Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shares a free pattern for making a reversible shopping tote in 2 sizes – a full sized bag for adults and a smaller size one for kids to carry! Use them for grocery trips and let … Read More...
Explore Natural Materials in a Jar
Playing with, exploring and mixing up natural materials like said, soil and stone is a lot of fun for kids, and you can make it an easy science exploration without a lot of effort, as shown in this tutorial from … Read More...
Mummy Marshmallows for Halloween Hot Cocoa
I know it is National Coffee Day, but these mummy marshmallows will give your kids joy. This is a fun treat that you can make with your kids or surprise your kids with for Halloween. Meaghan from The Decorated Cookie … Read More...
Healthy Cappuccino Donuts
To continue with the coffee theme for National Coffee Day, these donuts will be your next favorite. These baked donuts are healthy and the creation of The Clean Eating Couple. You’ll enjoy an extra kick of coffee flavor in the … Read More...
Fisher Price Coding Code-a-pillar
I have recently been seeking out “coding” toys and apps for my children. Coding teachers children cause and affect (along with many other things). I love the concept and so must Fisher Price as they have released this Code-a-Pillar. It … Read More...
Chunky Icelandic Blanket Pattern
I really love the chunky blankets, the only thing I have an issue with is the Wool pricing. One day someone will buy me a snuggy blanket all of my own. Until then I will try and make my … Read More...
Halloween Party Wreath
Feast your Eyes (pun intended) on this Halloween Party wreath. Set the scene of your next Halloween party with this spooky Welcome on your front door. Learn how to make it over at A Pretty life in the Suburbs.
Project: Halloween Pop Up Panel Card
How much fun is this Pop Up Panel card!? I love the action of the fold out style pop up when the card is opened. The Stempeleinmaleins blog has basic directions for the card along with lots of different card … Read More...
Fabric drape and how it affects the look of a garment
Fabric drape is not just something to decorate your windows! In the sewing world, it’s how a fabric looks when it hangs down. Melissa from Melly Sews has a great post that illustrates what fabric drape is and how it … Read More...
Magic Buns
It’s National Coffee Day! These would be perfect to enjoy with your favorite cup of coffee. Krystle from Baking Beauty has adapted this recipe from Butter & Scotch Bakery cookbook. The original recipe uses all spice, but Krystle used cinnamon. … Read More...
Free pattern: Shorts for tweens
Sewing patterns for tweens are hard to find! Kids’ patterns are too small and often too childish is design, but the women’s patterns are not shaped for their bodies. Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making a pair of … Read More...
DIY SVG Cut File Paper Lanterns for Halloween
These spooky lanterns will be perfect DIY Halloween decorations to your mantel, table or on your front porch welcoming Trick or Treaters. You can download either a SVG cut file for Cricut and Silhouette machines, or a PDF file for … Read More...
Glow In The Dark Polymer Clay
I got myself… er, the kids!… a bunch of glow in the dark polymer clay to use for upcoming polymer clay classes and went out to look for ideas. We’ll be doing something Halloween themed for the October class but … Read More...
Tutorial: Pencil-shaped zip pouch
These zip pencil pouches are shaped like giant pencils! So awesome! Lisa from Cucicucicoo shares a free sewing pattern for making them. They’d be so cute for kids to carry to school and appeal to kids of all ages.
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Day of the Dead Sandwich
A peanut butter and jelly sandwich in honor of the Mexican Dia de los Muertos. Find the idea HERE at Croq Zine. Found via Craft Jr.
Hosting a Halloween Party? Check out these Halloween Party Decorations
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Tutorial: Tall canvas storage bins
We can all use extra storage in our homes, amiright? These extra tall storage bins give a place to store extra blankets, towels, or even your child’s stuffed animals. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can make them from … Read More...
Easy Monster Cupcakes
Martha Stewart I am not! I wish I could decorate like many of the bakers that I feature, but I live in reality. This cupcake is something I could create! Jaime at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares how … Read More...
Olive Oil Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies
Is it too early to think about gift ideas for the holidays. Of course, you could make this to enjoy now, but it would also make a great gift. Hein van Tonder from Heinstirred shares how to create this dessert. … Read More...
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Latte
Here is your breakfast and coffee in one cup. You’ll need a spoon to enjoy your cup of latte. I’m not a coffee drinker, but this would be something I would enjoy on a cold autumn morning. Kristina from Love … Read More...
Encouraging Reading and How to Read Chapter Books with Preschoolers
My daughter has always loved books and reading. I think that the fact that we have read a lot, her whole life, made her see books and reading as important, and we still read together a lot, though she … Read More...