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Organic Wooden Toys for Babies

AngEngland — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:49:01 +0000

I was first introduced to Little Alouette through a Babble interview with Alli Worthington, How a Blog Helped Build a Business. I fell in love with the beautiful, simple but elegant designs of organic wooden toys. So I was thrilled to see that Amy Turn Sharp will be at Blissdom 2012′s Handmade Marketplace.

How did you get started creating these amazing toys?

We came to it organically. We were tired of the toy recalls + loved wood toys. My husband is a master carpenter from UK and we knew we could make beautiful things for our own children and at that time there was nothing like what we did on etsy. So we went for it!

What is your favorite part of creating these handmade toys?

I love knowing that inside homes all over the world there are tiny pieces of my family. I like knowing that toys are safe and gorgeous and kiddos are enjoying them. I love handmade. the process, the lifestyle.

You can find Amy Turn Sharp’s gorgeous toys at Etsy, and read more about her story on her blog, Little Alouette.

Unique Valentine Gifts

Christen E. Krumm — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:45:33 +0000

I love Valentine’s Day. Pink, red, white, and everything sparkly! What could be more fun then blowing your Valentine away with a one of a kind unique gift that takes under one hour to make?

Valentine Mug

This is the gift that keeps on giving! It is the perfect gift to make and give that your loved one can use year around.

First grab a mug and a can of chalkboard paint (which you should be able to purchase at any craft or hardware store). Tape of the portion of your mug that you want chalkboard — you can use painters tape (found at the hardware store — generally it is bright blue) or just plain masking tape. NOTE: Make sure that your tape is down nice and tight so that your paint does not seep under and leave you with streaks! Paint a good coat and let dry. Following the directions on my chalkboard paint, I waited four hours before adding another coat. You can add as many coats as you deem necessary, but two should be plenty.

Valentine’s Day Printables

Mina Keenan — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:51:03 +0000

Check out these printables for the whole family, especially for Valentine’s Day!

Valentine Coupon Book for Couples

Sometimes we can get caught up with everything going on at work, home and leisure that there doesn’t seem enough time for couples to connect as often as they used to.

Valentine’s Day is a good time to stop for a moment and be a couple again, even if it is for a few hours. Stuck on what to get your significant other this year? Make up a Valentine Coupon book!

Printables include ready made coupons for those who are strapped for time with things such as Dinner and a Movie and Music and Dancing.

If money is a bit tight, get creative with the activities. Dinner and a Movie could mean a picnic in the family room followed by a rented video.

Valentine’s Day Craft and Gift Ideas

AngEngland — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:12:04 +0000

We love Valentine’s Day – beautiful flowers, a chance for kids to make wonderful little cards and crafts. What’s not to love?

Here are some of our favorite Valentine’s Day crafts and gift ideas. Whether you’re running into a last minute party, or looking for a thoughtful gift for a loved one, we’ll have an option for you.

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An adorable, and educational Valentine's Day Math Game.

What do you like to make and give for Valentine’s Day?

Paper Snowflakes for Preschoolers

Christen E. Krumm — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:45:40 +0000

Whether you are living in a sunny warm state and want to turn the inside of your home into a paper winter wonderland or your outside is a bit chilly for the kids to play, this craft will be sure to keep your preschooler busy.

All that is really needed for this craft is paper — any kind will do (you could even recycle newspaper or magazines!), scissors, and paper punches. If you wanted to get really fancy with your snowflakes, you could even add glitter on the finished product.

Step one is for the adult — cut your paper into various shapes and sizes. the best shapes for snowflakes are squares or circles.

Have your preschooler fold their shape as many times as desired. Using the punches, have your preschooler punch as many different shapes out as they desire. You could also use this as a learning experience and call out simple shapes (such as triangle or square) for you preschooler to cut out.

The Pleated Poppy – Custom Fashion at Handmade Marketplace

AngEngland — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:59:47 +0000

I am so excited about Blissdom’s Handmade Marketplace and am thrilled to introduce you all to The Pleated Poppy. Her fabric fashions are sure to be a hit – I love what I’ve seen others wearing at past blog conferences.

Lindsey Cheney describes herself as “the fabric-hoarding, late-night working girl behind the pleated poppy, my little online shop where i get to create bits of goodness and send them out to customers far and wide.”

