PPS-SF Safer-At-Home Crafting Ideas

A combination of the Safer-At-Home order and winter break means a lot of upcoming down-time for you and your family. There are lots of things you could do with your time; start that sourdough starter, make a TikTok, watch your plants grow. Or, you could use this list of crafting ideas and spend some family time crafting.

We made this list so hopefully you only have to buy a thing or two from the store and many of these things can be bought using EBT. You can also check out your local Buy Nothing facebook group.

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Marbled Paper or Card stock

• The link: https://artfulparent.com/diy-marbled-paper/

• The age group: Anyone who is old enough to not eat the shaving foam.

• PPS-SF Tip: You can easily use liquid food coloring, plus liquid food coloring usually already has a top so you can easily dispense it, then you do not need the dropper either.

• What to do with your Marbled Paper or Card stock: Write a note to your socially distanced pen pal or neighbor or write a note of appreciation to your favorite public school staff member, so many possibilities!

Potato Stamps

• The link: https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/potato-stamping/

• The age group: Any age group can use the stamps but only let older kids use a knife for carving out the potato.

• PPS-SF Tip: This one is so direct, we’ve got nothing to add.

• What to do with your potato stamps: If you have a celebration coming up with presents, use these to decorate your brown paper grocery bags to make your own custom wrapping paper.

Natural Fabric Dyes

• The link: https://www.bhg.com/decorating/lessons/basics/how-to-make-natural-fabric-dyes/

• The age group: Hot water means this is probably best for teens and older.

• PPS-SF Tip: Natural dyes are best used on non-synthetic fabrics like cotton.

• What to do with your natural dyed fabrics: Below is a craft that will easily use your newly dyed duds.

Woven Fabric Necklace

• The link: https://abeautifulmess.com/woven-fabric-necklace-diy/

• The age group: Any age that can handle glue.

• PPS-SF Tip: If you choose not to make your own natural dyed fabrics, then use any old t-shirt that is not being worn anymore.

• What to do with your necklace: Pair it with your favorite outfit for when you do eventually leave the house.

Bubble Printing

• The link: https://artfulparent.com/bubble-printing-bubble-snakes/

• The age group: Six and above.

• PPS-SF Tip: Try to do this outside if you are nervous about getting food coloring in your home.

• What to do with your bubble printing: Write some words of affirmation and hang it in a spot just for you or for many people to see.