First, you need some fleece, any color will do. Pink and blue is what I had laying around. My scarf measures 4 inches wide and 45 inches long. Next time, I think I will make mine 5 inches wide, giving a little more for the neck. My kids scarves are 3 inches wide and 35 inches long. Cut your fleece to suit you, any width or length. I cut fringe at the bottom to give it a more finished look....
I love how the colors came together in these firework stamps. You really can make so many fun looking stamps, as you really never know what you’re going to get with your paint and stamps. Sort of like the real thing! It’s fun to have your own fireworks show! I’m sharing these Paper Tube Stamped Fireworks over at Creative Child Magazine. Head over to see the full tutorial and other great child-inspired articles!...
Mini Pizzas: an english muffin topped with sliced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. This is a fun one for the kids to prep themselves, layering on all the toppings. You can pretty much add anything to these: pepperonis, tomato sauce, veggies, etc. Then just pop on a pre-heated 400* oven or toaster oven for 5 minutes. Homemade Microwave Popcorn: yes, it’s homemade! This one is super easy and ready in less than 2 minutes....
With Mother’s Day around the corner, I’ve been spending time in the kitchen testing out recipes to surprise my mother with on her special day. Over the last few years, it has become a tradition to serve my mother a homemade brunch when she awakes on Mother’s Day. With the smell of baked goods wafting out of the oven and a stove top of sizzling meat, the scent lures her out from beneath the covers and into a seat at the kitchen table....
I love post-it notes. Seriously. Love. Especially when they are held in something fun! Here is a how-to for making a fancy Sticky Note Holder. For base: cut main piece of paper to 3 1/2″ x 9″ For the cover I used 3 solid pieces of cardstock that mat each other. I cut these 2 1/4″ x 2 1/4″, 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ and 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″....
I found these storage bins at my local thrift store, and even though they were in sad shape, I love the idea of having storage for a lot of little things. Just think of the possibilities! It would be great in your craft room or for jewelry. Your kids would love to use it to store teeny tiny toys. I took each drawer out and spray painted the frame’s exterior with a blue color....
These are simple to make as we use one of our favorite crafting supplies… washi tape! Make a whole set for your child’s teacher to help them “stay sharp” all year long. Find the full step-by-step tutorial for this Washi Tape Pencil Teacher’s Gift over at the Family Crafts channel on About.com.
You won’t need a lot of supplies for this project, plus it’s a great one for kids of varying ages. Let’s get printing! Supplies: surface to paint on – tabletop, wax paper, freezer paper, or laminated place mats all work great tempera paint (yellow and/or orange) paint brush Q-tips paper for printing – we used 6″ squares of drawing paper Instructions: Set-up your painting area. We used freezer paper this time (shiny side up), but we have also done this right on the table many times....
Crochet Apple: This amigurumi apple is sure to make you smile! Find the tutorial over at Down Grapevine Lane. Apple Hat Knitting Pattern: Isn’t this apple hat just darling? Find the tutorial over at Little Red Window. Little Apple Yarn Favors: how simple and cute are these little yarn wrapped apples? Find the pattern here at Make and Takes. Apple Coasters: Protect the coffee table from all those pumpkin lattes and apple ciders with these fun coasters!...
Walk into any home store this year and you’ll see plaid everywhere! It’s super popular right now. I’ve decided to incorporate more plaid and flannel into my winter home decor this year. I was looking around for inspiration and found these craft projects that I thought you would love too. All of them are super simple to make and will make your home festive and bright for the holiday and winter seasons....
We’re in this for at least a few more weeks so I decided to find some new and creative ways to keep my kids busy at home. I hope these ideas help give your kids something to look forward to. We all need that right now! 9 Ideas for Keeping Kids Busy at Home Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids: If your kids love scavenger hunts as much as my kids do, then these scavenger hunt ideas are for you....
Mexican Street Corn: I love this spicy take on corn on the cob. Cooked corn cobs with a creamy cheesy spread and spices sprinkled on top! (via Seeded at the Table) Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob with Garlic Butter: A little garlic butter goes a long way with these oven-roasted cobs! I am loving the simple method of cooking in the oven. Easy clean up! (via Ahead of Thyme)...
What is creativity? Why do we create? Where do we create? When do we create? How do we create? Considering myself a creative person, I have been taking it for granted almost all of my life. I’ve said this before, I know how to create things A+B=C, so then I thought I knew everything there was to know. Not much to it, no feeling or emotion about it, just the doing....
We are partnering with Chuck E. Cheese’s and their 40th year celebrating birthdays! Can you believe it’s been 40 years of fun? I remember going as a child for a friend’s birthday and it was one of my favorite places – pizza, tickets, prizes, and Chuck E. Cheese!! I love that we got to share this same exciting experience for my daughter’s birthday with her cousins! With each party you receive: Ticket Blaster Experience for the Birthday Star: My daughter chose her cousin M to join her in the booth and they went crazy for tickets when the timer started....
Supplies: First find an empty plastic bottle, yarn, razor blade, funnel, wooden spoons, and bird seed. Optional: add some paint or stickers to your bottle for a more fancy look. Instructions: With your razor blade, carefully carve a hole on one side of the bottle and on the other side to match. I only carved it into a dome shape and let the flap hang out. You can add another set of holes for more birds to perch....
Experience “Together Forever—A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” from multiple Disneyland Park locations: This new multimedia fireworks show immerses guests into a story of friendship featuring your favorite Pixar characters with the use of projection mapping on iconic locations including Sleeping Beauty Castle, the water screens of the Rivers of America, the façade of “it’s a small world” and the buildings of Main Street, U.S.A. Be dazzled by the “Paint the Night” parade: The nighttime parade with more than 1 million brilliant lights returns, this time making its way through Disney California Adventure....
It’s time to lighten things up for spring. All I seem to crave right about now are fruity desserts, light and refreshing drinks, and quick, simple to prepare treats. Ultra rich brownies and cookies, delicious as they are, are not cutting it right now. I’ve especially been craving light and fluffy coconut treats lately, so I thought that putting a fun spin on one of my favorite treats, the coconut macaroon, was in order....
Potato soup is the first thing that comes to my mind when I crave comfort food. Loaded with super crispy bacon, shredded cheddar cheese and fresh chopped spring onions, this thick, extra creamy soup is a family favorite. The BEST potato soup you need to try! Did I mention how easy and fast is to make this potato soup? It only takes 5-10 minutes for the prep work and it’s ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish....
Simple Star with a Border: I love this pattern for a star with a different colored edge. This comes from Matt of According to Matt. He has some really fabulous crochet projects. Go check out his Japanese Flower Blanket. It’s amazing! Simple Little Stars: I love how this little star pattern from Rachel of Flower Moon gives off a starfish look. I could make loads of these to decorate a beachy scene in my house!...
Cotton washcloths are a perfect beginner project, but they are also great for any level crocheter who wants a project that won’t take forever to complete. I especially love making washcloths in the summer when I don’t want to be buried under piles of wool. I really like these particular little washcloths because they use one of my favorite stitches, the Lemon Peel Stitch, which gives them lots of yummy texture, and they have a simple color block design that gives them a modern look....
