Life With Darcy and Brian: Metro Milwaukee Mom Blog featuring fun kids activities, crafts, and printables.

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Easy DIY Dalmatian Halloween Costume

This DIY Dalmatian Halloween costume is an easy Cricut project. Make this Dalmatian costume for any age! It’s a nice last minute Halloween costume for kids and also works for …

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Cute Haunted House Halloween Card Using the Cricut Maker 3

Make this cute haunted house Halloween card using a Cricut cutting machine! It’s a good beginner Cricut project because it is easy to make. I received the new Cricut Maker …

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Dice Bag of Holding Infusible Ink Cricut Project

Do you have a lot of dice like I do? Then you’ll want to make your own Dice Bag of Holding! It’s a great beginner Cricut project that uses infusible …

Coffee Filter Campfire Craft

This cool coffee filter campfire is the perfect summer craft or fall activity for kids. Your little camper will be so excited to “roast” their very own homemade marshmallows over …

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Weekends Are For Gaming: Computer Gaming Room Sign Cricut Project

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Decorate your computer gaming room with fun DIY signs. This is an …

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Computer Gaming Room Headphone Station Cricut Project

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Keep your computer gaming room organized with a headphone station. This …

Coffee Filter Sunflower Craft

This coffee filter sunflower is the perfect summer craft for kids to make at home, daycare or camp. These coffee filter crafts for kids are ideal for kindergarten and elementary …

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Dragons & Dice Custom Hoodies Cricut Project

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Making DIY custom hoodies is an excellent beginner Cricut project. I’m …

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5 Fun Minute to Win It Games for Kids and Families

If you have never watched the Minute to Win It game show, you are truly missing out! No worries though, you can make up for it by playing your own …

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Moving Shark Paper Plate Craft

This moving shark paper plate craft for kids is a fun summer activity. It’s also perfect to make at home during Shark Week or as part of an ocean or …

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Easy No Sew Red, White, and Blue Felt Wreath Craft

This easy no sew red, white, and blue felt wreath is the perfect Fourth of July craft. It’s a festive way to spruce up your front door as well as …

Fireworks Salt Painting Craft for Kids

This fireworks salt painting craft is one of our popular craft ideas for kids. It’s a 4th of July craft that kids can make at home, daycare or camp this …

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Uncle Sam Chip Can Craft

We love holiday-themed summer crafts for kids and this Uncle Sam chip can craft is an easy one. Upcycle an empty potato chip can with common craft supplies to create …

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We love getting creative with coffee filter crafts for kids. This Coffee Filter Fireworks craft is perfect for celebrating Independence Day. Transform coffee filters, wooden craft sticks and glitter glue …

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Free Printable Luca Coloring Pages and Activities

Grab these Luca printable coloring sheets and get ready to watch this new Disney and Pixar movie! Luca releases on Disney+ on June 18, 2021 and looks like a great …

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Printable Geeky Dads Build Character Card

Need a last minute Father’s Day card? This Geeky Dads Build Character printable card featuring a dragon silhouette and a rainbow watercolor D20 is a great option. I love the …

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25 Summer Fun Ideas for Kids With Printable List

Are you looking for engaging summer activities for kids to do while school’s out? This list has some amazing ideas of summer fun for kids that you can easily put …

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Printable Best Dad Ever Geeky Father’s Day Coloring Card

This printable geeky Best Dad Ever Father’s Day card is perfect for kids to color and give it to their dad. Receiving homemade cards from your kid is the best. …

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Printable Super Dad Questionnaire for Father’s Day

This printable Super Dad questionnaire is a fun activity for kids to fill out and give to Dad for Father’s Day. How well do the kids know Dad’s favorite things? …

15 Fun Summer Learning Crafts

School might have already ended, but learning never stops! With these fun summer learning crafts, you can keep your child engaged in creative educational activities. Yes, summer is for fun …