Red Lentil Soup
So I came across this recipe last year when I was looking for an easy soup recipe for my classes. I’m a big lentil fan and even though I wasn’t sure I liked the idea of all the ingredients combined, but since I likes the ingredients individually, I thought I would give it a go.…
Unicorn Cake Ball
So this may be one of my favorite food crafts: Rainbow Cake Balls. I take those cake balls and create all kinds of whimsical creatures from unicorns to caterpillars. This post is all about unicorns. I used the best cake ball recipe ever. It is a recipe I’ve been using for years now. I like…
Memory Wire Beaded Bracelet DIY
The original idea for this bracelet came about for my American Girl Doll Crafts class. For the class, students got to make bracelets for their dolls and for themselves too. And then a friend asked me to put together a DIY kit for her daughter’s birthday. The theme was rainbow, so that was kinda fun…
AGD Crafts: Lace Crown
This is an activity I have been dying to do for years now. But I kept putting it off partly because I couldn’t figure out a reason to do it. And now as I continue to venture into the American Girl Doll Crafts world, it seemed like a perfect fit. So, to start, I ventured…
Loop Yarn Scrunchies
I recently started using loop yarn, and one of the first projects that came to mind was trying to make a scrunchie with it. This project is a little more difficult due to its small size and circular shape. I recommend practicing and getting comfortable with the loop yarn first, maybe try making a scarf!…
Beaded Heart
This beaded heart is a great pattern to use in a necklace or key chain. Supplies: 19 Round beads of one color, thin cording, and a jump ring. An embroidering needle could also be helpful. I used more oval than round beads and that affected the shape a little bit. Also, I used larger cording…
Chocolate Bark
Chocolate bark is an easy way to personalize and make a classic Valentine’s Day gift more special. All you need is chocolate and whatever you want to use to decorate it. I used sprinkles and pink candy melts. The first step is to prepare where you are going to assemble the chocolate bark on. Cover…
Paper Doll Crafts: Spring 2021
To sign up for class, please use this link: Sawyer Welcome to the world of paper dolls, a childhood favorite of mine and beloved playtime for tons of kids today. In this after school program, students will fold, pinch, cut and glue paper and other materials to create beautiful clothing and accessories for their paper…
AGD Crafts: Spring 2021 Afterschool
To sign up for classes, please use this link: Sawyer Not enough accessories for your child’s American Girl or other brand of 18” doll? Workshops Essayer is thrilled to present a DIY afterschool program for students who love crafts and want to create whimsical and stylish accessories for their doll bestie. Students will explore a…
Heart Plush
This cute little heart plush is a great DIY Valentine’s day gift and can be customized for whoever you are giving it to. Supplies: 2 colors of felt, embroidery string, an embroidery needle, stuffing, scissors, and a pen. Optional: scrap paper, embroidery hoop, scent sachet I can not free hand a heart shape, so I…