Mouse Felt Ornament

  Cookie cutters make this craft 100% easier.  It is a lot easier to follow a pattern than to freehand a shape. This can be a fun kid craft as well (use Elmer’s Glue instead of hot glue gun). The basic materials needed are: felt, sharp scissors (FYI-the felt dulls … keep reading

TARDIS Keepsake Keeper-Bigger on the Inside

Bowties are cool. So are fake books made into T.A.R.D.I.S. replicas. I made this special keepsake box for a huge Doctor Who fan.  This is a fun craft that even kids can make. Personalize it however you want. The following is the how-to on how I turned it into a … keep reading

Personalize Frame

I take a lot of photos of my dog Charley. She is cute and sometimes she is photogenic (most of the time she looks away from the camera).  Here is an easy do-it-yourself craft to personalize a frame with ribbon. This frame will be donated to a fundraiser’s basket silent … keep reading

Dog Treat Jar

This cute treat jar is super easy to make and cheap too! I purchased the container at the Dollar Tree.  Painted the paw print and letters with acrylic paint. Let them dry for 24 hours then put 2 coats of Mod Podge on top.  I am donating this one for … keep reading

Tile Coasters

These coasters can be a great gift idea, kid craft, or just new decoration for your home. My idea for this craft came from a few pins I saw on Pinterest. It is fairly easy to do and there the decoration ideas are endless, but you do have to have the … keep reading

Toothpicks, Marshmallows and Imagination

If you need an idea for an indoor kid activity on a cold, snowy day or rainy day…then this is for you! Challenge the kids to timed contests. I found that ten minutes was a great time limit for 10-12-year-olds. Younger kids need about 5-10 minutes more than that. Give … keep reading

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