Christmas with Kids

I asked my sister about her favorite Christmas tradition and she replied very quickly:
“My favorite tradition is caroling (Are you surprised?). I have done it every year with the kids and other friends on the Sunday before Christmas. We take the guitar, jingle bells, any other instruments on hand, and friends who can harmonize – [...]

I love fabric gift bags! Simple ones are very easy to make, even for a beginning crafter. Check out this simple pattern and instructions here.
Anytime is a good time to start collecting fabric remnants and scraps, as well as sale fabric. You also want to stockpile sewing notions, trim, and other decorations (like beads, and [...]

Inexpensive projects to do with kids can also make great gifts! Here are some ideas:

An unfinished wood item (initial, birdhouse, stepstool, etc.) with set of acrylic paints and brushes
Knitting needles or crochet hook with yarn and a free scarf pattern or knitting instructions
Bracelet Beading supplies
Stamping set
Scrapbooking materials or creativity book
Crafting kits of all kinds from [...]

These little boxes are incredible for gift cards and other small-sized gifts. If you are a scrapbooker, you’ve probably already got all the supplies you need on hand. You only need 4 double-sided sheets of 12″x12″ cardstock or heavy scrapbooking paper, various adhesives, embellishments, etc.  You will need ribbon for the finishing touch and some [...]

A little calligraphy goes a long way to adding that special personal touch. During the holidays, I immediately think of using it on place cards for the holiday table, gift tags, and handmade Christmas Cards. For kids, a little calligraphy practice will improve their regular everyday handwriting!
Calligraphy doesn’t have to be perfect or follow any [...]

If you aren’t checking the clearance bins everytime you shop at JoAnn’s or Michael’s, you are missing a huge opportunity to stock up on crafting odds and ends. Having boxes of clearance-priced crafting items makes it a little easier to let the kids run wild with their imagination when making decorations, pictures, crafts, or anything [...]