Telephone Can Do
This post was originally created for Skip to My Lou’s Craft Camp. I am running it today so the tutorial is here on Make it Do too. Today I’m sharing a project that most of us have made or tried…
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Tie Dye Fun for the 4th
This past week we got together with our cousins for a little tie dye activity. We invited Jen, a tie dye expert, to come teach us how to tie dye. Jen has been tie dying for a long time… she…
Fun and Easy Lemon Coolers
Here is something fun in anticipation of the warm summer days to come, and the kids who will be out of school soon. Lemon Coolers are a quick and easy treat. They are so easy, you can make them on…
Summer Vacation Must-Do List
Summer vacation is just around the corner. If I am totally honest with myself, I feel an equal amount of excitement and trepidation at the idea of having my kids at home full time. Yes. I love spending lazy summer…
Foolish Tricks
Do you like April Fool’s Day? Or hate it? It’s always a dangerous holiday around my mother-in-law. She is famous for her pranks… both big and small. Here’s a few of her classics over the years: One year she replaced…
Boys can cook Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
I said on Monday that I am really trying to focus on the little things. One of the things I know I will remember in years to come is teaching my kids to sew, garden and cook, of course. While…
Easy Kite Tutorial – How to Make a Kite
A day to fly kites might just be the perfect sort of spring day. This week I am focusing on the little moments. The ones that happen when you stop and smell the flowers. Flying kites is just that kind…
Printable St. Patrick’s Day Card
Every year on St. Patrick’s Day, my dear friend gives each of my children a card with a $2 bill. The tradition began when she was a child, when her own neighbor gave her a $2 bill each year on…
Doll Sized Party Hat Template
It’s so easy to make these sweet little doll party hats. All you need is a handy template, patterned scrapbook paper, scissors, glue, a pompom and round elastic cord. These hats are just the right size for a favorite doll……
A Mini Sewing Lesson
My girls have done lots of handwork when it comes to sewing. They’ve made pillows, dolls, stuffed animals and embroideries. But up until recently we haven’t ventured onto the sewing machine. It’s not for lack of interest. They’ve probably asked…
Bee Mine- Valentine Card Template
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and we’ve been busy as bees creating Valentine gifts for friends and family. What sweeter gift to give than a little bit of honey? It makes a perfect gift for a teacher or…
Little Monster Party
We’ve been invited to a Monster Party. The invitation came with this darling Little Monsters Cookbook and a request that we choose a ghoulie dish to bring to the party. All the recipes are designed for “Little Monsters” to make.…