:crafty mccrafterson [christmas card edition]:

for post holiday recovery we decided to spend the morning being crafty and you can too!

 

{supplies}

glitter ribbon (or paper, or plain ribbon)

mod podge

pre-cut card (or cardstock folded)

scissors

 

 

 

{STEP 1}

 

cut ribbon into strips of different sizes small to large for the christmas tree. two small and large for the trunk. one star shaped for the top.

 

{STEP 2}

 

glue strips to cardstock and let dry.

 

 

 

now you have a lovely, handmade card to send to someone you love!

 

 

 

 

 

:crafty mccrafterson [jack-0-lantern edition]:

 

 

 

 

 

easy peasy. toddler friendly. enjoy!

 

 

::crafty mccrafterson [valentine's day edition]::

i'm a big fan of hoop art and all the fun things you can create using a simple hoop and a couple pieces of fabric. so i thought up a little something that eisley could put together and display during the valentine's season.

step 1.
i cut out a ton of hearts in different sizes from colored felt. i did this during eisley's rest time so all of her supples would be ready to go at craft time.

step 2.
cover your hoop with a piece of felt and lace across the top. easy peasy.

step 3.
bust out the mod podge, paint brush & hearts and let the little one go to town on placement.

step 4.
let dry.

step 5.
i added a few stitches using an embroidery needle & thread just for a little more color.

super fun and easy craft that you can alter to suit your taste.
happy valentine's day!

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::Crafty McCrafterson {fall edition}::

in need of a fall treat?

this one is super cute and super cheap!

{supplies}

1 case of mason jars

3 bags of reese's pieces

3 bags of mini marshmallows

2 large boxes of golden grahams cereal

ribbon

note: supplies above make 12 full jars

simply layer each ingredient and tie off the top with a ribbon.

a fall treat that eveyone will enjoy!

happy fall!

what are you crafting these days?

::crafty mccrafterson {pumpkin edition}::

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”
― Pablo Picasso


my children love art. they love to create, imagine and make simple things beautiful.  as a mom, it's my pleasure to encourage and nurture their love for all things creative.

the kiddos aquired several small pumpkins from their recent trip to the pumpkin patch at Patterson Farm. in an attempt to create art with both of my little ones  (ages 4.5 and 2), the following project came to life.

supplies:
pumpkin
white paint
paint brushes
black felt
mod podge

the little darlings painted the pumpkin white. they did it with brushes and it was a little streaky so when it was dry i spray painted it white to cover the blemishes. they didn't notice- they were busy riding their horsey's around the yard.

then i cut out felt pieces. eisley carefully applied mod podge and stuck them on our newly painted pumpkin.

voila' a ghost pumpkin to grace our porch. 
(ignore the light spots- the glue wasn't quite dry when i took this photo. it dried completed clear)

the kids love it and talk about it as they go in and out of the house.

what are you guys crafting these days?


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