Monthly Archives June 11, 2014

This article was originally published for  The Purple Fig a Canadian Blogazine which contributes to both The Huffington Post and Parent Dish....

This article was originally published for  The Purple Fig a Canadian Blogazine which contributes to both The Huffington Post and Parent Dish.  Check it...

A little wrap- around sleeve to make a magazine a gift. This activity was featured on The Crafty Crow!  A huge thanks to this amazing...

Add a personal touch to a gift card holder. Materials Gift card template up-cycle-envelope Paper to re-use (some ideas might include your child's artwork, a map, a magazine page, wrapping...

This is a variation of an activity that my former colleague, Gary, used to do with his class for Father's Day.  You can add jobs or activities- the focus is for things to do together. It does not need to...

This is a nod to the dad's who enjoy the nautical and is something that kids can easily do. (Anyone who has tied kids' shoes knows that they love making knots...) Rope makes a simple ribbon in this gift wrap...

Fill a clear cellophane bag with homemade cookies or store bought candies and add this topper.  This idea was inspired by my own father whose sweet tooth has honestly been broken on several occasions from...

This is a great personal gift for dads afar. Materials Fabric (such as felt) Bristol board Pencil Fabric Scissors Template A Hug From Me to You  AHugMeToYou Printer Directions Have...

A simple idea for sending "a little love". Materials Blank card/ envelope set (or fold cardstock in half) Stamp pad or paint (in a shallow container) Smock Craft tray Damp cloth Template...

Kids love "secret messages"- why not incorporate this into a gift for someone special.  We chose to use binary code for a "tech dad", but you could easily write a numerical message with 1 for A, 2 for B and...