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Fun was to make “tasty” book reports

July 26, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

I spotted this photo and thought it was a cool recycled book page project but it is actually a 3d book report. I remember sometimes in school we could make a miniature scene instead of a report (I always did … Read More ...

Fun idea for putting photo faces on mixed-media paper bodies

July 7, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

Step one take pictures of your pets or loved ones making silly faces. Step two make fun and creative paper bodies out of scraps of recycled papers and leftovers for other projects. To see more about how to make photo … Read More ...

Rainbow rocks rock

June 22, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

I like to stack rocks (also known as cairns) and kids like to stack things when they are in an early learning phase. Either way this idea for painting a stack of rocks in a rainbow series is a pretty … Read More ...

Flamingos make a great theme for summer time party decor and fun

June 21, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

I bet if you looked around your neighborhood you can find at least one house that has a plastic pink flamingo on the lawn…at least here in SoCal that’s the case. Well if you are looking for a fun summertime … Read More ...

How to make wiggle eye and pine cone adorable carrot decorations

June 8, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

You rarely see a pine cone craft with pine cones that haven’t opened yet but this one does. It features unopened pine cones, a bit of paint and wiggle eyes (practically the best craft supply ever)! Pop on over to … Read More ...

How to make a recycled paint chip and tin can pencil holder for Father’s Day

May 23, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

I grew up making recycled tin can pencil cups covered in all sorts of things. I never made one though with a fun tie on it though. This is the perfect kid project but I could see making one myself … Read More ...

Easy way to make an adorable monster puppet/ring

May 9, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

This make me so happy! I have a little plastic monster eyeball ring so the idea that I could make one with some pom poms, wiggle eyes and pipe cleaners makes it the best idea for a party activity. Pop … Read More ...

Yarn wrapped rainbows are filled with all sorts of pretty elements

May 6, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

There is something so fun about mixed-media art pieces that all ages can enjoy. These done by young crafters are so special and I bet just as interesting as ones done by adult crafters. The young often don’t fuss too … Read More ...

Fun way to make multi-colored hand prints for Mother’s Day shrink plastic charms

April 29, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

Giving Mom a hand print craft is not new but over at the blog Crafty Morning she uses one of those multi-colored ink pads to get a cool color blocked print. The prints are used on shrink plastic to … Read More ...

Fun way to make cardboard flower “vases”

March 14, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

It’s always fun to turn 3-d things into 2-d and 2-d into 3-d and that is just what today’s project does. Vases are of course usually 3-d but in this case they are 2-d but still in a fun way … Read More ...

How to make a paper whistle

February 10, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

Some people can whistle and some cannot. This fun paper project will make it so everyone can whistle. This might be a fun project to make for Valentine’s Day to give or make with all your friends. Pop on over … Read More ...

How to make a unicorn Valentine box

February 9, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

This is just darling and while meant for kids I find it a bit artistic in a cubist style. I really think there is art in this construction. Well however you happen to like it and need to make one … Read More ...

Mix things up the Easter with fun and pretty egg decorating and displays

February 3, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

These burger eggs have to be the cleverest and unexpected Easter decoration I’ve spotted. I bet these would look adorable across the lawn ready to hunt for on Easter morning. These and a bunch more clever Easter egg decorating and … Read More ...

Send a “hug” to everyone for Valentine’s Day

February 1, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

I think this project is just darling. Who wouldn’t want to get a “hug”? There are so many ways to go with this project, kid style, adult modern style, filled with words and messages like a love letter, abstract, collaged … Read More ...

Cute “hand” made Valentine crafts for all ages

January 31, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

I bet this Valentine card could be made HUGE! I wonder how big it could go? This adorable “hand” made Valentine card is part of a collection of Valentine crafts perfect for all ages. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...

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