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 […]
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 […]
One thing that is inevitable when the weather starts getting warm is that bugs start to show up. Using an egg carton and a few supplies you probably have on hand, make some bugs you’ll actually want to have around! With one egg carton you can make two sets of ants, caterpillars, and ladybugs! Egg carton […]
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 […]
Dreamcatchers are such a fun crafts for kids. They’re easy to make, don’t need many supplies, and can be customized for so many different occasions. This spring dreamcatcher is especially fun because you can forage for most of the supplies yourself! Enjoy the spring weather and take a nature walk and collect items for your […]
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 […]
While this winter isn’t nearly as bad as last winter, there have still been quite a few snow days. In my experience, the best things to pass a snow day are easy crafts for kids. After all, who says that learning can’t happen on snow days? By keeping your kids occupied with fun and easy […]
Groovy, baby! You might think that tie dye is just for hippies, but think again. You can take a more popular tie dye method, or you could try your hand at traditional Japanese shibori tie dye! This quick and easy craft technique can help you turn a boring white t-shirt into a work of art. […]
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 […]
