Do you love the fun of popping some change in a machine and seeing which prize you get? And then get addicted to trying to get the one prize you want? And then end up with a bunch of plastic … Read More...
Tips for Helping Kids with Homework without Doing it for Them
I feel really lucky that my daughter goes to a school where homework is not a priority. The kids have to study for tests from time to time outside of school, but on a daily basis there isn’t homework.
I … Read More...
Knit a Sweet Pear Plushie
This giant plush pear knitting pattern from Hello Dolly Knitting is super sweet and would be a great little gift for a sweet kiddo in your life or anyone who likes Kawaii style objects.
It uses about 100 yards of … Read More...
DIY Marshmallow Penguins
I love these Marshmallow Penguins and so will your friends and family. They have to be the cutest most adorable little edible Christmas bites I have EVER seen. The tutorial is so easy to follow and once you have made … Read More...
Book Review And Giveaway – Girls Home Spa Lab
Girls Home Spa Lab: by Mata Pagan
We love our DIY body recipes and I love the concept of setting up our tweens for DIY products too. Recently I asked my daughter to tell me what was the main … Read More...
Book Review and Giveaway – Wood shop
Wood Shop: by Margaret Larson
A complete carpentry-camp-in-a-book, Wood Shop is the perfect gift for young makers and aspiring woodworkers. 17 cool projects teach kids the basics of woodworking as they build cool, useful creations. This book is great for … Read More...
Christmas Cross Stitched Tag Patterns
I love mixing paper crafting with other crafts like sewing. Lots of companies have dies that have holes to include cross stitching on your hand made cards and tags, including Marianne Designs. To get you in the holiday spirit they’ve … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Kraft paper gingerbread man Advent calendar
Have you ever stitched paper? It is so easy and fun to do. Claire from Pillar Box Blue made this cute gingerbread man advent calendar by stitching Kraft paper, and she has a tutorial for you showing how to do … Read More...
Winter Wonderland Layout with Texture
Denise used embossing folder on paper strips, ink spray and splatter, popped up snowflakes and stitching to add some really great depth and texture to this wonderful winter wonderland layout. And the adorable photo of her dog is the glittery … Read More...
DIY Fortnite Loot Llama Pinata
It might be hard to pull your kid away from the game, Fortnite. But we hope that by helping plan a Fortnite party, it’ll bring everyone back to reality. They’ll feel the same excitement they do in-game when someone cracks … Read More...
STEM Gift Guide – Toys Your Children Must Have
STEM is not a new concept in our world of learning, but it’s been picking up a lot of focus lately in making certain that our education system is starting to teach more lessons on STEM activities for all ages … Read More...
The Best Ever Stretchy, Fluffy, and Glittery Slime Recipe
Hey guys!
If you’re like me you’ve made many unsuccessful slimes that seem to stick to your clothes, your furniture, and probably everything in sight.
Been there, done that!
Anyway, to avoid that, here’s a no-fail slime recipe that seems … Read More...
Happy Fall with Clay
We had snow here, for a few days, in September. Yes, really. Since then it’s been more like regular autumn – leaves changing, blowing off trees, the sunlight a bit watery and the evenings are chilly. I think a collection … Read More...
DIY Turkey Cupcakes
These Turkey cupcakes are fun for Thanksgiving dinners, desserts and Thanksgiving parties. These turkey cupcakes are perfect for luncheons too. Easy to decorate and a great way to keep kids busy while you cook!
Adorable Paper Banner Cake Topper
If you are a crafty person, well, we are sure that you have made a lot of paper banners but have you tried making one for a cake? This paper banner cake topper is absolutely adorable and costs almost nothing! … Read More...
Easy and quick yard eyeball monsters
Looking….yah that was another pun :)…for a great last minute easy yard Halloween decoration? You could grab just about anything white and black to make these up fast. Pop on over to the blog A Girl and a Glue … Read More...
Christmas Tree Ornament – Painted Rock Robins
This Christmas craft shows you how to make the cutest little Robin Christmas tree ornament using flat rocks and some paint.
To create this tutorial you will need a wood slice or similar flat surface to make the base. You … Read More...
Video Tutorial – Christmas Embroidery Design
This Embroidery design is just in time for Christmas. This Embroidery tutorial by Tata sol uses a pattern which you can purchase from her Etsy store. The tutorial is easy to follow and the design is rather quaint, not … Read More...
How to Make a Cross-Stitch Banner
I recently saw this cute cross-stitch banner made by Hannah Hand Makes from the squares she designed for her summer stitch-along.
The idea is really cute and an easy way to hang any large piece of cross-stitch or to display … Read More...
5 Nutcracker Christmas Coloring Pages
When I was little my Mom took me every year to see the Nutcracker ballet and I loved it so much. I’m really excited to see the new Nutcracker movie coming out soon too. I’m also excited to see Dover … Read More...