Valerie from Inner Child Fun shares this fun tutorial for making stepping stones. These stepping stones are quick to make with minimum mess. Use recycled cereal boxes for the molds. Use a rapid set cement which you could mix in … Read More...
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Tutorial: No-sew sidewalk chalk bag
There’s nothing like a few pieces of colored sidewalk chalk for inexpensive summertime fun. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous shows how you can make a drawstring bag to hold your sidewalk chalk. It’s made … Read More...
The Best DIY Chalk Recipes
Chalk is one of those things that every toy room should have? Why? Because it’s a tool for any age and its use is only limited by your imagination. You will need plaster of Paris to make chalk as … Read More...
DIY Candle Column
How gorgeous are these concrete outdoor columns? In My Own Style hooks you up with how to get this Restoration Hardware look for less.
Optical Glass House – Contemporist
I recently wrote about a solar glass roof…this post is about an Optical Glass House in Japan. The front of this building is made of borosilicate glass bricks which is a great choice because of their strength and ability to … Read More...
Sidewalk Chalk Kid Games!
I don’t think you’ll find a more comprehensive list of fun activities to do with chalk and kids than the list over at Craft Foxes. If you need something to do with your kids as the summer winds down, … Read More...
Leaf Imprint Stepping Stones
Garden season is in full swing, so it’s definitely not too late for some outdoor creativity. You’re going to need some concrete, a few plastic containers, and some leaves. The results are fun, permanent and totally weatherproof. Head over to … Read More...
Knit R2-D2 Makes Knitting, Geekery Cool
I’m a bit of a geek, mostly thanks to my husband, and of course I’m a big old knitting geek, so I’ve absolutely loved seeing the pictures of the knit R2-D2 that was briefly on the streets of Bellingham, Wash., … Read More...
Sharing the crafty joy
Jennifer of CraftSanity spent a week at her kiddo’s elementary school, teaching 500 kindergarten through fifth-graders to weave and leading them in creating a patchwork rug for the school library. Her blog post shares the concrete and intangible benefits of … Read More...
What’s YOUR Opinion? Art vs. Crafts
There have been many times over the past few years while searching out amazing crafts for children that I have come across the same argument. Some parents want their children to be ‘creative’ rather than follow … Read More...
Liquid Sidewalk Chalk
Domestic Charm shares a great idea and link for an outdoor summer activity…Liquid Sidewalk Chalk. My kids would love using a paint brush out on the driveway. You can get the recipe from Smashed Peas and Carrots blog.
If … Read More...
Robelle Parklands
Recently we attended the Robelle Parklands opening and was thrilled to find so many hands on activities for the kids.
Here are a few of the snapshots from the day along with more information on some of the artists.
One … Read More...
Tips for Grout Issues from CMA
This was in an email sent to members of CMA (Contemporary Mosaic Art) website…
A message to all members of CMA
CMA Member News Reporter Submitted by Tricia Huffman May 14, 2011 Grouting Continued.. Since this is the finishing touch |
Faux Stone Planter
Using a combination of sponge painting, black washing and splattering, find out how to turn a boring plastic planter into one that looks like concrete or stone, but without the hefty price tag (not to mention the He-Man weight!). Get … Read More...
10 DIY Monogram and Letter Projects
Welcome to our latest roundup article! Today, we’re excited to share with you 10 DIY Monogram and Letter Projects that are perfect for your home decor. Whether you’re looking to add some personalized touches to your home or simply … Read More...
6 Cool Laundry Room Projects
Oh how I envy those with a laundry room to decorate! My washer and dryer are in the basement with a concrete and various pipes for the backdrop. The scene definitely presents a challenge for me, but hopefully some day … Read More...
Meet DesertRubble
1.Introduce yourself!
My name is Lynn Reno and I grew up in rural Indiana but have lived in Mesa, AZ for most of my adult life. Along with polymer clay, my other current hobbies are to bring birds and butterflies … Read More...
A Christmas Story: The House Made of Paper
When this project first caught my eye, I thought I was just going to look at some cool house made from paper. Instead, I read a story about a wonderful heartfelt gift given 20 years ago from a broke college … Read More...
Summer Fun Ideas: Homemade Sidewalk Chalk
One of my son’s favorite summertime activities is drawing on the sidewalk with chalk. Unfortunately, sometimes the chalk gets left out in the rain or breaks and isn’t as much fun to play with. As a result, I am often…
New Villainess goods
Villainess has just released even more luscious products, to my delight. My favorite is the Dad Pack, just in time for Father’s Day. The Dad Pack is stocked with manly scented soaps and unscented Whipped! body cream. Also looking … Read More...