Summer vacation has arrived and that means the start of the travel season! When we take a vacation, I like to involve my kids by having them pack as much of their own stuff as possible. I make my kids a packing checklist so they can gather what they need. I write the number of pants needed, … [Read more...] about Printable Packing List For Boys and Girls
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Daddy’s Footsteps Poem
I came across this poem and it touched my heart. I knew I wanted to make a Father's Day gift using it. … [Read more...] about Daddy’s Footsteps Poem
Felt Pancakes with Butter and Syrup
The little kids I know are still into felt food! I made some of these recently so I thought I would post a tutorial on how I make them. Make a circle template 4 1/2 inches in diameter. Trace the pancakes on tan felt...2 circles for each pancake. Cut them out. Make a syrup pattern in a blob … [Read more...] about Felt Pancakes with Butter and Syrup
Yarn Bowl Tutorial
Here is a project for the kids to work on over Easter break. Find a bowl to use a your mold. The shape of the bowl will determine the shape of your yarn bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Or if you are out of plastic wrap (oops) use a gallon size ziplock bag. Just stick the bowl in the … [Read more...] about Yarn Bowl Tutorial
Leather and Felted Wool Hydrangea Hair Elastics
Spring is just around the corner (please, pretty please) so now is the time to start making things with flowers! I made some hair elastics out of leather and felted wool. Today I will show you how to make the leather hydrangea … [Read more...] about Leather and Felted Wool Hydrangea Hair Elastics
Freezer Paper Stenciling
My daughter needed a bag to haul her ice skates around in. Up to this date, she has been using a plastic grocery bag, and as you can imagine that wasn't working so well. So, I thought I would make her a bag. I looked through the fabric that I had on hand and then found a bag that I … [Read more...] about Freezer Paper Stenciling