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DIY Toy-Making Ideas: Crafting Fun Toys at Home with Kids

August 3, 2024 ellen Leave a comment Crafts
children doing crafts

DIY toy-making not only fosters creativity and imagination but also provides a fun, budget-friendly way to bond with your kids. In a world where screens dominate children’s playtime, it’s refreshing to return to the basics—engaging kids in hands-on, creative activities.  DIY Toy-Making Ideas Whether you’re looking to save money, reduce waste, or simply enjoy a […]

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Craft Projects Using Wooden Blocks

July 12, 2024 ellen Leave a comment Crafts
plant markers made from old wooden blocks

Wondering what to do with blocks your kids have outgrown? Check out these fun craft projects using wooden blocks and learn to upcycle them. Craft Projects Using Wooden Blocks Wooden blocks are a classic toy that many children eventually outgrow. But just because your kids are moving on to other toys doesn’t mean those blocks […]

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Crafting the Perfect Summer Vibes with a Garden Wreath

July 5, 2024 ellen Leave a comment Crafts
Summer is here, and what better way to welcome the season than with a beautiful garden wreath adorning your front door? Check out this simple tutorial.

Summer is here, and what better way to welcome the season than with a beautiful garden wreath adorning your front door? Check out this simple tutorial. Summer Vibes with a Garden Wreath For DIY enthusiasts and home decor lovers, creating a summer garden wreath is a delightful and rewarding project. In this blog post, we’ll […]

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Pink and White Door Wreath Tutorial

December 9, 2023July 12, 2024 ellen Leave a comment Crafts
If you're looking for DIY wreath ideas, check out this pink and white door wreath. Whether you need spring wreaths, Easter decor or a wreath that matches your pink Christmas tree, this is it.

If you’re looking for DIY wreath ideas, check out this pink and white door wreath. Whether you need spring wreaths, Easter decor or a wreath that matches your pink Christmas tree, this is it. Pink and White Door Wreath Tutorial Spring wreaths often include pink, yellow and lavender. These colors are often associated with spring […]

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Dollar Tree Pizza Pan Wreath

September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Crafts
Dollar Tree pizza pan wreath hanging on the front door

This Dollar Tree pizza pan wreath is a fun way to decorate your front door. Learn how to make one of my favorite Dollar Tree crafts. Dollar Tree Pizza Pan Wreath There are lots of different ways to upcycle a Dollar Tree pizza pan. I think this is the perfect way to DIY beautify what […]

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DIY Seashell Wreath for the Front Door

June 10, 2023December 9, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Crafts
grapevine wreath with shells and rope

This seashell wreath for the front door is a simple shell wreath you can make using shells from the beach. Add some nautical decor to your beach house or home. Seashell Wreath for the Front Door You can make this shell wreath to give your front door a beach theme. It works well for a […]

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Painted Rocks Ideas

November 25, 2022October 14, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Crafts
If you're looking for painted rocks ideas, check out these kindness rocks you can make as gifts for the holiday season and beyond.

If you’re looking for painted rocks ideas, check out these kindness rocks you can make as gifts for the holiday season and beyond. Check out a few of these simple rock paintings. Painted Rocks Ideas Kindness rocks have been around for many years as a fun way to share inspirational messages and cute designs with […]

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Bookmark to Color

October 15, 2022September 8, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Crafts
a girl sitting at a white table with markers coloring

Looking for free printable coloring bookmarks? Here is a free bookmark to color for a few of the holidays. These bookmarks to colour and print are a great rainy day activity. Bookmark to Color Looking for a fun and free printable coloring bookmark? Here are some great bookmarks to color! This bookmark is perfect for […]

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Hammered Flower Art

August 15, 2022April 21, 2023 ellen 1 Comment Crafts
hammering flowers

Hammered flower art is a fun way to press fresh flowers with the kids. Let them have fun with flower pounding today. Hammered Flower Art Flower pounding is a simple technique to transfer the vibrant colors from fresh flowers to make a flower print. It’s an easy nature craft for older kids and adults. What […]

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Animal Crafts for Toddlers

July 16, 2022April 20, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Crafts

This zoo animal craft for toddlers is one of my favorite animal crafts. Use it as a way to teach your child about jungle animals. Animal Crafts for Toddlers There are so many different construction paper animal crafts you can make with the kids. Paper plate crafts are the first choice when it comes to […]

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Ellen is a mom of a 25-year-old son and 30-year-old daughter. She is Grandma to one adorable toddler. In what little spare time she has, she loves to read, watch movies, and check out the latest toys and games.

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