The best holiday gifts are the ones made by hand—the kind that capture tiny fingerprints, watercolor splashes or creative flair that only kids can bring. From keepsake plates and homemade greeting cards to jars of rich hot cocoa and colorful rock photo holders, these affordable projects make it easy to craft something meaningful, memorable and […]
Kid’s Corner
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Garlands and Lanterns
Creative Fall crafts for everyone
Is there anything more delightful than decorating one’s home with autumn’s rich colors? With these easy DIY crafts, kids can enjoy bringing a touch of festive fun to the household! AUTUMN FELT GARLAND These easy garlands add a cozy touch when strung across the mantle or around a sunny window. STEP 1: Purchase a set […]
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I Made This
Simple Sewing with kids
As a rule, most kids love arts and crafts, especially those that encourage maximum creativity! Simple projects that require kids to slow down and focus have multiple benefits – including decision-making, confidence-building and math development, to name a few. If you learned to sew as a child, you probably still know enough to sew on […]
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Simply Beautiful
Easy pinecone crafts for the holidays
When the snow falls and the kids start complaining of boredom, try whipping out some engaging crafts to fuel their imaginations. Per usual, nature provides the best resources and inspiration for art, while also not breaking the bank when it comes to cost. For these simple, kid-friendly crafts, look no further than the humble pinecone. […]
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Preserving the Beauty
Beeswax dipped leaves add autumn décor to the home
Who doesn’t love frolicking in the falling leaves of the season? Alas, the beauty of autumn is ephemeral. Leaves crumble and disappear, leaving bare branches behind. With this fun and creative kids’ craft, however, you can keep the magic of the season alive by preserving beautiful autumn leaves in all-natural beeswax! Colorful leaves make a […]
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Traditional Baskets
Create a traditional reed basket for spring!
As spring blooms around us, we’re called to move outdoors and smell the flowers – literally! Whether collecting beautiful plants on a nature walk or preparing for an egg collecting adventure on Easter, you can bring the season to life with this sweet DIY basket-making craft for kids. In addition to being useful for carrying […]
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Traditional Craft
Learn the Art of Corn Husk Dolls
Long before store-bought toys, parents around the world made creative, homemade playthings for children. Here in the Americas, many indigenous peoples used natural materials sourced from the land to craft lovely toys treasured among generations. One such iconic toy is known as the “corn husk doll.” When properly dried, corn husks could be weaved into […]
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Edible Creations
Beautiful DIY arrangements from nature’s bounty
There’s nothing quite like cool, delicious fruit on a warm autumn day! Let’s take it to the next level and create a piece of art. Like a flower arrangement but made with cutouts of fruit, this DIY project showcases the colorful, plump bounty of the season. These edible bouquets make great eco-friendly centerpieces for back-to-school […]
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Festive Holiday Candles
Simple beeswax rolling kits offer fun for all ages
Did you know that once, during the Victorian era, people would place candles directly on their Christmas trees? Affixed with a bit of melted wax and some metal pins, the candles were glued to the branches and then set alight to create a spectacular glow. Unsurprisingly, the risk of a house fire was quite high, […]