A really cute way to re-use an unwanted t-shirt!
What to do for Memorial Day Weekend?? How about a Star Wars Themed Picnic? @FamilyFun
May 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I received the greatest email today. Family Fun’s suggestion for Memorial Day Weekend was a Star Wars Theme! So cool. Go check it out and send me pictures if you decide to do. I dare you not to!!!! They are sooo cool. Family Fun Star Wars Craft & Recipes Please read my Terms Of… [Continue Reading]
Featured Crafter: Pooja from Lightbox Creative Ideas @p_melrose
May 13, 2011 By 2 Comments
Paper Cup/ Mug – Tutorial by Pooja Here is another tutorial that we (me n the kids) practiced in the LBCI workshop last sunday. one can make pen stands out of this , but i use it as a gift box , I fill the cup with homemade chocolates and gift wrap it with transparent… [Continue Reading]
Kids Craft: Apple Peanut Butter Marshmallow Mouth via @kiboomu
May 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Make An Apple Peanut Butter Marshmallow Mouth With The Kids! Children are going to have a blast making their very own Apple Peanut Butter Marshmallow Mouth! What you need: Apples Marshmallows Peanut Butter What you do: Cut the apple into slices, about 1/2″ thick. These will be the lips. Have each child take 2… [Continue Reading]
Featured Crafters:Woven Paper Placemats
April 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Woven Paper Placemats- cute spring craft for kids that is really simple.
Fabulous Find: Aromatherpy Yarn & Patterns
April 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Recently I hit a sale at Joann’s with my coupon in hand hoping to get some great deals on yarn. It was even better! I found a new yarn. It was Lily Brand cotton and they each had a scent corresponding to color! I have been holding on to this special yarn trying to figure… [Continue Reading]
Fabulous Find Friday {Guest Post} Paper Plate Bunny Rabbit via @MeloMomma
April 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
To kick off another Fabulous Find Friday I present you….@MeloMomma ! She is the self proclaimed Toilet Paper Roll Queen who can make anything out of a toilet paper roll. Here’s one of her latest creations from her blog MeloMomma Paper Plate Bunny Rabbit March 29, 2011 What you will need: Paper plate Cotton balls… [Continue Reading]
Get kids to go green and have fun doing it.
April 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Have your kids get involved in this simple, cute, creative craft idea.
Go Green: Reuse and be crafty!
February 21, 2011 By 1 Comment
Sugar’n Cream – Market Bag (crochet) Lightweight crochet string bag, great for carrying groceries or anything else. Make several and carry them in your car for shopping trips. 11.5 in [29 cm] wide x 18 in [45.5 cm] long. Crochet in Lily Sugar’n Cream with size 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) hook. Skill Level Our patterns… [Continue Reading]
Happy Valentine’s from @CraftyMomof3. Valentines Inspirations.
February 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Here are some Valentines Inspirations crafty and otherwise. Happy Valentine’s Day! Foam Roses By: Amanda Formaro Difficulty: Average Age: 8 and up. Parental supervision is recommended Who doesn’t like getting red roses for Valentine’s Day? Make these foam roses for your Mom and she will love and cherish them. Be sure to visit all of… [Continue Reading]
Crafts: Recycled Denim Book Bag @imperfectwomen
October 16, 2010 By 1 Comment
This time my daughter and I combined efforts for my crafty post in the Hobby Lobby. Crafts: Recycled Denim Book Bag By CraftyMomof3 and CraftyKidof3 My daughter and I were going through some of her out grown clothes in preparation for new school clothes and we thought up a great idea for a craft. So… [Continue Reading]
Guest Post: Kitchen Towel in Basketweave Pattern
October 2, 2010 By 10 Comments
This is a patten by my good friend Corrina. I actually own two of these towels hand made for me by Corrina! They are wonderful and soft. My 3 year old loves them because when she dries her hands and face the towels don’t fall off! by Corrina Skill Level: Easy ——————————————————– MATERIALS Two 2… [Continue Reading]
Football Season is here! Make a hat for your favorite fan.
