Whether you are making soap or candles, the scent makes a big difference. There are endless possibilities when you are scenting handmade candle or soap. You can choose from a wide range of scents. These many options can be overwhelming. To make sure that you are making the right choice for your recipe, you have to be aware of the differences between fragrance oils for soaps or candles and 100% pure essential oils. So today, you will learn about the pros and cons of both fragrance oils … [Read more...]
Crafts with Your Kids: 5 Tips!
Those darn summer holidays are just around the corner again. Where did all that free time go without your beloved cherubs taking up residency in your home when school's out at the end of the year? It seems to pass so quickly you don't realise how good you had it until it's gone. Anyway, isn't having kids all about spending time with them? Though we may struggle to do it sometimes, it's important to make time to enjoy quality activities with them. Sure, let them play on their tablets, … [Read more...]
Great Foods to Use in Kids� Crafts
Doing crafts with children is a great way to nurture their creative sides, and have them understand that the only limit to what they can create is their imagination. But then, kids can only use what you're able to provide. Instead of choosing expensive craft materials that will run up the bill quicker than any child can make use of them, simple foodstuff can often serve as great building blocks for some great craft ideas. Ideally, you provide a wide array of different shapes and colors to … [Read more...]
What Are Custom Stand Up Pouches and Where To Find Them
Are you looking for pouches with a specific size and design but can't seem to find your preferred specification? Are you looking for a flexible and high-quality packaging that will fit your product's dimension? Why not try looking at the custom stand up pouches from PouchWorth and see if they have what you are searching for. What is Custom Stand Up Pouches? Custom stand up pouches are customizable bags used for packaging products such as foods and snacks, liquid and gels, … [Read more...]
Top Sewing Supplies: Essential Tools for Beginners and Experts Alike
Whether you're an experienced dressmaker or you like to sew in your spare time, there are certain essential tools you will need in your sewing kit. Here's a rundown on the top sewing supplies and how to keep them in good shape. Tape measure: When you're measuring fabric, you need a sturdy, rigid tape measure with a lock so that you can measure off long lengths accurately without needing someone there to hold the other end. You can find quality tape measures for sewing at RS. Always keep … [Read more...]
Planting a Rainbow By Lois Ehlert Craft Ideas for Kids
In the children's book Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert, children are taken through the colorful world of gardens. Ehlert's book shows how a rainbow can be right at your fingertips when you plant a garden of your own, as flowers and plants come in all shades and hues. Planting a Rainbow By Lois Ehlert Craft Ideas for Kids Here are a few kids crafts based on the book Planting a Rainbow, perfect for helping you dive a little deeper into the text and extend the learning. Here is the first … [Read more...]
DIY Valentine Hearts Glitter Crayons
These Valentine Hearts Glitter Crayons are such an adorable DIY craft idea! Kids will love helping you break up the crayons to make these, and you'll love how inexpensive and easy they are to make. This tutorial is super easy to follow! Check it out! DIY Valentine Hearts Glitter Crayons I love that this easy Valentine Hearts craft idea can be used any time of year. Just because we are using it as a holiday craft doesn't mean you can't make these for any occasion. Grab discounted … [Read more...]
Popsicle Flags
Summer time means a lot of down time for kids. It can be easy for them to get bored as their time isn't really filled unless you are one organized, schedule planning mama! Crafts are always fun and can be extremely memorable to a child! I always remember coloring as a child and oh man, did I have a love for beads! Today I bring to you Popsicle Flags! It's simple and so much fun! Crafts are just an all around great thing for kids. It helps them become creative creatures and show you the things … [Read more...]
