DIY Marble Roll Game from a Shoe Box
We’ve had the rainiest summer down here in Florida than any I can remember in recent history, and, while I am thankful for the water, it has surely spoiled many plans for parks and…
Homemade Lacing Block
The Wonder Years shares many Montessori-inspired activities that can be made at home. This lacing board is simple to make and is perfect to help your preschooler practice his lacing skills. Click here to…
Felt Roadway Play Mat
Peixinhos No Sotao shares a simple play mat idea for playing cars. She offers a basic template, so you can keep it simple or jazz it up as you wish! See it here!
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!
Milk Carton Dump Truck
Love this toy dump truck made from recyclables! See Origami Mommy for the details!
Double Ruffle Skirt Tutorial
I love making skirts for my girls and now I have another to add to my list! Treasures for Tots made this adorable skirt for her little girl and has put together a great…
Homemade Bottle Cap Game
This super-fun homemade toy from Julie K in Taiwan is a fabulous way to let your little ones practice screwing the tops on and off of bottles without losing the caps. Perfect for car…
Sewing Cards from Juice Tops
One Inch World has discovered that juice tops are sturdy enough to make excellent custom sewing cards for your little crafters! Click here for more!
Rag Quilt Alphabet Tutorial
 These rag quilt letters from Happy Together are so bright and colorful…I think any child would be instantly attracted to them! Click here for the tut!
Easy Counting Game
 Here’s a simple way to help your kiddos practice their counting skills (with a little fine motor thrown in for good measure)! It’s a cinch to make and you probably already have everything…
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!
Busy Book Ideas
Busy Books are very popular right now…for good reason. They’re compact and loaded with fun things for littles to do while (hopefully) sitting quietly. If you’ve been thinking about making one but are at…
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…
Repurposed Placemat to Bib: Tutorial
Shannon, from luvinthemommyhood has posted a tutorial for making bibs out of placemats! I love this idea. Placemats are designed to be durable, plus you can find some really gorgeous prints nowadays! Even if…