I have such a sweet and easy craft to share with you today. All ages will love this one.

Silver, shimmery holiday napkin rings made with a paper towel and aluminum foil. Of course, you can decorate yours however you'd like, but we've used gems and sequins for extra shine and shimmer.

You have to see how pretty they are!

Click the link below to check them out!

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No-Sew Fabric Bookmarks!

YES! They're no-sew so even the youngest crafters can make them.

All you need is a piece of cardboard and a small scrap of fabric. Add a yarn tassel, and kids will have a terrific homemade Christmas gift for a book-loving parent or friend..

Click the link below to see how awesome they look!

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Just a quick line to let you know I've rounded up our best homemade Valentine's cards and put them into one post for you.

If your hooligans are making cards for their parents or friends this week, you'll want to check it out. :)

I've grouped them into two sections - one for kids under 5 and one for kids 5-12.

They're all fun and easy and each one provides kids with an interesting art or craft experience, so enjoy!

Just click the link below to check them out! Happy crafting!

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If your kids are looking for a cool gift to make for a parent or grandparent check out this idea!

This coffee cup sleeve is no-knit and no-sew, and really easy to make.

We've decorated ours with hearts for Valentine's Day, but they make great gifts any time of year!

Click the link below to check them out! xx

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If you're looking for a fun, easy and lovely craft for the kids to make today, have them make these beautiful homemade Christmas cards.

They're perfect for giving to friends, neighbours, teachers, the bus driver etc. when you're giving a little gift or a gift card.

All you need is white paper and a few scraps of leftover fabric. If you don't have fabric, use colourful, patterned paper or wallpaper samples!

Hope you love them as much as we do! xx

Click the link below to check them out.

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I have the most awesome, totally easy homemade Father's Day gift to share with you!

I made a bunch of these garden markers for my herb garden yesterday, and I LOVE them!

They're so pretty, and so quick and easy to make.

Start to finish, the project took me less than an hour!

Click the link below to see how pretty they look in my garden! Go! Go!

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If your kids are making homemade Father's Day card, I have the SWEETEST idea to share with you.

This is probably the easiest Father's Day card we've ever made, but my goodness, it looks terrific!

The glitter is optional, so if you're not a fan, feel free to go without!

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Sunday is Father's Day so thought I'd share some of our favourite homemade Father's Day cards with you.

They're all easy and fun and really unique.

Whether Dad's a bow-tie, neck-tie or tee-shirt kind of guy, your kids will find some terrific ways here to tell Dad just how much he's loved on his special day.

Enjoy! xx

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Mother's Day is less than a month away, and I just wanted you to know that I put our most GORGEOUS crafts together in one place for you.

These are some of the best Mother's Day crafts we've made over the years, and oh my goodness, they are beauties!

What mom wouldn't love to receive one of these on her special day?

Click the link below to check them out!

These just around the corner, and guess what! I've rounded up a bunch of gorgeous, easy and inexpensive crafts for kids of all ages.

Not only have I rounded up some stellar crafts that any Mom would love to receive, I've popped in a couple of homemade card ideas, and some homemade gift wrap projects too!

I hope you love them! Check 'em out!

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I am SO EXCITED to share this one with you!!

We've made really gorgeous trivets and coasters, using just pipe cleaners and yarn!!

They're super-easy to make because there's no stitching involved at all.

You have to see them! They look like they're store-bought.

And they're literally just pipe cleaners wrapped in yarn. How cool is that?

What a terrific homemade gift for kids to make for parents and grandparents.

Click the link below to check them out! GO! GO!

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Just a quick but adorable craft to share with you today!

This cork snowman ornament is wonderful to give along with a bottle of wine!

Just slip it over the neck of the bottle, and voila... the recipient of your gift gets a Christmas tree decoration along with their bottle of wine!

They're SO CUTE!

Click the link below to see how to make them!

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I have the cutest (and easiest!) homemade ornament to share with you today!

Grab some jar lids and some photos of your child, and make these keepsake ornaments to make for your Christmas tree or to give as gifts.

I still cherish the ones my boys made when they were little. They're SO CUTE!

Check them out with the link below!

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We're shifting right into Father's Day crafting now, and I wanted to share one of our favourite Father's Day cards.

We used fabric scraps and buttons to put a spin on the classic paper shirt and tie card.

It's super-cute and really easy to make.

Just click the link below to check it out!

