Creative Projects
An old favorite shirt doesn’t fit quite right anymore; a new gift from a well-meaning aunt is a little snug; your dog chewed a hole in the sleeve… Whatever the reason, you find yourself with a pile of shirts that you don’t wear, but you’re not willing to part with them. T-shirt quilts, similar to …
Lego bricks are a great toy. They provide endless hours of entertainment through building and rebuilding, creativity, and engineering. But when one puts that much time and love into a project, one tends to get protective and can become slightly irate if said building is destroyed by a younger sibling. In our home, Lego are …
There is something special and almost magical about snow globes. My girls love them. I have a few around the house that they are only allowed to play with when I’m present. The globes are all made of glass and very fragile. When I was wandering through the hobby store I came across plastic, DIY …
The holidays are a perfect time for crafts. Cold weather, gift giving, decorating your home, and keeping the kids busy during the countdown add up perfectly. I always love an easy beautiful craft, especially when the kids can participate. These gorgeous candles are sure to please. Thanks to a great friend and her creative inspiration, …
Sensory Blanket for Alzheimer’s/Dementia Patient Care Browsing through our local publication, The Connection Magazine, I came across an article that sparked my interest and warmed my heart. Knit for Peace, shared a column about creating fidget hand muffs and blankets for patients with dementia. I love creative projects, especially ones made with compassion and a purpose. I …
Shortly after L started preschool, I realized I had severely underestimated the amount of artwork my little one would bring home. As much as I would like to save every precious painting and sketch, it’s unrealistic. However, for those special ones I needed a good way to hold on to them. I already have a keepsake …
-(It’s like herding cats, trying to get both girls to sit still for pictures anymore. These are the best I could get.)- After lots of wavering (between everything from a circus clown to an elephant), L decided she wanted to be a ladybug for Halloween. She stuck with the ladybug idea for several weeks in …
As promised, I’m finally getting around to posting some extra pictures for a quick tutorial on the magnetic kids’ fishing set. If you missed the note on social media, one day L came up to me and said she wanted to go fishing. We were in no position to actually go fishing in the traditional …
I wouldn’t classify myself as a pack rat, and I’m far from a hoarder. However, I do have a tendency to keep things. Especially if I’m under the impression that they could be used for something else, if they are pretty, or too sentimental to just throw away. Christmas cards (and other greeting cards) fall …
Merry Christmas! I absolutely love this season. It’s such a wonderful time of celebration for the birth of our Savior. I love the music, excitement, family, friends, great food; I even love the snow. Every year after Thanksgiving I look forward to decorating the house. This year’s a little different, however. With a toddler running …
