Crafts category

  • The Girl Makes Paper Dresses

    No fewer than 4 friends sent me this link. It is too good not to share with you. There is a little 4 year old that has started making paper dresses with her Mom. It’s a great craft project. What...
    Feb 27, 2014 1 Comment

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge 4 – Valentine’s Box

    If you have a kid, in elementary school, Valentines Day is a super big deal. Even if it is not your personal favorite holiday, you cannot let it slide by. Our assignment, (yes, an assignment) was to ...
    Feb 25, 2014 No Comments

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge 4 – Minnesota Love String Art

    The latest Iron Craft challenge required us to use either flowers and/or hearts in a project. I showed my love for my home of Minneapolis and Minnesota with some string art. I know this isn’t t...
    Feb 25, 2014 5 Comments

  • St. Patrick’s Day Projects

    Make sure not to get pinched this St. Patrick’s Day and make yourself a little something green! The Little Luck Charm Bracelet is super easy and is a subtle way to wear your green. A Shamrock ...
    Feb 24, 2014 No Comments

  • Project: Antiqued Silver Eggs

    I was playing around in my craft room the other day trying to think of a way to make gilded eggs with what I had on hand. Then I realized I didn’t want golden gilt, I wanted silver eggs. A coupl...
    Feb 18, 2014 57 Comments

  • Project: Olympic Torch Two Ways

    We had a parade to go to for the opening ceremony of the Olympics. It was a great event that was hosted by our local ice rink. They said they would have supplies available, but we made our own at home...
    Feb 12, 2014 2 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge 3 – Olympic Torch

    For the IC challenge, we made an Olympic torch! (Clearly, we took the theme LITERALLY.) “We” have started ice skating lessons, so we went to an Olympic Opening Celebration at the rink co...
    Feb 11, 2014 2 Comments

  • What We’re Pinning

    It’s been awhile since I shared what Susi and I have been pinning, so let’s take a look… I love this Nelson Ball Clock from Design Within Reach, but at $375 I’m wondering if I...
    Feb 07, 2014 2 Comments

  • Project: Faux Frosted Candle Holders

    I love having candles around my house, especially this time of year when it is still cold and dark. Lit candles (whether they be a real flame or a battery operated candle) can enhance the feeling or c...
    Feb 04, 2014 3 Comments

  • Kids DIY Thank You Notes

    After the holidays (and for us, a January Birthday), we have a lot of Thank You notes to write. I want my daughter to learn about thank you notes and to appreciate the power of a written snail mail. ...
    Jan 24, 2014 7 Comments