This post originally appeared on Today’s Parent, who seems to like the way we party. We like that they like the way we party. Our Today’s Parent blog is called Bunch Likes to Party.
There’s something special about hosting your kid’s birthday party in his or her own backyard but what the heck are you going to do to entertain the hordes until their parents come pick them up? Look no further, friends. We’ve got your back.
1. Designer T-shirt Lab
Catherine Romano blogs about crafty projects for kids and parents
My family and I lived in New York City and one of my favourite times of year was Fashion Week. Designers, models, photographers and stylists flocked to midtown (although now the ‘tents’ are uptown, at Lincoln Center) and the energy was incredible.
So, in honour of New York Fashion Week (February 9-17) I wanted to design a little wearable work of art. Take a look at what I made:
Materials:
Process:
1. Decide on your idea – I choose a cartoon-style family portrait
2. Sketch out your design
3. Make a copy of the design and experiment with colour choices – I found the more vibrant the colours the better the final t-shirt
4. Scan your coloured sketch, then print it out on the iron-on transfer paper
5. Iron the transfer to a t-shirt
6. Peel back the transfer
7. Tada! A one-of-a-kind t-shirt designed by you (and your kids)!
Because it’s fun to look festive
Jean the Artful Parent is so good! Check out her treasure trove of Valentine’s Day craft ideas! We liked the heart doily t-shirts especially.
You’ll need:
Steps:
Check out more of our Valentine’s Day crafts!
Top photo by wonderfully complex via Flickr, T-shirt photo via The Artful Parent
