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Celebrate Mother’s Day or any special occasion with a heartfelt, handmade gift! Painting and decorating flowerpots is a simple, creative, hands-on activity that elementary-aged kids will love. Plant vibrant flowers for a personalized touch that blooms with love and pride. …

Welcome spring with a fun and easy craft! These butterfly pens make a sweet and simple garden-inspired gift perfect for teachers, parents, or friends. Bright, whimsical, and practical, they add a touch of springtime charm to any desk. For Teacher …

Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to give a little something extra to all the teacher in your life, whether your kids are in preschool, elementary, middle or high school. Here are some low-cost, quick and cool DIY craft gifts …

A sock puppet isn’t just a craft—it’s a doorway to creativity, storytelling, and hours of imaginative play! With just a few household items, kids can design their own puppet characters and bring them to life. Whether it’s a silly monster, …

Brighten up your St. Patrick’s Day with these fun and easy stained glass shamrocks! Perfect for rainy March days, this craft lets kids explore creativity and learn about light while decorating your home. With just a few materials, you can …

Have fun creating magical faux mini stained glass Valentine hearts with your kiddos—perfect for brightening any window! This fun craft combines colorful designs, heart shapes, and creativity to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Explore easy techniques using tissue paper, clear contact paper, …

Create a festive DIY Santa cookie tray that’s perfect for Christmas Eve! Transform a plain wooden tray with a little paint, Mod Podge, and a holiday napkin for a homemade touch that’ll delight the whole family and impress Santa. This …

Get ready for some autumn creativity with these adorable fall owl-themed fall crafts! Perfect for kids and adults alike, these easy and fun projects will bring a touch of whimsy to your seasonal décor. Whether you’re using paper rolls or …

Make your own garden stepping stones with just a few supplies from your local hardware store.  Great for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gifts or your own garden décor.  We’ve all seen those super cute garden stepping stones in magazines …

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    We’re all busy. And most of us really like to get a bit crafty but don’t have the time. This little crafty craft is for you. And it’s for me. Because it is so easy. It’s so quick. …

The following sweet, springtime guest post is written by the incredibly creative mom and teacher, Kristina Buskirk, of Toddler Approved.  Toddler Approved is a must-read. Even though my babies are well beyond toddlerhood, I still read Kristina’s blog because it’s top …

While we were at the craft store this past weekend, picking up some supplies for Maddy’s after school club and for Cora’s Butterfly Birthday Playdate this weekend, we stumbled upon this AWEsome springtime craft. Beautiful, easy homemade flower barrettes. So …