If you’re using sewing patterns that you download, here is how to turn your PDF into a pattern that’s ready to use. —Have a separate folder on your computer to store all your patterns. You can have subfolders for each pattern company or by type of pattern (dresses, skirts, babies etc…) —Once you pay for…
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Crafts That Save the Day
The days are long and hot. The kids are bored. It’s time to bring out the crafts! Here are some of our favorite crafts for kids – with the ages we recommend for them to be able to play independently. Unless you secretly want to be making play doh monsters, too! With assistance from an…
Let the Kids Entertain Themselves by Making a Summer Scrapbook. Here’s How.
Looking for a low-key activity that will keep the kids quiet and entertained? Try a summer scrapbook! You packed snacks and drinks, took them on a trip, tried to keep your cool through the whining and kvetching, came home soaked (sweat? water? both?), gave baths, served dinner and are ready to collapse but it’s only…
How to Make Your Own Pom Poms
It’s easy to make your own pom poms to adorn any costume using simply a scissor and yarn. Pom poms are a great addition to any costume. You can use them on a headband or a yarmulke to mimic a wig, like colorful for clowns, white for old people, blue for thing one and thing…
Introducing Your Chanukah Craft Activity: Embossed Foil Art!
Looking for a Chanukah craft to keep the kids busy? This is embossed foil art project is our new favorite. It’s always a challenge to come up with something to entertain the kids at the yearly family Chanukah party. With cousins of all ages, it can be hard to find a craft that will please…
How to Create Your Own Photobook and Preserve Those Memories
Do you have years of photos on your phone, and miss the days you could open an album? Make a photobook Does creating your own photo book seem overwhelming to you? Now that Yom Tov has passed and we have a long stretch until Chanukah, it’s the perfect time to tackle that project. Don’t know…
How to Organize the Craft Mess
With a craft cart, the crafting is portable and the supplies are guaranteed to be put away in the right spot. They say the kitchen is the heart of the home and over time I’ve come to realize how true that is. No matter how many desks or craft tables you might have in other…
How to Create an Art Center for Your Creative Kid (Perfect Chanukah Gift!)
This gift is almost a year old, yet it’s still new. How to make an art center. Last year, when my daughter was 5, she told me that she’s no longer interested in dolls. Frankly, she said she’s no longer interested in any of her toys and that they’re all babyish. Her new interest was…
How to make a Mask with Paper Mache
Don’t throw out that mask! Here’s a paper mache project your kids can make to decorate their room They just rolled out of bed a bit later than usual. But after the whirlwind of the last few days, mom is not up to being the entertainer today. No prob. Get out yesterday’s mask, mix some…
8 Craft Ideas for Your Teens & Preteens
They’re way beyond paper, markers, and glue…let ‘em get crafting and create these cool craft ideas. It’s time to banish the phrase “I’m bored.” With some household supplies and these great craft ideas, you can keep your teen entertained for hours. Marble Stationery Got only plain boring paper? Want something that’s way more interesting? Make…