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
by Sharon | Jan 12, 2016
Yes, TwoCansOnAString.com is ready for Easter
You’ve probably concluded that I’ve been procrastinating.
Well, yes and no . . . I’ve been thinking . . . thinking about crafts and how to make them work for me. I love doing various crafts for all of the holidays. I’ve been watching a lot of “how to” videos and doing a lot of research. Just when I think I know what’s going on . . . I realize I don’t know where I’m going . . . and if I don’t know where I’m going, I can’t help get you there either.
I’ve been thinking long and hard about the process. I am amazed how people figure out their templates for boxes and how they can add other parts that all seem to fold into place.
Yes, I did get lost within this “figuring” process. One minute things are so clear, then in the next . . . it’s lost.
I don’t know about you.
I just know it’s important to make things easy so you can spend some quality time making some exciting Easter boxes to fill with Easter goodies for your family.
I guess it is all about the children, but adults are just big kids at heart, too.
Minnie Mouse’s Easter Candy Box
Disney characters are always popular.
For Easter, Minnie Mouse is on the scene. She’s been out and about gathering Easter goodies.
You’ll be able to assemble her quite easily and she has a box you can fill with your favorite Easter goodness. Just click the image and you’ll be taken to the download page. The free print-able is complete with instructions for assembling these delightful boxes.
I love these! They’re great for decorating a shelf or a mantle. I have a table in my entry that I fill with these candy boxes. You see, Family.Disney.com has the whole “family” of characters decked out for Easter.
You May Also Enjoy:
http://family.disney.com/crafts/daisy-duck-easter-candy-box
http://family.disney.com/craft/donalds-easter-candy-box
http://family.disney.com/craft/winnie-the-pooh-candy-box
I hope these brighten up your Easter celebration. No matter what type of crafting you’re into, I’m sure these candy boxes will fit right in to something you can use. They’ll be a big hit with your family and friends.
I wish you all the best!
Sharon
