Here is a couple other crafts I decided to try my hand at. I completed this blanket a while ago as a test of my ability to use a sew machine. My grandmother was a seamstress so it is kind of embarrassing to admit that my ability to use a sew machine isn’t the greatest.… Continue reading Snug & Cozy
It was another of those Cat in the Hat kind of days where we were stuck in the house with “Thing 1” and “Thing 2.” We needed something to do so I got everything ready to make a picture for my younger son’s bedroom. A side note here: My younger son had a large white… Continue reading Don’t Leave Me Out
Parenting is a craft. Similarly, baking with my boys has become something of a craft as well because no baked good leaves the kitchen without first becoming a work of art. Of course the boys love the measuring, pouring, and mixing involved in creating a tasty treat but the best part (taste testing and beater… Continue reading Baking a Child
The making of The Bubble Gum Forest It was in early January, 2016 while I was working on a story for Ayden that in his usual curious way he asked what I was doing. When I told him, he decided to try and make a story for me. The rest of the afternoon he supplied… Continue reading Bubble Gum Forest
“No one gets an unwrapped present on my watch!” – Bryony, Arthur Christmas Looking for a unique way to include the children in the Christmas preparations? Look no further. Homemade wrapping paper is great for children of any age to make, and adults can enjoy this activity too! I started making homemade wrapping paper when… Continue reading Unique Wrapping
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 