I’ve been seeing so many cute porch decorations around my neighborhood and it was time to brighten up my own. I followed this cute tutorial. Sometimes these DIY projects end up costing more than I’d like…$14 for the post + $4 for the orange paint. I had white paint, the wood for the stem (I used a … Read more
This month we’re learning more about Native Americans and the part they played in American Thanksgiving by making dream catchers! (Dream catchers originate much later than the time of the First Thanksgiving, but we’re focusing on the culture and traditions of all Native Americans. ) From dream-catchers.org: Native Americans believe that the night air is … Read more
We got a late start on Thanksgiving crafty fun, but we’re in full swing now! All 4 of these projects are perfect for this last week we have to celebrate Thanksgiving! 1. Cricut banner (above): I cut the background from the A Child’s Year Cricut Cartridge, but any decorative shape will do, the letters from … Read more
I made up some more coloring pages with my Cricut and markers, and I wanted to share! Click here to view and print a PDF with these 3 Thanksgiving coloring pages from Paper Doll Dress Up. Thanksgiving is coming fast – I have to get my turkey and figure out what we’re going to have … Read more
Today we did Thanksgiving collages! I used my Cricut, Paper Doll Dress Up cartridge, and some construction paper to cut out some of the Thanksgiving designs, gave Elliot a glue stick and some paper, and he made this beautiful Thanksgiving collage! If you don’t have a Cricut, don’t let that stop you from doing holiday … Read more
Our family is young and I’m wanting to start some fun family traditions, especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The thankful turkey is a tradition we ‘re starting brand new this year! Starting the Monday of the week before Thanksgiving, we’re going to write down something we’re thankful for on a feather and add one each … Read more