I have actually made pinecones with pom poms before, in fact I am sure I have even blogged about it here. This one is a little different though as the pinecone is actually hung upside down to give it an … Read More...

For some reason that I’ve yet to comprehend, toilet paper rolls and paper towel rolls are like gold to my kids.  Maybe they have some special value in the preschool black market system of trade, but they will literally fight … Read More...

Put on your very own origami finger puppet show! With this Origami Finger Puppets book by Muneji Fuchimoto.

Origami has been very popular in our house this year. It all started with the addition of a Japanese student in my … Read More...

The Joy Of Lettering 
A creative exploration of contemporary hand lettering, typography & illustrated typeface. This book teaches you how to use typeface with different mediums such as water colors, metallics and even how to create your own hand drawn … Read More...

Create your own Makedo Cardboard Christmas tree these holidays. All you have to do is download the template file from the link below then go to www.make.do for some Makedo cardboard construction tools.

Cardboard Tree Pattern Template

This roundup is perfect for anyone wanting to extend their childs play. This roundup covers imagination, building, structure and art.

Check out the full roundup over at Little Worlds Big Adventures.

Sew a cute and cozy little mermaid tail for the little one who loves the sea! This mermaid tail pattern is free and easy to make!

DIY Fabric Mermaid Tail Blanket.

Kids Dress-Up Mermaid Skirt DIY Sewing Tutorial

Pocket Felt … Read More...

This Christmas, LEGO is moving from under the tree to on the tree! With The LEGO Christmas Ornaments Book as your guide, you’ll make classic globe and barrel ornaments, all out of LEGO, as well as original gingerbread houses, a … Read More...

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,

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...

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 reference … 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

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...

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...