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 […]
Scarf Necklace
This craft requires a trip to the thrift store to find scarfs. This one was two dollars and had great colors! This is another great craft for girls 8-14 years old. You will need two things to do this craft. The first thing you want to get is a scarf or a long strip of fabric […]
Yarn Wrapped Bottles
These cute yarn wrapped bottles are an easy way for you or your kids to get crafty! This is a very simple and inexpensive project. You can find bottles or old vases at any thrift store. If they look hazy or dirty, simply wash them in your dishwasher and all that will go away. I […]
Whipped Cream Dyed Eggs
Ruby and I decided to try a little experiment the other day. What would happen if we used a can of whipped cream and food coloring to roll hard boiled eggs in?! We’ll show you what happened! But, first! GLOVES! We sprayed our whipped cream into a paper bowl and added drops of food coloring. […]