Summer 2015 #2

Kids seem to gravitate to little notebooks and we wanted to experiment with a few different techniques to create some underwater-like covers. Materials Watercolour paper Copy paper Watercolour paint...

One year at camp my mom created a miniature world with the campers.  Isn't there something fascinating about making teeny, tiny things? Materials Shrink Art sheets (you can purchase these at craft...

With the smoke from the forest fires where we live, we had a few days inside last week and came up with this little game. Materials Various colours of felt Sewing supplies (or you could go with a sewing...

This a fast way to lend an individual touch to your clothing, perfect for back-to-school in the Fall or to cover up little paint mishaps, popsicle stains or dirt marks from your summer...

Open-ended activities often yield the most amazing experimentations and engagement from children.  Here is one summer-y suggestion! Materials Driftwood Thin craft wire Yarn Scissors Wood glue...

Want to make your beach treasures into something to hang on the wall year-round?  (A perfect way to remember those summery days even in winter!)  Check out our simple tutorial for how to bring out the...

Last summer we made this twig frame below and this year we wanted to do something a bit more beach-y! http://make-it-your-own.com/nature-finds-twig-photo-frame/ Materials Wooden frame (you can...

A classic summer favourite! Materials Bin  (We usually use a shallow, under your bed storage type, but a small one as shown in the photos works too!) Corn starch Water Food colouring (To avoid...