Wool-Wrapped Pen Holder (From a Take-Out Coffee Cup)
Here's a quick and easy Valentines craft that looks great and serves a purpose! And it only requires 2 things: a ball of yarn and a take-out coffee cup! The hooligans and I made these wool-wrapped...
View ArticlePaper Plate Yarn Weaving Activity for Kids
Here's a cute and easy project that doubles as a Valentines craft and a beginner sewing or weaving project for kids! Weaving is a terrific way to strengthen fine motor skills and co-ordination too!...
View ArticleCraft Stick Yarn Dolls for Kids to Make
Hi all! I'm back from a family vacation, and I'm SO excited to get back into things here, and share this ADORABLE and seriously addictive little craft with you! These yarn dolls are SO cute, and great...
View ArticleHow to make a God’s Eye Craft – Weaving for Kids
Hello, Lovelies! Man, we are just hitting it out of the park with beautiful and easy crafts these days! Today I'm sharing another one of our March Break Craft Camp crafts with you! Last week, over the...
View ArticlePaint Stick Dolls with Fabric Scraps and Yarn
Warning: Cuteness overload! Eeek! I am SO excited to show you these dolls! They were so much fun to make, and the process was incredibly creative (and addictive!) What a terrific activity for...
View ArticleGod’s Eye Ornament – a Kids’ Weaving Craft for Canada Day
When I think of classic childhood crafts, a God's Eye ornament is right up there at the top of the list. Remember all the hours you spent weaving these? Well, it's time to pass this classic along to...
View ArticleBeautiful Pinecone Mobiles for Kids to Make
Happy Monday, Lovelies! Fall is in full swing here, and we're making the most of these glorious summer-like tempertures, crafting in the yard under the shade of our big maple tree. Our latest creation...
View ArticleEasy Yarn Poppy Craft for Remembrance Day
Just a reminder that Remembrance Day is November 11th, and not far off. If you're looking for a relaxing poppy craft to make with older kids (say, the 5 and up crowd), check out these yarn poppies. The...
View ArticleChristmas Tree Lacing Activity with Paper Plates
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my American friends and followers! While you're enjoying your feast this weekend, we're kicking off our Christmas crafting season! Don't worry, it won't be ALL Christmas...
View ArticleWoven Craft Stick Snowflake Ornaments
We're making snowflakes today! But not your ordinary snowflakes. Nooo, these are gorgeous woven snowflakes decked out in shimmering gems and sequins. They're just so pretty! Make a bunch for the...
View ArticlePaper Plate Heart Lacing Activity for Kids
Ok, is it just me that gets this excited over a kid's craft, or do you as well? I mean, am I the only one who goes ga-ga looking at the pictures in this post? And it's not JUST pretty, this craft...
View ArticleEasy Homemade Braiding Board – Learn How To Braid the Fun Way!
Teach kids how to braid with a homemade braiding board! The 7 year old learned how to braid in minutes with hers, and the older kids loved practicing their braiding skills! They're so easy to make!...
View ArticleAdorable Paper Plate Self-Portrait Craft for Kids
You won't want to miss this one! We're making self-portraits today! They're fun and easy, and absolutely adorable!! Check them out by clicking the link below! And let me know what you think! I love...
View ArticleStick-Star Garden Mobile – Fun & Easy Nature Craft for Kids
If you're looking for a fun and easy craft to do with the kids today, try this colourful star-stick mobile! Start out with a stick hunt in your yard or neighbourhood, and have the kids this colourful...
View ArticleStyrofoam Head Self-Portrait Craft – An Awesome Art Activity for Kids
Oh. My. Goodness!! I can't WAIT to show you this art activity! The kids all said it was the coolest thing we've ever made here in our daycare. It was so much fun AND the results were spectacular! We...
View ArticleTwig and Yarn Christmas Tree Ornaments for Kids to Make
Woot woot! We have another completely adorable, completely simple Christmas craft for your kids to make this week. Honest to goodness. How sweet are these going to look hanging on the Christmas tree?...
View ArticleEasy Yarn Wrapped Star Ornaments
Ok, I LOVE these simple star ornaments. I made dozens a few years ago, and gave sets of them as gifts to teachers, neighbours etc. They're great for kids to make for the Christmas tree too. All you...
