Hi Ya'll, Well I'm back as promised with some new thoughts and ideas on book related crafts. I like to start thinking early about Christmas gifts because it takes kids a little longer to start and complete projects. Besides the crazy busy schedules that often derail us once November hits (we won't even talk about December!) So, if you’re looking for a simple, heartfelt crafts for kids this Christmas, handmade bookmarks are a wonderful place to start. They’re fun to make, budget-friendly, and...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Ya'll! Well school has been back for over a month now, and we are still HOT HOT HOT here in Texas. This is not unusual for us, but it does mean I find excuses to be creative and stay inside. If you're like me and going outside in the heat is just too much, don't worry I have lots of activities you can download to keep you and your little one's happily crafting along. You can find all my free printable templates in my Free Resource Center and enter password 'printables'. I didn't make it...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Y'all, Wow, schools and classes are starting back up all around us and summer is no where near done in our area! Its scary how fast summer break seems to speed by... I meant to send this out to you a few weeks ago, right after we got back from camp, but life! I've had a bit of a health crisis, but thanks to my fabulous family and friends I am getting back up to speed. With that said I wanted to share my newest craft, perfect any time of year! 🎉 DIY Reusable Dress-Up Sticker Books! 🎉This...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Ya'll, There is so much I could say about the second week of July, but the truth is I am at camp and wrote this out ahead of time. I image I am sweaty, exhausted, and having a blast. Wherever you are this week, I hope you are enjoying it. We only have one life to live, lets glorify God in all we do, that includes having some fun! Camp or no camp I came up with some fun activities for you this week. Create & Celebrate Summer with Our Garland Craft Series! This summer, we’re stringing...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Ya'll! We have had a wet summer so far, and as I'm sitting here it is raining again! Rain or heat, the result is the same, craft time! Most writers and content creators schedule ahead by weeks or months, but I'm not that on top of things. This week, we are trying to put a few things up while we enjoy an offline week at camp. Wish me luck as I brave a week of hot weather, no cell service, and 200+ girls from 5-90 :D Badges, crafts, fellowship, camp food, and worship time, its all good...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Ya'll, Summer is well and truly hear, with the heat, and fun summer activities like playing in the water and camping. What hasn't changed is how busy we are! One of the things I love about homeschooling is that our busy level is all up to me. I get to choose alot of how crazy we are. It is such a blessing! This summer I kept out creativity going by enlisting my 14-year old in creating all the crafts I am blogging about. Is she a little old for some of them? Yes, but it doesn't stop her...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi ya'll, Summer really gets my creative juices flowing, from paper crafts to wood and nails and everything in between. I can't say I've done all the crafts out there but I'm making headway! I firmly believe in letting my kids sample as many types of crafts as I can, even if it's something I am not familiar with. So far, I have one kid that weaves, a lace maker, and a leather worker, but they aren't one craft divas either. We knit and crochet together, and we each have fav sewing materials...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Ya'll I can't believe its June already! I've had a whirlwind of conferences and in person events, but I haven't forgotten you. Summer means kids are free or mostly free from school work, but it also means hot weather. If it gets too hot to stay out all day I've got you covered with a new batch of crafts. Today I'm sharing three new paperbag puppets and I'll have something new every week this summer. So don't forget to open your emails and let the fun begin! These puppets pair with the...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Ya'll, I'm gearing up for another conference and the two kids still at home are starting to finish up subjects. I blinked and looked around in shock, sure enough our public schools start winding down for the summer, too. College only has a few more weeks and my middlest will be graduating. My littlest will be starting highschool classes in the fall (okay, so she has been working on highschool science all year, still it's not official in my eyes until Sept!) We homeschoolers find ourselves...
6 months ago • 1 min read