While I can relate to hoardes of fabric stashes, mine do not turn into brilliant creations the way Lindsey’s do. Scarves, belts, petal pushers, and even purses, the fashion accessories at the pleated poppy make a fun and colorful statement.

How did you get started with what you’re doing now?

“After hand-making all my christmas gifts one year, my blog readers encouraged me to try selling my handmade items. So I started a shop for fun, and now its a full time business that I run in the wee hours of the night!”

What is your favorite part of creating your handmade works?

“I have a thing for colors and patterns, so getting to work with fabulous fabrics every day is so much fun!

I love pairing up different fabrics and designing new products!”

Like her Facebook fanpage to stay informed of when new items are released (she only lists actual items already made in her store) or come to Blissdom’s Handmade Marketplace to meet her in person!

Printable Nursery Rhyme Cards For Kids

Mina Keenan — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:27:47 +0000

These printable Nursery Rhyme cards are perfect for scrap booking children’s pages, card making or as an educational resource for older children practicing to read. Decorate cards with them by adding ribbon and other embellishments.

It is interesting to note that Nursery Rhymes are sometimes a shortened equivalent to stories by the Brothers Grimm – cautionary tales and life observations and sometimes a record of history.

Nursery Rhyme Origins

What does the Nursery Rhyme ‘Jack and Jill’ have to do with King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antionette?
Was ‘Little Jack Horner’ a thief or hero? He lived during the time of King Henry VIII.
Lucy Locket May have been an actual person, along with Kitty Fisher.
Mary, Mary Quite Contrary refers to Mary Tudor, daughter of King Henry VIII, otherwise known as Bloody Mary.
Little Bo Peep is a moral snippet about paying attention and consequences.

Valentine’s Day Crafts for Preschoolers

Christen E. Krumm — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:57:13 +0000

Red, pink, and white. Valentine’s Day is back! Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday. Here are some fun and simple crafts you and your preschooler will love doing together.

1. Paper Chain. Cut out strips of red, pink, and white construction paper. Before linking together, take time with your preschooler to write down things and people that they love on each strip of paper. Link the strips together and admire.

2. Tag Valentines. Have your toddler paint tags. You can purchase inexpensive tags from your local craft store (they can use the whole pack or find great ideas to incorporate your left over tags in your scrapbooking from this article). After your preschooler is finished creating their mini masterpiece, add a paper doily heart with your “Happy Valentine’s Day” message.

Prairie Mama – Custom Clothes at BlissDom’s Handmade Marketplace

AngEngland — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:21:07 +0000

Great way to upcycle your old collegiate tee.

Kim Borchert, aka Prairie Mama not only has a lovely blog, but a fabulous Etsy store as well. Her personalized baby and toddler clothes are a great way to upcycle some of those old tee shirts you want to preserve, but no longer wear.

How did you get started creating these unique dresses and rompers?

“I started sewing pillowcase dresses for my daughter 5 years ago. I wanted something cute and original for her and soon had many friends who wanted some too. I opened a booth at our little Farmer’s Market and made many new friends while selling dresses.

That same Summer, I came up with a new design for a ring sling. I had been wearing my babies for many years and was never thrilled with the ring sling options I could find. I started selling those at the Market also.

About that time I learned about Etsy, and opened my Prairie Mama Etsy shop.

As my sewing skills have increased so have my creations. After a friend asked if I could make a dress for her daughter out of an old t-shirt, and my Upcycled t-shirt dress line was born.”

Scrapbooking: Making Pretty Tags

Christen E. Krumm — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:59:07 +0000

They come in many different sizes and can be used for many different purposes. You can buy them in packs from various different stores. These versatile, every scrapbooker should have them in their stash — tags.

Tags truly are the underdog of scrapbooking.These handy little tags can be used for virtually anything! Below are some ideas to get you kick started into making your tags pretty!

The tutorial from Creature Comforts uses fabric and glue to create a simple yet amazing tag that would be a great embellishment for any scrapbook page. This tag would make a great title piece for any page!

These paper tags from Retrospection have me drooling! Never underestimate the power of a good layering!!

This tag was given to me by Debee from InspireLovely. This is simplicity and beauty in the best form (paper). I love how it’s just two punches sewn together on the tag and just one little word.

