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Back to School Pencil Cake

Back to School Pencil Cake

This cake is made of all those school supplies every one is running around stocking up on before school starts.  I had seen something very similar at Formal Fringe.   I made a few adjustments based on what supplies I had around the house.  For instance the original “recipe” called for a Styrofoam center, but [...]

Ink Blot Art – stretching your creativity

Ink Blot Art – stretching your creativity

Here is another fun and easy craft that you can do with your child.  I like it because it forces you to look at things from different angle and to be creative.  Extra bonus – you probably already have all the necessary supplies around the house.   Here’s what you need:   White drawing paper [...]

Crazy Collage Craft

Crazy Collage Craft

“I’m bored!”  How many times have you heard that since school has let out?  Well I have heard it a lot and have been trying to come up with some easy crafts to pull out at a moments notice.  Of course I also try to explain that it is not my job to entertain my [...]

Easy Mother’s Day Card Idea

Easy Mother’s Day Card Idea

Here is a quick and easy way to make a useful Mother’s Day Card.  I used a seed packet but you could also insert a photo.   Supplies   Scissors Heavy Cardstock or Construction Paper – any color Envelope – any color Glue Stick Seed Packet or Picture   Fold the construction paper or cardstock [...]

How to Make Homemade Wallpaper

How to Make Homemade Wallpaper

Making homemade wallpaper  is a way to be crafty even if you don’t think you’re crafty.  I found a way to put some of that pretty scrapbooking paper that I kept seeing in the stores to use without even picking up a pair of scissors. It’s an easy and pretty inexpensive way to brighten up [...]

Fun Craft Party Idea at JOANN’s

Fun Craft Party Idea at JOANN’s

This weekend my daughter was invited to a party at JOANN’s craft store.  I didn’t even know they had parties at JOANN’s and I’m thinking about having my daughter’s birthday, who had a birthday in the cold month of December, at JOANN’s because the party was so much fun! When we got to the party [...]

Cute Valentine Bookmark Craft

Cute Valentine Bookmark Craft

These are pretty simple to make – you can get as creative as you want.  My niece used her Mom’s Cricut cutter to make some of the more fancy designs but the simple ones turned out good too. You will need various colors and designs of card stock paper and scrapbooking paper and glue (glue [...]

Easy Candy Cane Craft Idea for Kids

Easy Candy Cane Craft Idea for Kids

This is a super easy craft that takes some time and the kids love it!  Simply take some colored pipe cleaners and any kind of plastic beads.  Let kids make patterns or just string the beads on in any manner.  Be sure to wrap one end so the beads do not fall off.  When the [...]

Easy Craft Idea: Reindeer Footprint Craft

Easy Craft Idea: Reindeer Footprint Craft

To make the head: Trace one of the child’s feet on brown paper. To make the antlers, do one of the following: Trace each of the child’s hands on brown paper. When making the antlers, spread the thumb as far from the other fingers as possible. Assemble the reindeer (glue antlers and face to head [...]

More holiday fun in Livingston County

More holiday fun in Livingston County

Crafts and theater make the holiday fun for everyone.  Check out these family friendly events. Kids Holiday Ornaments ~ December 15 Brighton Community Education invites kids ages 7 and older to come and create a holiday keepsake ornament for themselves or to give as a gift.  Children must attend with an adult and the supply [...]