play creatively
We’re getting all set for Turkey Day this week with a round up of Mer Mag Thanksgiving crafts! These are sure to keep little hands busy and creative while you’re finishing the touches to your turkey’s and pumpkin pies! I might even suggest assigning an older cousin to the craft table to gather a bunch of supplies …
We don’t have a lot of Thanksgiving decor. I’m one of those that doesn’t mind Christmas merging into Thanksgiving because I think the spirit behind both holidays needs to go together. But I also think the history behind the first Thanksgiving and of course the attitude of gratitude needs to be shared and fostered. So …
I’m beyond thrilled to share this killer giveaway I have in store for you! I’ve teamed up with Olive Juice and Pinhole Press to bring you a REALLY REALLY great Christmas giveaway!! Finding just the right card and wardrobe for your little ones for this year’s Christmas card has never been sweeter! Because not only is Pinhole Press giving …
We had some fun collecting fall leaves and making them into simple crowns. We used some lovely vintage trimmings from the French shop Exquisite Threads which adds just the perfect touch. Little Miss had to have one for her “baby” doll as well so of course we made one. If you want to make your …
We’ve been on the lookout for another big project for some time and we think we might have just found it in this beautiful (but desperately needing some love) Victorian. Aren’t the windows just grand? I’m actually loving that wallpaper too (although it’s probably going to go). We’ll know more on this by the end …
You can probably tell that we’re crazy about Halloween! And we’re crazy about about duct tape! So when Scotch® Duct Tape (one of the fabulous sponsors of my PLAYFUL book launch party!) asked me to create something from their fun new line of tapes (such as a glow-in-the-dark one!! so cool and spooky!) I said yes, of course! …
We love it when a great costume uses clothing your child will wear again and has wow elements that are simple, affordable and easy to make (did someone say cardboard?). This little clown, baby bat and garden fairy costume do just that! Head over to kids fashion site Kids21 for our ideas on to put these together …
I’m so excited to be sharing a little owl craft in the Novemeber 2014 issue of Good Housekeeping magazine! It doubles as a puppet and party hat. You decide! And you can personalize it with your kiddos traced handprints if you like. Find more info and the DIY in Good Housekeeping (on stands now)! We had a …
We love using our paper scraps to make new and fun creation such as these silly face Halloween balloons. We share how how you can make these too over on Minted’s blog Julep today. And how about the fact that Halloween is just about one week away?! Any Halloween parties you planning/going to this weekend? …
I think for once I know just what I’m giving to friends and family for Christmas this year (an amazing feat really). Signed copies of my book PLAYFUL!! And if you want to do the same I’m selling a bunch of signed books, for a limited time, at a discount!, over at Brickyard Buffalo this week. …