Monthly Archives November 27, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving to our American neighbours!  This activity gives children a different surface and materials to experiment sewing with. Materials Burlap (We went with this garland size so it was...

 Our eldest was dreaming of making a family snow globe to put out each year, so we made this together.  Personalize it to represent the uniqueness of your family! This activity was featured on The Crafty...

Re-imagine a clothing box or a brown paper grocery bag with this playful technique!  Add a yarn bow to go along with the theme! Materials Painting Shirt box or grocery bag Craft paint String or...

Having a holiday party?  This simple garland is a way to get your kids to participate in the set up! Materials White balloons Twine, ribbon etc. Orange permanent marker Black permanent...

This is an activity that is both fun in the making and the next day in the playing.  When I was a girl, one of the playschools in our elementary school building used to spray the snow with coloured water and...

This is great gift idea that starts with something basic and then encourages the recipient to get creative. Materials Base  White felt Large piece of felt for the background Various colours of...

My grandma had so many lovely vintage buttons that we wanted to re-imagine a use to show off their beauty, making this statement piece necklace. Materials Ribbon Felt Fabric glue *Optional,...

A re-imagining of your child's artwork that lends a personal touch to a gift!   Materials Child's artwork (make sure that it is a piece that they are okay with being cut up.) Paper cutter or...

A simple ornament- perfect for a friend, relative, teacher etc. This post was featured on The Crafty Crow!  Want other fun holiday ideas?  Please check them...

Knots, beads and jingle bells- a perfect combination for a snowy afternoon project! Materials Cord, twine etc. Jingle bells Beads Directions Tie a knot on one end of your cord. Lace...