I was feeling like I wanted to do something "crafty". With one hour of free time, I decided to make some Bottle Cap Magnets. {Shhh, don't tell anyone but I still need to buy the magnets!} My toddler even helped put all the 1 inch photo circles in the bottle caps for me. Here is what they look like: I saved candy bar wrappers for possible crafts, and punch 4 of those too! I love to re-purpose pretty garbage. Materials: 1. Bottle Caps. A couple years ago, I ordered 100 silver … [Read more...]
Easy Sewing Project: DIY Crayon Roll
Saw these crayon rolls last year and loved them. I knew once I finally got my sewing machine, I needed to make them. So when my sewing machine and I fell back in love this week, I made one. And guess what? It was easy. And my Princess LOVED it. She wants to take it everywhere. Now I can't wait to make more. You can find an easy tutorial here. … [Read more...]
Easy Sewing: DIY Fabric Business Card Holder
I had a moment this week where my sewing machine and I finally clicked. Yep, we did. I am so happy. All this time, I could not figure out what I was doing wrong. And then I knew. Now I can't get enough of my sewing machine. We are in love again. I made this lovely little business card holder. {Well, I think it is lovely!} Perfect for my mommy cards that include my blog address, Facebook, Twitter and email! You can find an easy tutorial here. … [Read more...]
Dollar Store Crafts
We love this local store here in Canada called Dollarama. For quite cheap, we can find fun crafts for our Princess. This week, she picked out two wooden pieces to paint—a tray and a desktop organizer. They were only $1.25 CND each! We already had some paint, so this was a cheap week for craft time. This week for homeschool we are working on her letters that she has a harder time recognizing. She has about 6 letters she needs to work on. We are also working in a summer bridge book between … [Read more...]
Felt Barrette
There are a gazillion tutorials out there for felt barrettes. Literally. So this is not going to be a tutorial post. It is just a show off post. Not in a bragging way, but an excited, this was so easy, I am so happy I did it, finally, sort of way. The best part? My first one took less than 30 minutes. I definitely will be making more of these babies! I now it is a little wonky but don't worry, I will get better. Tutorial Links For My Lovely (possibly lazy) … [Read more...]
Easter Subway Art + Bible Verses for Easter
I had such a great time making a Valentine's Day Subway Art that I decided to make one for Easter as well. I made this is Photoshop Elements. It is 5x7 inches originally. I love Easter. As I mentioned before, we will be able to spend this great holiday with family, and in our own home before we travel again to another town in British Columbia. Without the resurrection of Jesus, our faith truly is futile. I am so thankful that He not only died for my sins but rose again so that I might … [Read more...]
10 Great Valentine’s Day Crafts and DIY Ideas!
My kids love craft time. Though, I am not the most crafty person in the world, I can follow simple instructions. The following Valentine's Day crafts are simple to recreate and so fun! Valentine's Day gifts and Valentine's Day cards are more special when you have handmade. 10 Valentine's Day Crafts Printable Bear Valentine's Day Cards Cupid's Arrow Pencil Topper Simple Valentine's Day Photo Backdrop Heart Shaped Crayons Valentine's Day Suncatchers Valentine's Day Shirt … [Read more...]
