Archive For The “Arts & Crafts” Category

Recycled Jar Jack O’ Lanterns

By | October 23, 2010

From Anchor Mommy by Shannon These adorable crafts made from reusing old glass jars and then filling them with orange lentils, candy or candles. Head over to Anchor Mommy‘s website for the full tutorial!

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Hand Crocheted Blessings

By | September 6, 2010

If you are expecting a baby or know someone who is, please take a moment to check out These hold a very special place in my heart. as does their creator, Mat. Anna.

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When It Is Too Hot To Play Outside…

By | August 6, 2010

Spunky and Punky made several popsicle stick frames yesterday. Punky was very creative and made his in square, triangle and diamond shapes. My children are starting become very tired of this terrible heat! We set up their new bubbles (the no-spill type) and they went outside for a little while and then came back in [...]

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Alone Time & A Watercolor “Class”

By | June 15, 2010

I recently found out that our local library is having a series of art classes during the summer– for free! I signed up for a class this Friday afternoon and hired a babysitter to watch all three kids. This is the first time that I have done anything by myself since before Bunky was born! [...]

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Pinecone Bird Feeders

By | April 11, 2010

Punky has been asking to make Pinecone Bird Feeders for a long time now. One quiet evening, we finally got together all the components and made them. There was a lot of finger licking… … and concentrating. Punky and Spunky worked hard… … and ended up with these… … which we hung from our bird [...]

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If Only I Could Quilt

By | March 24, 2010

.. then I would make this: This is seriously the most adorable quilt I have seen!

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Quick and Easy Thanksgiving Craft

By | November 25, 2009

Punky and I did this together one afternoon.  It only took about 10 minutes, but we both have fun gathering the leaves, scribbling on the paper, and glueing down the leaves.

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Concentrating on Personalities and Cutting Paper

By | October 15, 2009

Nearly every morning, the children and I either do a craft, lesson or bake something together.  Punky enjoys cutting and is starting to get the hang of it.  Of course, in Spunky’s mind, whatever Punky can do, she can do.  So I handed her a pair of scissors and showed her how to hold them.  [...]

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Mothering Day Four: Crazy Crafty

By | May 14, 2009

In honor of Mother’s Day, I am posting a week’s worth of information on the things that I have started to do since I became a mother. Here are Day One, Day Two and Day Three. It has been a while since my last Crazy Crafty post.  We have been just a little bit busy [...]

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Crazy Crafty: Valentine’s Day Craft

By | February 5, 2009

Now that Valentine’s Day is approaching, it couldn’t be a better time for some heart-shaped magnets. These look really easy and would be a great gift for your children to give to friends and family members.

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