Purchasing different aspects of a kids train set can be super expensive, and sometimes they even fall apart way too soon. Here is a great way to re-use a cardboard box and create your own train tunnel. There is something … Read More...
Spring Themed Lesson Plan
This lesson plan has a ton of great ideas that you can use this coming Spring. Many of the ideas such as this egg word match game can be used with different subjects and topics! You must had over to … Read More...
Easter Globes
How fun are these interactive little Easter characters? Your kids will love going to the table where these are set up and constantly turning them over to see the ‘sparkle rain’. You can find the full how to over at … Read More...
Duct Tape Camo Easter Basket
Ok, so its really a box..but you can use your imagination. If you have a boy who truly loves camouflage, why not have them entertain themselves by making their own Camo Easter Basket? You can find the how to over … Read More...
5 Little Ducks Craft {Red Ted Art Book Craft}
Red Ted Art is one of the most creative, kid-friendly, fun crafters on the internet today. She happens to have a book entitled Red Ted Art: Cute and Easy Crafts for Kids
coming out soon, which I would love to … Read More...
Shoe Box Doll House
Looking for a simple doll house for your child? Why not make one?!? You can make one out of many household items you already have lying around the house too. For some helpful ideas on how to make one for … Read More...
DIY Felt Flower Wall Art
We all need a little spring in our lives this time of year with the snow still falling and the lack of sunshine. Sam of “Thrive 360 Living” found just the thing with her bright and charming felt wall hanging.… Read More...
Cherry Blossom Branches
Spring is right around the corner. A little closer to some of us than others. But let’s plan for it anyway.
Here is a beautiful idea for decorations. These Cherry Blossom Branches, and favor bags are delicate and lovely.
Martha … Read More...
Tutorial: Laminated cotton wallet
Cheryl from Sew Can Do continues her series on sewing laminated cotton with a tutorial showing how to make a laminated cotton wallet. It folds up with snap tab to keep it closed. Inside, it has small pockets to hold … Read More...
Tutorial: Draft a pencil skirt sloper
Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can draft a sloper for a pencil skirt. Once you have this basic pattern, you can adjust it and adapt it to many styles. She gives instructions for taking your measurements and … Read More...
Tutorial: Lamb hooded towel
Amber from Crazy Little Projects has another hooded towel tutorial for us. It being the end of March, she thought a lamb towel would be appropriate (since March comes in like a lion and out like lamb). Cute!! Go to … Read More...
Six Ideas for a Crafty Easter
Easter is coming up fast! And if you’re looking for some creative ways to celebrate via craft, I’ve got a list for you. Here are six great ideas for adding a little crafty awesome to your holiday.
If you’re looking … Read More...
Tutorial: Hooded towel with a fabric print hood
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how to make a hooded towel for a baby or small child. The whole thing is made from one bath towel, with the hood made from a fun fabric print (plus a layer of towel … Read More...
Tutorial: Button jar with a button lid
What better place to store your buttons than in a jar with a lid painted like a button? Crafting a Green World shows how you can make one out a jar with a wooden lid. (Can’t find a jar with … Read More...
How to make cute cat shoes
These little cat toe shoes are just puuuurrrfect! Along with a great tutorial on how to upcycle a pair of shoes with a kitten head there are some great tips over at the blog Kittenhood.
Tutorial: Laminated cotton folder
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a laminated cotton folder. Whether you use it to hold your child’s artwork, or to collect materials for your own projects, the laminated cotton will last longer than their cardstock counterparts. … Read More...
Party Themes
Redbook has pulled together some themes and tips for how to throw a great Adult Party. Some of the tips are more commonly known. But some are really helpful to think through ahead of time. One of the things they … Read More...
A blog series all about Japanese sewing books
Japanese sewing books tend to be structured differently than the patterns and books most of us are used to using. If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at a pattern from a Japanese sewing book, check out the Japanese … Read More...
Tutorial | Tea Card Invitation or Gift from A Spoonful of Sugar
Do you love tea or know a friend who does? Use this tutorial from A Spoonful of Sugar to make invitations to a tea party, or send a special treat to a friend. This clever card has a pocket … Read More...
Chocolate Potato Chip Bark
Need I say more? There’s chocolate. There’s potato chips. It’s chocolate potato chip bark. Yes, please. Make it–and homemade candy bark–HERE at A Beautiful Mess.