Easy Way To Paint Easter Eggs With Kids

 Featuring CHEEKS Brand Silicone Craft Mats

Yes, it's early though then again so is Easter this year. Amen?!

Using gloves and or the good old fashion plastic zip lock bag in our hands is what we usually do when painting Easter eggs with my girls (as I'm sure you saw in stories over on Instagram) 

Though I was SUPER excited to try out these paper mache' Easter eggs with our craft mats! Especially since each half lays steady on top of our CHEEKS Brand silicone mats while my girls painted on them this past weekend. 

And although we've created on top of our  CHEEKS Brand craft mats for various projects over the past year, it's by far my favorite for when used to paint with kids!

 About a year ago I said it was, "The best craft mat for kids" and I still believe that. Not only is Nicole the CEO of the company though she's also a mom of 3 who was the first to ever invent the collapsable creator mat and it clearly shows in her quality of the product. It's unmatched in my opinion. 

 Let alone the clean up? Just rinse off your paint and glitter in the utility sink. Pure Magic.

Then the best part of this DIY? You can have both an Easter egg hunt (stickers inside or jelly beans if you prefer) and later in the day, kids can help you place them on top of the table for a whimsical brunch or dinner center piece. (Just remember to add on that Mod Podge last for protecting your paint)

Want to MAKE your own kid friendly sparkly Easter Eggs?

Paper Mache' Eggs

Acrylic Paint

Sponge Brush / Paint Brush

Glitter - Pink  ||  Purple  ||  Green

CHEEKS Brand Silicone Craft Mats (promo code: mjots20 for 15% off)

Painting Smock - Pink

Paint Smock - Purple

Mod Podge

Then if you enjoyed this craft project, you might also like how you can turn this into a beautiful yet simple Easter tablescape,  here.

Happy painting with your bunnies : )

Warmly, Steph

This post was sponsored by CHEEKS brand though all thoughts, opinions and craft designs are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands which support the Mama Jots brand + website!

Easter DIY Decor || Scalloped Tablescape

Trace, Cut + Style.

Yes please, I'll MAKE it. All by transforming a craft paper roll into whimsical table decor for Easter which is also kid friendly. Again… yes. I'll happily MAKE it. 

Supplies I used to create this one are all below.

What you need to MAKE your own

Craft paper roll

Medium/cereal sized bowl

Pencil + Scissors

Wooden Eggs

Acrylic Paints

Sponge Brushes

Dotted Sponge brush

What you need to MAKE your own center piece

Baby's Breathe (mine is from Traders Joes)

Paper Mache' Eggs

Acrylic Paint

Sponge Brush

Glitter

My girls and I (ages 4 + 7 yrs) painted these Easter Eggs together (hands down the best way to paint with kids!) which you can see why  here.

And if you liked this DIY, you might also like a coordinating DIY for the table scape  here  too!

Warmly, Steph

Easter Craft Kits For Kids || Mini Maker Design CO

Spring + Easter, it's you! Yes!!

This season's  Mini Maker Design Co craft kits are focused on bright, cheerful and always slightly magical creations for both the littlest Mini Makers in your life (bigger pieces + less details) as well more advanced Mini Makers (smaller pieces + more detailed designs) 

Then for those who have been here for awhile I'm beyond delighted to offer our classic rainbow design in non-paint craft kit form! 

Remember everything you need to make each design is included; Glue stick, precut pieces ready to make, along with the final photo of each design I created and a, "How-To" video link sent to you via Etsy email  once shipped  (only If extra help is needed). 

I know, I'm excited too!

Mini Maker Design Co's  NEW designs' launch 

 Thursday 2/22

9am PST.

Set a reminder on your iPhone, add it to your google calendar, etc. 

(These are available in limited qualities)

Warmly, Steph

3D Streamer+Ribbon Bow || Party Decor

MAKING can be both easy and fabulous. I'm a believer. Which is why I created this one to help bring your Valentine celebrations coming up, a bit more sweet (like I did for our Daddy-Daughter Valentine brunch tradition here - year 6 this past weekend) or you can MAKE it for any decor/reason really!

And my favorite part?!

It has minimal supplies + effort which I must say.. is the BEST kind of DIY✨

 Demo/"How-To" tutorial  here.

Want to MAKE one?!

Purple Streamers

Pink Streamers

Floral Wire

Glue gun + glue

Craft Mat (use promo code mjots20 for %15 off)

P.S. You can do this! I know you can : )

Warmly, Steph

To see how I made the heart balloon chandelier that the bows are tied onto, go here.