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If you have kids looking for some last minute, homemade Mother's Day card ideas, I've put together our very favourites here.

They're all easy but really fun and creative ideas, and there's something here for all age groups.

Click the link below to check them out.

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The flowers are so fun and easy to make, and they look so pretty!

Click the link below to have a look!

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Transform an empty wine bottle into a gorgeous candle holder with tissue paper decoupage!

This one is great for all ages from toddlers right through to teens!

It's so fun and easy!!

Click the link below to check it out!

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Father's Day is coming up, so I wanted to get this out to you early.

I've rounded up all of the best Father's Day gifts we've made over the years, plus a few awesome homemade cards and I've put them here in one post for you.

Click the link below to check 'em out!

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The hooligans love this art process! It's great for toddlers, preschoolers and older kids too.

They're super-easy to make, but soooo cute!

If you're looking for a unique and creative homemade card for your kids or students to make this Mother's Day, you have to check this one out!

Just click the link below!

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I am SO stoked to show you this super-cool, super STUNNING project we made for Father's Day!

We made paper weights, but not just ANY paper weights...

We used a "pour painting" technique that is out. of. this. world.

It's totally easy and totally fascinating. I'm not kidding. Your results will "wow" you right into next week.

Check it out! Check it out!

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They look just like real roses. They're gorgeous!

Kids can make them to give them individually for Valentines Day, or they can give a whole bouquet.

This is, hands-down, one of my favourite flower crafts ever!

Check it out with the link below! Go! Go!

Wouldn't these be beautiful for kids to make and give as a gift to Moms, Grandmas, teachers etc.

They're really easy to make, and they last forever! And they really do look like real roses!

Beautiful!

Click the link below to see them!

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Just wanted to share the adorable Christmas cards the kids made for their parents the other day.

They're super-sweet and really easy to make.

My older kids loved making them, but they're simple enough for toddlers and preschoolers to make too.

Minimal supplies required!

Click the link below to have a look!

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I've rounded up 21 awesome, fun and engaging nativity sets made especially with kids in mind.

They're meant to be touched and rearranged and they'll last for years! Many can double as an advent activity at home or in the classroom when you give your kids one piece per day, finishing with baby Jesus on Christmas Day.

There are so many wonderful ways for kids to learn about the true meaning of Christmas and the nativity story with the buildable sets, wooden blocks, puzzles, quiet books (and MORE!) in this collection!

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We also have some exciting news about a new TVOKids series that crafty kids will love, so you'll want to check that out too!

Click the link below to get all the scoop!

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These lanterns look so pretty on a patio in summertime or on a windowsill indoors. You could even use them as a night light in a child's room.

They make a great homemade gift for kids to give to parents, grandparents or teachers too!

Click the link below to check them out!

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If you're looking for a fun and adorable Father's Day card for the kids to make for Dad this year, check out this necktie card!

It's different than the shirt and tie cards you've likely seen in past years. This one involves a cool sensory art process, and bonus - the finished project smells just like Dad!

Click the link below to check it out!

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This card is made with wall paper samples, which you can get for free at your local paint and wallpaper store.

We made "fancy dresses" with our samples, and the kids just loved the process.

I think the moms are going to love the results!

Click the link below to check them out!

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Check out these sweet Flower Cookie Bouquets your kids can make for Mother's Day!

They're so easy! You don't even have to do any baking!

What a fun little gift for kids to for Mom or Grandma.

After all, who wouldn't want to receive a bouquet as delicious as this?

Click the link below to check them out!

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It's perfect for Teacher Appreciate week (May 7-11) or for an end of the year gift for your chlld's teacher.

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We're making homemade gift tags and it couldn't be any easier.

The kids will be thrilled to see their own gift tags on the gifts they're giving, and they're so much more meaningful than store-bought.

Plus, they won't cost you a thing, and you'll never have to worry about running out when you're in the middle of wrapping again!

They might even keep the kids busy enough that you can get some of the Christmas prep done today!

Aren't they adorable? Click the link below to check them out!

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How would you like to have some delivered right to your door?

My friend Kerrie and her partner Mark have launched a monthly subscription service for Canadian book-lovers.
Each gift box is chock-full of decadent goodies, and of course, a top, bestselling novel.

They sent one to me to review, and it was LOVELY!

And I'm giving one away on my blog!

Click the link below to read my review, and to enter for your chance to win!

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From dollhouses and homemade block sets to puzzles, playfood and games, here are 70+ ideas to get your creative juices flowing!

