Fun Favorites

Welcome to our Fun Favorites page. Here you'll find all kinds of articles about having fun. There's giveaways, product reviews, and anything else we think is fun. Check out a few of our most popular posts here, or scroll down for the most recent projects.

Giveaway: Belle Baby Carrier & Handmade Fleece Blanket

by Marie

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. The winner of the Belle Baby Carrier is #99 Britt . The winner of the Handmade Fleece Blanket is #139 Anne Marie. Have fun snuggling your cute little babies!! Today’s giveaway is brought to you by one of Make and Takes sponsors, Around My Baby. [...]

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Make and Takes DIY Holiday Gift Guide

by Marie

I’m happy to announce Make and Takes DIY Holiday Gift Guide for 2009. It’s full of fun, affordable, and crafty DIY projects for your Holiday wish list. There’s something for you, your kids, fun in the kitchen, and crafty DIY books. I’ve also added some of my favorite children’s picture books (those are just for [...]

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Giveaway: Photo Jewelry Kits

by Marie

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. Congrats to Carmen, Myrnie, and Sarah F. You’re the winners of some fun DIY Photo Jewelry. I’ll email you details. Have fun crafting. I’m happy to have one of Make and Takes sponsors Photo Jewelry Making offering a fabulous giveaway today. These jewelry kits are [...]

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Twilight: Enough Already or Bring It On?

by Marie

Whether you are a fan of the Twilight Saga or now tired of seeing Bella pine over Edward for the 100th time, the movie is still coming… in just 3 days!! I’ve gathered a few craft related articles for your enjoyment, helping to celebrate the movie release if you happen to be throwing a party. [...]

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Giveaway: My Printies Animal Pets

by Marie

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. Congrats to #10 Wendy, #73 Carrie Lim, #90 Margo, #102 Hilary S., #108 Pepper. I’ll be emailing you to get you your prize. Have fun with My Printies! My Printies is here today sponsoring a fabulous giveaway. They sent me a sample of these fun [...]

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Hot or Not, the Baby Decides

by Marie

I had to share! Kami from No Biggie put together this hilarious video of her little guy learning a new word. I’m still laughing.

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Gobbling Turkey Apples

by Marie

This is a fun classic craft, perfect for Thanksgiving Day. These Turkey Apples can be “gobbled” up as a snack while they wait for the turkey to be done or saved as part of Thanksgiving dinner. Supplies for Turkey Apples: whole apples, any color, washed and dried toothpicks stick pretzels marshmallows raisins, craisins popcorn Set [...]

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Happy 40th Anniversary Sesame Street!

by Marie

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street, I’m sharing a few of my favorite classic TV memories. Here’s my tribute to 40 years of Sesame Street! What’s your favorite memory?

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Brushing Up On Your Art and Design Skills

by Marie

You may not need skills for learning nunchucks, bow hunting, or computer hacking like Napoleon Dynamite, but you may need these art and design skills taught at The Art Weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 5-7th. The Art Weekend is a weekend set out to help you learn and grow in what you [...]

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Giveaway: Dillon Rogers Jewelry

by Marie

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. The winner of the Dillon Rogers giveaway is #63 Nicole. Congrats, I’ll email you the winner’s information. Have fun shopping! I’m so excited that Dillon Rogers is here today with a really fabulous giveaway. They specialize in personalized jewelry, of the beautiful kind. Here’s a [...]

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