Add our Captain America inspired Patriotic Mason Jar to your summer decorations. It has so many uses! Plus it’s adorable.
patterns
Join as You Go: Seamless Crochet Techniques – Craftsy Class
Tired of pesky motif seaming? Skip the sewing and spend that time making more! With these Join As You Go techniques, there’s no telling how much time you’ll save.
Styrofoam Bunny-Chick Craft Project #kidscrafts
Need a fun kids Spring/Easter craft? Our styrofoam bunny is as cute as it gets.
Featured Crafter: Wire T-Shirt Scarf via The Simple Craft Diaries
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
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
Featured Crafter: Pooja from Lightbox Creative Ideas @p_melrose
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…
Kids Craft: Apple Peanut Butter Marshmallow Mouth via @kiboomu
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…
Featured Crafter: My husband!
We are a crafty family….check it out!
Featured Crafters:Woven Paper Placemats
Woven Paper Placemats- cute spring craft for kids that is really simple.
Fabulous Find: Aromatherpy Yarn & Patterns
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…
Fabulous Find Friday {Guest Post} Paper Plate Bunny Rabbit via @MeloMomma
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…
Get kids to go green and have fun doing it.
Have your kids get involved in this simple, cute, creative craft idea.
Go Green: Reuse and be crafty!
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…
Happy Valentine’s from @CraftyMomof3. Valentines Inspirations.
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…
Crafts: Recycled Denim Book Bag
Featured Craft: Recycled Denim Book Bag
Kitchen Towel in Basketweave Pattern
Kitchen Towel in Basketweave Pattern by Corrina
Football Season is here! Make a hat for your favorite fan.
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…
Great Fall Printables (Fabulous Find Friday)
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
Foam Pencil Topper Craft. So cute (via kaboose.com)
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 Click to view larger With this project, the only limit is a kid’s imagination. Whatever creature, shape, or theme s/he can think…
Camp Bound! No Sew Pillow Tutorial.
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…
@FamilyFun is the way to go!!!!!! Cute Father’s Day Crafts.
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…
Cute Spring/Summer Crochet Crafts (via Lily Yarn)
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…
Cute Teacher Gift
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…
Dyeing Eggs Naturally
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…