Activities

We are always looking for ways to re-use objects that we might have.  We wanted to take these styrofoam balls that we were given and turn them into something festive for Fall. Materials Styrofoam...

Make a fancy (and funny!) chocolate bar cover for someone special! Last year we were inspired by the idea of using bandages to make a mummy to cover a chocolate bar for Halloween and we wanted to try...

Make a banner to last from year to year, that captures your child's writing.  We included a simple version of two popular types of banners. (You could also purchase a blank banner kit from a craft...

As mentioned, our daughter has started to like headbands.  This is a "twist" on a 80's classic (you know the kind-- from work out videos...), using the autumn colours of rust and...

Inspired by our traced feather bookmarks, we wanted to create various projects using traced leaves.  We incorporated some of our other found treasures- pinecones and a branch.  This is a perfect activity to...

Give thanks to someone with this cute little gift card holder. Materials Felt Fabric scissors Fabric glue OR sewing machine/thread OR embroidery...

A bit of autumn fun that focuses on how to make and use a stencil. Materials Leaves Cardstock Scissors Paint Sponge or brush Masking tape Shallow tray Pencil/ Eraser "Wood" contact...

One of our friend's birthday is in the Fall and we wanted to make something special together to top her cookbook present. Materials Cardstock Scissors Felt (we chose a more stiff, wool-based type...

Nan loves dish towels that match the season so we thought we would make her this.  Materials Dish towel (tight weave, non textured, cotton--as seen in the photo) Fabric paint Paint brush Craft...

A lovely scented playdough gift.   Materials Felt (orange, brown & green) Fabric glue Fabric scissors Sewing marker (or a white pencil crayon) Sewing materials (optional) Mason...