crafts/diy Archive

DIY Funky family photo collage
July 3, 2014
Project Description This collage puts a funky twist on your average family photo. It’s so simple and it only about an hour to make, including drying time. Project Materials: Wooden frame/shadow box (I had this leftover from a previous project. You could also use card stock and put your collage in a real frame.) Mod

Wish bracelets and anklets
July 1, 2014
This summer I’m obsessed with wish bracelets and anklets. The concept is simple: You tie them onto your wrist or ankle and make a wish. When they fall off your wish will come true. Why spend 3x the amount of money in Urban Outfitters for the same type of bracelets when you can make a

3 inexpensive and easy pom pom and painter’s tape activities
June 26, 2014
Kai’s best buddy, Beahr, spent the day with us yesterday. So I decided to give them something to do other than watch tv all afternoon. Check it out. All you need: Pom poms Painter’s tape Straws Two crazy kids Pom pom race: Make a race track with painter’s tape down your hallway. Give each

Recycled Self Watering Water Bottle Garden Craft
June 24, 2014
Materials needed: Water bottles, Scissors, Acrylic Paint, Paintbrush, Yarn, Nail, Hammer, Soil and plants/seeds, Glitter, Water, Needle, Painter’s tape How to: Cut your water bottle at about the five-inch mark with scissors. 2. Wrap a piece of painter’s tape around the top part of the bottle and paint a