Tags are great pieces that can really add an extra pop to your layouts. You can make them as embellished and layered as you want — or maybe just something simple and wonderful. Tags are also great for journaling and if you love creating mini books, tags make great “pages” Especially if you want to create an “Anything Goes” scrapbook that I talked about in Helping Kids Get Creative With Scrapbooking. Don’t underestimate the power of that little white tag. It can really glam up nice for a great pop on your next layout.

Sick Day Craft for Kids – Kleenex Tissue Box Monsters

AngEngland — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:52:57 +0000

What happens when your kids get sick? But aren’t sick enough to stay in bed – only stay home from school? These Kleenex box monsters are an excellent way to dress up the tissue box which will probably have to be close at hand.

Supplies Needed:

Scrapbooking papers or pattern papers
Pipe Cleaners or “Chenelle Stems”
Googly Eyes
Party Horns
Pom Poms
Plastic cups for feet
Crinkle cut paper

Other optional supplies not shown that you can use instead include fake grass or yarn for hair, felt pieces, toilet paper tubes cut into sections instead of medicine cups, etc. Use your imagination and follow the video tutorial below!

Click here to view the embedded video.

Wrap the box in decorative paper (cut out the hole using the cardboard piece as a pattern). Glue on your eyes, ears and other facial decorations. Glue on the hair with paper shred, fake grass or yarn. Create the feet with medicine cups as shown, or cut paper towel tubes into one-inch wide sections and use those as feet.

I love that you can really let your child be creative and imaginative, even if they aren’t feeling 100%. Because one thing back-to-school season brings – sick days. Now at least they don’t have to be boring days as well.

Easy Printables: Thank You Card Templates

Mina Keenan — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:41:42 +0000

I love my machines (computers) and I love mail, BUT nothing beats receiving a handwritten letter, note or card. Most of them are easy to store and are great mementos. When I receive cards I like to write the date or just the year (in the case of birthday or Christmas cards). They are really lovely to look back on.

Download Thank You Bells On Cards

Because I like to design things, it is interesting to see each card with different illustration and typography styles.

Download Thanks So Much Cards

A cost effective and inexpensive way to show your appreciation to someone is to give them a card. These ‘Thank You’ card downloads give you the opportunity to do just that.

These cards feature simple design, festive colors and are easy to make; just print, cut and fold along the middle guideline.

For those who want to use their own colour scheme, there are plain downloads. So get out the colored markers and use the outlines to craft your own cards.

Download Plain Thank You Bells On Cards

You can even dress up these cards with embellishments and glitter. Re-size the images to make gift tags using these Free Gift Tag Templates

Download Plain Thanks So Much Cards

You need Adobe Reader to use these files. Save them to your machine for future use. Have fun with these and Happy Crafting!

Design by Mina Keenan

Ideas to Make Your New Year’s Eve Party POP!

Christen E. Krumm — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:43:48 +0000

New Year’s Eve parties are some of the biggest parties thrown each year. Below are some ideas to make your New Year Eve party this year unforgettable.

Center Pieces

Gather clocks and display on your mantle or on a table.

This centerpiece is fun and practical.

Easy and elegant. You can purchase unfinished letters at Hobby Lobby and glitter-fy them for your table. It would even be cute if you glittered “2012″ as well.

Party Favors

When the clock strikes midnight, have everyone break these glitter filled eggs and have glitter rain down. (Don’t forget the noise makers!)

Lentils are said to bring you good luck in the New Year. These beautifully filled jars, with an added “good luck” note would be a great party favor!

Who wouldn’t want a chocolate sucker in the shape of a mustache or lips?! And if you go with a “Kiss My ‘Stach” theme for your party, these would be a big hit! You can find the mustache and lips candy molds at your local craft store or at amazon.com.

Party Hats

Feathers and sparkles make this party hat glamorous!

These party hats are super simple to make, and you could make them more festive by using sticker letters to add “2012″

This party hat is simple, fun, and even the kids will enjoy them!

I hope your New Year’s Eve Party this year is a smash! Everyone have a wonderful New Year!

5 Gift Card Packaging Ideas

Christen E. Krumm — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:14:56 +0000

One of the most popular (and easiest) gifts to give, is a gift card. I always liked receiving gift cards, but I always thought they were boring to give. Below you will find some of the most creative gift card holders that will never think a gift card is a boring gift to give.

