Superhero Summer Boredom Buster!

Here is the post I did for Design Dazzle's Summer camp that I want to share with my readers now!! Enjoy!

We like our Superheroes over here at SugarTot Designs, so when it comes to a summer boredom buster activity. . . it's Super Powers to the rescue!! My boys switch between being Thor, Iron Man, Batman, Captain Americ and the Hulk so I thought I would give them a few more to choose from (and by a few I mean 33). 

If you want your own jar of Super Powers (who doesn't??)  simply download the papers (UPDATE • CLICK ON THE PAPERS AT THE END OF THE POST TO PRINT), print and cut out the labels. Yes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the Transformers fall into Superhero category around here. 

Mod podge or glue the name of the Superhero on one side and the powers/ logo that go with it onto the other side of the craft sticks and put them in a jar (or you can put them on different sticks and have a matching game).

There are a couple household "super powers" that will help your kids get some chores done. I know my boys tend to help out more if I tell them to use their super powers to make their bed, pick up toys, etc.

I plan on using this activity for my boys not only when they need something to do but maybe as a distraction when a melt down happens. . . which they usually do on long summer days.

We probably have too many superhero accessories but let your kids use their imagination in creating gadgets, armor, capes, etc. that go along with the stick they choose. I love this quick tutorial on how to make a cape out of an old t-shirt. 

Can you tell Captain America's shield and Thor's hammer have been used quite a bit?? My son likes to tell me on a daily basis that "he posses the power of Thor." 

Let the super powers begin! 

DISCLAIMER: I do NOT pretend to be an expert on Superheroes and their powers (in fact, I need to thank my baby sitter :) for helping me out) so please excuse any errors you might find and just go with it. . .

Snap, Crackle, Pop Printable at I Heart Naptime

Snap, Crackle POP . . . here's a sneak peek at this month's printable I made for I {heart} Naptime.

Happy 4th of July!

Stars and Stripes Forever Printable

You would think I was trying to make a 4th of July Printable for each room at the rate I am going. . . I just love them!  I couldn't decide on one color or size either, so you have your choice between blue, red, blue and red and gray as well as an 8x10 or 5x7. Click on the download links below to download the Stars and Stripes print of your choice!

8x10

5x7

 8x10

5x7

  8x10

5x7

 8x10

5x7

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Every year my parents have a flag ceremony on the 4th with a special guest (last year it was Abe Lincoln . . aka my cute Dad) telling us about the founding fathers, reading of the Gettysburg address (by my cute nieces), a delicious omelette bar and festivities. I LOVE the 4th and have missed the celebrations for 6 years now (thank you dental school and residency) but will forever be grateful for the patriotism my Dad taught me! 

Happy 4th of July!!! 

linking up to these parties:

craftomaniac, between naps on the porch, stories from a2z, not just a housewife,  tip junkie, sugar bee, somewhat simple, tater tots and jello, at the picket fence, whipperberry, i heart naptime, diy showoff, be different act normal, itsy bitsy paper

summer camp - superhero boredom busters

I am excited to be part of Design Dazzle's Summer Camp Series! Here is a sneak peek at what I am posting about today . . . 

Super Powers anyone?

Be sure to check out the other Summer Camp ideas and Design Dazzle's amazing site!

4th of July Yarn Wreath

I originally started this wreath in February and thought it would be my "interchangeable" wreath that I would change with each holiday or season. Well, I liked the idea for a few months but decided I liked to have a variety and not stick with the same stick wreath year round. . . 

 So, these bad boys . . . a.k.a. yarn balls, are now glued on and are only coming off if I get desperate . . . which happens a lot, unfortunately. 

The idea came from the yarn mobile I made for Baby Lincoln found HERE. You can find a tutorial on how to make them there . . . basically just keep rolling yarn or wrap it around some foam balls. I am not sure where I got the glittery stars, they have been in my holiday bins for years and now I found a use for them.

 I love the 4th of July too much to not make wreath for it!! Happy 4th of July . . . and Flag Day!

linking up to these parties:

craftomaniac, between naps on the porch, stories from a2z, not just a housewife,  tip junkie, sugar bee, somewhat simple, tater tots and jello, at the picket fence, whipperberry, i heart naptime, diy showoff, be different act normal, itsy bitsy paper