Kleenex Lily – Flower Craft

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I learned how to make kleenex lilies from the teacher at my art class when I was six years old. There are lots of different variations you can make. You don’t have to use a glitter pipe cleaner like I did, it’s just what we had. Regular green pipe cleaners will work as well. Also, you can make them with more layers of kleenex, with less or no pollen, or you can make the tips of the pollen different by cutting little slits in the paper or coloring the edges with a marker. There are hundreds of different variations you […] Read more »

Cupcake Paper Flower Valentine

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Super cute flowers made from cupcake papers! You can use these as Valentines too - just open the leaves and write your message!

A few weeks ago, Abbie was tinkering around with some cupcake papers and made a flower. Knowing that a Valentine’s Day party is around the corner, I asked her this week if she thought she could take that flower idea and incorporate a chocolate kiss. She sat right down and got to work, and even added a way to include a message! Here’s what she came up with…. Materials 1 yellow cupcake wrapper 1 pink cupcake wrapper 1 green cupcake wrapper one dark chocolate kiss glue gun Instructions Glue the point of the kiss into the center of the yellow […] Read more »

Cheerio Bird Feeders

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Here’s a project that you can do with a little person in your house. If your little brother or sister can put a cheerio on a pipe cleaner then s/he can make these bird feeders! Abbie says: For a simple, sturdy feeder, string cheerios onto pipe cleaners. Bend the pipe cleaners into whatever shape you want. Then twist the two ends of the pipe cleaners together. For a fancier looking feeder do the same thing, but with floral wire instead. Mrs. Brown says: You can make these to be very pretty. Abbie made some to give as Christmas gifts, using […] Read more »

Recycled Wrapping Paper Note Cards

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Recycled Wrapping Paper Note Cards - Blossoms and Posies

It’s the day before Christmas, and some of you are probably relaxing with family and friends, while others are running around frantically trying to finish last minute projects. We’ll confess we are in the second group… we are always up to our eyeballs in grand plans and new projects that we just have to squeeze in! Still we are thinking ahead. We know that we will be blessed with gifts tomorrow that the givers will have taken time and careful thought to choose. And we also know that after all those wonderful gifts are opened, there will be a great big […] Read more »

Supplies to Make Ribbon Barrettes {a giveaway}

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Ribbon Barrette Giveaway

Have you seen our tutorial for making Ribbon Barrettes? To celebrate our launch week, today we are giving away the supplies to make Ribbon Barrettes! Abbie: “This can be difficult at first but with a little practice you can make them in no time!” Mrs Brown: “I remember wearing these when I was a girl, but I didn’t know how to make them. A few years ago we figured out how to create them and Abbie has gotten so fast at putting them together that if we need a little something extra to add to a gift, she can make […] Read more »

Fleece Tie Pillows

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Fleece Tie Pillows

Making fleece tie pillows is a great project to do along with with your little brother or sister. You may need to do the measuring and some cutting, but if they can tie a knot, then away they’ll go! We think they make great gifts too! Supplies 3/4 yard fleece a 12″x12″ square pillow form fabric scissors measuring tape pen or pencil Instructions Cut two 22″x22″ pieces of fleece. If you are using a different sized or shape pillow, just add 10″ to each direction of the pillow’s dimensions for your fleece measurement. Be sure not to include the selvage […] Read more »

Homemade Playdough

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Homemade Playdough

Abbie says: It’s fun to make your own playdough. I like being able to make colors I can’t buy. I like to play with it too! Mrs. Brown says: This recipe is easy to make  from common ingredients in your kitchen. It makes enough to share with your little brothers and sisters. You could also give this as a cute toddler gift, with some plastic cookie cutters and a small rolling pin. Homemade Playdough Ingredients 1 cup flour 1/2 cup salt 1 cup water 1 tablespoon oil 1 teaspoon cream of tartar food coloring Directions Mix your flour, cream of […] Read more »