Crafts and DIY done in 30 minutes or less
Sometimes, wandering through the bead aisle at your local craft store, you’ll find the best inspiration. If you’re not sure what to make with those beads, you can use just about any combination of beads to make a necklace similar to this rose necklace. It doesn’t take long, and is sure to be a conversation […]
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Looking for a simple way to add some Easter flair to Easter Dinner? Maybe you’re in charge of the Easter Snack at Preschool and haven’t thought past carrot sticks? These simple Bunny straws are easy to make, and are sure to be a crowd pleaser! You’ll need: Straws White Paper Silhouette Machine Bunny Straw Silhouette […]
[Continue reading...]A constant theme for moms everywhere is trying to get things done. The dishes, laundry, and household cleaning never end. Then there are kids to feed, bedtime routines to administer, and somewhere between it all, we want to find time for ourselves. It never fails… the moment we sit down to do something, our kids […]
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Looking for some simple earrings to wear for St. Patrick’s Day? Something that has a little green going on… but is more festive than just wearing the “right” color? I’ve got you covered with these fun and easy to make clover earrings! You need a few supplies – and no fancy jewelry-making tools! To make […]
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This Magnetic Puzzle was insanely easy to make. Crazy easy. I don’t know if it should really count as a craft. But we’re going to anyway. We’ll call it a Magnetic Photo Puzzle Craft. Even though you don’t have to be crafty at all to make one! And because it is magnetic, it will be […]
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Playing with Toy Cars is a classic busy bag activity. Since becoming a boy mom, I’ve regularly keep toy cars in my purse, and once handed a toy car from my purse to the fussy toddler of a stranger in line. (We moms have to stick together!)Toy cars are inexpensive, small, and a great way […]
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Is there anything else like digging your hands through a big bin of buttons? Both my boys still enjoy playing with buttons. Sorting them by size, color, shape… picking out a favorite, and just looking at them, feeling the different textures. There is so much variety, and so many ways to be entertained with a […]
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When you’re stuck somewhere waiting, having activities to occupy little hands (and minds) is essential. These paperclip chains are simple for little hands to make, and you can add washi tape to entertain older children. Grab different colored paperclips, and even different sizes and shapes of paperclips, and you’ll have lots of variety to keep […]
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Keeping kids busy when you’re out and about can be as easy as handing them your cell phone. But if you’re looking for more interactive options, you can make a busy bag! Just grab a canvas tote, and start collecting activities to keep your kiddo busy. These Lacing Cards are made from empty cereal boxes, […]
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I’m sharing these tulip earrings as part of the Kid’s Crafts from Around the World series over on Made with Happy. If you didn’t guess, these Tulip Earrings are my craft offering to represent The Netherlands, also known as Holland. When you think of Holland, there are a few different iconic symbols that come to […]
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