DIY Homework Station
It’s only a few weeks into the new school year and I’m already overwhelmed by my first grader’s homework assignments, worksheets, and important school papers! Isn’t this Homework Station from Beja at Howdy-Honey awesome?…
15 Simple Kid Knits for New Knitters
One of the best things that fall brings with it is knitting. I tend to sew a lot, but it was so exciting to break open my knitting bag and get my needles going…
35 DIY Halloween Hoodie Costumes
Its amazing what one can make with a simple hoodie! I’ve rounded up some awesome tutorials, ideas, and insparation for Halloween costumes made from hoodies and sweatsuits… Animal Hoodie Costumes Monkey hoodie costume…
Make Your Own Lunch Bag
I have yet to find a good store-bought lunch box that will take my kids through an entire school year. Maybe one of these would do the trick? Lunch Bag Sewing Patterns and Tutorials…
Creative Book Coverings
My kids aren’t quite covering their school books yet, but these great ideas can be used for school books, notebooks, journals, and more! Chalkboard paint covered notebook from Warm Hot Chocolate: Felt book cover…
Pencil Topper Tutorials
Make going back to school a little more fun with these great pencil toppers! Pipe cleaner alien toppers from Craft Jr.: Canvas pencil toppers from Momtastic Felt pencil toppers from The Long Thread: Felt…
Bottle Cap Stamps
Here’s a fun and easy way to add custom stamps to your child’s art supplies! Go check out Mel’s Own Place for a tutorial on making these stamps using bottle caps!
Make a Backyard Tent from an Old Sheet
You can make a fun and relaxing retreat for your littles with the help of a bed sheet! Craft Addictions explains how she created hers here!
Homemade Lollipops
LOVE this simple idea for making homemade lollipops! So many possibilities! See The Decorated Cookie for the details! (via The Crafty Crow)
DIY I Spy Book
Brassy Apple made this I Spy Book as part of her self-hosted “creativity for the car†summer craft challenge. It’s such a simple idea, but one that the kids will love! You can see…
Fairy Wings Tutorial
Mommy Blessings shares a great tutorial for making fairy wings from wire hanger and women’s nylons! Take a look here!
Craft Kit Gift Ideas for Kids
Here are some fun ways to give the gift of crafting to your kiddos (and their friends!): Silly Putty Kit from Havin’ Fun Yet Doll Quilt Kit from Craftstylish Clothespin Doll Kit from Mama…
Homemade Dream Catchers
Mother Earth shares the dream catchers she recently made for her daughters to hang over their beds. This one is really beautiful and would be a great to make for or with your kids…
Homemade “Five Stones” Game
Ikat Bag shares a game that’s easy to make and fun to play. Reading her description had me feeling a bit nostalgic for the schoolyard pastimes that I rememember: hopscotch and jumping rope!…
Homemade Personalized Checkers Set
The Thrifty Chick came up with a clever remake of the classic game of Checkers. Here she shows how you can easily make over an existing Checkers set to make your own set with…