So for this week’s DIY, I thought I would bring it back to paper dolls again. I thought we would make a regular pleated dress this time. As always, it is fairly easy to do but is absolutely adorable. I am hoping to come up with a coupla different dress styles that my students will…
For our Friday DIY, I decided to look into the future for inspiration. In the coming fall term, students in our Craft Market class will be making Paper Dolls including a coupla outfits. As we normally do, we will provide the kiddos with their DIY kit which will include the doll (they will pick from…
For our Friday DIY for this week, I looked to our workshops at Grand Bazaar Market as inspiration. One of the crafts we will be working on is a paper craft to make an umbrella and ballerina. I first came across this paper craft a coupla years ago. I thought it was adorable beyond belief…
Cleopatra’s Secret is one of my favorites gifts for Mother Day. In fact I truly believe that it is a great gift for almost any occasion. Give it as a birthday gift or use it to invite family and loved ones to a bridal shower. I usually adhere a flocked paper to the outside of…
This has been my favorite Valentines Day card DIY for a few years now. I love the fact that it is 3D. It also looks fabulous sitting on the desk. Plus it is very easy to make and can be made with very simple materials, most of which are everyday items. Supplies: 3 strips…
So for one of my gift wrap ideas this year, I thought I would use pom noms. After all, we had spent two classes last fall making pom noms with our Craft Market class and I felt that it would be fun to visit this technique again. This is a very easy DIY. I first…
This is one of my favorite craft activities. Young kids can do it, older kids can do it. I remember doing it once at one of my schools and then kids turned the bird into a parrot. Using painter’s tape, we taped the bird onto each child’s shoulder. I have also used it as an…
This is one of my favorite holiday activities to do. If I need to clear my mind, I find this activity allows me to do that. While it is not a difficult project, it does take time and it is repetitive which is one of those things that help to relax and calm me. And…
