Jon is a super fan of watches. Whenever we walk by a watch store he stops and has to go in, check out all the inner workings, picking out his favorite style, etc. He’d own one for every day of the week if he could I’m sure. SOoooo the kids and I decided to make him a watch! …
Make a Simple Braided Duct Tape Headband
We had fun braiding duct tape and turning it into accessories to wear such as headbands and bracelets, etc. I think we’ll have to make a red white and blue one for the fourth of July! Get the full tutorial on how to make these on Minted Julep today.
Instagram has a new look!
How pretty is Instagram’s new clean white look? I love it. Here’s just a sample of my feed (which you can follow here if you like. Lots of updates on the Banister House, my illustration, our daily comings and goings and as always – loads of good crafty fun!). xo Mer
Playful French Industrial Picks of the Week
I’m back with more inspiring Playful French Industrial picks this week! Starting with this gorgeous George Morrison painting that I wish I could bid on. Gah! And how sweet is this little peanut from Paul + Paula? My daughter loves putting socks on and off so this reminds me of her a bit. Se looks like …
Make a Set of Totem Pole Banks from Cans and Duct Tape
We like to up the earning in the summer time for the kids so that they can have opportunities to purchase souvenirs on trips as well as learn a bit more about money, saving and giving. It also helps to fill the days with productivity a bit more as they are trying to earn “tickets” (which …
Make these Silly Marionette Puppets
Summer sun is shining and kids are in swim lessons, making stuffed animal forts, dripping popsicles all over the place, playing tag and then dramatically draping themselves on the floor and the couch announcing “I’m BORED” – all by 9 AM!!! Time for an online Kids Craft Camp! Where you can put a set of 8 videos & a few simple supplies …
Make-a-Face! Apron Pattern
We’re knee deep in Kids Craft Camp planning and I’m in the process of sewing a set of Make-A-Face aprons for all the campers to wear while getting creatively messy. I thought other artsy kiddos would be interested and wanted share the pattern with you too! We’re really loving them here so far. You can make this for your …
It’s Friday! (and apparently we need to go get some donuts)
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 …
Interview and Playful spotlight in the Bloesom Gazette
So excited to see that the new issue of the Bloesem Gazette is out! And an image of our Duct Tape Trucks from Playful is on the cover (This is craft is a fav around our house)! It’s full of fun great design and diy’s for kids from the likes of talented ladies from My Cakies, …
Make a Set of DIY Cardboard Lollipops and Play Sweetshop!
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 …