"For Halloween this year, I'd love to make a knight's costume,"  my son said.  "And I really want to have a full suit of knight armor." WHAT?! Fortunately, despite my initial reservations, I found inspiration and a great shortcut for this awesome DIY kid's knight helmet via How-Lun Chen, founder and creator of Crafteeo.  Thank you Pinterest! What is Crafteeo? Crafteeo is an amazing Dad-made company that sells DIY kits for cardboard helmets, swords, and cardboard knight … [Read more...]

Sharpie Crafts for Kids:  Who doesn't love a huge pack of new Sharpies?  I surprised the kids last week at "Cousin Camp" with a new pack of Sharpies.  They'd be fun to have at Grandma Camp too! We love to use Sharpies for everything;  puppets, Shrinky Dinks, outlining art work, tracing over letters, on Model Magic, and cardboard crafts.  Really, you can use them daily. Sharpie Craft Ideas 1.  Sharpie Drawing with Watercolor Paint By Busy Kids Happy Mom 2.  Christmas Hand Print … [Read more...]

Easy Rainbow Loom Bracelets Making Rainbow Loom Bracelets is still a huge hit at our house! If you have a child over the age of 7, I think they could get in on the fun.   Boys especially love it! Scroll down for more Rainbow Loom FUN... Video tutorials to show you how to make Rainbow Loom bracelets. Where to buy cheap Rainbow Loom Bands. Rainbow Looms for boys. How to make your own loom. Replacement Rainbow Loom hooks. Rainbow Loom Bracelet Tutorial Rainbow Loom is … [Read more...]