There’s something about garlands that are just so cheerful! They can be so simple to make, yet add a whole lot of festivity to your home. I created a vertical garland made out of hearts cut out of the pages of magazines, taped to strands of twine. Sounds simple enough, right? Read on for the … [Read more...]
Milk Jug Bird Feeder
Watching the birds is a big thing around here. My kids love to see how many different species we can attract, and watch them in our garden. While I was looking for ideas for an Earth Day craft for my daughter's Beavers colony, I came across these totally easy milk jug bird feeders. We ended up … [Read more...]
Beads and More Beads
The most irritating thing I heard yesterday was the mantra of "I'm bored" from my 7-year old girl. My TV ban for the day sent Them into a downward spiral of despair that was seriously alarming. I took out some crafty stuff and we got busy. Beads were the weapons of choice against … [Read more...]
Kids’ Craft How-To
I was lucky enough to spend last weekend with my parents and my oldest daughter, my nephew and my two nieces. Now, the newest little one is too young for crafts, but while she was napping the other three kids and I sat down at Gramma's kitchen table to make some decorated gift bags and votive candle … [Read more...]
Definitely in the Genes…
In my family, I tend to be the creative one...you know, the one who's into crafts and baking, knitting and sewing; sometimes even sketching or painting. My sisters' hobbies definitely don't wander to the crafty, and although my Mom once made me a lovely painted piggy-bank at a ceramics class, and … [Read more...]