My girls have loved fairies for a long time. It started with a healthy love of pirates mingled with Peter Pan and then the blonde little Pixie named Tinkerbell became one of their favorites. Grandma made two adorable fairy costumes so Little Sister … [Read more...]
Crafty Tuesday: Tooth Fairy Pillow Tutorial
Visits from the Tooth Fairy are a very special time. For this mom with a sewing machine this momentous occasion couldn't merely be celebrated with the placement of the lost tooth under a pillow. Oh no, we needed a very special Tooth Fairy Pillow! … [Read more...]
Festive Patriotic Ice Cream Cones
Patriotic foods are simple to make. You can do so much with red, white, and blue. We made a patriotic fruit pizza several summers ago and it was a huge hit. Our new summer edible craft is patriotic ice cream cones that have beens super fun. This … [Read more...]
Fun Summer Craft: 4th of July Tube Kite
There are many reasons to make patriotic flags. From National Flag Day to the 4th of July and many more special days you can display this tube kite craft year round. This craft post is for an American tube flag, but you can let your imagination run … [Read more...]
Crafty Tuesday: Pool Noodle Fire Cracker
If you want to make a super easy, very quick Fourth of July craft then the Pool Noodle Fire Cracker is for you. These adorable fire crackers can stand on their own and are easy enough for kids to make too. Materials Needed to Make a Pool … [Read more...]
Crafty Tuesday: Red, White, and Blue Canvas Stars
Summer is here and Independence Day is right around the corner. To add some patriotic decorations to our house we made red, white, and blue canvas stars. I absolutely love how this craft turned out. Each canvas was dated and signed by the girls. … [Read more...]
Crafty Tuesday: Star Spangled Wand
What better way to celebrate Independence Day parades and cookouts than with a Star Spangled Wand? This craft is sparkly fun! Of course you can take the idea and make a wand for any special occasion. Materials Needed to Make Sparkly Star … [Read more...]
Crafty Tuesday: Patriotic Strawberries (Plus Vanilla Covered Raisins)
Making patriotic strawberries is incredibly easy! These are the perfect little treat for Independence Day which is only a few weeks away. You can never go wrong with red, white, and blue! Required Materials to Make Patriotic Strawberries … [Read more...]
Minnie Mouse Hair Bow Tutorial
Disney Magic is contagious. Maybe you have a child who loves watching Disney Jr., playing at the Disney store, or spending time at Disney World or Disney Land. Perhaps you are planning a Minnie Mouse birthday party. It's possible you are running a … [Read more...]
Independence Day Craft Idea for Kids: Spectacular Fireworks
Patriotic crafts are a fun way to show our children how many uses and ideas we have for the colors red, white, and blue. If you are looking for an Independence Day craft idea, Memorial Day craft idea, Labor day craft idea, or patriotic craft idea … [Read more...]
Leandrea is a married mom of two girls, ages 13 and 12, living in Atlanta, GA. She is passionate about helping people save money one coupon at a time. Read more