Fancy faux flora for fairy fannies

The idea for this week's crafty post over at Canadian Family Magazine occurred to me a during a family pottery class I took with Emma and Sarah a few years ago. They were probably 8 and 10 and the time. I remember how totally amazed I was by their freeform creativity. They cranked out piece after … Continue reading →

It’s “Do One Thing You Found on Pinterest” week…!

... so we decided to make these: Aren't they funny? They're made out of toilet paper tubes! You can get the full scoop over at Canadian Family Magazine. Of note: It didn't take us long to collect the tubes we needed for this project. I realized that we go through a A LOT of toilet … Continue reading →

A craft to tug at your heartstrings

Have you ever wondered where the phase "heartstrings" comes from? A quick google search reveals that in the 1400s the term referred to special tendons that were believed to support the heart. So if something tugs at your heartstrings it means your heart is affected or moved. Along the same … Continue reading →

A Valentine’s Day craft idea

This week's craft at Canadian Family Magazine is a something you can make with your kids for them to bring to school as a wee Valentine's day gift for their classmates. Here's a hint: It is really easy to make and the kids were impressed with the results. Read the article here. :) If … Continue reading →

What can you make with latex and beans?

A big thank you to every one who responded to my pitch the other day. You all rock. I will be getting in touch with each of you to arrange for a delivery date! - I forgot to post a link to Friday's craft of the week! Here's a hint: Get the full scoop over at Canadian Family Magazine. … Continue reading →

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Fancy faux flora for fairy fannies

It’s “Do One Thing You Found on Pinterest” week…!

A craft to tug at your heartstrings

A Valentine’s Day craft idea

What can you make with latex and beans?