View ArticleYarn and Twig Star Ornaments for Kids to Make
Eek! I have another absolutely precious kid-made ornament to share with you. I hope you're ok with me providing you with these daily crafts this month! We always shoot for one ornament per day from...
View ArticleToilet Roll Knitting – French Knitting with a Cardboard Roll
If the kids are cooped up indoors this week, this is a great activity that will keep them entertained and creating for hours! Remember spool knitting when you were a kid? It's the same thing, but we're...
View ArticleHomemade Mitten Lacing Cards
You gotta love these. Not only are they great for toddlers and preschoolers, you can use them as a teaching tool for older kids too. And hello... they're so easy to make. My gang has shown a keen...
View ArticleCardboard Loom Weaving Activity for Kids
Woot woot! This is something we've been wanting to try for a while! The hooligans LOVED it! If you have older kids, you have to give it a try. They can make so many cool things and it's so fun and...
View ArticleYarn-Wrapped Cardboard Letters for Kids to Make
Happy weekend, Lovely! I have such a beautiful craft to share with you today! Young kids will love it, but if you have tweens and teens that love to craft, they're definitely going to want to see this...
View ArticleEasy Cardboard Circle Weaving for Kids
Happy weekend, Lovely! I'm super-excited to show you our latest project!! Your kids are going to love it because it's fun, easy, and they can make some truly GORGEOUS projects! We'll show you how to...
View ArticleHomemade Worry Dolls for Kids to Make
Eek!! I have the most adorable little craft to show you today! Worry Dolls! I'm so excited to show them to you! They're SO STINKIN' CUTE! I had a set of these when I was a kid, and I've always wanted...
View ArticleWoven CD Dream Catcher Craft for Tweens and Teens
Whoa! I'm so excited to show you our latest and greatest craft! We turned a bunch of old CDs into gorgeous dream catchers, and they were so fun to make! They'll look beautiful hanging in the kids'...
View ArticleCardboard Roll Dolls with Fabric and Yarn Scraps
Hey Lovely! I have the sweetest craft to share with you today, and all your kids will need are some toilet rolls (or paper towel rolls), fabric scraps and yarn. My gang had so much fun making these....
View ArticleBeginner Sewing Activity (with Styrofoam Produce Trays)
Hello, my Lovely! We've had a nice long break, and we're back at it! I wanted to share our latest "Learn To Sew" activity with you today. So fun!! It's easy enough that preschoolers can have a go, but...
View ArticleStick Weaving – Weaving on a Y-Shaped Stick
If you have older kids in the house today, they'll love this craft! We're weaving on sticks (yes, just sticks found in the yard). Check out our gorgeous designs! The post Stick Weaving – Weaving on a...
View ArticleYarn-Wrapped Initial Ornaments
Goor morning, Lovely! I have another adorable Christmas ornament for your kids to make today. It's SUPER-easy and requires very little prep or clean up! These pretty initial ornaments are made with...
View ArticleSelf-Portrait Ornaments (with Styrofoam Balls)
EEK!! This may just be our cutest ornament yet!! We made these self-portrait ornaments recently, and I can't get over how ADORABLE they are. I mean, look at them. Are they not the sweetest things...
View ArticleEasy Gnome Ornament for Kids to Make
Happy Monday, Lovely! Ok! You have to see these! They're the cutest ornaments ever! I had the older hooligans over for a craft day yesterday, and we made a ton of great stuff, but these gnome ornaments...
View ArticlePaper Plate Woven Bowls
Hello, Lovely! If your older kids are looking for something cool to do after school this week, this is super! My hooligans love weaving, and recently, we tried paper plate bowl weaving. All you need is...
View ArticleStraw Weaving (Weaving on Drinking Straws)
Ok!! I have one more awesome weaving craft for your older kids to try! All you need is 3 drinking straws and some scraps of yarn, and your kids can make bookmarks, headbands, bracelets and necklaces....
View ArticleWeaving Projects for Kids
Helloooo, Lovely! I hope your week is off to a good start! This one is for kids who love to craft and weave with yarn. Because we've done so many weaving crafts this past year, I've put them all into...
