Detailed step by step instructions for the plush campfire adventure kit cut and sew by Sheenarae on Spoonflower.com. There are plenty of guides out there to make your own plush campfire and each are very sweet. It’s been on my list of things to do for a good long while but sourcing all the different materials or colours kept putting […]
How to assemble the plush Campfire Adventure Kit Cut and Sew
How to make an insulated Cast Iron skillet Handle Mitt
Make an easy cast iron skillet handle mitt, great beginner project and the perfect gift for any cast iron lover. What is a cast iron skillet handle mitt If you use cast iron your well acquainted with hot handles fresh from the oven. This little useful thing helps mitigate some of the accidental burns that come along with the joy […]
How to make mini beeswax tapers, creating light in the dark of winter
Simple instructions to make your own miniature hand dipped beeswax tappers in your kitchen. Celebrating the winter solstice Winter solstice There are many reasons to make your own candles but today my reason is the deep dark of winter. During the solstice the night is the longest it’ll be all year. This is the time to be thankful for the […]
Sculpting with Paper Mache clay
Sculpting with paper mache, using paper mache clay in place of other sculpting materials. I’ve had this project in mind for the last year or so but I went back and forth on what to use to make it. I like sculpting with polymer clay but it needs to be baked and for this project that wasn’t possible. I considered […]
How to paint a foam mat with acrylic paint
Foam mats are hugely versatile but they are usually either bright primary colours or a plain black. Surprisingly foam mats can easily be painted with acrylic paints and customized to completely change a space. I live in an apartment building in the city making our outdoor space limited. To satiate my desire to garden I have turned my deck into […]
How to make a kids gardening apron for your own kids gardening kit
One great way to get kids involved in the garden is setting them up with gear of their own. In this post we make a simple toddler size gardening apron, fill it with gardening tools and some special seeds for one little gardeners birthday. First things first, Fabric. Any woven fabric will do however for a sturdy apron you’ll need […]
Making a custom toddler T-shirt with fabric markers
There are a ton of different ways to make a t-shirt custom. Fabric markers is one of the easiest! The options are nearly endless. For this project I use crayola fabric markers which are the cheapest on the market, yet they work great. Everytime I make something, especially clothing, I find it goes one of two ways: I hate or […]
How to make a driftwood planter, making a planter for the kids
Create a simple driftwood planter out of scavenged driftwood and wood scraps. Easy, inexpensive and pretty. Our garden, which lives on our deck, is constantly under attack from tiny hands. I want them out there with me, getting dirty, learning about planting, and being involved in the process, but it takes a toll. Especially from my one year old who […]
How to make newspaper seed starters in a pinch
Easily make simple seed starters using only newspaper and a stick. This process is so quick, there is really nothing fancy to it. No special tools, no saving toilet rolls for a year, just newspaper and something cylindrical like a stick. It’s planting season and I wanted to get a few more seeds out but didn’t have the time, space […]
Refreshing Thrifted Kids Clothes : Custom Applique
Make an easy custom applique patch to add to or change any clothing. Kids go through clothes quickly weather they grow out of them or through them, that’s no surprise and yet it can still be a little alarming. To lighten the toll on the bank account I am a huge advocate of hand me downs, thrift stores, consignment and […]