One  subscription I’ve been getting for Bug is Doodlebugs Busy Bags.  The website describes them as….”DoodleBug Busy Bags is a monthly craft subscription for kids ages 3 – 10. DoodleBug Busy Bags keep little hands busy and little minds active. Each month your child will receive a bag of 4 – 8 curated crafts, often centered on a holiday or seasonal theme, and all the supplies your child needs to complete each activity. Once completed, the crafts may be used as learning tools, decorations, toys, or given away as gifts. DoodleBug Busy Bags are fun, easy to complete, and help develop motor skills, creativity, hand-eye coordination, and confidence.”  Bags are $23.99 including shipping and go down with longer subscriptions.  This months theme is Winter Fun.

This is what you get inside of the outer mailer.  Everything you need is in this bag.

The page inside gives you a picture of each completed project and gives you a little more info on what you need to do and if you need any parts that might have been just in the back instead of included in each pouch.

Winter Wonderland Sand Art

There were 6 options of pictures you could have received and I think the one we got is adorable.  I also think this is going to be soooooo messy!  You peel off a bit of the paper and then sprinkle the coloured sand onto the adhesive board.  I don’t even know if I am capable of doing this neatly, let alone my four year old.

Silly Snowflake Magnet

This one is more our speed.  It’s very cute and will be a good addition to our collection on the fridge.

Tissue Paper Snowman

We still have the tissue paper bear from out first box a year ago to do because I just don’t see Bug having the patience to complete the whole thing before becoming bored with it.  It is cute and I can’t wait until she is a bit older to make these happen.

Penguin Thermometer

There is an actual thermometer included in this so you can see the temperature in your house while it is attached to your fridge.  Oh right, forgot to mention, it is also a magnet.

Snowman Face Magnet

This one is crazy simple.  There are literally 5 pieces to stick on.  We will power through it though.

Wooden Beaded Snowman Necklace

Bug loves getting these in here.  She has made a few of them and wears them and plays with them.  She has the beading skill down pat and so only needs my help to tie the knots in the clasp ends for her.

Beaded Snowflake Ornament

We made something like this this year as decorations but didn’t use all clear beads.  This one should be pretty when done, and is another one that will require on the most basic supervision on my part.

Winter Activity Sheet, Pencil, and Sharpener

These are listed in the info as Fun Extras.  Pencils are huge in this house.  I think maybe a bit of my love for stationery has been passed on to the kids.  Bug actually got a pencil in a treat bag yesterday and we’ve had to sharpen it six times already.

As noted before all of these crafts are from Oriental Trading but since I don’t have to purchase them in large quantities off the site and everything we need to create is included in the bag, I like this. If you need glue or anything else that does not come in the prepackaged craft they make sure it’s in your bag so you really do not have to run to the store. It’s also nice that each of these crafts are fairly quick and we can do them in the short time between bath and bedtime when we need to be winding down.  The next months theme is going to be Valentine’s Day but this was our last bag.  There was a handy sticker on the outer envelope letting me know though, which was nice.

One  subscription I’ve started getting for Bug is Doodlebugs Busy Bags.  The website describes them as….”DoodleBug Busy Bags is a monthly craft subscription for kids ages 3 – 10. DoodleBug Busy Bags keep little hands busy and little minds active. Each month your child will receive a bag of 4 – 8 curated crafts, often centered on a holiday or seasonal theme, and all the supplies your child needs to complete each activity. Once completed, the crafts may be used as learning tools, decorations, toys, or given away as gifts. DoodleBug Busy Bags are fun, easy to complete, and help develop motor skills, creativity, hand-eye coordination, and confidence.”  Bags are $23.99 including shipping and go down with longer subscriptions.  This months theme is Christmas.

The included paper shows you the finished projects and depending on the craft gives you a tip to do them or lets you know that some of the additional parts are in the big bag it ships in.

“Santa Stop Here” Doorknob Hanger

There was a whole lot of excitement this year for Santa and while this bag did arrive before Xmas there was no time to get into it.  We will be sure to have this done up for next year.

Christmas Train Sign

You just need to add the toys to the top of the train and give it some wheels to get this one done.  It’s cute and Bug will enjoy it.

“Legend Of The Gingerbread Man” Christmas Ornament

After you build your gingerbread man you can read the story which gets tied on with a ribbon.  I don’t think I know what the story is behind these so it’ll be a learning time for me too!

Metal Jingle Bell Wreath Christmas Ornament

Stringing bells on a pipe cleaner?  Perfect craft to take up time in between family and food and the major things that always leave kids wanting attention this time of year.

