My kids loved their teachers this year so we wanted to give them a special homemade gift at the end of the school year. We decided to give them a summer fun themed gift and made a DIY flip flops craft with materials we found at the Dollar Store! Homemade Flip Flop Gift: flip […]
10 Best Battery Free Gifts for Kids Ages 8-12
May 5, 2014 by
These gifts for kids ages 8-12 are all highly recommended by my 10 year old Emily as some of the best birthday gifts she has ever received and also loves to give. I love that these are all battery free gifts that encourage creativity and plenty of imaginative playtime fun! Here is a list of […]
Handprint Collage Mother’s Day Gift
April 28, 2014 by
Homemade gifts from kids are great any time of year, but especially on Mother’s Day! I know I cherish all of the crafts and gifts my kids have made for me over the years. This sweet framed hand print collage makes a perfect kid made gift and a lovely keepsake. Handprint Collage Supplies […]
DIY Felt Easter Basket…
April 7, 2014 by
It’s nearly time for Peter Cottontail to come hopping down the bunny trail and begin delivering those Easter eggs! ‘Tis also the season for Egg hunts and egg dying and Easter goodies! Of course with all of those goodies you must have an Easter basket too! Typically, I’m pretty traditional when it comes to Easter […]
Favorite Handpainted Gift Idea
March 26, 2014 by
This handpainted gift idea is sure to delight any lucky recipient! This picture lift-the-flap book is fun and simple to make. Below you will find step by step instructions for making an art lift-the-flap book of your own! It’s turning into my favorite season. A season of coming awake, becoming alive again, and renewal of […]
5 Creative Ways to Display Your Child’s Artwork…
March 17, 2014 by
Did you know that March is National Youth Art Month? The goal of Youth Art Month is to “emphasize the value of participating in art for all children.” One of the easiest ways to participate in your own home this month and to support your children and their art work is to display their art work […]
Homemade Gift: Rainbow Window Clings
March 10, 2014 by
Spring means rainbows–bright and cheery rainbows! We thought that homemade rainbow window clings would be the perfect gift to make someone smile this spring. Homemade Rainbow Window Clings: puffy fabric paint in rainbow colors tin foil a window that needs some fun! Window clings are easy to make! All you need to do is draw […]
Celebrate National Craft Month with Kiwi Crate
March 4, 2014 by
March is National Craft Month and to get YOU inspired, Kiwi Crate is teaming up with Highlights Magazine and YoYo.com to offer your kid(s) a dream craft room! Celebrate with us and Kiwi Crate this month and enter your family into a giveaway of a lifetime! How to Enter: Contest goes from now till Monday March […]
Stamped Polymer Clay Hearts
January 27, 2014 by
Christmas is behind us and February is quickly approaching, which, of course, means the next holiday… Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day happens to fall directly between my birthday and my daughter’s birthday. Needless to say, February is a busy month for us (don’t forget Groundhog’s Day)! But, despite the busyness we always enjoy making a little something […]
Holiday Gift Kids Can Make — Holiday Lights Card (and a Giveaway)
December 10, 2013 by
Looking for some unique and inexpensive handmade gift ideas? Did you know that the Dollar Tree Value Seekers Club is full of crafts, recipes, décor, tips, contests, insider information, frugal fun ideas, and more? It’s free to join, and you’re sure to find plenty of handmade gift ideas for everyone on your holiday list! The […]
Holiday Gift Kids Can Make — Frosty Flowers
December 2, 2013 by
For a simple holiday gift kids can make, you may want to invite them to try crafting up some frosty flowers! These can be made into beautiful sparkling bouquets, given individually, or used as decorations for gift wrap. I love that something so simple inspire plenty of creative crafting fun! To make your own frosty […]
Simple Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy the Holidays
November 25, 2013 by
The holidays can be overwhelming for all of us, children and adults alike. We often find ourselves rushing around from one holiday event to the next. And it’s easy to become exhausted from flitting from one store to the next shopping for gifts. It’s so important to remember to take time to simply slow…down…! The […]
Handmade Necklace Gift Kids Can Make
November 18, 2013 by
We love taking the time to make homemade gifts for the special people in our lives. My kids especially enjoy crafting presents for their teachers and grandparents which is why they had so much fun making these DIY shrink film necklaces! Shrinky Dink Necklace Supplies: white shrink film paper permanent markers ribbon We used the Graphix […]
Homemade Coaster Gift for a Coffee Lover
October 28, 2013 by
Handmade gifts are so special to both give and receive. We got crafty and made an upcycled coaster that would be perfect to give to any coffee lover in your life! Coffee Coaster Supplies: 3 pages from a magazine or catalog scissors coffee mug Step 1: Cut each catalog or magazine page into 3 […]
Alternatives to Halloween Candy
October 27, 2013 by
Alternatives to Halloween candy are a great way to surprise trick or treaters! They are fun, inexpensive, and there are many options that can easily be purchased in bulk online. Last year, our household did a little experiment and offered pencils as well as candy and we found that pencils were FAR more popular! Here […]
Gift Ideas for Music Lovers
August 17, 2013 by
Shh, I’m going to tell you a secret … I started Christmas shopping this week. I know, I know it’s early! but there are so many great deals out there right now and well, I just love finding those extra special gifts for every one on my list. After seeing Carla’s sweet project I’ve had […]
Homemade Gift: Sheet Music Art
August 12, 2013 by
Looking for the perfect gift for the music lover in your life? How about something thoughtful, sentimental, and handmade? I’ve got just the craft for you, something even very young children can create. This sheet music art is sure to be a cherished gift for years to come. A music teacher would love such […]
Repurposed Craft for Summer, Sun Catchers…
July 15, 2013 by
Summer is in full swing here, the cicadas are chittering, vegetables are growing…We are spending lots and lots of time outside these days imagining, story telling and playing. With all this time being spent outside, why not decorate the outside just like we decorate inside, right? Here are two DIY suncatcher projects that are great […]
