Easy Fringe Fleece Scarf Tutorial

by Marie

This fleece scarf is as fun to make as it is to wear. It’s a great first-time-sewing project and perfect for the upcoming winter season. I made these with Halloween colors to help keep us warm as we trick-or-treat!

Supplies for Fringe Fleece Scarf:

1/4 yard of fleece (any color)
scissors
sewing machine or needle & thread

First, cut [...]

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Craft a Haunting Halloween Countdown

by Marie

It’s almost time to start counting down the days until Halloween! We’re making another pumpkin paper chain to help us get excited. You could also make a witch with green paper chain hair or a skeleton with white paper chain arms and legs! Have fun counting down the days to Trick-or-Treating.

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Playing Tic-Tac-Toe With Nature

by Heather

Fall is here, and the weather is still nice. Nature is so beautiful this time of year! Take advantage of it with some playtime during your nature walks. My sons and I bring a small paper sack along with us as we take a walk so we can collect any treasures we come across. I [...]

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Weekend Make and Takes: Nature

by Marie

With the weather much cooler now where I am, we try to get outside everyday to enjoy the outdoors! Here are some crafty links helping us explore nature.

Rock Collecting by Make and Takes (pictured above)
Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars by Shannon Makes Stuff
Prepare a Nature Sack by The Grass Stain Guru
Solar Paper Nature Prints by Craft [...]

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Getting Fit With the Right Running Shoes

by Marie

I’m a runner. Or at least I have been in the past and want to start up again. But I’m in desperate need of a good pair of running shoes. I’ve been running on the same pair for almost 3 years. So gratefully, Get Fit in Utah invited me to come in and check out [...]

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Helping Kids Eat Healthier at School

by Marie

Guest Post by Andrea Garen of Meals Matter.

Children who eat nutritious foods do better in school, but coming up with healthy back-to-school lunch ideas that children will actually eat can be a challenge for many parents. The key is to balance nutrition with your children’s personal taste by getting them involved in the back-to-school lunch [...]

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Apple Treats & Crafts for Fall

by Marie

Apple season is upon us and that means lots of tasty treats and creative crafts to be had. Here’s a few past activities from Make and Takes showcasing ripe juicy apples.
Apple Stamped Cards
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Homemade Applesauce
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Applesauce Cookies

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Apple Hand-Stitched Card

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Homemade Apple Pie

What apple treats and crafts have you been making?

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Sew a Fabric Yo-Yo Stationary Card

by Marie

Guest Post by Lyndsey of The Stationary Place
I’ve always loved paper. Stationery, patterned paper, note cards, letterpress – I think paper is gorgeous and I love all of its different uses.
More recently, I’ve been on something of a crafting binge – and for my last birthday I asked for a sewing machine. Much to my [...]

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Little Apple Yarn Favors

by Marie

These cute little apples just fell from our tree, or so we like to think! They’re super easy to craft and make a fun decoration for my Fall kitchen.

Supplies for Yarn Apples:

craft yarn – red, green, or yellow (the cheap yarn will do, $2 a skein)
pipe cleaners (or chenille stems) – brown and green
piece of [...]

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Weekend Links: Disneyland Crafty Projects

by Marie

As I’ve still got Disneyland on the brain, here’s a few fun Disneyland inspired projects I’ve found. I can’t wait to make the Pixie Hollow project below with a photo of my own little girl!

Pixie Hollow in a Jar by Zakka Life (pictured above)
Mickey Mouse Candy Bouquet by This Marvelous Life
Sew a Mickey Mouse Purse [...]

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