These are super simple and super cute.. My kids absolutely loved making them and arranging their beads. What you’ll need: Various shapes of metal cookie cutters – Must be metal and not coated Plastic beads. Opaque or translucent. We used pony beads and they worked great. Thin wire to make...

There’s nothing like the crisp fall weather to make you want to get outside.  Grab the kids and head outdoors to collect your materials. Materials: 13 sheets of scrapbookpaper (or construction paper) leaves, acorns, pine cones, sticks, pine straw… head outside and collect nature What to...

This is a great one for the kids to make. A great idea would be for dad to craft this with the kids for a nice gift for mom on Mother’s Day. Materials: Cereal box 2 empty paper towel rolls brown construction paper tape photos To assemble: All you do is cut a 3×5 inch hole in the cereal box,...

We might not be able to sneak away to the infield at Churchill Downs to watch the horses run, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun while watching the most exciting 2 minutes in sports.. The Kentucky Derby! Here are a few ideas on throwing a party and getting the kids involved in the...

We had some fun recently with our friends at Daytime Alabama coming up with some original valentine ideas. Try one of these and make those boxed cards a thing of the past! You’ve seen these two on our site before: Sponge painted heart cards: These are simple and easy, that’s why we like them...

It doesn’t get too frigid here during the winter but we do good a few good cold snaps that will result in a few days of indoor play sure to set kids of all ages into a cabin fever induced frenzy. Need some ideas to keep them busy while keeping yourself sane? We’ve got a few. Fun with marshmallows: Marshmallows...

Earlier this year we talked about saving money on wrapping paper by saving your little Rembrandt’s drawings throughout the year. Well, the time has come, have you been saving? If not, don’t worry, it’s not too late. Roll out some kraft paper, give the kiddos some crayons (markers if...

Christmas cards don’t have to be expensive to be special or admired. In fact some might say that a card made from some teeny tiny fingerprints might bring a bigger smile to the Grandparents face when they open their mail. Here are a few ideas on making some cute hand made cards for the holidays. The...

Have an extra pumpkin or 2 sitting around? My Daughters class took a trip to the farm last week and she was able to bring home a pumpkin that was leftover in their pumpkin patch. The day after her field trip she brought home this adorable little turkey that we will use as a centerpiece on Thanksgiving. It’s...

Halloween might be over but fall isn’t! We’re bringing a little bit of fall indoors. If you’re a coffee drinker you may have everything you need in your kitchen for this craft. What you’ll need: Coffee Filters Scissors Food Coloring (Yellow, Red, Orange) Wax paper Old medicine...