Category: Crafts

5 Super Cute Spring Craft Ideas

Warmer weather often brings with it a desire to complete a host of projects, both indoors and outdoors.  These adorable spring crafts may be the perfect place to start, and some of them are great family projects for the upcoming Easter weekend! I’ve spent the day putting together new yarn shelves, and this free crochet …

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Kunstglaser: Stained Glass Meets Modern Art

Kunstglaser: A Breakwater Original “When you don’t love, don’t do it. And when somebody says, ‘Nobody can do this,’ then I say, ‘hey, my name is Nobody.’” -Norbert Sattler Norbert Sattler is a master stained glass craftsman living Pleasantville, Nova Scotia who creates amazing modern glass pieces in conjunction with artists.  In this film Sattler shares …

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Craft Project: A Cornucopia of Thanks

I know, Thanksgiving isn’t for another few months, well actually it isn’t for a month for those celebrating it in Canada, which is part of the reason why I am starting to post a few craft ideas.  This always seems to be the busy time of year when everyone is scrambling around for the first …

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P&T Swim Party: 5 Super Fun DIY Pool Party Crafts

Things are warming up and throwing a swim party is one of the best ways to celebrate the outdoors! Here are 5 super fun pool party ideas to help get things rolling: In a few simple steps you can turn store-bought marshmallows into these sweet S’mores Starfish; instructions at Hungry Happenings.  Add a splash of color to any …

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Mother’s Day Craft: Relaxing Neck Wraps

This is a great little craft to make any mom who enjoys unwinding in the tub or propped up on the bed with a good book.  They are easy to make, are fairly inexpensive and can be made by any child of any age. What you will need: Large men’s sports socks (preferably brand new …

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Link Love: Our Top 5 Crafts This Winter

Stay warm this winter with these awesome craft projects! Here are our top picks of this season’s craft projects: 1) Crochet these sweet cat and bear baskets from Mohu Blog: 2) This super adorable Quilted Doll Blanket Pattern from Simple Simon and Company is great for kids and adults alike:  3) Here’s a refreshing bath & body treat to make …

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Christmas Crafts: Crafty Santa’s Cookies Plate

“Oh it’s beginning to look like Christmas,” and you are missing a very essential part to the Christmas holidays; Santa’s Cookie Plate. Yes, I know that Santa isn’t what the holidays are about but every year, thousands of children pile various types of cookies onto a plate before heading up for their restless Christmas Eve …

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How to Make Simple Autumn Leaf Window Decorations

Utilize those beautiful leaves in the yard! How to Make Simple Autumn Leaf Window Decorations Step 1: Gather up the most beautiful leaves that you can find.  This can even be made as a game for kids: assign them the task of going hunting to find their favorite leaves in the yard. Step 2: Use …

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Link Love: Our Top 5 Crafts This Fall

Here’s some link love for all the crafters celebrating this glorious season: 1) I love anything made of felt, and that’s why one of my favorites this month was this DIY Woodland Notepad Cover from Crafting Fingers.  2) Fall is the best time for making warm, snuggly blankies, which is why Mabey She Made It’s gorgeous QAYG Ragged …

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Crafty Recipes: Face Paint

With Halloween a little over a month away, I like to start planning out some things for Halloween. It is a great time of the year, one of my favorites and in a few short weeks, if you celebrate Halloween, you will be getting costumes ready and all the other little goodies that are involved. …

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