DIY I Spy Book
Brassy Apple made this I Spy Book as part of her self-hosted “creativity for the car†summer craft challenge. It’s such a simple idea, but one that the kids will love! You can see…
Fairy Wings Tutorial
Mommy Blessings shares a great tutorial for making fairy wings from wire hanger and women’s nylons! Take a look here!
Craft Kit Gift Ideas for Kids
Here are some fun ways to give the gift of crafting to your kiddos (and their friends!): Silly Putty Kit from Havin’ Fun Yet Doll Quilt Kit from Craftstylish Clothespin Doll Kit from Mama…
Busy Book Ideas
Busy Books are very popular right now…for good reason. They’re compact and loaded with fun things for littles to do while (hopefully) sitting quietly. If you’ve been thinking about making one but are at…
Homemade Dream Catchers
Mother Earth shares the dream catchers she recently made for her daughters to hang over their beds. This one is really beautiful and would be a great to make for or with your kids…
Repurposed Placemat to Bib: Tutorial
Shannon, from luvinthemommyhood has posted a tutorial for making bibs out of placemats! I love this idea. Placemats are designed to be durable, plus you can find some really gorgeous prints nowadays! Even if…
Gelato Playdough Recipe
This play dough looks so inviting, doesn’t it? I love the soft colors! Click on over to LMNOP for the recipe!
Matchbox Dollhouse and More
Trixi, from Coloured Buttons, has been coming up with some really amazing kid toys using matchboxes as her foundation. This doll house is incredible with all of its tiny details, plus she’s added…
Child’s Work Apron Tutorial
This work apron from Urban Organica is sure to be a hit with any child who LOVES pockets! Go here and follow the photo tutorial to make one for your own kiddo!
Homemade “Five Stones” Game
Ikat Bag shares a game that’s easy to make and fun to play. Reading her description had me feeling a bit nostalgic for the schoolyard pastimes that I rememember: hopscotch and jumping rope!…
Toddler Top and Dress Pattern
This dress and top pattern from Fiddlehead are so stinkin’ cute and are perfect for staying cool this summer. She has the size listed as 24 months, but with a little adjusting you could…
Summer Activities Round-Up
The first day of Summer is just a couple days away! Here are some fun ideas to help get you through these long days! Count down the weeks of summer with this Sunshine Patterning…
Homemade Personalized Checkers Set
The Thrifty Chick came up with a clever remake of the classic game of Checkers. Here she shows how you can easily make over an existing Checkers set to make your own set with…
DIY Wooden Name Blocks
I love this set of personalized name blocks from Melissa at Chasing Cheerios!. These would make a great gift for any child, especially those just learning to spell their name. What a fun way…
Ikea Hack for Dress-Up Clothes
A simple IKEA hack turned this rail and hook system into the perfect dress-up storage solution. You can learn more at Memories Are The Scraps of Life! (via IKEA Hacker)