I’m the second of five kids in my family, and growing up my parents didn’t have a lot of extra money. Eating out was a rarity, usually only a few times a year for birthdays or special occasions, and we almost never ate any fast food. During the summer, the local ice cream shop always ran a special deal. I could buy either an ice cream cone or an ice cream sandwich for a quarter, which made it pretty affordable for my meager budget....
So I inspected one carefully and made it my mission to make my own. My first stop was the trusty dollar store, where I found metal wire and multi-coloured tiny jingle bells in red, green and gold. And then I continued on to Michael’s where I got the silver jingle bells. I racked my brain for what I could possibly use for the metal loop part of the napkin ring....
Use these DIY coasters to add a sweet, boho touch to your decor, or pair them with a mug and some tea or coffee for a thoughtful Valentine’s gift. However you use them, these lovely macrame coasters are bound to tie into to your space nicely! 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....
Make tiered paper hearts for the shamrock’s leaves and glue them together to create a 3D paper shamrock. It’s such a quick and easy St. Patrick’s Day craft for kids! 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 paper is best for making a paper shamrock? We used cardstock to make our paper shamrocks because there were more colour options....
Whether you’re crafting with older kids, putting together a pom pom critter collection, or just need a fun yarn project to make you smile, this little otter fits the bill. With a sweet nose, tiny ears, and a tapered tail, it’s got all the personality of the real thing in a palm-sized package! Helpful Tips: Can I make a smaller version of this pom pom otter? Yes, you can make a pom pom baby otter!...
It’s hard to believe that fall is quickly approaching. We’ve had a few cool days already and even though I love summer, the thought of crisper days and changing leaves gets me excited. Even though the changing seasons can be exciting, I’m definitely not much of a seasonal decorator. Is anyone else out there with me? I would rather spend my money on something that I can have in my home all the time instead of something that can only be out for a few weeks....
Create a scarecrow face with craft sticks, and then choose your favourite colour to paint the hat. These popsicle stick scarecrows are super cute, and they make such a fun DIY harvest decoration! Thanks to One Sharp Bunch for the super cute idea! 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: Does the popsicle stick scarecrow need to be made with hot glue?...
These Rice Krispie Treat Monsters let me take my candy eye obsession to a whole new level. You get to go a little crazy with them, which I personally think is AWESOME. These little monsters are so easy to make, and they look so fun when you set them out on a serving plate. It’s like a little monster invasion sitting there on the table. My kids are starting to think that since I’m a blogger, I get to stay home and make weird stuff all day (ok, that might be true…) – but they LOVE to help me out by eating whatever I make....
We have over 18 different printable pages for you, and they’re all free! Use these outlines for crafts, school learning activities, decorations, or any time when you might need one (or many!) turkey shapes. Keep reading for some fun and festive ways to use these templates! RELATED: Thanksgiving Coloring Pages These printables are for personal and school use only. Do not copy, republish, upload, or alter these files. If you’d like to feature these printables please provide a link back to this webpage....
Valentine’s day is the holiday that always sneaks up on me. It seems like the older I get, the closer Valentine’s day is to Christmas. I usually don’t do much because I’ve just caught my breath from the crazy holidays! Last year I made some copper wire heart photo holders and that was about it. And yes, even as a craft blogger, I have purchased Valentine’s for my girls for the past three years instead of making something cute and DIY!...
The IKEA Hemnes White Colour Matching Challenge I did a few Google searches and the most popular matching paint colour was Acadia White, OC-38, by Benjamin Moore. But I wanted to see for myself – and it’s a good thing I did, because Acadia White isn’t nearly as close to the IKEA white as I would like. I went to Benjamin Moore, Home Depot and Lowes and picked up as many white/neutral paint chips as I could find....
Using our free printable Easter egg templates, kids and adults alike can create beautiful, sun-catching designs that look amazing in a window. This easy Easter craft is perfect for kids of all ages, and it adds a lovely pop of colour to your DIY Easter decorations! Helpful Tips: Where can I find templates to make stained glass Easter eggs? We have 12 free printable Easter egg templates for you, in a variety of sizes....
This low mess craft uses simple craft supplies that you probably already have at home. Wear a single one of these adorable bracelets or a whole group of them on your wrist. They’re so cute! 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 Tip: Leave larger spaces between the beads for a more open look, like on our 4 Strand Pipe Cleaner Bracelet....
This Easter craft is so much fun to make for both kids and adults. Use white oil pastel to draw a design on a paper Easter egg (find free templates linked below!) and then add colour with the bleeding tissue paper. It’s so cool to see the design emerge once the tissue paper is removed! 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....
It’s a great introduction to working with polymer clay and a fun way to practice basic sculpting techniques. Kids and adults alike will enjoy shaping and personalizing their penguins — and the best part? No two ever turn out exactly the same, making each one totally unique and full of personality. Helpful Tips: Can I use air dry clay for this cute clay penguin? Yes, you can make clay penguins from air dry clay!...
And one of the best parts? You can totally make them your own! Just switch up your napkins for different seasons, holidays, or colour schemes. They’re the perfect weekend craft for adults, teens, or older kids, and they make thoughtful handmade gifts, too! Helpful Tips: What type of napkins work best for tin can decoupage? Look for 2-ply or 3-ply decorative napkins for these hanging tin can planters. You’ll need to peel away the white backing layers to use only the top printed ply....
Follow our step by step photo and video tutorials to make this easy resin project for beginners, and be sure to read all our helpful tips and tricks. These resin key chains are a great way to express yourself, 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....
Easy Tree Painting This easy tree painting is a perfect art project for fall. All you need is one small broccoli floret and you can make 4 or 5 fall tree paintings. Some kids might not love eating broccoli, but they’ll definitely enjoy painting with it! My 10 year old and 7 year old LOVED this activity! They experimented with all sorts of fall colours, and even blue and purple – and all of their trees looked surprisingly good....
With a few simple supplies, you can bring these tiny fairies to life by decorating them with colourful paints, delicate wings, and unique accessories. Each fairy takes on its own personality, making this a wonderful craft for kids and adults alike. Whether they perch on a shelf, join a fairy garden, or become part of a magical storytime adventure as DIY toys, these tiny treasures are sure to spread joy!...
These fox coloring sheets are so cute, filled with cartoon foxes in a number of different scenarios, like an fox reading a book or a little cub sitting under a rainbow. Plus they’re all free for you to download and print! Use our printable coloring pages for libraries, classrooms, birthday parties, or any time you want to color one of these friendly looking fox pictures. RELATED: Animal Coloring Pages These printables are for personal and school use only....
