Free Printable Nintendo Bingo

This post is sponsored by Nintendo. As always, all opinions are my own.

Play Free Printable Nintendo Bingo with your favorite Nintendo characters!

We recently went to an event with Nintendo, sporting our DIY Nintendo Shirts, and had such a fun time playing games on the new Nintendo 2DS XL. This event got us talking about our favorite games, as well as our favorite Nintendo characters. That inspired me to put together a bingo! For those who are also Nintendo fans, I've created a free printable Nintendo Bingo for you to play and celebrate your favorite Nintendo video game characters!

This Nintendo Bingo includes all of your favorite characters, including Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong, Pikachu, Kirby, Link, and a whole lot more! The bingo set includes ten different bingo cards, so it's easy to print and use for parties. It's fun for every age to play, and the calling cards include the names of all the characters in case you don't know who they are.

Download Free Printable Nintendo Bingo Set

(Set includes 10 bingo cards and calling cards in a single PDF file)

The blank set works a little differently. There is one bingo card with empty spaces (except for the "free" spot). Print and cut out the bingo pieces to assemble the bingo cards yourself. All you need to do is glue the pieces in place and you're ready to play!

This is a great option for little hands that want to be creative, or if you have a larger group of people and and need more than the 10 different cards. The blank bingo set includes all of the same characters as the full set, but you get to create your own bingo card setup.

Download Free Printable Nintendo Blank Bingo Set

(Set includes one blank bingo card, bingo pieces, and calling cards in a single PDF file)

Game Instructions

1. Pick some kind of object to mark your squares (candy, glass gems, buttons, etc)

2. Give each player a bingo card and markers (or put your own card together with the blank set).

3. Have each player put a marker over the free space.

4. Choose a calling card and say it out loud. Each player will cover that item on their card with a marker.

5. Once a player has 5 squares covered in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally), call out "BINGO!" to win the game!

Some things you should know before downloading:

*Artsy-Fartsy Mama printables are for PERSONAL USE ONLY.

*You may NOT modify, re-sell, redistribute, or claim the design as your own.

*Please do not remove the credits/watermarks.

*If you'd like to share this printable, credit must be given to Artsy-Fartsy Mama & linked back to this post.

To lengthen the life of the prints, I would recommend printing the bingo cards and calling cards on cardstock. All sets are 8.5x11 inches and combined in a single PDF format.

As promised, I want to tell you all about the new Nintendo 2DS XL! This new system has a larger screen, a sleek clamshell design in either black/blue or orange/white, and has a powerful processor for such a lightweight package. The Nintendo 2DS XL also supports amiibo for compatible games. In addition to gaming, you can also take and edit photos, browse the internet, and stream videos from Hulu or Netflix!

There is a huge library of games available for the Nintendo 2DS XL such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Zelda and Animal Crossing, as well as other popular kids and family-friendly titles such as Minecraft, Pokémon and LEGO. Here's some more great news - if your family already owns a Nintendo 3DS or even a DS, those games you already have can be played on the this new Nintendo 2DS XL system!

You can get your own Nintendo 2DS XL for $149.99. Games can be purchased at stores like Target, Wal-Mart and Best Buy, or you can purchase digital copies of games on the Nintendo eshop without leaving the house! The eshop offers three additional benefits for parents: tons of classic, nostalgia-evoking games for under $10, 24/7 shopping, and no lost game cartridges!

We are planning a few vacations over the summer break, and the Nintendo 2DS XL is going to be a lifesaver. Whether you’re traveling by air or by car, the Nintendo 2DS XL is sure to keep kids entertained throughout the trip.

Who's your favorite Nintendo character?

DIY Nintendo Shirts

Use your Cricut and some HTV to create DIY Nintendo Shirts for the whole family!

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Baby Shower Gift Basket with Free Printable Card

I have been compensated by JOHNSON’S® Baby for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. 

Help out a new mom, or prepare a mom-to-be, with a Baby Shower Gift Basket and a Free Printable Card.