Click the link below to see them all.

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The kids recently made these gorgeous clothespin wine charms to give to their moms!

This is such a great gift for children to make for mom's birthday or Mother's Day.

They make me swoon every time I look at them because they're so darn pretty!

Click the link below to see them, and to find out how easy they are to make!

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I'm so excited to show you how the hooligans turned some ordinary beach stones into vibrant paperweights.

The process was so fun and simple, and their paperweights make beautiful gifts to give to a friend, teacher or parent.

If you're looking for a super-cool art activity to do with a bunch of kids, this one will be a sure hit!

Click the link below to check it out!

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The hooligans turned paper towels into miniature "tie dyed" tee-shirts, to deliver a "TEE-rific" message to their Dads on Father's Day.

The process is super-easy and a lot of fun, and the results were fabulous!

Click the link below to see for yourself!!

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If you have a new baby to buy for this year, you have to check out my step-by-step tutorial for these AWESOME giant, reversible receiving blankets!

They're huge, and they're double-sided so they're super-cushy and warm.

Great for the crib, stroller or playpen, and wonderful for wrapping a baby in after the bath.

They're so large, I used mine until my youngest was 2 or 3 years old.

Best baby-shower gift ever.

And they're so easy to make. If you can sew a straight line, you can totally handle this project!

Click the link below for photos and instructions!

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I LOVE this process!

We're doing "scratch art" today, and we're making ADORABLE family portraits to give to parents or grandparents.

If you're still looking for an awesome craft that your kids or students can make for family members, this one's for you!!

The kids are going to LOVE this fun and funky art activity!

Check it out! Isn't it fab?

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Today, I'm sharing lots and lots of my favourite advent calendars for kids.

Remember the excitement of an advent calendar when you were a child? Well, advent calendars have changed, and there are some spectacular ones out there now!

Barbie, Thomas, Star Wars, Little People, LEGO, all that come with 24 toys and treasures to make the long wait for Christmas a little more bearable for kids.

Of course, there are some adorable, traditional advents calendars too.

I've rounded up a big collection for you to have a peek at. Check them out! I have a feeling you'll find something here that's just perfect for your child!

Click on the link below to see them all!

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All of these homemade garden ornaments are easy and inexpensive, and they're just gorgeous for hanging from a porch or patio or from a tree in your yard.

These crafts are perfect for craft camp or summer camp or for daycare or home.

They all use recycled materials or supplies found around your home and garden.

Your kids can make and give them as gifts, or you can keep them to brighten up a corner of your own yard or garden!

Check 'em out in the link below! They're easy and they're beautiful!

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With Mother's Day just around the corner, you may be looking for easy gifts that toddlers and preschoolers can make and give.

Well, this one fits the bill for sure! It's really easy, and it won't cost you a dime! All you need is a rock and some paint! And some little fingers of course. That's what makes it so special. :)

Check it out!

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If you've never tried this Sharpie and rubbing alcohol technique, you simply must!

You'll create the most gorgeous results, and the process is both fun and fascinating!

Have a look and see how we used this simple process to make these stunning bookmarks for the hooligans to give as gifts!

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They're totally easy to make, and kids of all ages will get into making them. Not gonna lie. I totally loved making mine!

Check them out...

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Like all of the homemade gifts we've made here in my daycare over the years, this craft is easy, inexpensive, and the results are beautiful.

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Spring has sprung, and Mother's Day is right around the corner, and you can bet that your kids (be it your own children or your students) are going to want to make something fabulous to give to Mom on her special day.

Well, you're in luck!

I just happen to have several totally gorgeous (and totally easy) homemade Mother's Day gifts for kids of all ages to make.

In my daycare, the crafts you'll see here were were made by preschoolers, but older kids, and even tweens would enjoy making these too.

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I made these story stones for my daycare, using stones collected from the beach, and cut-outs from magazines and fabric swatches.

They were really fun and easy to make, and I can't tell you how much the hooligans LOVE them.

These stones help them to construct a story-line, aid in narrating a story, prompt them to think creatively, help them gain confidence when speaking in a group.

So, not only are they a valuable teaching/learning tool in our daycare, they're also really fun to play with.

When you're at the beach this summer, collect a bucketful of smooth stones so you can make a set of these for your classroom or daycare!

Check 'em out!

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These are gifts that parents and grandparents will truly love, appreciate and value.

Check them out with the link below!

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