Loopy Christmas Wreath

The paper strips all have adhesive on them to hold them into loops but then they give you a glue stick to attach them to the paper base. Serious adult help needed here.

3D Reindeer Stable

I hate these kind.  I seem to have some type of blockage when putting them together and then they fall apart after like five minutes with much yelling and tears on both sides.  They are really cute though.

As noted before all of these crafts are from Oriental Trading but since I don’t have to purchase them in large quantities off the site and everything we need to create is included in the bag, I like this. If you need glue or anything else that does not come in the prepackaged craft they make sure it’s in your bag so you really do not have to run to the store. It’s also nice that each of these crafts are fairly quick and we can do them in the short time between bath and bedtime when we need to be winding down.  The next months theme is going to be Winter but I think our subscription is up with this one so I don’t know if we’ll get it or not.

One  subscription I’ve started getting for Bug is Doodlebugs Busy Bags.  The website describes them as….”DoodleBug Busy Bags is a monthly craft subscription for kids ages 3 – 10. DoodleBug Busy Bags keep little hands busy and little minds active. Each month your child will receive a bag of 4 – 8 curated crafts, often centered on a holiday or seasonal theme, and all the supplies your child needs to complete each activity. Once completed, the crafts may be used as learning tools, decorations, toys, or given away as gifts. DoodleBug Busy Bags are fun, easy to complete, and help develop motor skills, creativity, hand-eye coordination, and confidence.”  Bags are $23.99 including shipping and go down with longer subscriptions.  This months theme is Thanksgiving.  Obviously this is an American company, since our Thanksgiving was last month but Bug just loves making the crafts and doesn’t care about the fact that maybe we are not doing all of them in the month when maybe they were most relevant.

Every month they include a sheet with the projects on it and let you know if there are any additional instructions or extra pieces that are not in each individual bag but are in the big bag everything ships in.

Give Thanks Magnet

These are always nice and simple and whip up quick.  For some reason pumpkins were a big thing with us this year so I know this one will be a hit.

Turkey

This is a paper turkey that gets all glued together.  They include the glue stick so you really need only the time and effort to make it.  Anything involving glue is always fun, if messy, and maybe needs a bit more mom help then some others.

Magic Color Scratch Fall Leaves

We have received a few of these scratch projects form them and while I think they are pretty boring, Bug loves them and will scratch lines, words, and names into them until there is not much left to scratch off.

Gourd Turkey

This one looks like a lot of fun.  The finished picture is so cute!  I think this one will have to be a day off project instead of a before bed one though.

Enter With A Thankful Heart Wreath

I missed a picture of the foam wreath base but basically you glue leaves on to it and make the wreath.  It is a great message and a fun project.

Turkey Beaded Necklace

Bug is starting to really like jewelry so every time we get one of these it gets more and more wear.  They are simple to string up and end up being quite cute for the four year old set.

Cornucopia Sewing Craft

This one is not on the project list so I’m not sure if it was a last minute addition or just got missed.  Either way it will be a bit more challenging with the sewing required and should make us work for the finished project.

 

As noted before all of these crafts are from Oriental Trading but since I don’t have to purchase them in large quantities off the site and everything we need to create is included in the bag, I like this. If you need glue or anything else that does not come in the prepackaged craft they make sure it’s in your bag so you really do not have to run to the store. It’s also nice that each of these crafts are fairly quick and we can do them in the short time between bath and bedtime when we need to be winding down.  The next months theme is going to be Christmas and I am pretty sure it will be our last bag as well.

 

One  subscription I’ve started getting for Bug is Doodlebugs Busy Bags.  The website describes them as….”DoodleBug Busy Bags is a monthly craft subscription for kids ages 3 – 10. DoodleBug Busy Bags keep little hands busy and little minds active. Each month your child will receive a bag of 4 – 8 curated crafts, often centered on a holiday or seasonal theme, and all the supplies your child needs to complete each activity. Once completed, the crafts may be used as learning tools, decorations, toys, or given away as gifts. DoodleBug Busy Bags are fun, easy to complete, and help develop motor skills, creativity, hand-eye coordination, and confidence.”  Bags are $23.99 including shipping and go down with longer subscriptions.  This months theme is Halloween Fun.

Everything comes packed in a giant zipper bag.  All of the crafts are individually wrapped inside and any other additional things are floating around in there too.

The included paper tells you what crafts you got and if there are any additional instructions that maybe are not clear.  It will also tell you if there are any of the spare parts you need to use on a specific craft.

Polka Dot Bat Ornament

This is quite cute and there are lots of stickers to apply which always goes down well.

Craft Stick Monster Ornament

We got the Frankenstein one and you need to align them on a sheet and adhere them to make the face.  This one is slightly more complex but will still be a good one.

