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Handmade checkerboard.

homemade checkers

When I was little, I could play checkers for hours. It was my go to game, and I still can't help but smile whenever I think of those memories with my family. This handmade checkerboard would be such a fun craft to do as a family. It's easy enough for kids to help along, and the end product still looks amazing! Check out the full tutorial in the Continue Reading

Children’s dictionary pots.

dictionary pots

I've been wanting to plant something in a flower pot with my daughter for a while now. I love that this project takes that one step further - planting AND crafting. Using Mod Podge to adhere pictures from a child's dictionary is a great idea. My daughter would love this and I could keep her busy for hours! Don't want to use a book that you read to Continue Reading

Make your own maracas.

Make your own maracas

Is anyone else celebrating for Cinco de Mayo?? I will have to live vicariously through you - because these days, I'm doing a boot camp and trying to eat healthier. So no margaritas . . . no chips . . . no fun. I have to get my kicks through crafting for the holiday, and I found the perfect kids' project (that adults might enjoy as well). You can Continue Reading

Mod Podged rocks.

mod podged rocks

When I was little, I used to color on rocks and try to sell them. Aside from my Grandpa, I don't think anyone ever bought one of my rocks . . . but how could they have? Grandpa bought my entire collection and made me "rich" at a very young age. These Mod Podged rocks remind me of the good old days, except for these are actually presentable. I'm Continue Reading

Make your own pretend food.

wooden play food

For Christmas, my oldest daughter got a play kitchen. The only problem is, we didn't buy her any pretend food to go with it. What a great idea to make your own with wood blocks, graphics, and Mod Podge. She would pass out if I made her this stuff! You can get the wood cut at Home Depot and then DIY these with the labels provided by Vanessa. I Continue Reading

DIY story dice.

story dice

I always love reading stories that little kids write. They almost always turn out incredibly creative and hilarious. But, sometimes we all have writer's block, right? Why don't you whip up these little story dice to help your child out next time they find themselves having a hard time knowing what to write about? These would be so much fun for Continue Reading

Rainbow illusion yo-yo DIY.

Rainbow illusion yo-yo DIY

Hi again! It's Heidi from Hands Occupied. Because I'm an adult, I've rekindled my interest in yo-yo after buying one on a whim. As you can see from the dings in the yo-yo's plastic, I've been hard at work on my sweet tricks, but I got tired of looking at the plain green plastic. I was pinning recently and found myself inspired to improve my Continue Reading