The Fall has come to our corner of the world in full force. If you follow along with us regularly, I know you already know that. I thought you may be feeling a bit tired of all the Fall leaf projects and posts lately, so I thought I would leave the leaves 🙂 Sort of….
Building Our Outdoor Art Easel
Remember 7 years ago when I shared with you how to make an awesome, free, outdoor art easel? I am guessing likely not, so I thought I’d share it again today. Grab some big sticks, some sticky shelf liner, and you are set to get creative. Here is the original post (I hope you enjoy…
Christmas Ornaments made with Salt Dough and Cloves
We woke up to a winter wonderland! And after quite a bit of snow disappointment too. We were told there would be snow on Monday – nothing. Tuesday for sure – nothing. Wednesday we would be buried! Nothing. Thursday: get those parkas out – nothing. Friday the snow finally arrived! But for some reason not…
Winter Art Activity: Crayon Resist Winter Landscape
I love the simplicity of crayon resist art. It seems when the weather gets cold we turn to winter art projects a lot. Crayon resist is definitely one of my go to art projects for kids – so easy and so pretty. We first did this winter art project 5 years ago! At that time…
The Ultimate No Cook Playdough Recipe
Sometimes it is fabulous to have a trick or two up your sleeve for when you need a quick craft or activity to save the day. My ULTIMATE, Easy, No Cook Playdough Recipe is definitely one trick that needs to be up there friends. Five minutes to make, and lasts for 6 months! I…
Birch Winter Tree Art Project
I was given some lovely magazines lately – and I have really been enjoying them. But, like anything that stays in my hands too long, one of those magazines has been sacrificed to our crafting. This time as a birch winter tree art project! I must say, this winter art project turned out even better…
Incredible Things to Make with Salt Dough
It is that time of year my friends! The time when we need to start thinking about homemade gifts. This year, I am thinking salt dough. There are so many things you can make with salt dough!! A little while ago I shared our new found love for this dough. It is simple to…
The Incredible Measuring Mirror {DIY}
I am one of those parents who measure my children frequently (more than frequently). It was the second day in our new house when I found our new measuring spot – right on a beautiful barn beam, to John’s dismay. But to me, I was simply adding a little more beauty to a beautiful beam….
String Heart Art
String art always turns out so pretty. This craft we did for Valentine’s Day a few years back and I am excited to do it again this week. Here’s the post from 4 (!!!) years ago. Please feel free to ‘awww’ at my tiny babes. With Valentine’s day coming up, we have been making some…
Stuffed Felt Numbers
It’s that time of year – the time when I begin to wonder why on earth I did not start my holiday crafting earlier. Good grief! This Mama will be busy for the next few weeks. Here is a post I did last year on making felt numbers. I was aiming for the alphabet for…