Halloween always feels like the most creative holiday to me. It’s the holiday where everyone is encouraged to dress up and act as something totally different than themselves. It’s the holiday where everyone is expected to think creatively and be something unusual. Halloween is like all the best things rolled into one holiday; drama, art,… [Read More]
Fall Craft to Do With Your Kids – Melted Wax Fall Leaf Mobile
This morning while my husband stood looking out the window finishing his coffee, I heard him mutter under his breath “I’m not ready for fall.” Me? I’m always ready for fall. Pumpkins and apples, sweaters and boots, leaves in gold, orange, and reds. But don’t worry. We have some more time to enjoy summer as fall doesn’t… [Read More]
Back to School Craft – Melted Bead Backpack Charms
Can you believe it’s already back to school time? I swear this whole summer thing just started. I know I was just signing up for swim lessons, planning camping trips, and trying to coax my kids to please if you really love mommy sleep in just a little bit. Now it’s August and the shelves… [Read More]
July Fourth Firework Spin Art
July 4th is such a magical holiday. I love celebrating our country’s independence. Time with family and friends. Grilling out. All the red, white and, blue. Most of all I love fireworks. I always have, but after becoming a mother fireworks were suddenly even more magical. The bright glittery colors popping across the night sky… [Read More]
DIY Father’s Day Gift – Building Memories Hammer
The fathers I know like handmade gifts – gifts made with lots of construction paper and glue. The fathers I know also appreciate a gift they can put to good use. When it’s time to think about Father’s Day gifts it’s usually a good idea to think of something handmade and crafty with a mix… [Read More]
Shake your Maracas, it’s almost CINCO de MAYO!
If you are anything like me, you don’t need an excuse to eat Mexican food. Tacos on Wednesday taste just as delicious on Tuesday. But having a holiday that basically begs you to eat chips and salsa all day? Yes, please! Cinco de Mayo, you wonderful day. And while it’s not really observed IN Mexico… [Read More]
A Handmade Mother’s Day Gift – Luminary Craft
Every year May rolls around and my husband and daughters ask what I would like for Mother’s Day. All I can ever think of when asked though is “a nap, and for someone else to make the meals for the day.” I think my real answer is, “I just want a little extra attention from the… [Read More]
Beautiful Marble Painted Easter Craft
Your whole family is going to love this gorgeous Easter craft. My favorite Easter tradition has always been dyeing Easter eggs. I’ve always loved the magic of dipping white eggs into little pools of color, peeking every now and then to see if the shade was to my liking, and then finally pulling out an… [Read More]
St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Ribbon Shakers
I love a good St Patrick’s Day rainbow craft. It gets me in the mood for spring. I like spring. It’s so much less snowy than this winter business we’ve been having. Rainbows and pots of gold are kind of an important part of St Patrick’s Day festivities right? Well, that and four leaf clovers,… [Read More]
Cinnamon Applesauce Valentine’s Day Hearts
There is just something about Valentine’s Day themed crafts that I love. Each year since she started school my oldest daughter, Madeline, and I have made her valentines to hand out in class as well as valentines to send to friends and family members. Even before her school years we often made Valentine’s Day crafts… [Read More]
