DIY Rope Snake Craft
What do you get when you mix rope, duct tape, and a bamboo spoon? Snakes, obviously! These little guys appeared in FamilyFun magazine a few months ago…click this link to learn some other cool animal...
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My son Oliver has always been a train fanatic. Instead of watching episodes of Thomas the Train or Chuggington, he would watch YouTube videos of trains—steam trains, maglevs, even Amtraks—chugging down...
View ArticleDIY Fruit Wagon Craft
I was so excited this week to see that Design Mom, one of my favorite blogs since the beginning of the blogosphere, posted a project from my recent book, Project Kid: Crafts that Go! If you don’t know...
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10 Teacher Gifts
It’s that time again! Whether your kids are the lucky ones with a few school days left, or the end is still weeks away – it’s not too early or late to think about teacher gifts. Apples will always be...
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Kitty Cat Catch-Alls
Oh I can make that! Have you ever uttered those words before? And do you find yourself saying it, but never actually crafting the object you claim you can totally make? This is literally my life story....
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Olympic Ice Skater Craft
Do you remember when the Olympics used to be every four years? When the summer and winter versions were in the same year, and we’d have to wait four long years for another exciting Olympics? (I just...
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Sound of Music Marionette Craft
If you ask ten people what their favorite moment of the The Sound of Music is, you’ll get ten different answers, full of hundreds of details and childhood memories. For some it’s the clever...
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Clothespin Message Magnets
Clothespins are a staple in my craft room. While they work wonders to keep my pretzels from going stale and make for a gorgeous, old-fashioned scene of hanging the white sheets out to dry on a breezy...
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Roll the Dice Craft Challenge
Who gets more intimidated by detailed craft project instructions…you or your child? Sometimes I think it’s the parent that feels the most pressure making sure everything goes exactly right. Kids are...
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