Forget sparkly and shiny, try nature Christmas ornaments this year, with simple rustic ornaments made from nature or nature-inspired ornaments to make, perfect for kids too
And we're back. Don't you hate it when you make an announcement to the world, and then you can't follow through because life gets in the way? Yup. It's been one of those weeks! My publisher sent me the printed pages of my craft book to edit, mark up, and send back... so I had to read through 192 pages of crafts and instructions to find any mistakes. But I am ridiculously relieved to say that that was the FINAL edit and I won't see those pages again until it goes to print this summer. Crazy and so exciting! I
Time: 15 minutes Age: Little kids to Big kids Difficulty: Easy peasy
It's the most wonderful time of the year — Christmas crafting time. Even though I've got just as many Pinterest fails as successes under my belt, I'm still always willing to take a crack at a cute D.I.Y. project. That goes double now that I've got…
These pom pom hedgehogs are SO CUTE and incredibly simple to make! No special tools are needed to make the pom pom, and you can use our printable template for the hedgehog body. So easy!! Pom Pom Hedgehogs Hedgehogs are just about as cute as their spines are sharp. These small animals are best known for their spiky quills, but did you know that each hedgehog has at least 5000 of them?! Hedgehogs also lose their baby spines, just like we lose baby teeth! We think these pom pom hedgehogs are just as adorable as the real thing. We love
These easy braided yarn octopus dolls are a great yarn craft to do with the kids and teach them how to braid! Get step by step DIY instructions to make your own!
Pine cones can easily be transformed into many wonderful creations? Browse through these amazing pine cone crafts ideas, and you and your kids will fall will have plenty fun projects to make. Some of these
Try growing borax crystals on pipe cleaners. This is a simple science experiment to do with kids and creates such beautiful results! You can make any shape.
Make beautiful, multicoloured Initial ornaments by wrapping twigs collected from the yard in variegated yarn.
These borax crystals are SO COOL and beautiful! Use pipe cleaners and a simple borax and water solution to grow your own crystal gems. This is such a pretty and fun science experiment! Borax Crystals Making borax crystals is such a cool science experiment. It takes a bit of patience to let the crystals grow, but the results are amazing! Borax crystals are a great chemistry experiment showing the recrystallization process. Kids can see how molecules react to different temperatures, and literally see changes in matter as the crystals form. Try growing your own borax crystals in whatever shape or
A stunning suncatcher wind chime the kids can make that was inspired by our fun tin can wind chimes, mixed with our nature suncatchers.
This article contains crafts ideas using paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls. Perfect paper roll projects for adults and kids!
Looking for some all-natural decorating ideas for Christmas? Then you are in the right place. Get inspired, bring a little nature indoors and add some holiday cheer by filling your home with pine cone decorations!
This snowflake lantern is fun and a great craft for a variety of ages. Making winter luminaries is an easy way to light up the house.
These DIY ribbon wands are easy to make and can be done in about 5 minutes! The video tutorial will show you exactly how to make them..
These borax crystals are SO COOL and beautiful! Use pipe cleaners and a simple borax and water solution to grow your own crystal gems. This is such a pretty and fun science experiment! Borax Crystals Making borax crystals is such a cool science experiment. It takes a bit of patience to let the crystals grow, but the results are amazing! Borax crystals are a great chemistry experiment showing the recrystallization process. Kids can see how molecules react to different temperatures, and literally see changes in matter as the crystals form. Try growing your own borax crystals in whatever shape or
Finger knitting is so easy! And it's so fun! It's sooooo much easier than regular knitting. And you can actually make something from beginning to end in less than 10 minutes. OK, so we're only making bracelets, necklaces and headbands here, but out of all the time I've spent knitting with my girls, we still haven't actually finished anything. Not even a Barbie blanket. (lol We'll get there some day...) I've spent quite a bit of time this year trying to teach my 7 and 9 year olds how to knit with knitting needles. It's definitely been a struggle for
Use marbles and natural acorn caps to make acorn pendants for a necklace with this acorn marble necklace DIY jewelry-making tutorial.
This paper roll wizard craft is SO MUCH FUN. And with the free printable template, it's also really easy to make! We love making kids crafts that you can actually play with when you're done. Every time I make something that needs cut out pieces - like this paper roll wizard - I scan the pieces so I can make it again afterwards. I gave my 9 and 7 year olds the print outs with all the pieces (I'll include a link to the printable template below) and they made wizards for themselves without my help! And you know I
Inspiration for MAKING a pretty life!
Learn how to make classic braided yarn dolls. This is a simple, traditional craft which is fun to make and the finished yarn dolls make cute DIY toys
This pressed flower craft is SO PRETTY! Make your own pressed flower lanterns that are beautiful, and really easy to put together! With a bit of mod podge and dried flowers you have a gorgeous candle holder that's super inexpensive to make. Pressed Flower Craft Making this pressed flower craft is so simple, and the results are so pretty! These pressed flower lanterns provide a pop of colour from the dried flowers and a soft glow from the tea light candles inside. If you're looking for a table decoration for a summer wedding or party, these pressed flower lanterns are
Learn how to fold Origami Lucky Stars, then use them to create a DIY Garland! It's easy and fun, plus such a cute Christmas decoration!
Make dancing ribbons on a budget with a few simple supplies....an easy craft for kids. This is a cute party activity and the ribbons can be used for dancing, math, and literacy activities. Here is an
We love flowers and look forward to the time we can plant annual flowers in the spring. Our love of flowers often shows up in our crafts like today's Paper Plate Flower Craft. We've also made
