My Create Crate is a new monthly subscription box that provides kids with two projects, supplies and other goodies to get their creative juices flowing. The box is curated by Melanie, the owner of Imagine Studios in Rogers, Arkansas. She sent her October box to ODC HQ so the girl …
My daughter and I both love to make pom-poms out of yarn. It’s a really easy and soothing craft and you can use them in lots of different ways. She’s very slowly working on a pompom rug (sort of like this one from Simplify Create Inspire, but in rainbow colors), …
Whether your kids are dealing with school anxiety, troubles in the world or other worries, these calming crafts for kids will help them focus and calm them down. Things are pretty scary in the world right now. My daughter hasn’t been sleeping well since she first heard about coronavirus, and …
Ewok ears and hoods/head scarves are must-haves at an Ewok-themed birthday party. Or call them bear ears for dress up, Halloween or whatever other occasion might need some cute ears! Affiliate links included for your convenience. The one thing that makes an Ewok birthday party a true Ewok party is …
Made with Happy is hosting a series on Kids Crafts from around the World, and I am pleased to share a craft the girl and I tried in celebration of Holi! What is Holi? Holi is a Hindu holiday that celebrates the beginning of spring. It’s a moving holiday, celebrated …
I’m a little obsessed with weaving right now, which is going to show over the next few days of challenges. I love weaving because it’s so simple. You can do it with any sorts of materials, as we are going to this week. The motions are simple, repetitive, meditative. It’s …
The trouble with being the child of a crafter is that she (the crafter) often has her own agenda, a running list — real or just in her head — of things that need to be made. So when you come to her with a specific request it doesn’t always …
