September is never complete without some super great back-to-school gear, right? And what a better place to start than with Fjällräven Kånken back packs? Have you seen their new colors? We are going nuts for them over here! We of course had to scoop a few up for ourselves. And not only is their classic design so lovely but …
Category: Create
DIY Painted Lunch Sacks
Hi friends! Are your kids already in school, getting used to the swing of things? Or are you like my Cali friends still waiting a few weeks before that first school bell of the year rings? Either way it’s the perfect time to gather together your paper lunch sacks and some paint to spice up …
DIY Leather Journals
The kids are in a constant state of doodling and ask me for stacks of paper every other minute. I love that they want to write, draw and doodle and I want to encourage this. You’ll remember that we made these cereal box sketch books a little while back to do just that. To keep the enthusiasm …
DIY Notebooks from Cereal Boxes
The littles are starting to really get into to drawing, coloring, marking, recording, and even writing. They are constantly asking me for sheet upon sheets of paper.
DIY Geometric Stamp Set
Summer fun is in full swing here friends and we are trying to enjoy as much of it as possible. We finally moved and are up to our neck in boxes so I’m sharing with you one of our favorite crafts that we put together last summer (but never made it to the blog in …
Kids Paper Strip Monogram Art
If you haven’t seen our post for Kids Paper Strip Monogram Art up on Julep, you best hop over there. AJ is such a fan of placing multiple shapes on top of one another so this craft project was right up his alley. Perfect out-of-school craft to keep little hands busy. See just how you …
On Process Art vs. Setting Boundaries
So it’s been quiet on the blog as of late. This usually just means that I am up to my neck in motherhood and several projects…projects that I’m getting crazy excited to share with you when the time is right! The boys are rapidly wrapping up school and we are also in the middle of …
Hand stamped and painted flowers for Mothers Day
I can’t hide just how head over heels I am for this simple and meaningful Mother’s Day craft. This past weekend I had my boy’s get together to make a craft for the upcoming Mother’s Day holiday. I decided I wanted it to be something not only meaningful but simple and keepsake worthy. And after …
DIY Bunny Masks
When La Petite Magazine editor, Rachel Francey, contacted me about doing a kids craft for their latest issue, I was immediately on board. I’ve been a long time fan of the publication this current issue does not disappoint (the cover alone is breathtaking!). And as you’re scrolling through scrumptious pages of gorgeous editorial shots, you’ll …
DIY Carboard Necklace
Hop on over to Julep today to see these little cuties… …and learn how to make this fun, easy and virtually free necklace!






