It only makes sense that my inaugural post mentions my favorite crafting TV show and one of their projects. Creative Juice on DIY and HGTV, hosted by Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza, never fails to amaze and inspire me. Their … Read More...

How adorable is this little fairy garden attached to a Plant pot. This would make a wonderful Christmas gift for young and old.

You can see the full tutorial over at Crafts Unleashed. 

The aptly-named Family Fun Magazine is just that – a little something for everyone in your family.  It’s one of our favorites here, always guaranteed to have something to appeal to all of your senses.

The crafts are varied and … Read More...

This craft project is more STEAM then stem allowing the kids to add color and design to their building project. STEAM is Art thrown in to STEM . The full tutorial is here.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM, previously

Color By Number – Around The World

This is a great coloring book that edges in to Educational without the artist (young or old) even realizing what has been thrust upon them.

This book is also includes a full-color … Read More...

Christmas time is the perfect time to send traditional snail mail. How beautiful are these hand addressed envelopes. In this tutorial she shows you how to make the envelope but you will need the measuring tool. Alternatively you can purchase … Read More...

These toilet paper rolls have been given a new lease on life as they are recycled in to Christmas trees. The tutorial doesn’t have any instructions as such but it is obvious how it is done.  See more photo’s here.

These colorful straws were used for creating small cute Christmas trees. A really fast and easy procedure and of course with materials that you already have, so no money to spend!

Christmas Tree Kids Craft

If you didn’t take the photo in black and white, you can change the color of the photo within Walmart Photo while you are creating your $10 mug. She used the text tool to add a red nose by placing … Read More...

This DIY Magnetic pen holder is a great gift for loved ones for special occasions and Christmas time.  You could use recycled leather belts or leather scraps from a craft store to create these. This craft should be made with … Read More...

This Kids craft is a fun Christmas recycled crafts project for little kids. The supplies are inexpensive making it a fun little Christmas project for schools and larger groups. I have a big pile of Egg cartons just waiting for … Read More...

This no sew Christmas pillow is easy to make, you can get the kids to cut out the tree’s and an adult can iron them in to position.Check out the full tutorial as well as patterns to download. No Sew … Read More...

This Watermelon Perler bead bracelet is a fun little project for the Tween or Teenager who has a little patience or perhaps needs to learn some. You can grab the full tutorial as well as the list of supplies you … Read More...

When we made the 12-hour drive to my in-laws’ house last month, I scoured the Internet for car-friendly activities to keep my kids busy. My daughter loves all things arts and crafts and she loves dolls, and my son … Read More...

Quirk Books Gift Giving Ideas for: Strong Female Characters, Kids (and Kids at Heart), the Newly Engaged and Married Couple, New Parent, Eater, and Ailurophile (AKA Cat Lover)

Books for Kids (and Kids at Heart): 

Home Alone: The Classic Illustrated … Read More...

I really love this sewing project as it’s perfect for kids who are learning to sew. Firstly its made using old thrift store scarves so it is inexpensive if something goes wrong and secondly I love it cause It uses … Read More...

You know those random chopsticks you seem to accumulate in the Kitchen draw? Well here is a festive Christmas craft that the kids can make. Be warned this project does involve glitter and glue so it is best done outside … Read More...

These are a great no-mess, no-fuss kids craft. They look so pretty hanging on the tree. They are inexpensive to make and can be left plain or you fold them and allow the kids to do the decorating. You can … Read More...

I went to a Kids’ Crafts Workshop (see – I told you I see a lot of kids’ crafts 🙂 with my kids this weekend.  It was held at a craft store here, and it featured several different stations with … Read More...

These Handprint reindeer arms remind me more of a “stick up” but they are adorable and the kids will have lot’s of fun getting messy making them. You can see more photos and the tutorial over at Meetthedubiens.com.