Mother’s Day 2019: Gift and Activity
So for Mother’s Day 2019, I thought I would experiment with a craft I have always wanted to do but as of a few weeks ago, had never done: Mosaic. My initial thought was that it would be a relatively easy activity for 5 and 6 year olds. If I used a design template then…
Angel Biscuits
I’ve been wanting to make angel biscuits for a while now. But its one of those dishes that that I have feared a little. Basically yeast goods have freaked me out a little. But with the growth of my cooking classes in the last coupla years, I knew I couldn’t continue to fear that wonderful…
Doggie Origami
Doggie Origami. As with all the simple origami creatures we are creating, this one is easy enough for the youngest kids. As always, each Doggie can be customized by drawing different features. Check out the tutorial below. Decide which side of the paper you want on the outside. For this Doggie, I decided I wanted…
Bunny Origami
So this week, it’s all about the bunny. With Easter around the corner I thought this would be a nice project to do. Plus it allows me to continue with my current obsession: Origami As with all the creature origami we are highlighting, they are simple enough for younger children to make. Depending on your…
Food Illusion: Sunny Side Up Egg on Toast
As is the norm for me, I am constantly doing research for either my classes or just to feed my addiction of learning new techniques to make things. A few weeks ago, I was looking for a fun cooking activity, something that was different from the norm. Unlike most weeks, I wasn’t just looking for…
Origami Kitty Cat
Origami animals have become my current obsession when it comes to paper crafts. Since we work with kids as young as 5 years old, I am always on the lookout for easy origami projects. When I came across these cute animals, I knew they were exactly what I was looking for. So check out the…
Bead Action Figure / Doll Kit Tutorial
Bead dolls have become one of my most favorite DIY’s for our classes. This version of our bead dolls / action figures came about several years ago after I had seen a number of dolls on tutorials on Pinterest. What I liked the most about this version of bead dolls is how they are are…
Mad Hatter Hats – A Kit
Mad hatter hats. They are so whimsical, so charming and absolutely fabulous. I love them as hair accessories or as table decor for a tea party theme. I first started making mad hatter hats several years ago. I wanted to throw a tea party as part of our Craft Market classes and wanted a fun…
Heart Ring: A DIY
Valentine’s Day is here, and if you’re anything like me, I always get so excited planning fun stuff to do for the holiday. Valentine’s Day isn’t only about romantic love. It’s an opportunity to slow down and tell the people around you how much you love and appreciate them, whether that be a significant other,…
Butterfly Wire Bracelet: A DIY
Wire is such a versatile and easy-to-use jewelry making staple. There are so many cute designs out there that you can create using it. Hearts, swirls, and circle variations are the most common designs for simple wire bracelets. However, I wanted to make something different. While I was looking around for ideas, I came across…