You buy yarn for a project, and when the project is complete, you're left with just a small amount of yarn. It's not enough for another project, but it's still good, so you don't want to throw it away.
We'll showcase some of the best Delightfully Creepy Upcycled Doll Projects! Be prepared to tread along the terminator line that divides art & freak show!
Barbecues on warm summer evenings. Picnics in the park. Hot afternoons, lazing around at the beach. Flip flops! I love it all! And wouldn't you know, there are tons of DIY summer projects you can make for every adventure! I have waited a long time for summer to come this year, and now that the weather is finally starting to warm up, I'm just drooling over all the fun projects I want to try! When I was a kid, I loved to sew, and I remember one summer I made myself a pair of shorts. I think they had pigs on them? And
You will love these Olympic-themed party ideas, from food to backyard games and lots of kid-friendly crafts! Who else is super excited about the Olympics starting? We cannot wait! Especially since it's now been 3 years since the last Olympic games. As a family, we decided that we're going to have an Olympic-themed party for the opening ceremonies, and my kids are already brainstorming ideas. There are so many fun ideas that we found, we just had to share with you guys. Which one of these ideas is sticking out to you? I want to make them all! This isn't
**Be sure to enter the Giveaway for a fabric key chain here!Need to keep the troops busy a bit longer before school starts? Have them design their own three dimensional buildings and designs using only mini marshmallow and toothpicks. My boys were entertained for over two hours seeing how many different designs they could come
If you would like to learn how to make the perfect papier mache mix, as well as be inspired to create all kinds of awesome projects, check out this page!
OK, who would have thought you could use straws to weave!? Seriously, straw weaving is such a cool concept! The straws make it quick and easy to weave a fun bracelet, necklace or hairband. And all you need is yarn, straws and tape! This is such a great craft for older kids and tweens. My 7 and 9 year old daughters really enjoy it... although, they're still a little young to do it completely on their own. They need a little bit of my help to get things set up and to tie off the ends. But with such a
Hey, spring is already here and seems like summer is well underway! Both of these seasons are the best for enjoying the outdoors. You can go camping, have
Go beyond the basic dart, and learn how to make 4 really awesome paper airplane designs! These planes fly well and glide far. Fun activity for kids!
Recycle plastic bags and turn them into these free crafts ideas, complete with step by step insturctions for inexpesive DIY projects.
The ULTIMATE list of over 50 summer activities for kids! From water play and cool science experiments to reading lists and cute crafts, so many ideas!
Learn everything about "Growing Roses" in 30 Amazing and Educative diagrams.
Originally shared here in 2012, this is still one of my favorite knitted pieces ever. Knitted art by Caroline Gates via Cardiac Art. Knit Organ Patterns: This post contains affiliate links.
Looking for summer inspiration? Check out this list of 35 DIY projects and activities to make your summer the best one yet!
OK, who would have thought you could use straws to weave!? Seriously, straw weaving is such a cool concept! The straws make it quick and easy to weave a fun bracelet, necklace or hairband. And all you need is yarn, straws and tape! This is such a great craft for older kids and tweens. My 7 and 9 year old daughters really enjoy it... although, they're still a little young to do it completely on their own. They need a little bit of my help to get things set up and to tie off the ends. But with such a
Oh yes… Spring Break! The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, the grass is turning green all over again. The breeze is clean, the air is warmer and after a few days with the kids at home you start hearing… Mom… I am bored! Don’t worry girl I got you! My Spring Break …
Game of Thrones Dragon Egg Music Box: For this project I was looking to make something for my younger cousin as a 18th birthday present. She is a HUGE Game of Thrones fan so I set out to make her a gift that she would cherish and never forget!
Ready to try out some fantastic crafts for free today? I released an awesome craft pack a couple weeks ago. Those who have used it have loved it. But I know it can be hard it can be to purchase something that feels very abstract like a printable. So today I have something very fun for you. I picked out two of my boys' favorite crafts from the pack to let you try out for free. It was tough to pick our favorites. I'm not exaggerating when I say that my boys have enjoyed every single one of these crafts from this pack. But here they are!
It would appear that Isaac Salazar's remarkable "origami" book sculptures are made simply by folding each page to the right dimensions. Dog-ears of various sizes will achieve the outer profile of the shape, but I assume internal details require that the pages be cut. See more in Veronica Salazar's Flickr stream.
This simple and cute tutorial to make your own twine ball light garland is right up my street. Thank you to Michelle Kelly of Pocketful of Dreams for putting it together for us!Over to you Michelle...I've seen twine balls used for all sorts of purposes, from chandeliers to pretty table decor, so I thought I'd have a go at making a light garland using this idea. I wanted something that would create a really pretty lighting effect, but I also wanted the string to have quite a strong and vibrant colour.
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Learn how to build a catapult! This STEM activity is so fun for kids and needs just a few simple supplies! Plus learn history in the process.
Follow our basic felting directions and see five home projects you can make using this fun felting technique (we even include free patterns!).
This simple and cheap project is a good way to teach your kids about weaving using simple things you may have around your home. Using about a dozen t-shirts, some scissors and a hula-hoop, you can easily have a nice weekend project set up for your kids while teaching them the essentials of weaving. Essentially […]
If you like making mixed-media projects that include shadow boxes and little scenes over at the blog Paper Artsy there is an amazing collection shadow box mixed-media art that includes this adorabl…
Nature crafts: Crafts to make with acorns. Acorn crafts: things you can make with acorns.
Try making one (or more!) of these awesome fort ideas with your kids to chase away the boredom blues! Perfect for a rainy day or quiet time!
Once you've cut off the bottoms of these paper cups and slipped on balloons,
Learning how to make a paper boat is SO FUN and really easy! With just five minutes and a sheet of regular printer paper, you can fold a cute little origami boat that actually floats on water. This is such a classic craft project that's quick and simple, and it's a really fun introduction to origami! Follow the step-by-step tutorial below, or watch the quick video to learn how to make a paper boat. You'll be an expert in no time! How to Make a Paper Boat Learn how to make a paper boat in only 5 minutes. It's really
Dragons are at the center of fantasy culture these days. Whether you’re watching How to Tame Your Dragon with your kids for the millionth time or Game of
DIY Greek Mythology Party Games that even the Gods themselves would love. This theme can be a blast, and these activities are perfect to ensure that.
