play creatively
In between remote schooling today we took a break to craft and play – a small effort to try and reduce the stress that we all feel building up. We had fun making this ballerina paper doll chain. Printing these on watercolor paper allowed us to explore coloring with watercolors, alongside colored pencils. We then …
We thought now was a great time to celebrate home (and Staying Home amidst this crazy time for our health and the health of others). So we made a simple printable house that you can download and decorate! We used the back of a cereal box for the shingles, shutters and stepping stones. Then decorated …
I love a DIY Christmas gift that the kids can join in on the making. And this shoe box dollhouse is just that. Simple, budget friendly and packed with lots of handmade fun. This project is part of a collaborative effort to spread the love of handmade gifts with 11 other crafty makers. From December …
Merriest of merriest news! So many have asked for a template for our popular reindeer head that has been so beloved over the years. And if you can even believe it (yes, I’m so slow on the up keep sometimes) I have actually, finally added one for you in the shop! Be sure to tag …
We had a little Miffy birthday party for Milla who turned seven. It was simple and fun – which was just what we needed with so much going on in our lives right now. And because it worked so well, I have have a new formula for pulling off a memorable birthday without the overwhelm: …
Hi friends. It’s been quite a long time since I’ve popped in over here. I was so hoping that after feeling sick for months I’d be able to drop in with a baby bump and say “surprise!” But that’s not how things worked out. I recently miscarried (our second one this year). And after some …
Happy summer solstice friends! We started our celebrations by making a nature crown from some left over billy balls. They are so much fun and easy to craft with! To make the crown we simply to some craft paper, measured it fit around her head and then folded in half to make sort of a …
We pulled out our printable mermaid paper dolls today and decorated them with things we collected from nature. It was so lovely and fun to see what we could put together from what we found around the yard. I especially love the sprigs climbing up looking like seaweed. These are a perfect summer past time …
It’s bunny season and we’ve stocked up on bunnies and dolls for you little ones. Just head on over to Merrilee Liddiard Shop to to pick your favorite. You can even match your doll in your very own snuggly bunny hood. Do you like the bitty bunnies best? or the bigger bunnies best? merrileeliddiardshop.com
