by Sharon | Mar 7, 2016
Free Printables!
Everything does go better with Mickey and Minnie.
It doesn’t matter how old you get, these two seem to make any holiday celebration better. I guess there are some things we never outgrow.
I was hoping this would be more than an Easter Egg stand, but hey, they are cute and they add to the festivities. You can always adapt them by wrapping them around cups or juice boxes . . . maybe as a band around a box of goodies . . . there is truly no limit to the possibilities you can imagine.
Just click the image and you’ll be taken to the page where you can print out Mickey and Minnie. They do seem happy about Easter . . . I do wonder what Minnie is thinking . . . maybe what a beautiful for an Easter Egg Hunt or to just sit and enjoy the nice spring weather.
We do have much to think about this Easter . . . counting our blessings and sharing the day with family and friends.
I hope you enjoy these little egg stands . . . and have found other uses for them as well.
Until next time,
Sharon
by Sharon | Feb 22, 2016
I fell in love with Thumper when I first saw him in Bambi.
So every spring and Easter, I get thinking about him.
Initially, I was thinking of just printing out Thumper and forgetting about the basket. I would love to make other crafts using his image throughout the year. Wouldn’t he look great wrapped up in Christmas lights?
If you do want to print out and make the Easter Basket, just click the image and you’ll be taken to the download and print page.
You can definitely have some great fun filling these Easter baskets with goodies for your family, friends and neighbors.
I would print these out on cardstock and maybe reinforce the pieces by gluing them on chip board or old cereal boxes or soda can boxes or any cardboard you have around. If you plan on putting Easter eggs in them, the baskets may not be sturdy enough to hold them. Or put a note on them to pick up and support the bottom of the basket.
There’s also the Thumper 3-D Easter Card you may want to make.
Spring seems to be in the air . . . no better time than to get thinking about Easter. It will be here sooner than you think.
Enjoy!
Sharon
by Sharon | Feb 4, 2016
With Valentine’s Day Coming Towards Us, Are You Ready?
Family.Disney.com is always on board when it comes to making unique Valentine’s your children can hand out to their friends and classmates.
Adding a lollipop would be a great bonus in Valentine card giving.
Just click the image and you’ll be taken to the page where you can print them out.
I’m sure there is something else you may like for Valentine’s Day. It’s nice to dress cupcakes up at home or for a school party. I know many bakeries are way ahead of you, but it’s worth a try if you make these for your family. I don’t know anyone who can resist Disney characters.
These would be good to pack into your child’s lunch box. Or have for a snack when they get home from school. The most important Valentine’s Day card they’ll receive is something from Mom and Dad or Grandma and Grandpa . . .
It may not be much for this post, but I’m sure you’ve already selected the pack of cards your kids want to hand out to their friends and classmates.
I know just about every where I go I’m running into packages of Valentine’s Day cards. There is a greater variety of cards than when I was a kid. I’m not complaining . . . times were simple then. Now, with all the movies and candies and free printables available on-line, you are bombarded with all kinds of Valentine’s Day cards and accessories.
It can be difficult to settle on just one idea.
Enjoy these free printables.
Sharon
by Sharon | Jan 21, 2016
Yes, Indeed!
Family.Disney.com has you covered with their free printable Valentine’s Day Cards.
I don’t know how you or your children’s school handles Valentine’s Day, but I know this was a fun day with a Valentine’s Day Party when I was a going to school.
It was fun to pass out the cards and also to receive them.
I know of some people who like to make their own or they buy packets from their local grocery store. Isn’t it amazing how the grocery store has all these extras for the holidays?
It’s a good idea to begin a bit early . . . the last minute hurrying around doesn’t seem to work out as well as having everything together ahead of time. This is to be fun . . . not torture.
The Peter Pan pop-up card is great fun to make and give. You may also like the Tinker Bell’s pop-up Valentine’s Day Card. I didn’t include the picture, but just click the link and you’ll be taken to the PDF file for printing.
I do like pop-up cards. They’re a bit more work, but they seem to say that you cared enough to do something extra special.
Jake and The Neverland Pirates are small and quite popular as are the Frozen Inspired Valentine Cards.
Just click the image to be taken to the PDF file for immediate download and print them out.
It’s difficult for me to know exactly what your children want to give as Valentine’s Day cards, so be sure to check out the selection at Family,Disney.com
There are lots of other things you may like to print out as well.
