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Category Archives: crafts
TBT: Kid-Crafted Thanksgiving Leaf Napkin Rings
We made these a couple of years ago, and, much to the kids’ dismay, they’ve held up, so there’s no need to make new ones. I did decide, however, that they could make a bunch of clay leaves and we … Continue reading
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Tagged clay, kids crafts, leaves, napkin rings
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Upcycled Yardstick Table
I’m determined to complete a least a couple of UFO’s this summer. That’s Unfinished Objects, for those of you who don’t have this common crafting syndrome. Way back last fall, the hubs found an end table at the post thrift … Continue reading
A Dozen Kid Crafts for August
So instead of Throwback Thursday, I’m sharing this roundup of fun crafts for the hooligans. Because maybe by August you need a little creativity boost…I certainly do, and I have the supplies for most of these already on hand, so … Continue reading
Super-Easy Kid Art Hangers
My hooligans are a crafty bunch (and they make some fun art, as well), and they’re forever creating masterpieces that MUST BE SAVED. According to them, anyway. And they always seem to use odd sizes of paper, so a standard … Continue reading
Anniversary Photo Flipbook
Last summer, my in-laws celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, and we wanted to make something fun and a little different for them. Here’s what we came up with…I think they liked it! We certainly had a lot of fun making … Continue reading
TBT: Parachute Cord Flipflops
Now that the 4th of July is over, and you might be looking for a fun craft to while away an afternoon, I’m sharing this post from last year. I am still wearing my Parachute Cord Flipflops this summer, and … Continue reading
TBT: Sharpie Fireworks T-Shirts
We love these t-shirts, and they were so much fun to make! I have to say, though, that I’ve not found a way to make Sharpie shirts colorfast when you wash them, despite all the tips I’ve found online. I’ve … Continue reading
DIY Find It Bottles
It’s simply amazing the things you find when you finally force your kids to organize their closets (with your help, of course!). When we left Wisconsin last July, one of Princess Thundercloud’s sweet little friends gave her a handmade Find … Continue reading
Tree “Earrings”
Don’t you think your trees that you decorate for the winter holidays would love a little bling during the warmer months, too? Okay, maybe not. But wouldn’t you love to see a little glitter and shine as you walk to … Continue reading
