The world of craft materials extends as far as the mind can reach. I remember as a kid hearing about an artist who built a sculpture out of those white and orange striped traffic barrels you’d see on the highway. I was completely fascinated by the sculpture and wondered how in the world the artist […]
I can’t even tell you how many times I spent picking out the perfect colors for my best friends’ friendship bracelets. It was important to me to mix my favorite colors with theirs because we were best friends and it was like we were wearing a bit of each other on our wrists. I was […]
I am 7 years old and my face and hands are covered in paint. I am about to throw an open bottle of glitter at my 5-year-old cousin Michael because he said my painting was dumb (a statement with which I disagreed and thought was quite rude). My grandma deftly snatches the glitter bottle out […]
It’s pretty astounding that Halloween is next week. If you’re like me, you’ve been dreaming of Halloween all year and October is just breezing by. Usually, I’d have a ton of Halloween crafts done by now, and many crafters are already started on Christmas. My creative side is tsk-tsking at me. It’s not too late, […]
Recycled crafts are the perfect win-win idea this summer. You can de-clutter your home and create amazing recycled art projects all at once. Brighten your home with cute kids crafts that remind you not to take life too seriously. Plus, making recycled crafts is a great way to spend time with the family and pass […]
The best part of Mother’s Day isn’t really the gifts – it’s the chance for Mom and the kids to get some quality time. Sometimes the best Mother’s Day doesn’t include a fancy brunch or expensive gifts, but a thrifty stress-free activity that the family can do together. One of the most fun and rewarding […]
Who would have ever predicted that duct tape projects and crafts would ever become a thing? Seriously though! Growing up, duct tape was always the silver tape that I’d use to tape up a box or that I’d hate to use because it left a hard-to-remove residue. It wasn’t hip. It wasn’t the cool thing […]
Celebrate Memorial Day the crafty way with these patriotic projects! Memorial Day essentially marks the start of summer, but it also serves to honor the fallen members of the United States Armed Forces. While taking advantage of the long weekend to spend quality time with friends and family is great, it’s important to take some […]
The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming…and the kids are bouncing off the walls. We’re not quite into spring weather just yet–February is still pretty chilly here in the Midwest–but that doesn’t mean we can’t find reasons to get excited for spring! If your kids are starting to drive you a little crazy and […]
Kids love Halloween, and who can blame them? Awesome costumes, free candy, and spooky decorations are just some of the fun parts of Halloween. But once the house is decorated and all your candy is ready for trick-or-treaters, you might be wondering how you and your kids can continue the Halloween festivities. Throwing a kids’ […]