These gift little gift card envelopes are simple to make and you probably have everything you need to make one of these in your crafting stash.

These gift card cozies are really cute and even a novice seamstress could make them!

This gift card tin is the cutest idea using re-purposed mint tins!

These monster gift card holders are terribly cute and would be great to hold a gift card for that special little person in your life.

Perhaps my favorite idea for gifting a gift card is this gift card snow globe.

Good luck on all your gift giving this year! These ideas make me want to go buy everyone I know a gift card!

Christmas Themed Kids Activity Pack

Mina Keenan — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:16:24 +0000

Arm the kids with pencils, felt pens or paints and let them loose with this Christmas Activity Pack. Ten pages of printable fun for the kids!

The Christmas Themed Kids Activity Pack contains:

Two mazes – kids love these.

Two large Christmas cards to colour and make – great for little fingers learning to weild pencils and brushes.

Some lined Santa notepaper for Christmas writings with a matching envelope. Elf notepaper and envelope too.

A Spot the Difference puzzle – once the puzzle is done, the images can be cut out to use for Christmas papercraft projects.

Two sheets of stickers. Use some of them to decorate and seal envelopes, or to attach your own message cards (gift tags) to.

Two simple scenes to colour featuring Christmas trees and a reindeer.

A Christmas tree to color.

Download Christmas Themed Activity Pack

So have fun with this lot… Happy crafting!

8 DYI Handmade Christmas Cards

Christen E. Krumm — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:10:59 +0000

Christmas is my favorite time of year. Quoting my favorite Lola and Charlie book “It is my favorite and my best.” One of the best times about this time of year is the Christmas cards that pour in (okay, maybe they don’t pour in, but I really wish they did!) What better way to make a lasting impression on the receiver then to send out hand made Christmas cards this year! Below are links to super simple, yet beautiful Christmas cards that you can make yourself this year.

Beautiful Accordion Fold photo card

Kid Friendly Christmas Card

Boxed Christmas Card

Button Christmas Card

Thumbprint Christmas Card

String Christmas Tree Card

Christmas Wreath card

Felt Christmas Card

I hope these handmade Christmas cards sparked ideas to make your Christmas that much more special this year! Merry Christmas!

15 Homemade Christmas Ornaments

Christen E. Krumm — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:45:25 +0000

Christmas time is here! Time to decorate your tree and participate in Christmas ornament swaps! What better way to spread the Christmas cheer then to make your own Christmas ornaments?! Below is a great collection of some fun easy and beautiful Christmas ornaments that you can make yourself!

Vintage Spoon Ornament

Yo-yo Christmas Garland

Clothes pin angel ornament

Fruit Loop Christmas Garland

Button Ornaments

Marbled Glass Ball Ornaments

Peacock Feather Glass Ornament

Nautical Themed Ornaments

Glittered Glass Ball Ornaments

Hand Print Ornament

Scrabble Ornament

Popsicle stick Ornament

Vintage Paper Decoupage Ball

Ornament using recycled Christmas Cards

Keepsake ornaments to make with the kids

Christmas Gift Tags and Gift Card Printables

Mina Keenan — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:33:41 +0000

Print these Christmas Gift Tags out twice. Put one lot into your gift giving stash and the other along with your Christmas crafting materials.

Jumbo Christmas Tags

Six tags to a page
Colored and plain to color in yourself
Plenty of room for a message

Idea

Color the plain tags sparingly with colored glitter or metallic gel pens.

Gingham Christmas Mini Cards

Five mini tags to a page.

Tips

Use the tags as card toppers.
Further embellish with glitters and ribbons or any scrapbooking accessories.
Try layering the tag images on mats of colored papers to add more interest and dimension.
Paste the tag images onto paper bags to use as loot bags or gift bags for those smaller gifts like earrings or other jewelry. Add a piece of ribbon to the top of the bag and hang on the Christmas tree – the present doubles as an ornament.

What is a Card Topper?

Usually an image you can stick onto a card blank. Toppers can save time. Creative use of toppers help to make original cards.

What is a Card Blank?