You’ll find some delicious cookies and cupcakes you can make for your own Valentine’s Day Party . . . or for a special treat for your children.
There are also lunch book cards you can put in your children’s lunch box or backpack to give them a delightful surprise when they find it. It’s always nice to know someone cares. 
You’ll also find some boxes you can print out and make . . . then fill with candies or cookies . . . that will be extra special for family and friends.
I do hope you have a love-ly Valentine’s Day.
Sharon
by Sharon | Jan 18, 2016
Yes, Indeed, It Will Be Here Before You Know It
I know I did rush right into Easter . . . but I’m slowing down a bit and get with the calendar.
And I’ll do you one better . . . I’ll include St. Patrick’s Day . . . All Free Printables.
Yes, I have been focused on crafts lately. And it may continue for awhile . . .
I’m getting serious about paper crafts . . . getting into the mechanics of the process . . . and seeing what I can make on my own . . .
I’ve shared with you several 3-D free printables from various websites. I do appreciate them as you may also. But there does come a time when it is necessary to venture out and create some unique designs for yourself.
It would also be a challenge for me to be able to complete a project from concept to completion.
With the New Year, it is always nice to have a goal to work towards throughout the year. And, if it takes me longer, it will merely be a continuation into the next New Year.
I do enjoy the flexibility of goals. They remain a goal until completed . . . and since they are your goals, they can be altered from time to time to reflect the new direction you may be moving.
As Promised, Here’s St. Patrick’s Day Mickey
Yes, he is a candy box.
It’s fun to give these throughout the year. I love it when children save them and set them up in their bedroom on a bookcase shelf. It does make a colorful display.
And since Mickey Mouse is into the St. Patrick’s Day Spirit . . . Minnie Mouse decided to join in the fun. Soon you will have two more candy boxes to make and share with those loved ones who are Mickey and Minnie Mouse Fans.
This should keep you busy and ahead of schedule.
It’s delightful to be ahead of the holiday than rushing and trying to catch up.
I know the stores get things out for Valentine’s Day right after Christmas. They are reminders for us to get them now before it is too late.
I don’t know if there are Valentine’s Day parties at your child’s school. If so, you’ll need to either make Valentine’s Day cards for handing out to classmates or purchase them . . . if you make them, you can get creative.
It’s always fun to give cards with treats in them. Or that have a fun theme that features a favorite Disney character. There are plenty for both boys and girls.
Remember to click the image to be taken to the download page.
This wraps up another post . . . come on back to see what I’ve added. I do try to add something new every other day, but sometimes time does get away from me.
Until next time,
Sharon
by Sharon | Jan 15, 2016
I Love Paper Crafts!!
And paper crafts with a purpose . . . are even better.
Do you remember the classic game of “pin the tail on the donkey”?
Well, we’ve come a long long way from that . . . we can pin the tail on Eeyore or Bullseye. And instead of using pins or tacks we’re using double-sided tape.
It is still a fun game for children. Each tail has the name of the child on it so you’ll know which child got the closest to sticking the tail on Eeyore or Bullseye.
Toy Story’s Bullseye Pin The Tail activity for preschoolers is basically the same . . . but instead of having paper tails and double-sided tape, the tails are made from felt and the children can decorate them with all kinds of goodies like craft-foam shapes, pieces of cut paper, ribbons, buttons and stars, hearts or stickers.
The felt tails are glued on top of self-adhesive craft foam circles.
The children do need to be supervised during the “art” part of the activity as well as during the game. And it would be a good idea to print the name of the child on his/her creation. During the excitement of the game, they may forget which tail they made and all will claim the “winning” tail . . . but . . . it is wise to have participation prices for all of the children. And the winner of the game can wear a felt star or metal made by the teacher.
Just click the image and you’ll be taken to family.disney.com where you can print out the game.
These are free for you to print on your computer and use them for a birthday party or other celebration.
I remember not liking being blindfolded and then being spun around . . . but it was fun to stick the tail in my hand on the donkey. It was fun to watch the other children stick the tail on the head or off the paper.
I don’t remember getting prizes . . . it was the fun of the activity that counted. But that was a long long time ago. Times have definitely changed.
I hope you enjoyed this post and will tell your friends about TwoCansOnAString.com
Until next time,
Sharon
