Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More

How to Reupholster a Chair {the easy way}

by Jamielyn January 17, 2012

A few weeks ago I stopped by my local Goodwill and found this lovely chair for THREE bucks! It was a little beat up, but not too shabby! I knew with a little love, it would be perfect for my little office space…and for impromptu photo shoots of my little girl. ;) Have you ever [...]

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Colorful Puddle-Painted Hearts

by Amy January 16, 2012

My calendar-loving seven-year-old is already counting down the days to Valentine’s Day. I guess she likes to plan ahead! Our first “official” Valentine crafts of the season are these colorful hearts made with puddles of watercolor. Not only is the finished product beautiful, the process is really fun, too! Supplies for Colorful Puddle-Painted Hearts: Sturdy [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Snowy Snowmen

by Marie January 14, 2012

January means snow angels and snowmen. Now I just need some snow. Good thing we’re heading to Utah soon to catch a few flakes. But today we’ve got some really fun crafty snowmen to feature created by you over at the M&T Spotlight. **Next week: I’ll be featuring your crafts, recipes, and tutorials leading up [...]

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Contributor Spotlight: Lindsey of Cafe Johnsonia

by Marie January 13, 2012

I’m taking the next few Fridays to spotlight my amazing contributors. Next up on the list is Lindsey of Cafe Johnsonia who contributes twice a month to our Recipes page. Oh, how I wish I had an ounce of cooking and/or photography skills that Lindsey possesses! Really. I LOVE her recipes and her photos. They [...]

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Free Gift Giving eBook for M&T Facebook Fans

by Marie January 13, 2012

I love facebook. It’s fun to share photos of my kids, let Mom and Dad know what we’re up to since we moved to Seattle, and keep in touch with new and old friends (don’t say you haven’t spied on your jr. high crush!) I also manage a facebook page for Make and Takes. A [...]

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Butternut Squash Puff Pastry Trucks

by Marie January 12, 2012

Guest post by Ariela of Sweet Happy Life When my son was a baby he loved butternut squash. In fact, he liked it so much that during one check-up our doctor was all: “Does he eat a lot of squash? Because he’s starting to turn orange.” Flash forward 16 months and do you think he [...]

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Two Cookie Hearts Beat as ONE

by Marie January 11, 2012

I couldn’t resist with that title for these Valentine Heart Cookie Sandwiches… I love me some U2! And these little cookie hearts were meant to beat as one! They are perfect and cute and pink with red sprinkles. What is not to LOVE?! Supplies for Valentine Heart Cookie Sandwiches: your favorite cookie dough red food [...]

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Featured Spotlight: No-Sew Pillow Tutorial

by Marie January 10, 2012

This is just what I need, a simple project for these winter blues. In Seattle, you know, it’s gray. The sun has been poking it’s head out here and there, but it’s mostly gray. So I’m looking for fun projects to brighten up my home, and this No-Sew Pillow tutorial that I found over at the [...]

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Paper Tube Stamped Snowman

by Marie January 9, 2012

I love working with paper towel tubes. And stamping with them is fun, they make such cool shapes and are super easy for little hands to hold. Today, we’re making stamped snowmen for a silly winter kids craft! Supplies for Paper Tube Stamped Snowmen: paper towel tube plate for paint heavy cardstock paper, any color [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Winter Wonderland

by Marie January 7, 2012

It’s time for another showcase of fun crafts and ideas from the M&T Spotlight. This week it’s all about the wintry white of January. Here are 6 projects and recipes that will give a chill to your day. **Next week: I’m featuring snowmen, so link up your favorite snowmen crafts and recipes to Spotlight! Clothespin [...]