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Kids in the Craft Room: Kid Friendly Adhesives

by Marie May 11, 2012

The latest video of the Kids in the Craft Room series is live! This week I’m sharing the best adhesives for kids, as not all glues are created equal. In today’s video, you’ll hear a little about each of my adhesive choices and what they can be used for. This will help you get prepped for [...]

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Photo A Day Craze and Picture Books for Kids

by Marie May 10, 2012

I wanted to share a few of the fun things I’ve been writing elsewhere lately. It’s a little of this and a little of that, but all things I’m loving right now! Instagram and the #PhotoADay Challenge: It has been so fun to be a part of this #photoaday challenge, created by Fat Mum Slim. [...]

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Mother’s Day Gift Giving Round Up

by Marie May 10, 2012

I’m highlighting a few Mother’s Day handmade gifts we’ve posted in the past, helping you find a few last minute ideas. Or you can visit our Mother’s Day project page for all our favorite tutorials! P.S. many of these will work for a fun gift for teacher appreciation week as well! Plantable Greeting Card Homemade [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Spring Salads

by Marie May 6, 2012

I love to eat a good salad and spring seems to bring on all kinds of fresh yummy recipes. I’ve found 6 delicious looking recipes for salads from the M&T Spotlight that are perfect for a quick lunch or a yummy dinner. You’re welcome! **Next Week: I’ll be featuring your Yarn Crafts, so share all [...]

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Kids in the Craft Room: Basic Craft Supplies + Giveaway

by Marie May 4, 2012

Here’s the latest video in our Kids in the Craft Room series, helping to get kids crafting. Today we’re talking all about basic craft supplies to have on hand. I’m sharing my 5 favorites and my daughter shares her 5 favorites too. With these 10 must have craft supplies, the kids will be ready to [...]

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Mother’s Day Printable Coloring Page and Card

by Marie May 2, 2012

We’re making it all too easy for Dads out there to help their kids gift Mom something sweet! Thanks to Juliann of PBJ&J for designing yet another fabulous printable just for us. All Dad has to do is print out this coloring page, give the kids some crayons, and they are set to go. IF [...]

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Kiwi Crate Crafts and the Kiwi Bird

by Marie April 30, 2012

Do you know much about the Kiwi bird? I didn’t either. But, my son could tell you almost everything since it was his 3rd grade report! It’s a native of New Zealand, is as big as a chicken, has a really long thin beak and is the color of the kiwi fruit. Here’s my son’s [...]

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A Recap of SNAP!

by Marie April 28, 2012

This last week I attended the crafty blog conference called SNAP! It’s hosted by an amazing team of women, headed up by Tauni of Tauni Tweets! It was a great conference full of crafts, bloggers, and a handmade market of awesome. Here’s me with Kirsten of The Crafting Chicks, Aimee and BettiJo of Paging Supermom, [...]

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Kids in the Craft Room: Where to Craft + Giveaway

by Marie April 27, 2012

I can’t tell you how excited I am to share a new video series I’ve been planning for months! I’ve called it: Kids in the Craft Room… as it’s just that, getting kids in the craft room. I’m very passionate about kids and crafting, and hope to bring them together with this series. With my background as [...]

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Make a Handmade Journal From a Card for Mother’s Day

by Marie April 26, 2012

I love handmade journals. There’s something about them that calls out… “I’m handmade, write in me”! So to make things super simple, I’ve turned one of my hand-stitched greeting cards into a journal. Now it’s double the handmade! And it fits into a purse or handbag nicely. It’s perfect for Mom, Grandma, or anyone who [...]

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