View ArticleCardboard Heart String Art
Happy Monday, Lovely! I'm sharing our first Valentines craft of the season, and it's so fun and pretty! We're doing "string art" (heart shaped, of course), but there's no need for wood, nails or tacks....
View ArticleYarn-Wrapped Pipe Cleaner Heart Craft
Happy Thursday, Lovely! If your older kids are crafting for Valentines this week, they'll love making these pretty heart ornaments. I stumbled upon this process accidentally when I was playing around...
View ArticleEasy Homemade Trivets with Pipe Cleaners and Yarn
Oh my goodness! I am SO EXCITED to share this one with you!! We've made really gorgeous trivets and coasters, using just pipe cleaners and yarn!! They're super-easy to make because there's no stitching...
View ArticleLoom Knit Fingerless Gloves (Homemade Knitting Loom)
Hello, my Lovelies! As we adjust to this new (but temporary) normal, many of you have said you're finding it challenging to find projects and activities for your older kids. Well, it thrills me to...
View Article35+ Yarn Crafts for Kids
Hellooooo, Lovely! I'm coming at you today with a post that I'm really excited about. YARN CRAFTS! Loads of them for kids of all ages! All you'll need is a ball of yarn, and one or two other supplies...
View ArticleToilet Roll Pencil Organizer Craft for Kids
Hey Lovely! I'm so excited to share our latest, greatest craft with you! Tweens and teens will love it, and younger kids can make it with a bit of assistance. It's a DIY caddy to organize pens, pencils...
View ArticleCoat Hanger Weaving – Hearts for Hope
Hello, Lovely! The craft I'm sharing with you today is perfect, given the circumstances right now. It's a way that we can show love and kindness to our community, safely from our own homes. These coat...
View ArticleYarn Painting For Kids (Huichol Style Yarn Art)
Ok, my Lovely. I am completely smitten with this latest art project! I think it's my favourite art activity for the year. It's so relaxing, it's pretty much mess-free, and it will keep the kids busy...
View ArticleEasy Pipe Cleaner and Yarn Bracelets
Hello Lovely!! After an extended summer break, I'm back with a quick, easy and super-cool yarn craft for your kids. These yarn and pipe cleaner bracelets can be made in about 10 minutes, and require...
View ArticleCardboard Pumpkin String Art Craft for Kids
Hey lovely! I have another adorable Halloween craft to share with you. This one is super-easy and requires very little prep and clean up and just a few basic supplies. If your kids enjoyed our...
View ArticleYarn and Cardboard Santa Ornaments for Kids to Make
Oh my gosh. Ok. Do you remember the absolutely adorable gnome ornaments we made last Christmas? Well, we've made Santa ornaments the same way, and the cuteness is almost too much to handle! All you...
View ArticleHomemade Coffee Cup Sleeve for Kids to Make
Hey Lovely! If your kids are looking for a cool gift to make for a parent or grandparent check out this idea! This coffee cup sleeve is no-knit and no-sew, and really easy to make. We've decorated ours...
View ArticleYarn Rainbow Wall Hanging Craft for Kids
Happy Friday, Lovely! If you have older kids (7+ and up) crafting for St. Patrick's Day, you'll want to check out our easy but beautiful rainbow yarn wall hanging. It's gorgeous!! There's cutting,...
View ArticleYarn Rainbow Beginner Sewing Activity
This yarn rainbow craft is a fun way to introduce kids to sewing by hand. Using a styrofoam produce tray as a canvas, some scrap yarn, and a plastic sewing needle, your child will learn some basic...
View ArticleYarn and Cardboard Grinch Gnome Ornament
Welcome to Day 6 of our 21 Days of Christmas Crafts! It's GRINCH Day! Remember those awesome Gnome ornaments we made a couple of years ago? Well, we've tweaked that craft to make GRINCH gnomes, and the...
View ArticleColourful Yarn and Twig Initial Ornament
'Morning, Lovely! It's our 2nd-last day of our Christmas craft series! We have another super-simple (but gorgeous) craft for you today! All you need are some twigs, yarn and glue to make these cheerful...
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