Last Minute New Year’s Eve Crafts

After the flurry of excitement the holidays bring, sometimes we forget that New Year’s Eve is around the corner. And while you’ve managed to remember to invite some guests and prep some hors d'oeuvres, you’ve forgotten one thing: party favors! Instead of rushing out to your local party store for hats and noisemakers – round up your troops and make some of these last minute crafts for a memorable 2017 celebration:

Countdown to Midnight - Balloon Drop


You’ll need some balloons, a sheet (or some type of cloth), string, and painters tape. Attach the yarn to one side of the table cloth then using the painters tape, tape your tablecloth to the ceiling – leaving some slack to hold balloons. Blow up a bunch of balloons and place them between the tablecloth and ceiling (if you don’t mind the clean up, add some confetti for an extra surprise!). When the time comes, pull on the yarn and watch the balloons drop!

DIY Party Poppers


You’ll need tissue paper, toilet paper rolls, string, ribbon, and confetti. Measure your tissue paper to be a little more than double the length of your toilet paper roll (10-12 inches). Lay your roll onto the tissue paper on one end and start rolling. Gather the end on one side, twist, and secure with string. Then start filling the other end with ribbon, confetti, and whatever else you’d like to add! Finish by securing the end with string and come midnight – grab both ends and pull hard!

New Year’s Eve Sound Makers


You’ll need empty water bottles, and really anything you can find around the house! Buttons, sequins, pennies, glitter, sprinkles – you name it. Simply make a funnel out of a piece of paper, and fill an empty water bottle 1/5th of the way. Once finished, glue on the tops to ensure nothing comes out when shaking! Feel free to spray paint the tops gold or silver for some added pizzazz.

Looking for more New Year’s Eve crafts and ideas? Head to our Pinterest page!

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Dental Themed Jack-O-Lanterns for Halloween

 

Now that you’ve picked your pumpkins at one of these Long Island farms, it’s time to start carving! Instead of your typical Jack-O-Lantern, why not try something a bit more challenging - like one of these dental themed designs:

Pumpkin with Braces: Here’s a great tutorial that requires some basic tools, a wire hanger, angle irons, screws, and a pumpkin. Tip: we’ve also seen this completed with soda can tabs instead of the angle irons!

Glow in the Dark Pumpkin Teeth: Purchase a set of Glow-in-the-Dark Buck Teeth to give your pumpkin the perfect toothy grin.

False Teeth Pumpkin: Take a mini pumpkin, carve out a mouth, and set its ‘dentures’ in a glass of water! For the dentures, purchase plastic vampire teeth from your local party store.


Tooth Fairy Pumpkin: Instead of carving, play dress up! Break open the costume trunk to find all the necessary pieces. Add a bag of coins and some toothy accessories to complete the look!


For even more dental themed pumpkin ideas, visit our HALLOWEEN board on Pinterest! Be sure to share your photos of your creations with us on Facebook!

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DIY Father’s Day Paint Crafts

Have some little ones in your household? Then they’ll need your help in creating a special Father’s Day gift for Dad. If Dad is a fisherman, golfer, or baseball fanatic – these DIY paint crafts are definitely up his alley:

Fishing You a Happy Father’s Day!

What you'll need:

• Ceramic Mug
• Enamel Paint
• Tiny Hands
• Paint Brush
• Sharpies/Painters Pens (optional)
• Oven

This punny mug is the perfect memento for Dad. Take a ceramic mug (find a cheap one at a dollar store!) and wash it well with vinegar or glass cleaner to remove any oil or residue. Then, paint a thin layer of paint on your little one’s hand and press it onto the mug, lift off, and wait for it to dry. Once dry – help your child paint on the remaining elements (other fish, fishing hook, bubbles, etc.) with a paint brush. Take it a step further by writing Happy Father’s Day (or Fishing You a Happy Father’s Day) across the top of the mug with a sharpie or painters pen. When finished, place the mug in a cold oven and set it to 350 degrees. Once heated, set a timer for 30 minutes and once it goes off – shut off the heat and let the oven (and mug inside) cool down. 

Daddy’s Golf Course

What you'll need:

• Construction Paper
• Paint
• Toothpicks
• Glue
• Story Telling Skills
• Little Feet

Tell your family story by giving Dad a personalized golf course! Paint a thin layer of paint onto your kids’ feet and have them step on a large piece of construction paper. Then type up each child’s story, print and glue next to each “hole.” Finish by decorating each hole with a toothpick and triangle cut out with the flag number. Sand traps, water, and other accessories optional.

Hands Down – We Make a Good Team Plate

What you'll need:

• Ceramic Plate
• Enamel Paint
• Brushes
• Sharpies/Painters Pens
• Tiny Hands

Repeat a similar process as the earlier mug – clean your plate well with vinegar or glass cleaner to remove any residue. Then paint a thin layer of paint onto your child’s hands and have them press down in the center of the plate. Once dry, start adding the other elements – heart stitching and a message to dad. Place the finished product in a cold oven and heat up to 350 degrees, bake for 20-30 minutes, and allow the oven and plate to cool down!

No matter what you choose to make for dad this Father’s Day, he’s sure to appreciate your heartfelt gift. Have even more ideas? Tell us about them at our Facebook page.

Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

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Want to get your little ones involved in this year’s Thanksgiving feast but not exactly sure how? Give them decoration duty! We’ve gathered some Turkey day crafts sure to keep them busy this weekend:

 

3D Handprint Turkey
This craft is perfect for all ages and requires just a few materials. All you need for this activity is some construction paper, scissors, crayons, glue and googly eyes to make the best turkeys with your own two hands. Instructions here »

 

Tabletop Turkey
All you need is a paper cup, a pom-pom, some construction paper and googly eyes and you can create the perfect centerpiece for your table! Instructions here »

Thankful Box 

At the dinner table on Thanksgiving - ask each family member to write down what they are thankful for, and add it to your newly created Thankful Box! All you need is an empty Kleenex box, construction paper, scissors, and tape to get started. Instructions here »

 

Bubble Wrap Corn
Because what kid doesn’t love bubble wrap! Gather your materials: 2 pieces of paper, a crayon, paint, a piece of bubble wrap, a paint brush, glue and scissors - then get started. Instructions here »

 

Check out our Pinterest page for more crafts and share your creations with us on our Facebook page!

 

From everyone at Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental - we hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Homemade Father’s Day Gift Ideas

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Father's Day is THIS Sunday - and if you're kids are still looking for some gift inspiration, we've got you covered. After all, what’s more thoughtful than a homemade gift? This Father’s Day, help the kids create a present straight from the heart. Here are a several handmade gift ideas that dad will surely cherish:

Aprons

Whether your dad’s the grill master or a skilled baker, an apron makes a wonderful gift. Make it extra-special by personalizing it! Shelterness.com recommends purchasing a plain apron and decorating it to suit dad’s style.

T-Shirt Pillows

Is dad having trouble letting go of his old college or sports tees? Better Homes and Gardens suggests transforming them into cool keepsake pillows! Simply cut the t-shirt fabric to the desired size (allowing for 1/4-inch seams) and sew together. Make sure to leave an opening to fill.

Garden Markers

If your dad loves digging around in the garden, homemade garden stakes are a brilliant gift idea. According to Parents.com, all you need is craft foam and Popsicle sticks to create this charming present. Glue fruit and veggie-shaped foam onto wooden sticks to help dad identify where he’s planted everything.

Father's Day Cutout Frame

Kids can spell out just how much they love dad this weekend with a handmade Father's Day cutout frame. The photos, trimmed to show kids' faces, are displayed through the holes of the letters. Follow this easy guide from MarthaStewart.com to get started!

No matter what you choose to make for dad this Father’s Day, he’s sure to appreciate your heartfelt gift. Have even more ideas? Tell us about them at our Facebook page.

Dental Themed Christmas Gifts

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In need of some last minute Christmas gifts for your kids? There’s no better way to freshen them up for the holidays than with a few of these fun and fast dental gift ideas!

• Brush Buddies Monkey Flossers (Find it here)
• The Braces Cookbook  (Find it here)
• Tooth Fairy Keepsake Box (Find it here)
• Leapin Louie Toothbrush (Find it here)
• Musical Toothbrushes (Find it here)
• Tom’s of Maine Children’s Toothpaste (Find it here)

Christmas success? Let us know if your kids love these little extras on our Facebook Page.

Christmas Crafts for Kids!

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Christmas is 13 days away and whether you're a family who decorates the day after Thanksgiving or throughout December, we found some fun holiday crafts for you and the kids to do this snowy weekend:

1. Clothes Pin Wreath Card Holder: tutorial
2. Reindeer Thumbprint Ornaments: tutorial
3. Santa Countdown: tutorial
4. No Chimney Stocking Holder: tutorial
5. Snowman Fridge: tutorial
6. Snowman Milk Jugs: tutorial
7. Winter Wonderland: tutorial
8. Perler Bead Ornaments: tutorial

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DIY Father's Day Gifts to Make with Your Kids!

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Father's Day is quickly approaching! Need some last minute gift ideas? Check out the below for some easy DIY gifts you and your kids can make together:

Father's Day Chalk Photo:
Find a good spot on your driveway and go to work with some chalk. Have your kids pose, step back and snap some photos! (Crafty Texas Girls)  

Business Card Holder:
You'll need an altoids tin, low VOC spray paint, school glue, scissors, a pencil, and recycled paper. Trace the tin on recycled paper and cut it out. Then spray your tin with paint and set to dry. Write "Dad" in the center of the paper in bubble letters and cut it out. Finally, mix your school glue with a bit of water and use the mixture to glue the paper to the top of the altoids tin. (Crafting a Green World)

Colorful Coaster Set:
You'll need plain bathroom tiles from hardware store, Mod Podge, felt pads, and tissue paper. Paint a layer of Mod Podge over the tile, then decorate with cut up pieces of tissue paper, apply another layer of Mod Podge over top to seal the coasters. Allow coasters to dry completely and flip the coaster over and add a felt pad to each corner. (Inner Child Fun)

Felt Koozie:
You'll need pieces of felt, hot glue/ hot glue gun, scissors, a pen, and a ruler. Wrap your main piece of felt around a cup Dad typically uses to determine length/size of the koozie and mark felt accordingly. Leave some extra room so you can glue together. Cut felt to the appropriate size. Draw and cut out letters and art of your choice from other pieces of felt and hot glue them to the middle of your main piece. Wrap the felt around the cup again and mark where the felt overlaps. After that,  just hot glue the ends that overlap together. (Crafting a Green World)

Have your kids hand crafted a gift this year? Share with us on our Facebook page!