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It’s Friday! (and apparently we need to go get some donuts)

Uncategorized June 5, 2015June 12, 2015 by Merrilee

Happy Friday friends! Has this week gone by too too fast for anyone else? I’m up to my neck in Kids Craft Camp prep and I’m so inspired! I can’t wait for the creative messy and playful projects your little ones will be doing. If you’re local (Utah county) and still want you little one to attend, we …

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Make a Set of DIY Cardboard Lollipops and Play Sweetshop!

Uncategorized June 4, 2015June 8, 2015 by Merrilee

We made a set of sweet make-believe lollipops out of cardboard the other day and it was so fun! They are perfect for playing candy shop or using and invites to a birthday party (just put the info on the back, wrap in plastic, tie with string and present to your guests!). You could even …

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New "Thumbs Up" Print in the Shop!

Uncategorized June 4, 2015June 12, 2015 by Merrilee

Jon recently finished up with his first year teaching acting, theater & debate as we also directing two High School plays. So needless to say he deserves a BIG thumbs up! And if you have a teacher or graduate (or just a friend who deserves a pat on the back) this new print, in the shop now, …

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Playful French Industrial Picks of the Week

Uncategorized May 28, 2015May 29, 2015 by Merrilee

Remember when I posted about style and the evolution of your voice? And I how I came to coin mine as “Playful French Industrial” (because Moody Modern Peasant Weathered Playful French/Russian Industrial with a touch of Bohemian just seems waaaaay to long. ha!)? Well I thought I would share with you some of what’s inspiring me over here from …

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Playfully Made By You!

Uncategorized May 22, 2015July 13, 2015 by Merrilee

It’s so exciting and inspiring to see all the things you and your little ones are creating from my book Playful! I’m going to start doing rounds up for you to be equally inspired! Like how cute is Meta’s little fair maiden and knight? I love how they each made it their own. And that pom-pom …

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Join me for a Local KIDS CRAFT CAMP this Summer!

Uncategorized May 20, 2015May 29, 2015 by Merrilee

I’m so excited to share that I will be holding two KIDS CRAFT CAMPS this summer. If you’re local (Utah County) we’d love to have your little ones come and create, play and craft with us!! It will be held in our new shared Hinterland Studio in Springville, UT. We have lots of fun stuff in …

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Doddles, Dears and Weekend Links

Uncategorized May 15, 2015May 20, 2015 by Merrilee

I’ve been working a lot of fun illustration projects lately so if the blog seems quiet that’s why! I can’t wait to share so many of them with you but in the mean time, here’s a peek and some fun sketching I’ve been doing for a project in the works. Like did you see this …

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A Doll to Craft With

Uncategorized May 13, 2015June 10, 2016 by Merrilee

For the longest time I’ve wanted to create a doll (or softie) that was large enough for kids to make crafts for not – so not only could they they make say cardboard wings for themselves for for their little friend as well! Last year I made a cloth doll for Miss M’s birthday and played around …

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We’re off to Disneyland!

Uncategorized April 7, 2015April 30, 2015 by Merrilee

We surprised the kids with tickets to Disneyland on Easter Sunday. We hid them under their plates at brunch. I had made Mickey Mouse necklaces (from my Playful wooden doll face necklace DIY) and given them to each child. We asked them why the Easter bunny would bring these to them and they just shrugged. So …

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Fill your Easter basket with Playful goodies this year!

Uncategorized March 31, 2015May 18, 2015 by Merrilee

We’ve been having fun playing with PLAYFUL at our house as of late. You might notice that I love to use holidays and celebrations as great ways to encourage creativity with kids. So why not make a Playful themed Easter basket this year!? Start by filling the baskets with little DIY goodies from the book, such as …

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