Crafty Mom category

  • DIY Inspiration: Puppet Theaters

    I am brewing ideas for a puppet theater for in the house. This one comes from Land Of Nod And this one, which has two levels, is on Etsy This fun polka dot number is by Melanie, at the Crafty Cupbo...
    May 13, 2013 1 Comment

  • Felted Bag Success!

    I recently hosted knitting lessons. Lesson 1 is here Lesson 2 is here Lesson 3 is here and finally lesson 4 here. Some of the ladies finished their bags, felted them and brought them in. They turned o...
    May 10, 2013 3 Comments

  • Preschool Project: Shaving Cream Pictures

    I found this idea posted on Pinterest and followed the link to Getting Messy with Ms. Jessie. Then I tried it with my favorite Tuesday kids. Here is how it goes: Supplies: trays shaving cream (in a ...
    May 01, 2013 1 Comment

  • Project: Mini Pillow Present

    One of our most popular presents with the little people has been the mini pillow. It has been a real hit. Its popularity continues to surprise me.  So, when we were invited to the birthday of one of...
    Apr 30, 2013 2 Comments

  • Preschool Project: Elephant Tooth Paste

    Inspired by these amazing posts of this fabulous experiment I was so excited to try this at school. This photo is from Preschoolpowolpackets. And they have great instructions as well. As it turns out...
    Apr 08, 2013 1 Comment

  • SCRAP

    SCRAP is a recycle paradise. Scroungers Center for Reusable Art Parts. It is the place where all good supplies go to try to grasp a new life. The first thing we need to discuss is the neighborhood tha...
    Mar 18, 2013 2 Comments

  • Preschool Project: Feather Butterfly Magnets

    Today’s Preschool Project involves feathers. We worked on matching skills, and “reflection” (as in, both sides the same.) Supplies: feathers foam sheets (from the craft store) magn...
    Mar 14, 2013 1 Comment

  • Preschool Project: Egg Crate Owl

    I was inspired by the Egg Crate Owls on Heart and Soul Preschool. They were so clever, and they really adapted so well to all the variations that the little artists made to them, that I thought we sh...
    Feb 28, 2013 3 Comments

  • Crafting to a Deadline

    There has been a quiet (blog quiet) period for me here. But we must not mistake that for inactivity! I have never worked harder. My daughter’s preschool is hosting the annual fundraising auction...
    Feb 27, 2013 6 Comments

  • Blue & Orange “Auction Quilt”

    For the preschool auction this year, I decided to make and donate a quilt. It was on my New Year’s Crafty Resolutions goal list, so why not do one now? Truth be told, this quilt has been in the ...
    Feb 25, 2013 5 Comments

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