Monthly Archives December 24, 2015

Last winter holiday we left a week early to visit Grandma and Grandpa, missing the Grade 1 teacher's annual whole-class train building (using shoeboxes).  Our eldest son was rather disappointed and has always...

Capture your child or student's writing style in this kid-made holiday card idea! Materials Liquid watercolour paint Plastic containers Water (to dilute your paints) Paint brushes Watercolour...

In our family we mainly give gifts only to the children.  To uncles, aunts etc. we donate to charities and organizations in their names.  However, we like to include a handmade keepsake so this year the kids...

Fingers + Paint... Fun! Materials Cardstock Paint (we went with acrylics) Pencil/eraser Plastic lid Envelopes We always find a smock helpful too! Directions Don your...

Years ago at my childhood friend's house during the holidays my son admired her holiday village on her mantle, marvelling at the details.  He has been in love with these holiday scenes ever since.  This...

Can't you imagine the quiet peacefulness of walking through a snowy forest?  We wanted to convey that gentle feeling in a holiday card. Materials Watercolour paper Paper cutter OR ruler and...

 To contrast the snow, we wanted to make a bright winter wreath!  Check out the full tutorial and all sorts of seasonal fun...

This year our family is doing a card fundraiser at the school with half of the proceeds going to build a community playground and the other half to Doctors without Borders, so we have been busy making all...