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Crafts, DIY, Seasonal

Pinecone wreath

by Donnaupdated on July 19, 2016December 3, 2013Leave a Comment on Pinecone wreath

When we visited our dear friends Jan & Don in Spokane, WA in October, one of our projects was collecting pinecones to make a wreath. Having lived in Hawaii all of my life, my experience with pinecones are very limited. What I didn’t expect was that these guys were extremely thorny. Working with the cones …

Crafts, DIY, Seasonal

Deck the walls

by Donnaupdated on December 21, 2012December 21, 2012Leave a Comment on Deck the walls

We receive a great deal of photo cards at Christmastime. We enjoy seeing how everyone’s family is growing up each year. I wanted a festive (yet simple) way to display them, so I decided to set up a card wall last year. Here’s what you’ll need: Command 3M Decorating Clips A string of Christmas lights …

Crafts, DIY, Seasonal

Microwave Salt Dough Ornaments

by Donnaupdated on July 21, 2016December 6, 20121 Comment on Microwave Salt Dough Ornaments

Keeping in the spirit of the season, our homeschooling craft for today was making salt dough ornaments. We did this last year, but I found a different recipe for microwave salt dough ornaments and decided to give it a try. The recipe is simple: 4 c. flour 1 c. salt 1-1/2 c. hot water (add …

Crafts, DIY, Seasonal

Simple Christmas Wreath Craft for Kids

by Donnaupdated on July 21, 2016December 5, 2012Leave a Comment on Simple Christmas Wreath Craft for Kids

This is the simple Christmas craft that my 4-year-old homeschooler and I did today. It doesn’t get easier than this. Materials: Paper plate (cut a hole in the middle to form the shape of the wreath) Green Paint Glue Glitter, sequins, buttons, ribbons, etc. whatever you have lying around You can punch a hole in …

Crafts, DIY, Seasonal

Handprint Keepsakes – Salt Dough Ornaments

by Donnaupdated on July 21, 2016November 19, 2012Leave a Comment on Handprint Keepsakes – Salt Dough Ornaments

As much as I wish I was, I am not crafty.  I attempt to fool myself into thinking I am by spending an inordinate amount of time on Pinterest searching for arts and crafts projects to do with Lil’ K.  I found a pin on salt dough handprint ornaments that piqued my interest since I am all …

Crafts, DIY, Seasonal

Salt Dough Ornaments – Take 2

by Donnaupdated on July 21, 2016November 19, 2012Leave a Comment on Salt Dough Ornaments – Take 2

I found another recipe for salt dough and decided to attempt making ornaments again – this time, using cookie cutters. The recipe varied quite a bit from our first go-around and I was curious to see if the results would be better. They were. The ornaments were a much better texture and they were hard …

Crafts, DIY, Seasonal

DIY Cookie Mix in a Jar

by Donnaupdated on July 21, 2016November 18, 2012Leave a Comment on DIY Cookie Mix in a Jar

  In my opinion, homemade gifts are wonderful. Of course, I will not refuse a store bought gift either, but knowing that the giver took the time to create something especially for you – well, that makes it extra special. Ever since I discovered Pinterest, my dreams of being a Martha Stewart-esque, DIY Queen are …

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