Feeling crafty?!! Today I have a fun and simple paper basket pattern that you can print and assemble at home. AND! It’s a free! You can make this darling paper basket for holidays as a gift basket or for decoration. Or! you can just do this for fun with your children. My kids love cutting […]
Halloween Cake
Charlie (my 10 year old) and I had so much fun making and decorating this cake together. We even cackled like witches when we were done! Ha! Charlie has been making cakes with me for about a year. We started as a way to take her mind off of up coming surgeries and yucky stuff […]
Marble Pumpkins
I am excited to share this fun DIY Halloween craft with you today. This is a craft you could call a “science experiment” and do with your kids. And really, you could use any object to marbleize. The possibilities are endless! I bought some cheap faux pumpkins at Walmart to use for this craft, grabbing […]
Light the World Tree
As my little family begins to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, this holiday season we have decided to find ways to serve those around us. Just as Christ served those around him and shared His love freely, we want to follow His example. One of the best ways we have found to do […]
Making Lavender Scented Diamond Soaps
I love to craft…obviously! Ha! But, I also love when I can get crafty with my kids and spark up some creativity in them. Soap making was something we all found fascinating and fun…and slightly addicting. It was simple enough that my 5 year old could help, but complex enough that my 9 year old […]
Tween Crafts
Summer!!! It’s awesome and sometimes not…. ha! Sometimes we need ideas to keep busy cuz we get a little bored or it’s just too dang hot to go outside. Crafting can cure those problems! I have 7 awesome crafts for tweens. I think a tween is about 8-12 years old. But, really almost any age […]
Sharpie Face Planters
This craft does NOT need to cost you much at all. Hit up your local thrift store for some old mugs and flower pots. Throw them in the dishwasher when you get home and you are ready to get crafty with your bad self! You will want to also get some sharpie markers and sharpie […]
Watercolor Emoji Art
This is a great way for your tween or teen to play around with watercolors. They can use a wet on wet technique by creating a circle with just water, then dabbing in shades of yellow. This craft will not take long. Waiting for the paint to dry so you can draw on the faces […]
Fabric Wrapped Wreath
This craft is perfect for tween/teen girls. It is colorful and customizable and quick! You will need: fabric scraps, a pool noodle, duct tape, small pins, and scissors. Start by cutting your fabric 2-3 inches wide by 8 inches long. You can make a large wreath or cut the pool noodle down a little smaller. […]
Beaded Choker
Chokers are back in style and all the rage. My daughter is making them out of whatever she can find lately. So! I thought I would help her get crafty and make a fun beaded choker. To make this you will need: beads, wire, and scissors Start by cutting your wire to fit the size […]