Ghost Door Hanger

This will spell out BOO when completed.  I think the biggest issue with this one is not letting little fingers get hold of it and rip all the stickers off.  I really want to do this one myself so we can use it as a decoration.

Reflective Spider Wristband

I’m glad for the title on this one because I could not figure out what is was supposed to be.  The finished picture included looks awesome and we might have to do this one up quickly so we can use it on Halloween night.

Ghost Kid Magnet

There doesn’t seem to be enough pieces in the bag but I guess ghosts are white so maybe they are all there.  The magnets end up on the fridge for a bit and everyone loves them.

Spider Magnet

Another cute one.  I kind of like him as he sits in the bag.  There were four shape options and we got triangle.  These are so quick to whip up that they work as distractions.

As noted before all of these crafts are from Oriental Trading but since I don’t have to purchase them in large quantities off the site and everything we need to create is included in the bag, I like this. If you need glue or anything else that does not come in the prepackaged craft they make sure it’s in your bag so you really do not have to run to the store. It’s also nice that each of these crafts are fairly quick and we can do them in the short time between bath and bedtime when we need to be winding down.  The next months theme is going to be Thanksgiving.

 

One  subscription I’ve started getting for Bug is Doodlebugs Busy Bags.  The website describes them as….”DoodleBug Busy Bags is a monthly craft subscription for kids ages 3 – 10. DoodleBug Busy Bags keep little hands busy and little minds active. Each month your child will receive a bag of 4 – 8 curated crafts, often centered on a holiday or seasonal theme, and all the supplies your child needs to complete each activity. Once completed, the crafts may be used as learning tools, decorations, toys, or given away as gifts. DoodleBug Busy Bags are fun, easy to complete, and help develop motor skills, creativity, hand-eye coordination, and confidence.”  Bags are $23.99 including shipping and go down with longer subscriptions.  This months theme is Superhero.

 

This is what I pulled out of the envelope.  Bug is REALLY into superheros right now so this couldn’t have come at a better time.  This whole group of items and crafts is going to be a huge hit.  The item on the right is a Superhero Pocket Folder.  Inside of this is a sticker scene for you to create and a DIY comic book.  The comic might be a little to advanced for Bug but she’ll have fun placing the stickers on it even if she doesn’t make an actual comic.

The sheet that comes with everything has a picture of every finished item and if there are any extra instructions or steps for completion they will be listed here as well.

Superhero Cape

This just made my life so much easier.  We usually just use a hair clip on a tea towel.  This isn’t a craft but I know it’ll be so enjoyed that I don’t care.

Color Your Own Superhero Mask

There were three options for different masks.  You get to colour it in as you want with the included pencil crayons and then there is an elastic to string through so you can wear it.  This will go well with the cape.

Magic Color Scratch Superheros

You use the little pen to scratch off the black and reveal the colors underneath.  You can make any design you want to and there are two included out of four possible superheros.

DIY Superhero Shield

This is a paper plate you decorate with the crayons and stickers.  Once you’ve got it as you want then you attach the elastic and you have a shield.  They included glue dots for this but we might have to beef that up.

As noted before all of these crafts are from Oriental Trading but since I don’t have to purchase them in large quantities off the site and everything we need to create is included in the bag, I like this. If you need glue or anything else that does not come in the prepackaged craft they make sure it’s in your bag so you really do not have to run to the store. It’s also nice that each of these crafts are fairly quick and we can do them in the short time between bath and bedtime when we need to be winding down. I think this will be Bugs favorite box yet.

 

 

One  subscription I’ve started getting for Bug is Doodlebugs Busy Bags.  The website describes them as….”DoodleBug Busy Bags is a monthly craft subscription for kids ages 3 – 10. DoodleBug Busy Bags keep little hands busy and little minds active. Each month your child will receive a bag of 4 – 8 curated crafts, often centered on a holiday or seasonal theme, and all the supplies your child needs to complete each activity. Once completed, the crafts may be used as learning tools, decorations, toys, or given away as gifts. DoodleBug Busy Bags are fun, easy to complete, and help develop motor skills, creativity, hand-eye coordination, and confidence.”  Bags are $23.99 including shipping and go down with longer subscriptions.  This months theme is Under The Sea.

This month came with an added bonus bag to keep your crafts in until you can get to them.  They also let us know that all new subscribers would be getting this bag.

As always there is a sheet letting you know what the crafts are and any extra hints you may need to complete them.  If there is some added items that would be in the big bag they tell you on here as well.

Submarine Craft Kit

This is a 3D kit that makes a floating sub.  I’m not sure how long it would stay afloat in our tub but it’ll be fun to find out.

