Crafts & DIY
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Homemade Wrapping Paper

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One way to spice up your next gift is to add homemade wrapping paper. There are so many ways to add simple pizazz to your gift by using upcycled items. You could use simple newspaper or the more colourful comic section, or sewing up a simple gift bag. However, if you’ve got little people around – gift giving takes on…
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Stained Glass Hearts

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Although I’m a big fan of making messy crafts, I realize that not every parents is. These Stained Glass Hearts are a perfect no-mess way to decorate your windows just in time for Valentine’s Day. This craft is perfect for toddlers, and parents who think they are not crafty. With only 4 items needed – that you can get from a…
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Shrinky Dink Wrap Bracelet

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Do you remember making Shrinky Dinks as a kid? Well you can make your own shrinky dink jewelry easily and kids love it! I made this heart wrap bracelet for valentines but you can make anything you want and the ideas are endless. A few weeks ago I made Star Wars Shrinky Dink Earrings using a #6 recycled plastic container…
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DIY Valentine Card Ideas

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DIY Valentines Day Cards can be lots of fun for you and your children to make and put together. Making your own Valentines cards are more personable and you can be certain that your cards will be original! A few years ago I was tired of getting those kits with your child’s favorite TV character on them so I made…
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Simple Weaving for Kids

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Weaving is one of my favourite activities. There’s something incredibly satisfying of weaving a few pieces of yarn, paper or whatever you’ve got together into a new creation. Paper weaving is one of those great art activities where you don’t need many supplies. When I was younger, I weaved several placemats together and then “laminated” with contact paper. Those placemats…
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PTPA Blogaholics: Meet Holly

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Upcycle Those Holiday Cards! Hey, I’m Holly, one of the crafty goddesses from The Inspired Home. I’m always on the look out for simple crafts projects to keep my kids who are 2 & 4 years old occupied. My crafts usually involve items you can find in your house, from the local dollar store, the recycling bin, or just down a…
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Top 5 Teacher Gifts

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After speaking with a few teachers we think we know what they really want this holiday season! GIFT CARDS – this was at the top of all of their lists. Among the favourite’s coffee, Chapters or Movies. Do a little research first, you wouldn’t want to get a liquor store gift card for someone who doesn’t drink. You can find…

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