I’ve never liked putting the kids in their winter coats in the spring. Sure, it’s still cold outside, but those heavy winter coats just seem to insure that winter will never leave. So this year I got some cute spring coats on line and turned them into cute spring creature coats for the kids. With…
Carrot Fire Starter Bundles
Just because it’s cold enough to have a fire in the fireplace, it doesn’t mean you can’t start celebrating spring with a basket full of carrots. These carrots are made of grapevine with fresh rosemary greens – toss them in the fireplace under your logs for a quick start, or leave them in a basket…
Bunny Planter Stand
Not only a great way to celebrate the coming of spring, also a great fix for those of us that may not have actual garden space! These bunny planters can be made out of one piece of pine board and come together in absolutely no time.
Butterfly Domes
Nothing says lazy summer day like a gently floating butterfly. In an effort to keep those lovely days in mind all year long, I’ve created a butterfly cloche to remind myself that those summer days are never too far off. Easily done and completely customizable to match your decor they’re a wonderful little fantasy piece.
Squirrel House
Worried about your furry tailed friends this winter? Well, one way to help them out is to build a squirrel house….that’s right…it’s a thing. Not only are you helping out the little guys, they/re actually a pleasure to watch care for their families throughout the year and also help with reforestation as they really don’t…
Cornhusk Dolls
Growing up near Colonial Williamsburg I have always been obsessed with early American crafts. I saw some of the craftsmen there making cornhusks dolls as a kid and next thing I knew I had dragged my mom to the craft store to get the supplies. We had a great time making them and even decorated our entire…
Countdown Calendar
My kids are currently obsessed with the passage of time. “How many days ’til Halloween Papa? When’s my birthday, Papa? How many days ’til Christmas, Papa?”….over and over again. So, to help them I’ve put together this Countdown Calendar – so they can learn about time, practice their numbers….and hopefully stope asking me so many…
Magic Wands that light up!
Every year we do a family Halloween costume. The kids get to pick what it is. We’ve been butterflies and woodland fairies the past two years. This year it’s Margot’s first time to make the call…and she chose witches and wizards – good ol’ classic Halloween stuff, good for you Margot! So, to not disappoint,…
Face Plant!
A fun project for this summer, it’s easy to do with the kids or for the kids to do with the grandparents. You’ve probably got everything you need already laying around, which is also a big plus!
Giant Connect 4!
It’s time for summer family fun – and what says fun more than a giant Connect 4 game!! Any easy building project to do with your kids it can work inside and out, keeps kids busy and builds math and strategy skills. Boom!
Pillow Case Dresses
My girls love wearing dresses. My girls love wearing matching dresses. I love it when my girls wear matching dresses. I don’t like paying for matching dresses. Pillowcases to the rescue! Pillowcase dresses have been around forever and I’ve looked at countless ways to make them. This is my version of the classic – it’s simple….and easy!
Toddler Painted T-Shirts
Who needs ugly ties when you can make these t-shirts for Dad?! Easily made with an old t-shirt, some craft paint and stick on letters. You can crank some out tomorrow!
Guilt-Free Popsicles
Summer’s almost here and for my kids that means popsicles. Now, as a parent, I always go through that internal tug-of-war whenever they ask for one…..I love popsicles myself, they are synonymous with summer on one hand and on the other they are full of sugar and lacking any real nutritional value. So, I set out…
Jeannie Bed Canopy
Of course I was excited when I found out Barbara Eden was going to be on the show – duh, she’s Jeannie! This DIY is a homage to her bottle, which, of course, I was always obsessed with. Also, back in the real world, this is a great option for a kid’s room where some…
Mouse House Bedside Table
My kids won’t sleep with the lights off. Yeah, you know..the imminent threat of monsters, etc, etc. I’ve looked at night lights, but sockets in our old house aren’t in the most useful places. So I decided to make them beside tables that included a night light in the form of a little built…
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
Don’t get me wrong, I love a PAAS Easter egg dying kit, that’s what I grew up on. But there’s something really nice about doing it the old fashioned way and creating your own dyes. Not only do you get much more beautiful, distinctive eggs, it’s a great opportunity to teach your kids about fruits, vegetables…
Circus Car Stuffed Animal Storage
We have a bazillion stuffed animals in various stages of containment around the house. 1 four year old, 2 two year olds, 4 grandparents…..you do the math. So that (okay, and my love of Animal Crackers) led to this. You toss the toys in the top, the kids pull them out through the bungee bars!
Wired Hair Bands
As a dad I’m always trying to find easy ways to keep my girls hair under control in a stylish way. These wire hair bands do just the trick, so easy to put on the girls can do it themselves and they cost almost nothing to make!
Sweetheart Cabinet & Heart Boxes
When Dave Lowe, our Home & Family Propmaster, and I were in the garage brainstorming to find a fun way to reveal the Hallmark charms we kept coming up blank. Then we asked ourselves, what was most iconic about Valentine’s Day to us – at the top of both of our lists: Sweetheart candies! Dave took it from…
Superhero Birthday Party
When your kids want a superhero birthday party, you give them a superhero birthday party!