My sister-in-law is about to have a baby, so I've been thinking about what to give her to celebrate her new bundle of joy. Often when you think of what to get a new mom, shopping for adorable little onesies, burp cloths, and bottles can be hard to resist. However, I remember when I was a new mom and I was overwhelmed with all of those things. What I really needed was the essentials, which I didn't have very much of, if at all. So, if you're about to celebrate a new mom, or mom-to-be, I've put together a gift basket idea that I know she AND baby will appreciate.

There are a lot of baby products out there, but I want to give my sister-in-law the JOHNSON’S® baby products I loved using with my daughter the most. For daytime baths, my go-to was the JOHNSON’S® Head-to-Toe Baby Wash to gently cleanse and soothe sensitive baby skin with one bottle. Afterward, the Johnson's Baby Lotion is perfect for babies' delicate skin and has the classic baby-fresh scent. The JOHNSON’S® Bedtime Baby Bath, Lotion, and Shampoo helped us get into a routine to calm baby down at bedtime with a warm bath, gentle massage, and Natural Calm essences to help babies sleep better (which is helpful for everyone).

All of the JOHNSON’S® products are safe for sensitive baby skin, because they’re clinically proven to be gentle and mild, as well as being hypoallergenic and paraben-free. You can find a variety of JOHNSON’S® baby products at Walmart in the baby products aisle.

Now that you have your products, it's time to arrange them into a sweet gift basket! Find a basket that you like. You could even find a bin or container that the mom-to-be can use again afterward for storage! Line the basket with some tissue paper sheets. Place the JOHNSON’S® baby products into the basket. I put the taller bottles in the back and the shorter in front so you could see them all. I also put the Bedtime products together on the same side.

If you want, you can also put in other gifts like pacifiers, socks, and other small items into the basket. While we were shopping, my daughter picked out a sweet little stuffed cat for her new cousin. I put the cat in between the two taller bottles so it looks like she's snuggling the lotion.

Next, I tied some adorable pink ribbon with sparkle dots around the basket into a sweet bow in the front. I just love little details like this on gift baskets. Plus, the new mom can reuse the ribbon afterward to use as a hair bow for baby!

Make sure that you include a card with the gift basket! I've designed a card that you can download and use for any baby gift. Simply print out the Baby Card on white cardstock and cut it out with scissors or a paper cutter. Fold along the center line, and write your message inside. The folded card measures 4" x 6", so it will fit in an envelope.

Download Free Printable Baby Card

Some things you should know before downloading:

*Artsy-Fartsy Mama printables are for PERSONAL USE ONLY (home, school, libraries, etc).

*You may NOT modify, sell, redistribute, or claim the design as your own.

*Please do not remove the credits/watermarks.

*If you'd like to share this project, you may use ONE photo and credit must be given to Artsy-Fartsy Mama and linked back to this post.

Tuck the card into the basket, and the gift is ready to give. You could also wrap the entire basket in cellophane and tie off with another ribbon.

I am so excited to give this gift basket to my sister-in-law, and I'm even more excited to meet my new niece!

Which JOHNSONS® baby products would you include in a Baby Shower Gift Basket?

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100 Book Reading Challenge Bookmarks

Encourage kids to read 100 books this summer with Free Printable Reading Challenge Bookmarks!

Summer break is upon us, which means a lot of adventure and fun in the sun! Before the time of smart phones and internet, our summers were filled with bike rides to the library to check out a bundle of books to enjoy. Even with the outrageous selection of books that are available now, there are still a ton of kids who just aren't reading enough during summer break. If you think of reading like exercising, it's going to be a lot tougher for kids to catch up the next school year if they aren't practicing during the summer.

Free Printable Disney Princess Bookmarks

Print this Free Printable Ultimate Disney Princess Bookmark Set to save your spot with your favorite Disney Princess!