September 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
If your looking for a really easy pattern and want to make custom team colors visit Lion Brands website. All you need to do is sign up for a free account and you can save all you favorite knit and crochet patterns in one place! Free Crochet Pattern: Home Team Hat Lion Brand® Hometown… [Continue Reading]
Great Fall Printables (Fabulous Find Friday)
September 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Belated Fabulous Find Friday…. I found a site that has great fall printables for kids among other things. I’m going to print some out for my 3 year old. Enjoy! Fall Worksheets for Kids Please read my Terms Of Service advertisement
Foam Pencil Topper Craft. So cute (via kaboose.com)
August 26, 2010 By 2 Comments
I found this craft on kaboose.com and my daughter thought it was really cute so I thought I would share! Foam Pencil Toppers By: Amanda Formaro Difficulty: Very Easy Age: 6 and up
Camp Bound! No Sew Pillow Tutorial.
July 11, 2010 By 4 Comments
This week my kids and I are Girl Scout camp bound! My son and I will be in charge of the boys camp some of the days, others I will be helping with the Juniors. A great craft the adults came up with this year for the over night is a no sew pillow craft… [Continue Reading]
@FamilyFun is the way to go!!!!!! Cute Father’s Day Crafts.
June 8, 2010 By 1 Comment
I was looking for fun Father’s Day Crafts and I was having a hard time, so I went and looked at my old stand by…they never disappoint me!!!! Disney Family Fun is a great site. Don’t miss out. Look at what they have to offer: Fit to be Tied Click star to rate Rated by… [Continue Reading]
Cute Spring/Summer Crochet Crafts (via Lily Yarn)
May 23, 2010 By 2 Comments
Lily Yarn has a new pattern book out called Country Kitchen and here are some of the cute patterns in it: Chicken Basket Adorable chicken-shaped basket is great for presentation or even daily kitchenware storage. Size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook. Sizes Approx 11 in (28 cm) square. Materials 4 balls Lily… [Continue Reading]
Cute Teacher Gift
May 14, 2010 By 1 Comment
I found a cute teacher gift that can easily use available recyclables around the house: Recycled Desk Set Make Desk Top Organizers by Recycling Household Junk By Sherri Osborn, About.com Guide Materials Needed: A variety of Household Containers such as Tea Bag Boxes, Cereal Boxes, Frozen Juice Containers Wrapping paper Glue Scissors Angie Jane explains how to… [Continue Reading]
Dyeing Eggs Naturally
April 2, 2010 By 1 Comment
Start with hard-cooked (boiled) eggs and refrigerate until ready to use. The longer you soak the eggs in the following dye liquids , the more intense the colors will be. If desired, before dyeing the eggs, draw shapes, pictures or inspiring words on them with crayons(preferably white) or a piece of wax. The wax or… [Continue Reading]
Traveling by car for spring break? Here’s some #crafty suggestions.
March 17, 2010 By 1 Comment
Going to be on the road for Spring break this year? Check out some of these crafty suggestions for making your car ride go a little smoother. Free Knitting Pattern: Car Blanket/Pillow This warm blanket easily folds into a convenient travel size. It can also be used as a pillow! Featured in YarnPlay at Lion’s… [Continue Reading]
Valentines Love Birds
February 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Too cute not to post! Here’s the pattern: Please read my Terms Of Service advertisement
Cute Crochet Garland[Sugar & Cream]
December 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Sugar’n Cream – Fun Decorations (crochet) Crochet a holiday garland with stars, flowers, or candy canes to dress up your tree or anywhere in your home! Approx 3.5 yds [3.25 m] long. Made in Lily Sugar’n Cream. 5 mm (U.S. H or crochet hook. Skill Level Download Pattern: ENG | FRAN Our patterns are available… [Continue Reading]
Cute Crafts for Kids
December 2, 2009 By 1 Comment
Poinsettia Lion Brand® Alpine Wool – Lion® Wool GAUGE: Exact gauge is not essential to this project. NOTES: Materials are sufficient to make multiple Poinsettias. POINSETTIA First Petal With A, ch 10. *Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 2 ch, hdc in each of next 3 ch, sc in… [Continue Reading]
**Update** on the looping stitch
October 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I found the actual instructions difficult so I used a variation of pulling the yarn through with the hook instead of looping it around my finger. It worked great! Here’s the project I made: It was made from a knitting pattern I found at the craft store and then added my own spin to it.… [Continue Reading]
