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5 easy tips to balance kids and being an Etsy shop owner.

October 22, 2015 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

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Are you both a Mom and an Indie Artist trying to sell your work on Etsy? If so you may want to read these tips by Diana at MOGUL. She is sharing 5 easy ideas for balancing kids and … Read More ...

4 Non Scary Stick Puppet Spider Tutorials

October 14, 2015 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Here is a great Halloween project idea to do with the kids! Denise from DIY Crush made the adorable black spider on a stick above and shares the tutorial with all of us too! She says: “Stick puppet crafts are … Read More ...

Ultimate Spin Art Machine DIY

September 17, 2015 by Katie Smith 2 Comments

Did you ever make spin art as a kid? Well, here’s a secret- You don’t have to be a kid to make it!! That’s right, even you can make spin art!

Mark Montano posted a tutorial on how he made … Read More ...

Easy DIY Back To School Art Jar!

August 24, 2015 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Are you ready for a fun and super easy back to school craft project? Try Making an art jar for a teacher or to encourage creativity in a little one going back to school this fall with this tutorial from … Read More ...

DIY Fairy Dolls

August 17, 2015 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Make fairy dolls for your garden or kids with easy to find supplies like dollar store wire and faux flowers.

Mark Montano created these fun fairy dolls to give out to his nieces but also just because they’re fun to … Read More ...

DIY Shaped Crayons

August 14, 2015 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

 

Have you ever had a box of nothing but broken crayons? Well, did you know you can make new crayons out of those? Not just regular crayons either- you can make them in fun shapes and in rainbow colors! … Read More ...

DIY Glitter Globe Mobile

July 18, 2015 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Today I wanted to feature a tutorial that shows you how to create a fun DIY Glitter Globe Mobile to hang in your children’s bedroom, made by the talented Amy from Delineate your Dwelling.

While Amy actually made this mobile … Read More ...

DIY Play Dough {No Cook Recipe}

June 30, 2015 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Are you looking for the best play dough recipe ever?  Kim from Everything Etsy says that this is it! For one thing it is a no cook recipe (yay!) and for another, she uses essential oils so you know it … Read More ...

Making Time to Sew and Craft with Young Kids at Home

May 19, 2015 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Stephanie from Swoodson Says sent in a link to one of the latest posts on her blog and I wanted to share it for any of you that may craft with kids around! She shares tips on making time for … Read More ...

DIY Wooden Play Desserts

May 12, 2015 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

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Dora. from Plenty of Paprika, sent in a link to this project she did and I had to feature it because it is a cuteness overload! She made DIY wooden pretend desserts by using simple wood knobs, blocks, circles & … Read More ...

7 DIY Play Dough and Goo Recipes, Tested

April 15, 2015 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Stephanie from Swoodson Says spent a week testing out different home made play dough recipes with her son and she is sharing the results of how they all turned out on her blog.

She says: “Pinterest is full of recipes … Read More ...

Make an Easter Bunny Gift Jar

March 22, 2015 by Katie Smith 1 Comment

Kylie from Handmade Kids shared this DIY tutorial to make your own Easter Bunny Gift Jar. This is perfect for kids and the Easter holiday! Kylie says it is a fun craft for the kids and the family to make … Read More ...

DIY- Dye your own Easter Eggs

March 9, 2015 by Katie Smith 1 Comment

If you’re looking for an easy tutorial for dying Easter eggs, Kylie shared this DIY Tutorial on the Handmade Kids blog. It is a fun Easter Craft to do with the kids. Kylie shares the steps she used to dye … Read More ...

Printable Peg Doll Clothes

November 25, 2014 by Katie Smith 5 Comments

 

Peg dolls have always been a popular craft activity for kids and adults alike. They’re fun to create, and the possibilities are endless when it comes to dressing them up. However, not everyone has the time or the skills … Read More ...

DIY Color Your Own Robot Blocks

November 16, 2014 by Katie Smith 4 Comments

Dora from Plenty of Paprika sent in a link to this project she designed- DIY Mix & Match Color your own Robot Blocks for Kids! I think these are pretty cute, she even includes the free printable.

Just print, color, … Read More ...

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