My daughter has always loved Disney Princesses, old and new. Ever since we made our Harry Potter Bookmarks, she has been begging me to make some Disney Princess versions. How could I say no? They were a lot of fun to make, and I hope that you will love them, too. We have the entire set printed out for my daughter as well as for my husband's students. Bookmarks are a fun reward and also a great way to encourage reading!

Download and print the bookmarks on cardstock. Use a paper trimmer or scissors to cut out the bookmarks. Laminate the bookmarks to help them last longer.

My daughter always loves helping me throughout the design process of creating bookmarks. She likes helping to make sure they turn out right and seeing her favorite characters come to life. There are 16 characters included in this Ultimate Disney Princess Bookmark set: Aurora/Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Snow White, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel, Meg/Megara (Hercules), Merida, Moana, Anna, Elsa, Elena (of Avalor), and Pocahontas!

Download Free Printable Disney Princess Bookmarks

Some things you should know before downloading:

*Artsy-Fartsy Mama printables are for PERSONAL USE ONLY (okay for home, school, libraries, etc).

*You may NOT modify, sell, redistribute, or claim the design as your own.

*Please do not remove the credits/watermarks.

*If you'd like to share this project, you may use ONE photo and credit must be given to Artsy-Fartsy Mama and linked back to this post.

Who is your favorite Disney Princess?

Peter Rabbit Movie Night with Free Printables

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Have a Peter Rabbit Movie Night, including Free Printable Popcorn Boxes and a Garden Popcorn recipe!

One of our favorite ways to spend time together is with family movie nights. My daughter has been begging to see Peter Rabbit, and so we surprised her with a fun movie night this last weekend. It's such a fun and family-friendly movie that everyone is sure to love. We had a wonderful time watching the movie and making some Peter Rabbit Garden Popcorn!

No-Sew Baby Doll Diaper

This post is sponsored by Baby First. As always, all opinions are my own.

Easily make diapers for your baby dolls with this Free No-Sew Baby Doll Diaper Pattern!

My daughter was surprised with a Baby's First Air Baby doll, and it was very nostalgic for me to watch her open it up. The smell of the new plastic, the sweet little baby clothes, and how realistic baby dolls looked and felt brought back all the memories of my own baby dolls. Check out her full review, and her "unboxing" video below:

The Air Baby is the size of a newborn, but has an adjustable air pillow tummy that makes it lighter than other baby dolls. If you're expecting a human baby into your family soon, this is the perfect doll to prepare your child for their new sibling. We aren't expecting any babies (yet), so my daughter has just been caring for her baby doll like it's a real baby.

After a few hours of playing "mom", she told me that she needed some diapers for her baby. Since our other baby dolls are a lot smaller, we didn't have any doll diapers that fit. So, I decided to put together a No-Sew Baby Doll Diaper pattern that kids can make on their own for larger baby dolls like this one!

Download and print out the No-Sew Baby Doll Diaper Pattern. Cut it out, and tape the pieces together as directed. Use some fabric that won't fray (I prefer felt, fleece, or flannel), and fold it in half. Line the pattern up on the fold.

Download Free Printable Baby Doll Diaper Pattern

Some things you should know before downloading:

*Artsy-Fartsy Mama printables are for PERSONAL USE ONLY (home, school, libraries, etc).

*You may NOT modify, sell, redistribute, or claim the design as your own.

*Please do not remove the credits/watermarks.

*If you'd like to share this project, you may use ONE photo and credit must be given to Artsy-Fartsy Mama and linked back to this post.

Use a washable fabric pen to trace the pattern. If you'd like to make a diaper that you can sew, just add 1/4" all the way around for a seam allowance.

Grab some fabric scissors and carefully cut through both layers of fabric. Just don't cut through the fold!

Open up the diaper and lay it down with the longer edge at the top. Lay the baby down over it, and bring the bottom end up. If the tabs seem too long, you can trim them down.

We had some adhesive-backed Velcro circles on hand, and placed the soft sides on the front of the diaper, and the hooked sides on the outer tabs. If you don't have adhesive-backed, you can use some regular and stick it on the diaper with some fabric glue.

