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How many of you were once a Girl Scout (or Boy Scout)? I loved those days, especially the summer camp outs. Earning badges in fire making and etiquette, tying knots and survival skills...oh, the joys of childhood! And this craft comes directly from my memories of scouting, and nights spent around the campfire. One year I made this great DIY camp seat cushion that we would keep with us so that we could sit on the ground around the fire more comfortably. Of course, I have taken that initial woven newspaper mat and amped it up a bit with some color. And I can't wait to see your camping mats. (email me at hello@inthebagkidscrafts.com). Happy crafting and happy camping! Save this DIY Camp Seat Cushion Step-by-Step for later! Pin it to your favorite Pinterest board... SUPPLIES FROM THE BAG Newspaper (as least...

This DIY fishing game is so fun and simple to make but even more fun to play! And if you read to the end you will find all kinds of ways to play this game and turn it into whatever you want it to be...a way to practice social skills, a competition or a learning tool. I would love to see what you do with your fishing game too! Comment below... This post contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase through these links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. However, I will only ever mention products that I think are awesome and you will love. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Get the Step-by-Step Project Flashcards for this Craft! SUPPLIES FROM THE BAG Variety of washi tape (or markers/crayons if you don't have any on hand)Paper plates...

Summertime is just around the corner (Finally!) which means it is time for cute crafts all about the season. And, like always, every craft we will make uses the same master list of supplies that fit into one bag. This approach makes crafting with your kids actually do-able. We all know that kids learn best when they experience something for themselves. They learn through play, through creating, through using their imaginations! And crafts offer all of that and more! Here are my 11 favorite easy summer crafts for kids from "In the Bag Kids' Crafts". Here at "In the Bag Kids' Crafts" it is our mission to make crafting with family attainable. And we do that in a couple of ways... By keeping each craft basic and something that can actually be made by a child (novel, I know!)We use the same MASTER...

It's one of those holidays again where the whole family gathers for a barbeque! I love those lazy summer days...and the food that goes with it. This craft was inspired by my love of BBQ. Have you ever had something that every time you looked at it you couldn't help but smile? This Dancing Hot Dog on a BBQ is just like that! Your kids will love making it and then enjoy entertaining each other and the rest of the family with it too. Great Uncle Bob is going to be in stitches at your next picnic! https://youtu.be/vFxqPA7SbMI SUPPLIES FROM THE BAG 3 Paper plates-9 inch coatedScissorsMarkers3 Popsicle sticksHole punchStapler with staplesElmer's glueGoogly eyes (2)Black paintTan paintClothespin2 Medium pompomsNewspaperGlue stickWashi tape-optional If you are new around here, let me give you a little tutorial on what we mean by "In the Bag"...visit HERE...

I know, I know...I promised no more fruit (see more here: strawberry, pear, watermelon, orange slice, pineapple). But I just cannot let go of the sweetness of summer just yet! As a blogger, I am supposed to be giving you ideas for the fall about now...looking ahead and all. And there will be plenty of that coming because I do love Autumn!...cozy sweaters, beautiful colors, campfires, yummy foods, and some of the best holidays of the year...but that will have to wait. Because today we will be clinging to summer for just awhile longer and making watermelon slice coasters. It's an easy, fun and colorful watermelon kids' craft that takes just a few items from "in the bag". SUPPLIES FROM THE BAG At least 26 Clothespins2 Medium pompoms2 Q-tipsHot pink or red paintDark green paintLight green paintBlack paintPaper plateElmer's glueScissorsNewspaper *These supplies will make...