A basic card with nothing on it for you to do your crafting magic with. The plain ones are quite expensive. You can get them in solid colors. Some of the patterned bases are so beautiful they can be used as is.

Downloads

Christmas Jumbo Tags

Christmas Jumbo Tags to Color

Gingham Christmas Mini Cards

Happy Christmas crafting!

Hanukkah Themed Crafts

Christen E. Krumm — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:13:44 +0000

Hanukkah is almost upon us! Celebrate with these fun crafts!

Menorah Crafts

These menorah crafts are perfect for little children this Hanukkah season!

Kid friendly Menorah

Macaroni Menorah

Dreidel Crafts

Prepare your home for the Hanukkah celebration with these Dreidel craft ideas!

Nesting Dreidel Moblie

Dreidel Place Card

Dreidel Garland

Dreidel Game Set

Star of David Crafts

These Star of David Crafts are easy and can be a beautiful addition to your Hanukkah decor

Star of David Garland

Star of David Foil Ornament

Easy Star of David Wreath for kids

I hope these Hanukkah crafts inspire you this festive season. Also, do not forget to check your local craft stores, such as Michaels and Hobby Lobby, for Hanukkah craft kits! Happy Hanukkah!

Quick and Easy Quilt Made from Recycled Material

Christen E. Krumm — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:07:28 +0000

The quilting season is upon us! It is one of my favorite times of this freezing season. Everything from making quilts to curling up on the couch with a cozy quilts makes this season one of the greatest in my book.

Using old tee shirts either recycled from your husband collection (we had about 53+ church camp tee shirts to work with!) or bought from a second hand store, you too can make an easy quilt to curl up with this chilly season.

Gather your supplies! Depending on how many tee shirts you have will determine the size of your blanket. I cut my husband’s extra large shirts into 12×12 squares (one shirt = one square). From each shirt you will cut a square from the front and back. These will be placed together for one square.

Once you have all your squares cut out, lay out in the order/pattern that you like and sew your blocks together.

After you sew all your blocks together, sew around the outer edge of your quilt.

After sewing all your blocks together and around the outer edge take your scissors and cut fringe around all of the edging.

That is all there is to it! This is probably one of the easiest quilts to make!! I have made dozens of these quilts for extra layers on the bed during the winter or for a nice snuggle blanket on the couch! These quilts are fun and easy!

Fall Leaf Suncatcher Craft With Crayons – Kid Friendly DIY

AngEngland — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:14:36 +0000

Fall leaves from melted crayons.

I love fall and all the crafty possibilities associated with it. I saw a suncatcher craft at a preschool one day and adapted the craft for fall. I think Autumn or Thanksgiving is the perfect time to do this craft because the jewel tones of the crayons mirror the beautiful colors of fall.

To do this project you’ll need:

wax paper
crayon bits
a pencil sharpener
newspaper for protection
paper plates or dishes
a clothes iron

Such a fun and simple craft. I actually didn’t have a lot of crayon pieces in the right colors, so I used regular crayons in brown, green, red, orange-red, yellow, golden-yellow and orange colors.

Crayons, shavings, scissors, wax paper - easy craft for kids!

With the pencil sharpener, sharpen or shave the crayon so that you get thin slices of the crayon. I separated the colors out into different dishes so my kids could pick and choose which colors they wanted.

Each child gets a piece of wax paper. We made ours as long as I felt each child would be able to handle with scissors once I folded the paper strip in half. Spread the crayon bits evenly around on the wax paper. They melt and spread out but not a whole lot so be sure to cover evenly.

Fold up the edges of the wax paper to help prevent any wax from dripping out when you iron it.

Thanksgiving Party Printables

Mina Keenan — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:23:25 +0000

With Thanksgiving coming up, it’s time to switch to party mode! Hmmm… orange gingham, pumpkins and autumn leaves.

What are we going to need? Invitations, envelopes, place cards and maybe some matching napkin rings. Might as well have an activity going on there – how about some gratitude printables for a thanksgiving tree?

Well, lucky you came across this post because we have eight pages of coordinating Thanksgiving Party Printables ready and waiting for you.

Save yourself some time, print them out and then you can get into the serious business of Thanksgiving festivities.

