Crafts
Art Inspiration – Playing with Patterns
I’m always looking for ways to inspire my little artists. They love to draw, but that ever elusive “what to draw” frequently trips them up. Patterns can be a great way to inspire creativity and teach depth and contrast. I remember one snow day when I was a little girl and school was canceled, my…
Read MoreDesign on Her Dime
While we were counting up our final savings for our road trip, my daughter realized that savings can really add up. She remarked, “Next I want to save up to redecorate my room!” It’s amazing how empowering success can be. Part of me wanted to say, “No, your room is fine. We don’t need to spend…
Read MoreThe Grammar of Sewing
My girls have been dying to learn how to sew. About three years ago, I started a sewing project with my daughter – a shirt with an elastic waist. Of course, because when you want to learn to sew, you just pick out a cute pattern and go for it. Well, as you can imagine,…
Read MoreDIY Wooden Thumbprint Snowman Ornaments
I love everything snowman, especially snowman made from thumbprints! They are so cute. Today I’ll share with you some quick and easy DIY Wooden thumbprint snowman ornaments that your kids will love making and you will love hanging on your tree! This post may contain affiliate links. See my full disclosure policy for more details. We love…
Read More5 Days of Christmas: Getting Crafty Together
I’m on Day 2 of my 5 Days of Christmas Presence series. Yesterday I shared our ideas for Soaking up the Season. Today, I’ll share all of our favorite ways to spend time together with a Crafty Christmas. From making gifts to making decorations, Christmas offers endless opportunities to get crafty. Even if you’re not a…
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