Category: Arts & Crafts
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5 Great DIY Puppet Crafts to Make with Your Kids
Shadow puppets and theater. Find out how to make this set at Estéfi Machado Since I came across a wonderful vintage marionette theater at Christmas, the girls have been so into these puppet shows. And of course, the famous Marionette Scene from the Sound of Music has been pretty inspiring for them too. They would…
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Gelatin Spring Leaf Prints
I am pretty excited I found this method of leaf printing! And I am all ready for spring, so that is also a big motivator. This method of printing uses gelatin and works beautifully. We did some other leaf printing here but this gelatin process just looks so photographic. Go to the Cassie Stephens…
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Paper Roses Bouquet
This paper rose bouquet really took my fancy. And you can find out how to make it right here! Have a great weekend. jeanne xox
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Adorable and Easy DIY Fabric Owls
I found these incredibly sweet DIY owls on the Brazilian blog, Artes com Capricho. There are no explanations in words but the picture directions are so clear that anyone could make these. You just need to choose an effective combo of super cute fabric and they will be awesome! Let us know if you do make…
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Simple and Adorable Christmas Decorations
Cookie cutters as ornaments or placecards Via: basiclabelsweden.blogspot.com
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Illuminated Christmas Village Cutout
This cutout of a Christmas village is so simple and effective. I just found it on this wonderful French blog called Aux Petites Merveilles. So, if you read French, you can head over there and follow her very detailed directions. If you don’t read French, then I have an abbreviated rundown for you!
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Alicia Tormey Paper Dresses
Wow. What a find! These miniature and quite amazing little paper dresses by Seattle artist Alicia Tormey were created in her studio by merely playing around with materials. These are dipped in encaustic medium (bee’s wax & resin). The dress with hanger measures 10” tall by 6” wide. She’s been thinking about opening up a…
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Easy Thanksgiving Decorations
“I am Thankful for” placemats from Oh My Deer. There’s a nice DIY so head over there to take a look. If you are in the US like me, we are all getting ready for a very important and emotional public holiday tomorrow. Thanksgiving! And whatever one’s background, we can all celebrate Thanksgiving and that’s…
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Best DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids
1. Snail Costume from Oh Happy Day I love really creative and home-made looking costumes and found these wonderful ones that are easy (some of them anyway) to put together and have that crafty, original feel. You might be able to throw one of these together if you are running a bit behind. From my…