When a friend posted photos of this project on Facebook, I knew I had to share her creation. Here is Mel & Mac’s DIY Upcycled Headband Hairbow Holder Tutorial. (Thanks girls!) My six year old has more headbands than she needs. After her recent birthday, her collection exploded. We needed functional storage – stat. With a…
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Simple, Homemade And Upcycled Smock Project
At the request of my daughter (and my delight), we do a lot of projects. A lot. Some simple and some quite messy. And when things are going to get messy, mom insists on a smock – of sorts. Ever the “green” mom instead of purchasing a smock for art projects, I rescued one of my husband’s old…
Sponge Balls ~ Summer Kids Craft
When playing a summer water party for the kids, one of the first activities that popped into my head was water balloons. But I dreaded having to clean up all those latex bits in my yard, not to mention filling dozens of water balloons before the party. Then I remembered something I had seen Martha Stewart create – sponge…
Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint (Way Fun!)
Have you ever made sidewalk chalk paint? No? You should. It is the perfect summer craft for kids of all ages and the best part is that when the fun is done, the mess simply washes away. Sure you could buy sidewalk paint, but making it is half the fun. Plus it is super cheap, and you probably already…
4th Of July Baby Food Jar Votive Candle Holders ~ Kid’s Craft
We are well stocked with empty baby food jars these days, so I am on a mission to come up with creative ways to turn them into a fun projects this summer. First up – 4th of July Votive Candle Holders. I love that this entire project is made with recycled materials. Total out-of-pocket expense…
Popsicle Stick 4th of July Flag Craft For Kids
Since summer began, we’ve been eating a lot of Popsicles. Yum-Yum! In my ever-constant attempt to be less wasteful, I have saved every Popsicle stick. My friends laughed at my constant request of, “Don’t throw that stick away, I’ll take it.” But we finally had a chance to put those sticks to good use this week, and I…