Crafts

Enjoy more of the simple fun in life with the people who matter the most. Tap into your store of creativity as well! Listen and continually
expose yourself to new ways of doing things. Watch for ideas
that transform ordinary items or tools into something else. Try a new
approach to an old task. You’ll surprise your family, your friends, and
yourself!

Holidays provide the perfect excuse to step out of the everyday hustle and bustle and create some enjoyment for yourself and your family and friends. Decorate for those special times with Dian’s simple DIY holiday crafts.

DIY Easter Baskets
DIY Easter Baskets

DIY Easter Baskets

jsteffan2023-03-06T17:24:56+00:00February 15th, 2023|Crafts, Easter, Holiday Fun, Kids|

This week, bunnies and chicks abound in festive decorations. Here are simple instructions that will allow you to make bunny bags out of paper lunch sacks, and bunny or chick baskets from toilet paper rolls. These are great projects for parents and kids to do [...]

Leprechaun Wind Sock
Leprechaun Wind Sock

Leprechaun Wind Sock

Dian Thomas2023-02-15T18:28:33+00:00February 15th, 2023|Crafts, Holiday Fun, St. Patrick's Day|

Hang this cute Leprechaun on your porch or suspend it from your dining room light fixture to add some pazzaz on St. Patrick’s Day. 5" x 3"flesh-colored fun foam (face or hands) 6"x12" green fun foam (body) 2" x 12" black fun foam (hat &shoes) [...]

Christmas Memory Magic
Christmas Memory Magic

Christmas Memory Magic

jsteffan2022-12-02T22:12:28+00:00December 1st, 2022|Christmas, Crafts, Featured, Holiday Fun|

Christmastime is "the most wonderful time of the year," as the Christmas songs remind us. And with imagination and ingenuity, it's easy to add a little magic to your family's memories of this most special holiday season. The following ideas take little time or money, [...]

Rag Doll
Rag Doll

Rag Doll

Dian Thomas2023-02-28T16:35:16+00:00August 1st, 2020|Crafts, Kids|

Make an authentic no-sew rag doll like your grandma played with when she was little. What you need: yard natural muslin 3" Styrofoam ball (or wadded-up newspaper or foil) small buttons (for eyes) Acrylic paint, pale pink Yarn or craft hair Small straw hat or [...]

Paper Plate Skeleton
Paper Plate Skeleton

Paper Plate Skeleton

Dian Thomas2023-01-12T22:11:50+00:00August 1st, 2020|Crafts, Halloween, Holiday Fun, Kids|

A fun decoration that children of all ages can enjoy is a Paper Plate Skeleton. No bones about it! This is a cinch for little hands to make. Materials Needed: White paper plates Paper punch String Paint or markers Black construction paper Scissors [...]

Halloween Decorations Provide Seasonal Fun
Halloween Decorations Provide Seasonal Fun

Halloween Decorations Provide Seasonal Fun

Dian Thomas2022-12-17T22:22:44+00:00July 28th, 2020|Crafts, Halloween, Holiday Fun, Kids|

Today while driving down the street I noticed there were many homes with Halloween decorations in the yard. My first thought was, “WOW — what fun they had decoration and preparing for Halloween!” Decorations bring the spirit of fun, excitement and celebration to Halloween festivities. [...]

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