Download Thanksgiving Party Printables

Thanksgiving Craft and Decoration DIY Round-Up

AngEngland — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:10:01 +0000

Thanksgiving Place Cards Kids Can Paint Themselves

Looking for kids Thanksgiving crafts, home decoration ideas for Autumn and more? I love being able to scour past articles on Blissfully Domestic, and search online for some of the best tutorials out there and bring you these round ups. I’ve pulled together a top 30 list of some of my very favorites. Let’s make the most of the brief Thanksgiving season before Christmas takes over!

Thanksgiving Painted Rocks your friends and family will love. By Fun Bliss. " > Turn a pet rock into an actual pet with these Thanksgiving Painted Rocks your friends and family will love. By Fun Bliss.

Thanksgiving Corn Papercraft for preschool, grade school or fun homeschool activity. By Fun Bliss. " > Another kid-friendly craft features Thanksgiving Corn Papercraft for preschool, grade school or fun homeschool activity. By Fun Bliss.

Coffee Filter Turkey Craft for Kids is something your children are sure to love making this year! By Fun Bliss. " > This Coffee Filter Turkey Craft for Kids is something your children are sure to love making this year! By Fun Bliss.

Thanksgiving Craft for Kids this Fun Bliss tutorial will show you handprint turkey paper crafts!" > A classic Thanksgiving Craft for Kids this Fun Bliss tutorial will show you handprint turkey paper crafts!

Free Fall Printable Activity Sheets for Kids will have them busy with dot-to-dot, mazes and more during family gatherings. By Fun Bliss. " > This book of Free Fall Printable Activity Sheets for Kids will have them busy with dot-to-dot, mazes and more during family gatherings. By Fun Bliss.

Thankfulness Blessing Box inspiration from our Fun Bliss writers! " > Great Thankfulness Blessing Box inspiration from our Fun Bliss writers!

Cereal Box Turkey Crafts are made from recycled trash. By Fun Bliss. " > Super easy and eco-friendly Cereal Box Turkey Crafts are made from recycled trash. By Fun Bliss.

Kid Friendly DIY Fall Centerpiece that your children will be proud of showing off! By Fun Bliss. " > Easy-to-make Kid Friendly DIY Fall Centerpiece that your children will be proud of showing off! By Fun Bliss.

Collage Papercraft Thanksgiving Name Cards to artfully grace any Thanksgiving Day table! By Fun Bliss. " > Beautiful Collage Papercraft Thanksgiving Name Cards to artfully grace any Thanksgiving Day table! By Fun Bliss.

Handmade Table Runner is a perfect rustic addition to the table. By Swing Time Designs. " > A beautiful Handmade Table Runner is a perfect rustic addition to the table. By Swing Time Designs.

Thanksgiving Placemats that look great but are easy enough for kids to make! By Fun Bliss. " > Classic Thanksgiving Placemats that look great but are easy enough for kids to make! By Fun Bliss.

Burlap Table Runner for Thanksgiving table settings. By Shindig Parties. " > A cool Burlap Table Runner for Thanksgiving table settings. By Shindig Parties.

Thanksgiving Table Centerpieces that will inspire your creative side! By Fun Bliss. " > These are some fabulous Thanksgiving Table Centerpieces that will inspire your creative side! By Fun Bliss.

Seasonal and Personalized Plates use Modge Podge and paper and can be changed according to your whims and fancy! By Fun Bliss" > These easy-to-make Seasonal and Personalized Plates use Modge Podge and paper and can be changed according to your whims and fancy! By Fun Bliss

Handmade Watercolor Place Cards that kids can make themselves. By Fun Bliss. " > Love these Handmade Watercolor Place Cards that kids can make themselves. By Fun Bliss.

Sparkly Thanksgiving Wreath for Fall is a beautiful, easy-to-customize autumn wreath. By Fun Bliss. " > A Sparkly Thanksgiving Wreath for Fall is a beautiful, easy-to-customize autumn wreath. By Fun Bliss.

Fall Ornaments from Paper Plates are simple to make but pretty looking. By Fun Bliss. " > Gorgeous Fall Ornaments from Paper Plates are simple to make but pretty looking. By Fun Bliss.

Fall Wreath Inspiration" > For DIYs and Home Decorators who need Fall Wreath Inspiration

fall leaf wreath craft for kids is perfect for a preschool craft session! By Fun Bliss. " > Simple fall leaf wreath craft for kids is perfect for a preschool craft session! By Fun Bliss.

