Seasonal Crafts

Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway: Day 3 Mini Christmas Crochet

November 28, 2011

***Today’s giveaway is now closed and the lucky winner, drawn by random number generator is……Sara, who left the following comment “Top of my Christmas list is a new sewing box as the lid on mine doesn’t close properly and I keep dropping its overflowing contents onto the floor!”. Congrats Sara, I will be mailing you [...]

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Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway: Day 1 Christmas Crafting In No Time

November 26, 2011

***Today’s giveaway is now closed and the lucky winner, drawn by random number generator is……Helen Francis. Congrats Helen I will be mailing you shortly Still plenty of time to win other prizes everyone, so keep entering*** I wanted to do something special for all you lovely readers this Christmas and thus I have come up [...]

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Top 5 Frugal Tips This Christmas

November 24, 2011

With the smell of Christmas turkey just around the corner, many families up and down the country are watching their pennies by becoming thrifty. With this in mind, it got me thinking of the top five frugal tips I could offer you to help you save money in the run up to Christmas. Buy Online [...]

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Thanksgiving Projects for Preschool

November 3, 2011

Thanksgiving is a great time for kids to try out new crafts and projects. Not only will they learn how to do many new and fun crafts, but the crafts can also be used as decorations at home or in the classroom. Try out some of these fun Thanksgiving projects for preschool aged children this [...]

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How to Make Your Holiday Cards Stand Out This Year

November 1, 2011

Sending out holiday cards is a longstanding tradition, one that few people could picture a world without; because so many people – especially businesses – send them out, standing out can be difficult. How can a business or individual hope to leave a lasting impression? The information below may provide assistance. 1. Leave a Personal [...]

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Easy Halloween Activities For Kids

October 11, 2011

Halloween is a time of mystery and magic that captivates the attention of children who look forward to dressing up and eating sweets each October. There are a multitude of fun and easy Halloween activities for kids that can spice up the holiday season this year. Have fun with costumes, food, crafts and games this [...]

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Halloween Spider Crafts For Children

September 4, 2011

Halloween is a great time to try out new crafts for children. This holiday is full of creepy and fun decorations that children love to see and make. You can make Halloween spider crafts with children using many materials that you might already have around the house, or that are affordable and easy to find [...]

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Homemade Outdoor Decorating Ideas for Fall

August 23, 2011

For many people, fall is their favorite time of the year. The changing of the seasons brings about a relief from the hot weather of summer, beautiful leaves in the trees, and the countdown to the holidays. It’s also a great time to redo the look of your outdoor living space. Since it’s already August [...]

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Grandparent’s Day Crafts for Kids to Make, Enjoy & Give

August 7, 2011

Grandparent’s Day is the perfect holiday to introduce children to crafting. The kids will have fun creating a project for their grandparents, and grandparents love to receive thoughtful and homemade gifts from their grandchildren. You really can’t go wrong when creating a gift for grandparents, but there are a couple grandparents day crafts that really [...]

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Summer Craft Ideas for the Kids

June 14, 2011

My kids were coming home for the summer from their boarding school in New Hampshire and I knew I needed to get ready with lots of things to keep them busy. They love doing crafts with me, so I decided that we would have an arts and crafts-filled summer! We have been doing crafts as [...]

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3 Cheap and Easy 4th of July Crafts for Kids

June 9, 2011

With Independence Day being right around the corner, it’s time for you to start thinking about how you’re going to decorate your home for the upcoming celebrations. If you like to spend time with your kids creating a variety of different crafts but you don’t have the time or the money to spend on elaborate [...]

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Crafty Moms

May 3, 2011

Mother’s day is creeping up fast, and you don’t want to get caught the day before buying mom a generic present at a convenience store. Show mom how much you care by giving her something tailored to her interests and hobbies. Crafty moms make this so easy. Here are a few last-minute ideas your mother [...]

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How to Make Your Own Chocolate Easter Eggs

March 21, 2010

Chocolate and Easter go together as much as Easter eggs and baskets. Why not combine the different elements and learn how to make your own chocolate Easter eggs? Ask your children to help you make the chocolate eggs and enjoy the time together.