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Tag: Crafting for Handmade Charlotte

Back-to-School Lacing Bookmarks

Create Little Reads September 14, 2012February 20, 2013 by Merrilee

Back-to-school for us always means a lot of reading (yippee!!) so the boys and I came up with a lacing bookmark craft to make the daily read that much more enjoyable. To see how to make your own, head on over the Handmade Charlotte for the full tutorial! We are now in the process of …

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Free Printable Domino Activity for Kids

Play August 9, 2012March 31, 2014 by Merrilee

Little O is going to preschool this year (he has an October birthday so he’ll be one of the older ones) and we have been trying to get him geared up and ready. He’s known his shapes for some time but I wanted to push him a bit further in this area. And these simple …

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DIY Dry Erase Framed Gallery For Kids

Create August 1, 2012January 19, 2013 by Merrilee

Head over to Handmade Charlotte for our latest summer craft project – our easy DIY Dry Erase Framed Gallery. You’ll completely approve of this kind of coloring on your walls!

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River Raft DIY

Uncategorized July 20, 2012August 10, 2015 by Merrilee

It’s been so hot lately and we needed a kids craft that allowed us to get wet, wet wet! This river raft, made from duct tape, card board and water bottles, was just the thing. Head on over to Handmade Charlotte to get the full DIY. And for more duct tape fun, take a look …

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Paint Chip Animal Friends

Play July 5, 2012October 13, 2014 by Merrilee

I trust all US readers had an excellent 4th of July. Ours was hot, hot, hot! We spent most of the day in my parents pool (here in Colorado – where the fires are finally starting to calm down and be contained. Hopefully no new ones will pop up!). We had a great time though. …

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Kids Pinwheel Necklace DIY

Create Little Style June 25, 2012January 17, 2013 by Merrilee

This simple and cute craft will be a will be the perfect accessory to your little darlings summer attire. For the full DIY head over to Handmade Charlotte. And a special thanks to our little friend for modeling. I think she looks just like an angel is this pic below. And thanks to her awesome …

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DIY Gradient Blocks

Uncategorized Play June 22, 2012September 2, 2015 by Merrilee

Hi friends! My next craft installment for Handmade Charlotte is up today! Head on over and see how you can make your own set of colorful gradient blocks. You’ll love playing with them as much as yours kids do! And don’t forget to enter the giveaway to win two of my items for Mudpuppy. Like …

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Crafting for Handmade Charlotte this Summer!

Play June 13, 2012January 17, 2013 by Merrilee

Hello friends! I’m thrilled to announce that I will crafting over at Handmade Charlotte this summer! Yippee! Rachel Faucett, of Handmade Charlotte, has one of the best eyes for modern and vintage children’s toys, crafts, games, clothes, you name it. If you are not following her deliciously inspiring pins, I suggest you start doing so …

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