...Never Stop Praying Clothespin Magnets

Never stop praying. It's a reminder we can all use, and for kids it's important for them to learn that we can talk to God all of the time. Whether you're a kid or a grown-up, these magnets will hold on to your lists, artwork, or prayer requests and will serve as a reminder to never stop praying.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

We'll be making these with glue sticks because they are easy and not too messy. But...if you print out the sheets with a laser printer/copier, or color them with crayons or colored pencils, you can coat them with ModPodge and they'll hold up really well!

Prep for this craft:
Print out Never Stop Praying clothespin sheets:
Color
Black and White

You'll also need:
Standard Size Clothespins
Scissors
Crayons/Colored Pencils/Markers
Glue Sticks
Magnet Strips

Download the PDF assembly instructions here.

...King Josiah Spool Dolls

The story of King Josiah the boy king has always been a favorite at my house. So for this week's lesson we're making little spool dolls that look like little kings! These would be fun for other stories, too. You could make spool doll characters for all your favorites, just change the way to dress them!

Prep for this craft:
Glue wooden bead "heads" to wooden spools using wood glue
(do this a few days before you'll be making the dolls so it can set up)

You'll also need:
Scissors
Felt
Craft Glue
Permanent Markers

Download the PDF assembly instructions here.

...Mom Mini Books

Happy Mother's Day! (almost)

To celebrate moms, this Sunday the kids at church will be making these little blank books. They can be used to make a coupon book, a journal of things about mom, or even a little scrapbook!

Prep for this craft:
Collect cereal boxes or other lightweight cardboard packaging
Make a few templates for the cover/pages - about 3x5 inches

You'll also need:
Scissors
Paper
Paper Fasteners
Glue Sticks

Download the PDF assembly instructions here.