Monthly Archives October 20, 2014

Play Doh makes these great little containers of playdough which are a nice alternative to giving candy.  We made a simple tag to add to the top of the container (and give your child a bit of practice writing...

 Add a homemade touch to a gift card. Materials Felt (Colours that match your desired project- we went with two shades of green, some purple & a little bit of white.  This a perfect project to use...

When we saw these mugs we immediately thought "caldron" and wanted to make a little homemade broom to attach to give them as a gift.  And as you may have already guessed, we love any excuse to get out for a...

Grandpa gave us some early Halloween candy and our daughter wanted to do some sorting with it.  We extended her idea into a few other math explorations with treats.  You could certainly use healthy options...

Up-cycle a t-shirt with this D.I.Y. stamping method! This post was featured on The Crafty Crow! Check them out for more Halloween...

our readers!  As today is Canadian Thanksgiving we just wanted to express how appreciative we are of you taking the time to visit us. Whether you are a family of mini makers, an educator, a fellow...

A quick bag upgrade for your taking your child's costume to school or for treats! Materials Bag (we used a jute one) Felt (yellow, orange & white) Fabric glue Sewing machine/ thread (optional,...

Transform a white plate or serving dish into something spooky for food, collecting items or display. Materials White plate, serving dish etc. Black ceramic paint...

Having a Halloween get-together?  Why not make these quick jack-o'-lanterns to top cupcakes or appetizers? Materials Cardstock Printer Pumpkin printout pumpkin Thin black pens (we used...

Transform a napkin into something for special Halloween dinners.  This would also be fun on a table cloth. Materials Cloth napkins Embroidery floss Needle Threader Thimble Scissors Beads...