Magic Color Scratch Fish

This one gives you two fish and a scratch tool so you can make your own designs on the fish.  I’m not sure how Bug will do with this one but with help we should be able to get some crazy type of fish.

Seahorse Craft Kit

This is another one you stick together.  Also included was a stamp to give your seahorse a great design.

Beaded Dolphin Necklace Craft Kit

I’m glad to see that the beads are the bigger bugle beads that Bug can handle on her own.  She likes to make the jewelry but rarely wears it after.  That may change as she gets a bit older though.

Paper Plate Whale Craft

I forgot to get a pic of the plate but it’s a big blue paper plate that forms the body of the whale.  Everything else is stuck on to get your finished project.

Sea Animal Sand Art

This one is going to be a mess!!!  The cutout has a layer of adhesive on it that you peel back and then sprinkle with the coloured sand.  Maybe I can just do this one myself and give it to Bug finished instead……

Shark Sticker Sheet

There is a piece of paper and a sheet of stickers.  Enough said.

Tropical Sea Life Activity Book w/Crayons

These are nicely packaged up so we could take them along on a trip or to Grandma’s.  We don’t need more crayons or colouring books but since these are small I’m sure we won’t even notice them laying around.

As noted before all of these crafts are from Oriental Trading but since I don’t have to purchase them in large quantities off the site and everything we need to create is included in the bag, I like this. If you need glue or anything else that does not come in the prepackaged craft they make sure it’s in your bag so you really do not have to run to the store. It’s also nice that each of these crafts are fairly quick and we can do them in the short time between bath and bedtime when we need to be winding down. I like that this time they gave a few more advanced crafts even if it means a bit more mess.

One  subscription I’ve started getting for Bug is Doodlebugs Busy Bags.  The website describes them as….”DoodleBug Busy Bags is a monthly craft subscription for kids ages 3 – 10. DoodleBug Busy Bags keep little hands busy and little minds active. Each month your child will receive a bag of 4 – 8 curated crafts, often centered on a holiday or seasonal theme, and all the supplies your child needs to complete each activity. Once completed, the crafts may be used as learning tools, decorations, toys, or given away as gifts. DoodleBug Busy Bags are fun, easy to complete, and help develop motor skills, creativity, hand-eye coordination, and confidence.”  Bags are $23.99 including shipping and go down with longer subscriptions.  This months theme is Zoo.

The included sheet gives you an overview of the projects for the month and also lets you know if there are extra bits in the big bag that you might need to finish them up.

Zoo Animal Sticker Sheet

This one is fairly straight forward. You have a sheet of cardstock and a sheet of stickers that make up a variety of silly faces.  We got the monkey but there seem to be three other choices.

Zoo Animal Slap Bracelet

I see only fights and screaming in my future with this.  I remember these from when I was in school.  This is just going to be so bad…..

Mini Zoo Animal Coloring Book Set

This is a small coloring book and crayon set.  We need more crayons like Donald Trump needs more hair.  However coloring is a favorite activity so this one will be enjoyed.

Animal Finger Puppets

These are rubbery plastic and for some reason the girls really like silly puppets like this.  We have a few alien ones from the dollar store and the get played with all the time.  These ones are cute and I think they will be stretched and stomped and pulled til they give in.

Zoo Animal Necklace Craft Kit

We got the elephant and while I will need to be quite involved with the beading Bug will love this.  She doesn’t care so much for wearing them afterwards but really enjoys the making of them.

Paper Plate Zoo Animal Craft Kit

This one is going to be a huge hit!  As you can see we got the giraffe and I think Bug will like that.  You get to stick on all the facial features and it has a hanging tab for display when done.

Animal Mask

Oooo a racoon.  I think it’s great that whether by chance or by care we have received all different animals for each craft.  I don’t think we’ve ever had a mask in the house so I’m not sure how the girls will be with it.

Zoo Animal Magnet Craft Kit

Again there were four animal options and we got the tiger.  We have had good success with magnet crafts in the past and this one will get as much on and off the fridge time I’m sure.  There is not much to do, only a few pieces to stick so it makes it quick.

As noted before all of these crafts are from Oriental Trading but since I don’t have to purchase them in large quantities off the site and everything we need to create is included in the bag, I like this. If you need glue or anything else that does not come in the prepackaged craft they make sure it’s in your bag so you really do not have to run to the store. It’s also nice that each of these crafts are fairly quick and we can do them in the short time between bath and bedtime when we need to be winding down.  While I complained last time about there being few crafts and a bunch of things, this time I think the ratio is better.  The mask, bracelet, and puppets can be used as rewards for good behaviour and the rest of the crafts will give us some fun.