This DIY family gratitude journal is a fabulous way to keep track of thoughts and memories through the years. Each November, put it back out and let everyone write in it about the things in their life that they appreciate and are thankful about. It is super fun to go back and read in years later as times change, kids grow and awareness heightens. This post is sponsored by Xyron …
You can create a rainbow sprinkle party on the go and take it with you on the road. This is such a fun and simple way to plan ahead and take the festivities with you to a park, the ski lodge, camping or wherever! Deflecto makes an awesome storage system that I have come to love love love, the Stack ‘N Go. The storage caddy kit comes with all of …
Darling Thanksgiving Paper Craft Garland This Darling Thanksgiving Paper Craft Garland is a great way to kick of the season of gratitude and joy. It is fairly simple to create and a great project for beginning paper crafters (and kids)! Before I share the how tos for making the garland, I want to give you a great big set of FREE Thanksgiving printables and activities. AND HERE is another great …
I am a sucker for all things that have ribbons. I decided to dress up some full size candies this year for the kids who are coming to my house on Halloween that I love so much, the girls in my Girl Scout troop. They turned out so darling that I decided I simply must share them. I have a serious ribbon collection and am mostly in love with Offray’s …
Updating this to make it FIVE because I just created a NEW spider craft project. So, here are not four but FIVE spider projects that kids are sure to find creepy and fun. I personally am not a huge fan of real spiders but pretend ones…I love! Whether you have a kid who loves to paint canvases, whip up sweet treats, make dress up stuff or create gifts; there is …
These DIY squishies for the Thanksgiving kids’ table are darling and supportive in creating a quieter and calmer dining experience. The special foam designed by Fairfield World works great for this project and can be found at local craft stores. Squishies are all the rage with kiddos right now in a pretty big age range so these are fabulous for most all ages. The big bonus is that while they …
This tacky glue resist watercolor art for Halloween is a fabulous project that allows young artists to create masterpieces using just a couple of materials and supplies. The key to success for this project is in the supplies that you use. The combination of a thick tacky glue and amazing watercolors that paint in vivid colors is what makes it work. I have used a lot lot lot of different …
Stickers make everything more fun. This darling pumpkin card with DIY stickers using the Xyron Create-A-Sticker is fun to create and send. With an extra pumpkin die-cut and the stickers inside, the receiver can them make their own little masterpiece to celebrate the season too. This post is sponsored by Xyron but the ideas and opinions are my own. To create the pumpkin card as folding die-cut, place your paper …
These mini hoop art designs for autumn are a great way to create handmade decor for your home. The stitching is great for beginners and kiddos so it is a project that can be done by just about anyone. I totally love this embroidery floss from Nancy’s Nations because it never tangles. I can honestly say that I have yet to get a tangle on any project using this awesome …
These hot glue beaded pumpkins are a fabulous way to create a darling handmade holiday decoration or gift. I love how they look delicate but they are sturdy. Decorating for the holidays is a big thing in my house. I love getting out the stuff from years gone by and making new things to add to the collection. These came out so darling that I think we are going to …