Earlier this summer, my 6 year old and I were making Coffee Filter Butterflies. My daughter thought it would be fun to completely cover her coffee filter with marker. When she dripped water on her coffee filter, we were surprised to see that the bright colours disappeared and the coffee filter had turned a mix of black and dark blue, with just a few hints of pink. It was surprisingly beautiful!...
Do you remember Mr. Sketch markers from when you were a kid? I was walking down the craft aisle at Walmart last year and saw them on display — I was so excited to see that they still make them! I opened up the package, took the lid off of one of the markers and smelled it, and it was like I was 8 years old again. They’re scented markers and they smell exactly how I remember them – still a little weird and kind of hard to guess the smell unless you read the label on the marker (“ohhhh, it’s supposed to smell like green apple!...
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. Helpful Tips: What type of beads are best for making this beaded plant hanger? We used various types of plastic beads, including faceted round beads, bicone beads, and sunburst beads. The round beads range in size from 5mm to 15mm. Plastic beads keep the cost of this DIY project low, but you may want to elevate the craft by using glass beads....
Not only is this piggy bank craft a great way to reuse plastic bottles, it’s also super easy to customize. Choose your favourite paper patterns and colours, then let your creativity run wild! Whether you’re making it with your kids, for a classroom project, or just for some weekend fun, this sweet little pig is sure to bring smiles—and maybe even encourage a little saving too! Helpful Tips: Get our free printable DIY piggy bank ears template: The link below will take you to our free, printable piggy bank ears template!...
Follow our simple step by step tutorial below to learn how to make a snow globe. Choose your figurine and create your own wintry scene. These DIY snow globes are so magical and charming that you’ll want to keep them on display all winter long! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website....
RELATED: No-Sew Sock Bunnies DIY Sock Pumpkins These sock pumpkins are perfect for any loose white socks that you might have lying around. You could also pick up a pack of cheap white or orange socks if you’d like! These little sock pumpkins are so cute for some DIY fall decor. Kids will love making these and you will love pulling them out for fall year after year! I was inspired by these sock pumpkins, but I wanted to try an orange version!...
This easy art project is fun for both kids and adults, with no painting or pour painting experience necessary! These colourful coasters will add style to your space as they protect your tables. And they also make an awesome homemade gift! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. Helpful Tips: What is Dutch pour painting?...
Once your Easter bunny eggs are complete, display them in an Easter basket, line them up on the mantel, or place them hare and there around your home for some egg-stra cute holiday decor! Helpful Tips: Get our free printable Easter bunny egg template: The link below will take you to our free, printable Easter bunny egg template! The PDF file will open in a new window. Then simply print the template on 8....
It totally reminds me of a trip to Italy we took a few months after my husband and I started dating. We were young and head over heals in love at the time, and it was the most romantic trip ever! But aside from all those happy, lovey dovey memories, I remember we had the BEST pizza there. Like party-in-your-mouth amazing with flavours I’ve never experienced before. I remember we went to this one little pizzeria on a small side street in Rome somewhere near the Spanish Steps, and I ordered a mushroom pizza....
With different festive cookie cutter shapes and different paint colours you could even turn this into an easy holiday craft – hearts for Valentine’s Day, trees and gingerbread men for Christmas, even shamrocks for St. Patrick’s day. All you need are some paper plates, a couple of cookie cutters and some craft paint from the dollar store. Pour a generous amount of paint into a paper plate: Dip the cookie cutter into the paint:...
This collection includes girls doing all kinds of fun things, including painting on an easel, dancing in a tutu, exploring nature, and even swimming as a magical mermaid! Each page captures a different hobby or interest, making them perfect for sparking imagination and celebrating what makes every girl unique. Print these girl coloring pages for birthday parties, classroom art time, or a relaxing afternoon at home. They’re completely free to download and print, so just grab your crayons or markers and start creating!...
Using simple materials and a dash of imagination, you’ll create a charming groundhog scene that’s as fun to craft as it is to display. Whether you’re crafting with kids in the classroom, with a group of friends, or just by yourself, this playful art project is a delightful way to add some creative fun to your day! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website....
This mattress project has been on my to-do list for weeks! And it was a simple project to tackle on a sewing machine that I’m not familiar with – so it felt great to finally get it finished! How to make a mattress for an IKEA doll’s bed I used 1″ urethane foam that I bought on sale for about $5 for the mattress: The pieces weren’t the right size at all but it was really easy to cut into shape....
How to make a reversible blanket for an IKEA doll bed Cut out two pieces of fabric, both 20″ x 20″. Fabric choice isn’t overly important, one of mine was cotton and one of them was flannel: Cut out a piece of 20″ x 20″ quilt batting. Put the two pieces of fabric together with right sides together and place them on top of the quilt batting. Pin everything in place:...
I don’t know how it is at your house, but at my house, fall baking season is in full swing! When it’s cold outside, I love to be in the kitchen, baking up delicious and cozy treats to enjoy with some hot chocolate or tea. This time of year, there are frequent neighborhood gatherings and parties to attend, and I love having easy treat recipes on hand that I can whip up at a moment’s notice when I need to bring something to share....
You can create one-of-a-kind ornaments with beautiful, marbled designs using just a few simple supplies. Whether you’re crafting with kids or simply want a relaxing holiday project, paint pouring is a great way to experiment with colour. So let’s dive in and see how to make these stunning ornaments step by step! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website....
Our kids always seem to bring home all sorts of treasures from school on Easter. It’s usually some kind of candy, or dollar store pencils, or something similar. These would be so cute to send to school, and my kids would be so proud to give them out to their friends! My kids have been LOVING the craft videos I’ve been making lately. My 4 year old has been asking all week if I’ve finished the video for these paper napkin bunny favors....
Día de los Muertos is a celebration of life (read more about the holiday below!) and these sugar skull paper plate masks are a great way for kids to learn about the Mexican holiday. This creative craft is quick, low-mess, and also perfect for a Halloween costume! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website....
If you can’t get enough of princesses, you’ve come to the right place! Enjoy these printable coloring pages filled with princesses, ball gowns, tiaras, castles, and more. They’re so pretty! These princess color pages are perfect for home, libraries and classrooms, for princess themed birthday parties, or any time you want to color these pages filled with enchanting princesses. And they’re all free for you to download and print! RELATED: Rainbow Coloring Pages These printables are for personal and school use only....
One of the best things about salt painting is that you can draw ANY shape – it doesn’t have to be holiday themed! Not to mention, you probably have most of the supplies at home already. With a little bit of white glue, table salt and liquid water colour paint (don’t worry, watered down food colouring will also work), you can make some really cool art work! It’s like puffy paint except it has a really neat crystal-like texture....
