Crafts

  • Wooden LEGO Box with free pattern

    Looking for a special LEGO box to make for a special little builder in your life?  Transform an unfinished wooden cigar box into a keepsake.  Maybe you’re a grandparent and want to give your son’s old LEGOs to your grandchild, a box like this would be fabulous.  It’s vintage-inspired. Supplies: Wooden Cigar Box Black Acrylic […]

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  • LEGO Sun Catcher

    There’s nothing better than LEGO week to explore a creative art techniques at home.  We decided to make a LEGO minifigure sun catcher to go along with our favorite book and movie:  The LEGO Movie. Why?  Because everything is AWESOME! 🙂 Books: Emmett’s Guide to Being Awesome The LEGO Movie:  The Essential Guide Beginning Reader […]

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  • Make a Mini Minion!

    Minion Mania continues with a no-sew Minion created by my kids. After seeing the talking Dave Minion for $50 (!!!!), my son decided to take it upon himself to create a Mini Minion.  This is the same child who created the LEGO bean bag awhile back. While this project was child designed, it was really […]

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  • 4th of July: Neighborhood Bike Parade

     We look forward to our annual 4th of July picnic and Bike Parade every year.  It’s a great way to engage  our neighbors and have fun with all ages.  It seems to look different every year, but the years we’ve had the Bike Parade and water balloons have been our favorite.  Read to find out […]

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  • Bracelet Making for Kids

    Yeah for beads!  I had the opportunity to share my love for creating pretty things with a group of 12 girls last week.  It didn’t take much explaining…. they knew just what to do and each had their own style. Supplies Memory Wire Bracelet (available at craft stores) Bead assortment (ages 5+ love to be trusted […]

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  • Duck (or Duct) Tape Projects for KIDS

    Duct Tape Adventures!!  Oh how we love duct tape.  There are so many creative options for kids.  It’s not just for “ducts” anymore. I think we have a new form of therapy in my house, called Duck Tape Therapy!  There’s something about pulling the heck out of a roll of tape and smooshing it onto […]

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