Looking for a quick and easy way to paint some pots that make a bold statement? Decorate terra cotta pots to mimic strawberries, perfect for summer and full of vibrant color. So easy, anyone can do it! I can see using very small versions of these for Valentine’s for giving gifts, such as chocolate covered strawberries or cellophane bags of dried Read More »
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Summertime means family vacations and trips to the beach. If you’ve collected a bunch of seashells but just aren’t sure how to display them, grab some craft sticks from your stash and make a beach plaque. Hopefully you brought a little sand back with you too! This is a fun projects for kids and adults to do together. It’s easy Read More »
Do you save worn out blue jeans in hopes of recycling them into something cool? I do, all the time. With four growing kids we have gone through many, many pairs of jeans over the years. I have a big storage tub full of blue jeans and remnants of denim buried throughout just waiting for the next project. I don’t Read More »
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Perfect for summer, these little strawberry cups are colorful, fun to make and will put a smile on your child’s face. Fill them with treats for a strawberry themed birthday, or use them for afternoon tea time with Teddy! Whatever the case, these cute little strawberry treat cups make for a fun afternoon of crafting. I originally made these for Read More »
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I’l admit, I don’t really know too much about fairy houses. Yes, I have four kids, but three of them are boys. My daughter and I seemed to learn about fairy houses far too late for her to be able to get “into them” like some little girls do. And yeah, the boys didn’t really have an interest, no surprise! Read More »
I’m just about done adding the finishing touches to my kitchen. There’s maybe one or two spots I could add things to, but really, it’s fine as is. I wanted to create a simple project, and have been experimenting with epsom salts lately, so this textured bake sign was the final result. Anyone can make this sign. If you can Read More »
I just looked at the calendar and realized it is less than a week before I board a plane for Park City, Utah to attend Evo ’12! I’m so excited I can barely contain myself. Over the next few days I will be feverishly crafting up a storm to meet my deadlines before heading out. I’ve heard so many great Read More »
Make a pretty flower from colorful fabric scraps and pipe cleaners. A fun way to dress up your desk or add some lively summer color to your kitchen table. This is fun for both adults and for kids, so gather around the craft table for some afternoon crafting fun! While these do look lovely as plant pokes in the garden, Read More »
It’s summertime and that means our minds are on the beach. Kids love making beach themed crafts, so this is the perfect craft for a hot, hot summer day! Here in Wisconsin, unless you have a pool or a beach close by, the best way to stay cool when it’s in the 90′s is to stay inside in the air Read More »
I like to buy those colorful fat quarters available in the craft department at WalMart. Since I don’t do a lot of sewing, they are perfect little pieces of fabric to use for smaller projects. Sometimes though, I end up with lots of smaller scrap pieces of fabric that I really don’t want to throw away, so I try to Read More »
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Summer is here and the kids are outside more and more. Whether it’s summer camp, playing in the park or just hanging out in the neighborhood, outdoors is where it’s at! This is a fun project that can be made (outside if you want to!) easily and with little supervision. When done, have fun tossing the frisbee around with your Read More »
Epsom salts are a great way to add texture to a surface to create a fun look that is out of the ordinary. These jars are super simple, using only four supplies. They make a fun statement are are great for holding straws, utensils, and napkins at your next backyard get together. All dressed up in red, white and blue, Read More »
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This is just a quickie post for the upcoming July 4th holiday. I actually made this project several years ago, so I don’t have any step by step photos. I have a couple of other shrunken Styrofoam cup crafts on this blog too. Just remember, this is NOT an exact science and you will need to experiment with your own Read More »
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and most of us will spend the day outdoors barbecuing, playing games and enjoying time with family. When July 4th rolls around this year, get the kids together and make this colorful picnic table utensil holder craft that’s full of patriotic spirit! A fun and useful recycling project. I originally made Read More »
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I’m getting a little old for traditional tie dye designs. Sure they’re cool, but when your kids have all reached the age of high school and some are off to college, well, tie dye just seems a bit young. However, that doesn’t mean that I can’t create something fun and colorful to wear using a traditional tie dye kit! I Read More »
Ladybugs! I love ladybug crafts because they are really easy for kids to make, teenagers think they are cute, and you can vary the colors to make just about anyone smile. As you already know, using recycled items in my craft tutorials is a big thing with me, so it should be no surprise that these little sweeties are made Read More »
My husband was an automobile mechanic for 25 years before switching careers to drive a big rig. He has worked in the “blue collar” sector all his life, so those adorable shirt cards with the necktie never worked for our Father’s Day celebrations. So instead, I created this blue collar version, the uniform shirt card! Simple change out the color Read More »
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Father’s Day is right around the corner, so gather the kids around the table for a fun afternoon of crafting. We are going to mix together some easy salt dough, cut it with cookie cutters, then bake them in the oven. Then comes the part when the kids can get creative and show their style! Decorating! Salt dough is not Read More »
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There’s something about beach themed decor that makes me swoon. I’m not sure if it’s the muted colors of the sea or just the fact that anything beach related seems to invoke a calming sensation within me. Soft blues, greens and natural sand colors are among my favorites. Seashells are such a fun way to dress up something plain so Read More »
About a month after the Twin Towers fell in New York City my sweet puppy, Angel, was born. I wanted to bring her home the very moment I saw her fuzzy little face, but I had another week to wait. At a tiny and precious 6 weeks old, Angel became a member of our family. That was in November of Read More »
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Before I tell you what a Kadam flower is and where they can be found, I should probably mention that this project was literally one of the “kismet” moments. I work part time for a company that owns several websites, one of those being a travel site. I moderate photos that are submitted by users. One day one of those Read More »
If you follow my cooking blog, Amanda’s Cookin’, then last week you may have read that it was my 45th birthday and I dedicated my cake and post to my late mother. She passed away at my age. 45. It was devastating, and it still is. It’s been 22 years and the hurt still lingers. Then I heard about Heidi’s Read More »
Buttons aren’t just for seamstresses you know. I always have a stash of buttons on hand for a variety of projects. I love using them with kid’s crafts, they are great for dressing up little projects, and perfect for a quick embellishment. Buttons definitely have more uses than just fastening a blouse closed. This button tree I finished today is Read More »
Sometimes things just hit me. Take these cardboard snakes as an example. I’m not sure why, but all of a sudden my mind said “Hey, I think a cardboard tube cut into a coil would make a really adorable snake craft!” It’s probably no surprise since I really do love turning cardboard tubes into something with character. So I hit Read More »
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