How to Make Kite Paper Stars – Simple Tutorial for a Classic Craft
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Are you ready to make some kite paper stars? Here’s the tutorial you need – a simple, step-by-step breakdown of this classic craft, so you
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The Simplest Waldorf Star Pattern – Beautiful and Easy Decoration
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Looking for the simplest Waldorf kite paper star pattern? You’ve found it! Anyone can make a beautiful sun catcher for their window out of translucent
Paper Window Hearts – DIY Valentine Crafts
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How to make folded paper window hearts. This is a step by step tutorial that will have your windows looking full of love in just a few minutes.
Valentine Canvas – Easy Art Project for Kids
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So this week, we decided to make a pretty Valentine’s canvas for their playroom, that can stay up all year. My kids really love looking at art that they’ve created and declaring, “I’m the artist! I made that!”
Etsy: Turning Passion into a WAHM Advantage
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This is a guest post from regular contributor, Natalie LeBlanc-Dawson, who blogs at www.becominggranola.com . January tends to make people think about themselves. Many make resolutions. Some
Easiest Ever Balloon Party Garland
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This is the easiest ever balloon party garland! Make strands of balloons & easy balloon bunches for decorating birthday parties, baby showers, and more.
Adult Coloring Books – Top 100
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An awesome list of the top adult coloring books. 100 amazing books to color for relaxation, fun, and creativity.
25 Handmade Gifts for Toddlers (or Preschoolers)
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These handmade gifts for toddlers (or preschoolers) are perfect when you want to give a child a gift that’s a bit more personal, meaningful, or special.
3 No-Carve Pumpkins for Halloween
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This year for Halloween, I wasn’t quite ready to let the kids go at their pumpkins with knives, even those kid-safe tiny pumpkin carving ones.
Let Them Join You
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It takes more planning. More time. More setup and cleaning afterward. It takes attention and effort to teach them skills and techniques.
But it’s worth the extra effort.
Magical Glitter Jars
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Magical swirling glitter mesmerizes my kids while I get their breakfast or lunch ready. No more impatient toddlers clambering for food while I cook.
XOXO Before You Go – Embroidery Project & Stem Stitch Tutorial
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“Life can be cruel and unpredictable. Make the most out of every goodbye while you still have the chance. And if necessary, make a reminder sign. “X-O-X-O Before You Go†applies to anyone, regardless of age or gender. ”
– Hands Free Mama
So here’s an embroidery pattern and stitch tutorial for making your own reminder!
12 Simple Tips for Fauxtographing Your Children
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Fauxtographer is a term generally used as an insult by the threatened-photographer crowd. But my friends and I use it jokingly, to convey the idea that although we are not pro photographers, and we know we’re not, we try to take the best pictures we can and strive to learn new things each time we pull out our cameras. And you can too.
Autumn Crafts and Decor – Dish Towel Aprons, Fall Matching Game, Babywearing Scarecrow
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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. During our monthly blog-related trip
Beat the Summer Heat with a DIY Cool Water Pad
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Have I mentioned it’s super hot here? I don’t think I’m alone… on twitter and facebook I’ve even heard of temps in the 120s this month! It was 112 one day last week, and will be close to 110 all week. It’s hot, y’all. So one night, I plopped down with Arrested Development, some shower curtains, pool noodles, and duct tape and made this awesome water pad to play on when the kids woke up.
DIY Photo Canvases
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Even though I pinned tutorials for this before, I didn’t reference them, because how hard could it be? That’s why this isn’t a tutorial. You don’t need one.
Just paint the edges of the canvas, use a foam brush to put modpodge on the canvas, slap that photo on, and modpodge over it.
Teaching my Toddler to Sew
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I’m teaching my 2 year old how to sew, and from the way she was dancing around today singing, “Pupple em-boy-dee! Pupple em-boy-dee!” I have hope that someday my daydreams of crafting together will come true.
Woven Wrap Swing – Winning Mom of the Year
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My other post about how to make a hammock out of your woven wraps has been pinned a billion times on Pinterest, stolen and republished
Paint a Pumpkin With Your Kids
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One simple but super-fun fall craft you can do with your kids is pumpkin painting! This isn't something that takes a lot of prep or
Super-Cute Button Magnets
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This Crafterday Saturday is a super simple project you can whip together with things you probably already have. These little magnets would be great stocking
How to Make Thigh-High Baby Socks: Step-By-Step Tutorial
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When my daughter was a wee baby, I discovered the awesomeness of baby leg warmers. All of the cuteness of leggings, but with SUPER-easy diaper
Quick Halloween Wreath–BOO!
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My door has been feeling a little bit neglected and un-festive, so I decided to make a quick wreath to perk it up a bit
CrafterDay Saturday–Roll-Up Play Kitchen Tutorial
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I’ve had this project in mind for ages, and finally HAD to make it. I had casually mentioned to Anneliese one day that I was
How to Re-Cover Your Ironing Board the Easy Way
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If your ironing board cover is worn out, it’s time to re-cover it. But you don’t need to go through all of the steps to do it “right.” There’s an easy way! Here’s how to re-cover your ironing board, the easy way.