Head on over to CBC Kids Parent site to see how to make your own peg doll and pinecone turkeys.
(just in time for Thanksgiving here in Canada)
Wishing you a weekend FULL of goodness!
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Washi Tape Back to School Supplies
Head on over to CBC Parents to see how to make your own colourful back to school supplies
using colourful and cheap washi tape.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Spring Blossom Bracelets
Who can resist an excuse to play with flowers?!
Here is a super simple activity that you can do with all those gorgeous blossoms around!
Moments to make, almost no supplies needed and lovely results.
Pop on over to CBC to see how we made our blossom bracelets.
Happy Spring,
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Nesting Mobiles
Happy Earth Day!!!
In honour of Earth day, we made some nesting mobiles…this is a great craft for kiddies of all ages…made with natural materials that will eventually go back to nature.
Did you know that if you provide birds with nesting materials, they are more likely to build a nest in your yard?!
Head over to CBC Parents site for the full tutorial!
Teach them when they are young to be stewards of the Earth!
Monday, March 16, 2015
Head over to CBC Parents for the full tutorial on how to make your own
RAINBOW BOWLS!!!
They are made simply with tissue paper and Mod Podge!
Happy St Patricks Day, and soon SPRING!!!!
Thursday, March 12, 2015
The Artful Year…Book Review and GIVEAWAY!!!
Today we are reviewing the new book by The Artful Parent,
called
This is the author…the beautiful and so very talented Jean Van't Hul…
she describes herself as a children's art enabler and writer.
We've followed the success of The Artful Parent for years now and she has inspired us so much
in our own blogging journey.
Onto the review...
This book takes you on a crafty journey through all 4 seasons with beautiful art ideas,
craft ideas and even recipes!!!
My 6 yr old was DELIGHTED to go through this book, earmarking every craft she wanted to make
(and there were MANY!!!)
In honour of spring, we decided to make these cheerful plant pokes with beads…
so very simple and so so pretty.
It was a great little craft to quickly whip up before supper…here is Matildas finished product...
and here is mine!
With Easter soon approaching you can bet these glitter eggs are next on our list.
Oh the crafting possibilities…from bunny ear crowns, a garden loom, autumn leaf mandalas, coffee filter buntings…it's going to be a busy year!!
I like how the book starts out…Jean says, "Art is often considered a solitary pursuit, but crafting is traditionally done together abuzz with conversations as participants create together or side by side."
in my own home we are often at the kitchen table crafting together, catching up on our day...
What a beautiful tradition we give our children when we take the time to craft alongside them…
creating not only beautiful art, but beautiful traditions throughout the year that they will remember for a lifetime.
I encourage you to pick up a copy for your library at home…this is a book you are sure to reference over and over again, season by season…I know as every season changes I am always on the lookout for great ideas and craft inspiration…this book is sure to be a hit!
You can purchase this beautiful book at AMAZON.com
or request it be ordered at your local bookseller.
Jean has also generously offered us a copy of the book to
giveaway to one lucky reader…
Thank you to all who entered.
Good luck to all who enter, and happy Spring blessings, as we enter into a seasonal shift here!
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Rainbow Ice Totems and Sculptures for CBC Parents
Head on over to CBC Parents to see our latest post on how to make
Rainbow Ice Totems and Sculptures!
We've been stuck in a deep freeze for weeks now and this is a great way to make use of those cold temperatures, and to bring some much needed JOY and colour to your yard!
Hope you are all surviving winter well!
xo
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Making Peg Dolls and More…Book Review and Giveaway!!!!
Today we are so deeply honoured to tell you about our dear friend Margaret Blooms newest book
Making Peg Dolls and More…
If you don't know who Margaret Bloom is, well
she is the official peg doll QUEEN of the Universe!!
Her website We Bloom Here is full of beautiful crafty inspiration,
and every now and then she hosts peg doll swaps with enchanting people all around the world!!
To say we adore her work would be an understatement!!!
So…onto the book review…
In this book Margaret takes peg doll crafting to a whole new level of amazing!
From mobiles, to wall hangings, necklaces, dream pillows…
the scope of crafting possibilities is mind blowing,
(and it all starts with a little peg doll).
She covers wedding cake toppers…
cupcake toppers, (totally doing these)
and my very favourite…the Greenwood Tree Wall Hanging!
The photos inside the book are beautiful and inspiring…the instructions are easy to follow
and there are patterns contained throughout.
She even has suggestions on how to get the whole family involved in making these projects…
little kid and big kid crafting suggestions. *Love it*
Of course I had to do my own variation of the wedding cake topper…
just have to find that pointy hat wearing man of my dreams and I'm all set!!!
The book is available at the following wonderful retailers...
and of course you can also order on Amazon
There are also discount codes for peg doll making supplies and wool felt available!
Now…Margaret has been generous enough to offer our readers a chance to WIN a copy of her newest book!!
The winner of our giveaway is Anne in NC!!!!!
Mrs Bloom…we love you!!!!
Here is the official book tour schedule…
go check out the links for discount codes for supplies
other chances to win a copy of the book
and to support some of the BEST creative people online!
February 2: The Crafty Crow
February 3: Clean.
February 4: Castle in the Air
February 5: Sally Mavor-Wee Folk Studio
February 7: A Child's Dream
February 9: Forest Fairy Crafts
Febuary 10-Bella Luna Toys
February 11-ben and birdy
February 12-Twig and Toadstool!!!!!
February 13-Wee Wonderfuls
We can't wait for the next book Margaret Bloom!!!