crafts

The end of school is near, and in just a few weeks caps will be tossed in the air across the country. Graduates will pull their tassel off of their cap and hang them over their rearview mirror for all to see. It's awesome you graduated.  We all like to see the year.  But eventually that tassel is ... Read More

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When it comes to Easter decorations, it's not surprising my favorite ideas are kid-friendly.  Decorating is an ongoing process at my house as my two-year old will transport bunnies and eggs to new locations throughout the season. He's one step ahead when it's time for the egg hunt! Our breakable... Read More

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My daughter is obsessed with Michaels.  She literally begs to go there.  And I have to say (don't send me hate comments) it is literally my least favorite store. I'm not really a crafter. I can handle kindergarten crafts, but there are so many crafty choices in that store, I usually feel very over... Read More

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When conferences offer any sort of craft or DIY break, I'm known to lose track of time and immerse myself for far too long.  Besides the infamous 45-minute CheeseburgHer paper bag hat (@TodaysMama, you hush), I like how these crafts offer a quiet moment in the midst of visiting with friends and spo... Read More

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Our designer Juliann dreamed up a darling build-a-bouquet printable for Mother's Day. This is such a cute idea: print out the sheets and your child (or your classroom of kids?) can color, cut out, and then glue (or tape) the flowers onto the vase page. My kids are so excited to create this bo... Read More

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Have you ever seen an entire field of flowers?  Seeing the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in Washington or a field of poppies in the south of France are just the types of places I love to vacation.  So does my mom.  I can't send her these places, but I can find a felt flower tutorial to save me her... Read More

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This Dreidel mobile idea from Creative Jewish Mom is so fun. First of all, it's modern, and I am a sucker or any modern design. Second, what a cool and easy craft for Hanukkah!   Click over to her blog to see her other modern dreidel mobile. WANT!... Read More

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Love to knit? I'll admit, I'm a novice, but my friend, Emily, shared this great site for free knitting patterns - Spud & Chloe.  The free mitten pattern for Outer Mittens is very doable since the yarn suggested is big and bulky, so you can knit a pair in a jiffy.   Read More Here ... Read More

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A list of Christmas garland ideas to bring some festive flair to your holiday decor! Felted Garland Christmas Fabric Garland Ribbon Garland Christmas Card Garland Homemade Paper Bunting Anthropologie Christmas Garland Christmas Tree Bunting Tree Ga... Read More

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A great idea for all of your leftover fabric scraps that have been accumulating! A Christmas fabric garland from The Small Object: Full post and tutorial More on TodaysMama: Christmas Garland Ideas Thanksgiving Bunting Christmas Desktop and Smart Phone Wallpaper... Read More

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