Wednesday, April 15, 2009

MOPS crafts showcase

I thought it might be fun to share some of the crafts we have done over the last few months at our monthly MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meetings. I get the pleasure of being the Creative Activities Leader and enjoy being able to come up with a monthly craft for 40 ladies. Sometimes it's a bit stressful having a tight budget and choosing a project that will fit all levels of creativity, but I really do enjoy it! As best I can, I try to find a project that will either go along with the theme for that month or for the holiday closest to our MOPS meeting.

February's Craft
Ribbon Decorated Tea Light Holders
Theme: Marriage/Communication
Holiday: Valentine's Day

March Craft
Shrinky Dink Water Bottle Tags
{thanks to this wonderful tutorial at WhiMSy Love}
Theme: Staying Healthy While We Parent

These tags can also be used for bags.
April Craft
Tin Can Pen/Pencil Holders
Theme: Living Green

For more fun craft ideas that I've used for MOPS, check out the following:

September - Decorative Mini Notebooks
October - Conversation Starter Containers
November - Cornucopia of Thanks
December - Snowman Gift Bag
January - Decorative Note Pad

We'll wrap up the year after next month's MOPS meeting and take a break for the summer. I already have so many different ideas I would love to use for next year's agenda, so I look forward to planning the next round of crafts.
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13 comments:

  1. lsnellingsApril 16, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    What cute ideas! I have MOPS this morning. This month's theme is Health and Wellness. I look forward to it every month!

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  2. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 4:32 AM

    Great ideas!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  3. KelliApril 16, 2009 at 4:41 AM

    Those tags are so stinkin cute! I like that site and her tutorials, I made bookmarks by using one and I love them. I'll have to try these.
    Is MOPS only during the day. It sounds like fun.

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  4. Kelli WApril 16, 2009 at 4:55 AM

    Those are all SUPER cute and they look like they were pretty easy to do too!! Thanks for the great ideas!! I love the pencil holder one!

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  5. DawnApril 16, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    Those are all so cute! The ladies in your group must love that you're the creative activities director. All great projects they can use at home.

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  6. He & Me + 3April 16, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    Way cute ideas...thanks for sharing them all. I wish I would have been part of MOPS...it sounds so fun.

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  7. Amber D.April 16, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    Great ideas! I was CA last year in MOPS. This year I am co-coordinator. I'm looking forward to getting some ideas for the new theme.

    This post is great for sharing your ideas!

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  8. jennykate77April 16, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Really cute ideas!! I love the little tags for water bottles and bags!

    Hope you're having a great week!

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  9. TiciaApril 16, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Thank you for this post! Our church is starting up a MOPS program and I'm probably going to be the arts/crafts coordinator. This will be a huge help.

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  10. KatieApril 16, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    Those tags do look great, I think I'm going to have to go out and make some for myself. Good idea and your examples are so cute!

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  11. JenApril 16, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    Something we have in common! I'm the Creative activities coorinator for my MOPs, too! Great ideas!

    Jen

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  12. 12PetuniasApril 20, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    I love the Shrinky-Dink Water Bottle label craft! I am going to have to copy that one from you. I lead crafts for MOPS in Woodinville, WA. Check out my blog at mopscrafts.wordpress.com. I signed up to follow your blog -- you have some great ideas!!

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    These are some great Ideas! These may come in handy for your local group :)

    Nissa Brady*

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