentine’s Day Cards
- Beer Flowers Valentine
- Glass Jar Roses
- Valentine’s Day Suckers with Free Printable
- Valentine’s Day Tea Towel
I hope you enjoyed these quick and easy Valentine’s Day crafts. Be sure to subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you don’t miss any of the crafty fun.
Quick and Easy Crafts Day 5 Valentine’s Day Round Up
Alas Craft Lightning is coming to a close with these quick and easy crafts from day 5 of our Valentine’s Day event. Y’all come back tomorrow as I will have all of the crafts from all week in one place for you. If you have missed any of the quick and easy crafts this week, be sure to check out the round ups from day 1/2, day 3, and day 4.
To start us off today, we have One Krieger Chick and this awesome Valentine’s Day art. I love those little hearts hung by mini clothespins. This is so simple yet so darn cute.
Next we have Club Chica Circle and a great re-use of Christmas decor. A super easy application of paint turns those Christmas balls into Valentine’s Day decor.
Dinah started a new blog not long ago called Inheriting Our Planet. Y’all should check out this owl Valentine’s Day card as well as the rest of the awesomeness she has there.
These heart hand warmers from Patchwork Posse are so simple and so cute! I love when you can make a sewing craft quickly.
Cyn is always thinking outside of the box and today is no exception. Would you like to guess what she made this coffee cup sleeve from? Head over to her blog to find out.
Sarah with Bombshell Bling is always coming up with amazing and quick crafts. Her heart Valentine garland is so much fun. Make a quick version for your home this month.
The linky party feature for today is these free printable worm Valentines from Two Thirty Five. These are like the ultimate little boy Valentine.
My partner for this series 30 Minute Crafts is posting a crazy cool “NUTS” Valentine for you today. Talk about thinking outside of the box!
And just in case you missed it, I posted my conversation heart printable treat labels this morning. These fun labels can be printed and put on anything this Valentine’s Day.
Thanks so much for hanging out with us all week for Craft Lightning. I love quick and easy crafts I know y’all do too. I will be back tomorrow with a huge round up so you can see all of the Valentine’s crafts in one place.