DIY Fall Wreath in less than 15 minutes! By Home Bliss. " > Create this DIY Fall Wreath in less than 15 minutes! By Home Bliss.

Thanksgiving Fireplace Mantel Decoration by Blissfully Domestic Home Bliss. See other tips for Decorating Fireplace Mantels." > Gorgeous Thanksgiving Fireplace Mantel Decoration by Blissfully Domestic Home Bliss. See other tips for Decorating Fireplace Mantels.

Fall Paper Banner. By Lil' Kid Things. " > Another great kid-friendly craft, this is the children's Fall Paper Banner. By Lil' Kid Things.

Thanksgiving Welcome Banner for the holiday season. By Fun Bliss. " > Make a graceful Thanksgiving Welcome Banner for the holiday season. By Fun Bliss.

Thanksgiving Themed Napkins with this simple sewing tutorial. By PurlBee" > Turn ordinary napkins into Thanksgiving Themed Napkins with this simple sewing tutorial. By PurlBee

Gratitude Thanksgiving Can can help teach children to be thankful! By Family Bliss. " > This Gratitude Thanksgiving Can can help teach children to be thankful! By Family Bliss.

Kids Thanksgiving Gratefulness Tree so your little ones aren't left out! By Fun Bliss. " > Great Kids Thanksgiving Gratefulness Tree so your little ones aren't left out! By Fun Bliss.

Thanksgiving Tree to Make Yourself for your Thanksgiving celebrations. By Fun Bliss. " > Great Thanksgiving Tree to Make Yourself for your Thanksgiving celebrations. By Fun Bliss.

So you have a craft or home decor tutorial that you’d like to share? Leave a comment with the link below! Like what you see? Share it on Facebook or Stumble using the buttons below!

Children’s Fall Activities Printables

Mina Keenan — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:36:30 +0000

When I was a child I loved activity books. They made me feel like I was ‘working’ and helped me to realize that the written word was quite powerful. They made learning fun, were just fun to do and helped keep me out of my mother’s way when something important was going on.

The download for this post is ten pages of printable fun based on a Fall or Autumn theme.

Activities include coloring in, dot to dots, mazes and a make a turkey page.

Next time the weather is not so nice or the children are just bored, grab the pencils and glue, then print out some fun things to do!

Download Children’s Fall Activities Printables

Best Gifts Ideas for Crafters and Scrapbookers

Christen E. Krumm — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:20:13 +0000

Not sure what to get that special crafter/scrapbooker in your life? Here is a list of gifts that anyone in the crafting arts will enjoy.

We R Memory Keepers Crop-A-Dile II Big Bite Punch is the king of all paper punches. It punches, sets and snaps. It can punch through paper, leather, fabric, plastic, thin tin, chipboard — pretty much anything your heart desires. It is great for 12×12 layouts or punches cardstock (or other mediums) for book covers.

You can purchase the Crop-A-Dile II Big Bite on amazon.com for $45.

Elise Blaha Cripes’ BIG mini workshop. Elsie knows her mini books. This awesome workshop (now a PDF) is an amazing step by step look at how to create amazing mini books for any event in life (she created a mini book for her honeymoon as well as creates a mini book for each season of the year).

The BIG mini workshop PDF can be purchased here for $20. Drop it into a cute three-ringed binder and this will be the perfect gift!

For the sewer in your life, the Modern Patchwork e-course is perfect. Veteran quilter Rachel Denbow guides you step by step creating a number of products with a few extra goodies sprinkled in. Rachel’s eye for combining vintage and modern is amazing. This is a wonderful class for a beginner or expert seamstress.

Modern Patchwork e-course can be purchased through the Red Velvet Art website for $32.

Smash books from K&Company are brilliant gifts. The tagline is “for the moments and musings that stick”. This great fun book is an art journal, scrapbook, and glimpse of life all smashed into one. Each book comes in a variety of colors and includes the Smash pen — a writing pen on one side and a glue pin on the flip side. Careful because once you see this amazingly fun book, you will want all the extras that can go with it!

You can purchase the Smash book on the K&Company website for $12.99 each. The extras range in price starting at $1.99