Making a Bedroom into a Blank Canvas
Our son spends the majority of his free time working on art projects. He produces so many that I can’t possibly display them all. I … continue reading
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Tissue Paper Snowflakes
P’s most recent Operation Cheer Mission from his Elf on the Shelf was to make paper snowflake decorations for the neighbors. My son loves making paper … continue reading
Fun Fall Weekends
It rained all weekend…non-stop. We had plenty of time to stay in, cook and craft (and eat). I hope you had the chance to do … continue reading
When Crafting Goes Bad
Crafting isn’t always fun. What? Who just said that? Did I just say that? Yep. Sometimes I get wrapped up planning epic crafting sessions for Paolo … continue reading
Manualidades, or My First Visit to a Craft Store in Mexico
I’ve been to Mexico several times and I’ve seen many things including stunning natural areas, cemeteries, lots of malls, and more restaurants than I can count, but … continue reading
Welcome to the (crafty) dark side, son.
It’s been a week of crafty firsts for our family. File this under “Stuff that makes me giddy”. It absolutely tickled me when Paolo showed … continue reading
Val-entine’s Day Craft
My friend Val comes up with the best ideas. Last week it was cheesehead crafts with yellow sponges. This week it’s homemade puffy paint. This … continue reading
Dem Bones: Day of the Dead
When I was 10 I collected animal bones found on forest excursions. I dissected owl pellets for tiny bones, rescued crayfish shells, and saved bones found … continue reading