I've silently drooled over the wooden Grimm's Rainbow toys for years. There's just something about wooden toys that just feels so organic and RIGHT. Pair that with vibrant colors and curves, and I'm so far gone. If you're not familiar, or don't understand the draw, click here to see some of the fun things you can do with this ... [ Read More ]
Snow Candles
I have fond memories of making snow candles as a kid, and I've been hoarding (gathering from yard sales and thrift stores) candles to melt down to do this project with the kiddos! You can also use paraffin wax for this, and you can also tint the colors of your candles by adding broken crayons! But let's not get too far ahead of ourselves. Here's what you need Snow day (bored kids) and ... [ Read More ]
Three-Tiered Children’s Shelf
How was your Labor Day weekend?! And how great is it that our work week doesn't start with a Monday this week? We've been plotting away at some really amazing ideas for the shared kids room at the new house, and I can't wait to share details with you later this week! But today I want share a super cute organizational piece of furniture that will end up in their room. We're not really sure ... [ Read More ]
Upholstered Headboard Ideas for Kids!
We’re no strangers to DIY headboards, or even upholstered headboards specifically! In fact, these are some of our most popular posts! (I’ll share them below) When we finished the twins’ big girl room, complete with the upholstered headboard for kids in the form of a Fainting Couch Toddler Bed, our girls must have gotten used to the softness because now they’re asking for a soft/cushy upholstered ... [ Read More ]
How to Blow out Easter Eggs with kids!
I have to say, figuring out how to blow out Easter eggs with kids wasn’t something I looked forward to tackling this spring. But knowing that it would be a fun tradition and a BLAST for the kids, we decided to go for it! I learned a few tips along the way that I’ll share with you, and we even did a Facebook LIVE (video below) sharing the process so you can see how it all goes down and know what ... [ Read More ]
Valentine’s Scroll Saw Plaque
I’ve been teaching Paisley how to use the scroll saw lately. And each time I’m giving her a lesson I draw out a handful of different shapes for her to cut out to practice keeping the blade on the line. One of her favorite shapes to cut out is a HEART, and that got me thinking it would be so fun to share a beginner scroll saw tutorial with hearts for Valentine’s Day! The kids loved watching this ... [ Read More ]
How to Make a Snow Globe Craft
We’ve got a new installment to our ‘Kids Craft Archives’, compliments of my Mom, the art teacher! My kids are obsessed with snow globes right now, so the idea of making their own was THE BEST! And there are so many different ways to customize and make it unique to them. Let’s just say this Snow Globe Craft was a big hit! *This post contains affiliate links* First things first… find a trinket or ... [ Read More ]
Convertible Kids Craft Table–Free Building Plans!
Y’all, this winter hasn’t been kind to us. We’ve had pneumonia, tonsillitis, bronchitis, laryngitis, and ear infections sweep through our home, as well as 3 separate rounds of pink eye. We can’t catch a break! Projects have been slow moving around here, but Nick and I have mustered enough energy to drag our booties out to the woodshop here and there and throw around some sawdust. Our most recent ... [ Read More ]
Wood and Acrylic Animal Banks
I've been pondering the idea of making some wooden toys as Christmas gifts this year. And then a couple weeks ago, a reader emailed with a project idea… and it was too cute not to try! You won’t see me passing up an opportunity to use my scroll saw! Especially if it means making these darling wood and acrylic Animal Banks. And these are such great homemade gift ideas for the littles in your life! ... [ Read More ]
Kids Craft: Salt Dough Suncatcher
It’s no secret that kids crafts are not my forte. I genuinely believe that creativity is NOT all-encompassing. For example, you might be great at painting, but terrible at sewing. Just because I’m ‘creative’ doesn’t mean that organizing a fun craft for my first graders is something that I’m good at, let alone enjoy. Don’t get me wrong, I let them paint scraps of wood, or sand a piece of old ... [ Read More ]