Do you say icing or frosting? Either way, the creamy stuff that tops these cupcakes looks so light and sweet it makes me want to dive right in. Get the recipe from Armelle and surprise your kids with a special after-school treat!
Recycling for Crafts
Ramblings of a Crazy Woman has shared some great ideas for using recyclables in your children’s arts and crafts. I love all of her ideas, especially refilling a glue bottle with paint! Great for precision painting and oh-so-satisfying for little hands that love to *squeeeze*! Click here to see more!
Make Your Own Paper Dollhouse
See The Woods and the Trees shows how to make a doll house using pages from a magazine or catalog. What a clever way to make use of your catalogs before you discard them! (via Dollar Store Crafts)
Jello Watermelons
These mini-watermelon slices are the coolest! They’re made with lime peels and red Jello and would be great for a summer party or a pint-sized tea party! See how Chocolate on My Cranium made them here.
Last Minute St. Patty’s Day Round-Up
Visit Skip to My Lou for this crochet shamrock pattern. My kids always love streamers, and I’m sure this colorful rainbow streamer would be a big hit! Because Babies Grow Up shares how to make one just in time for St. Patty’s Day! (via Blissful Kids) I’m loving this rainbow Jello from Jesse Kate Designs. […]
Handmade Shopping List (4)
I love these knitted stuffies from The Lark, especially their vintage wares! Check out her shop for more! Petite Elefant came up with a wonderful idea when she needed a reminder of the words to her child’s favorite lullabies…she printed and framed the lyrics to keep close by! She’s accepting custom orders for your own […]
Personalized Felt Cuffs
5 Orange Potatoes shares a great way to let your kids wear their artwork! Click over to see how she made these awesome felt bracelets and adorned them with images that her daughters created.
Knitted Bear Pattern
Another knit to add to my list. Rachel at The Yarnigans Blog shares the pattern to make this cuddly bear. (via luvinthemommyhood)
DIY Tummy-Time Mat
Baby or baby shower in your near future? If so, you must check out this tutorial from Create Studio showing how to make a baby’s play mat. It looks so soft and cushy! Add appliqués or embroidery for a personal touch. Click!
Hammer Activity
I’m always on the look-out for homemade Montessori inspired activities. They’re usually very simple and inexpensive to recreate, and this hammering activity from Chasing Cheerios is no exception. Love it!
