I am in complete and utter awe over this tree cake. Everything about it is exactly as it should be. See behind the scenes as it comes together HERE at Milk and Cereal.
No-slip fabric cutting with pretty mat
Before you read this post I have to admit, I didn’t know what Margie of NannyNotes2U meant when her supply list called for glass paper. So, here you go. Glass paper = sand paper. Who knew! Well, Google did. … Read More...
Patriotic Wands
Here is a great easy craft to make with your kids before the 4th of July weekend. You can bring them to Parades, or just hang out on your front lawn waving at the cars passing by! To get the … Read More...
Paper Sack Puppets
Summer has arrived, and here in Florida, we are experiencing A. LOT. OF. RAIN. I am constantly looking for things to have my children do when we are stuck inside all day long. This paper sack puppet project is a … Read More...
Making Peg Dolls
Peg Dolls can be a great way to introduce some Waldorf styled learning and enjoy some quality time with your younger children. This post is based on a book review for the book Making Peg Dolls by Margaret Bloom. It … Read More...
How to Make a Bored Box and 85 Activites to Go Inside!
How many times have you encountered your child coming up to you while you are doing the dishes or cleaning the bathroom saying, “I’m bored” with a smug look on their face. I HAVE… all too many times. I love … Read More...
4 Ideas for Kids’ Snacks on the Road
Friday is kid’s day here at Edible Crafts. Are you planning on trapping yourself in the car with any kids this summer for some road trips? If so, here are a few ideas for packing snacks.
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A Jillion Recipes for Homemade Kids’ Crafts
Well, more like 33. But an impressive roundup. Thank you for this collection of recipes for kids’ stuff, like chalk, bubbles, paint and play dough from around the web, Busy Kids = Happy Mom! Click HERE to go to … Read More...
Tutorial | Letter & Memorabilia Storage Album
In our modern world of e-mail and sharing on social media it’s always nice to receive a letter via snail mail. The question then becomes, how should I store it? Melissa Goodsell from One Crafty Mumma has one possible solution: … Read More...
Statement Sunglass Tutorial – Mother Crafter
Sunglasses are my favorite accessories purchase each year! I can’t even count how many pairs I buy, because I lose them frequently. But if I had a pair of statement shades like these ones from Mother Crafter, I’d probably … Read More...
Project: Stamped Clay Jewelry
The Resin Crafts blog has a cool tutorial for making jewelry with clay and stamps. They’ll show you how to color the clay , stamp it , add some bling and place it in a bezel for some terrific wearable … Read More...
Tutorial: Black & white pleated striped skirt
Mama Says Sew has a tutorial for the Skirt Week series hosted by Crafterhours. She shows how she made this gorgeous black and white pleated skirt. The stripes are pieced from solid white and solid black fabric. Go to … Read More...
Silk Painting Techniques – Dharma Trading Co.
While spell checking my post on Monday, I stumbled across this lovely explanation/tutorial on silk painting. Silk painting can create beautiful works of wearable art, but it can also be intimidating (Silk is expensive! What if I ruin it?). … Read More...
Tutorial: One pillowcase becomes two tea towels
Becky at Crafting a Green World shows how you can make a pair of tea towels out of one pillowcase. It’s a quick project, something she says can be done in just half an hour. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Two ways to keep an elastic waistband from twisting
Pam from Threading My Way shares two ways that she prevents elastic in a casing from twisting. Go to her blog to see what she does.
[photo from Threading My Way]
DIY Quilled Bird Necklace
Ann Martin describes this tutorial as “A step-by-step tutorial that shows how to make a bird silhouette pendant from simple quilling supplies – paper strips, a rolling tool, and glue. The necklace is a great conversation starter… no one will … Read More...
How to make recycled cupboard door mixed media art
I never thought about old cupboard doors as a base to make art but Shelly of the blog Sow and Dipity did! See how she recycled cupboard doors into some cool art and mixed media decorations.
Tutorial: Removable slipcover for a square ottoman
Corey from Tiny Sidekick shows how she made a new slipcover for a square ottoman. She lucked into the ottoman for free, though it was showing some wear. With the new cover, it looks brand new. Plus, because it’s removable … Read More...
Fourth Of July Invitation Idea
Our very own Stamping Editor Heather made this fun Fourth of July BBQ Invitation. She shares the full tutorial over on her blog
Show & Tell | Circle Garland
Liliana from sol da eira shares these two circle garlands that she made using wrapping papers and thread. A quick and simple way to beautify a space! Click here to see more.