To close the diaper, bring the back tabs around to the front and press the Velcro pieces together. You can add more dots of Velcro along the front to make it adjustable, or use a strip of Velcro across the front instead.

These diapers are so quick to make, and there are so many fun fabrics out there! Kids will love being able to make them all on their own, and I think it will definitely help them to feel more independent and self confident.

My daughter is in love with this sweet baby (that she has finally named "Alex"). It was a lot of fun teaching her to make these diapers all on her own, and seeing her take care of her baby. For more baby dolls and information, be sure to visit the Baby's First website and on Facebook!

Did you have a favorite baby doll when you were growing up?

Encourage STEM at Home with Circuit Cubes

This post is sponsored by BSM Media and contains affiliate links. As always, all opinions are my own.

Circuit Cubes are a fun way to encourage STEM with kids at home!

As a homeschooler, we are always looking for more fun ways to incorporate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math education) activities into our curriculum. My daughter loves putting things together and figuring out how things work. You can also find her right in the middle of all of our home renovations, asking questions and how she can help.

Tenka Labs designs STEM toys like Circuit Cubes for ages 8 and up with the help of STEM teachers. Circuit Cubes are electronic building blocks that are compatible with all major building block brands to encourage creative STEM play. This Whacky Wheels set comes with everything you need to build 5 cars!

The star of all of the Circuit Cubes sets are the cubes themselves. You've got the blue battery cube that is rechargeable, the motor cube, and an LED cube to light up your creations. The motor and LED cubes are semi-transparent for kids to see the technology behind the fun. By combining and mixing up the cubes, you can create all kinds of things that will move and light up to keep your kids entertained AND learning!

The set comes with everything you need, including easy-to-follow instructions, building blocks, wheels, wires, and cutout designs to transform your car into a Mars Rover, a Parade Float, a Deep Sea Explorer or a Monster Truck.

One of the first things we did was play with the cubes themselves to see just what they would do. The battery cube comes with a USB cord so you can charge it up. While it was plugged in, we figured out that a wheel fits perfectly onto one end of the motor cube.

We placed the LED cube on top of the motor cube and quickly twisted the wheel. That created a short burst of power strong enough to light up the bulb! My daughter thought it was SO cool that she could do that without the power of a battery and it lead to a good discussion about WHY it worked.

The easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions make it simple enough for kids to build the car with very minimal adult supervision. The car is built with LEGO-esque parts, which is great because my daughter LOVES building with bricks!

The next step is to connect the motor cube and gear to the frame, and attaching the wheels to the axles. By taking it one step at a time, it helped my daughter to better understand how the car is going to work in the end.

Make sure that the battery cube is charged, then connect it to the top of the motor cube. Turn the switch to "on" and test out the car! You can even add other LEGOs to the frame to create your own car design.

My daughter wanted to transform her car into a Deep Sea Explorer. Each design has easy-to-follow instructions printed on the page so kids can assemble it on their own. Smaller kids will definitely need help cutting out the designs and folding it into shape.

After assembling the Deep Sea Explorer shell, place it on top of the car. It fits perfectly and is so fun to watch it drive around with this new look! I'm sure we'll be assembling the rest of the designs here pretty soon.

Another fun feature of the Whacky Wheels set is that it includes wires so that you can change up car designs and learn more how circuits work. We kept the motor cube in place, but moved the battery over to see how we could get the car to run with the cubes farther apart.

Next, we added the LED cube to the top of the battery cube in hopes that we could get the three to work together. It took a few tries, but we finally got it to work. This was actually helpful, because it opened the opportunity for troubleshooting and figuring out a solution.

Circuit Cubes are available in three different sets, including Whacky Wheels, Bright Lights, and Smart Art. All provide an opportunity for curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation through engaging and imaginative STEM play. Circuit Cubes are available nationwide by most retailers in stores and online.

Which Circuit Cubes sets would you like to try?