Hinged Wooden Snowman Family

How many members are in your snowman family?

Wooden Joy Banner

A few pieces of wood, some fancy paper, and lettering of your choice is all you need to make this wooden joy banner.

I was featured on Dollar Store Crafts!



I've been asked to feature at DollarStoreCrafts.com and I'm flattered! At least this is an area that I feel like I can contribute. Check it out!

Mini Light Bulb Mouse Tutorial

This little guy is made from a mini light bulb. Check out the tutorial to make one to decorate your tree.

Mini Light Bulb Elf

Check out the accidental tutorial for this mini light bulb elf and then make some to decorate your own tree.

Favor Box Christmas Tree


Check out the tutorial to find out how to make this pyramid Christmas tree.

Dove Made from a Spent Light Bulb


Check out the tutorial for how to make this sweet dove from a spent light bulb.

Mini Glitter Snowman



A miniature version of one of our workshop crafts from last year. Very easy! Get the instructions here.


Be sure to check out all the other inspirational ideas at childmade.com!

Chip Clip Penguin



This penguin chip clip was a dollar store cutie I did for last year's Christmas workshop. Check out the instructions here.

Snowman Treat Bucket


What a fun way to display your candy treats! To make one of your own, check out the detailed instructions.

Super Simple Snowman Gift Bag



This guy couldn't be any simpler. Great for younger kids. Check out the tutorial.


Be sure to check out all the other inspirational ideas at childmade.com!

Favor Bag Polar Bear



This guy was a hit at our annual Christmas workshop. Check out the tutorial.


Be sure to check out all the other inspirational ideas at childmade.com!

Snowman HOT TUB



Check out the tutorial for this whimsical winter craft! The kids think it's totally "cool."

Mini Fleece Hat Tutorial

This is a quick and cozy craft for tree decorations, package tags, garland, and more. You won't believe how easy it is!

Check out the tutorial.

And btw, you can find instructions for making the "real thing" here.

Be sure to check out our home page for countless more ideas!

The site is up!

To say I've been a bit preoccupied would be a huge understatement. But I believe it was worth it and I'm glad I did it. I'm happy to say I finally have my new site up an running! Yippee! Now I can sleep again! You can check it out at childmade.com.

And after that, I can get back to blogging instead of web development, and since this is so much more fun, I couldn't be happier.

So, to start the month off, I've posted a tutorial on a fun candy wrapper photo frame to give you an incentive to eat up all that leftover Halloween candy! Because milk chocolate and creamy nougat and crunchy peanuts and sugar in all it's forms just aren't enough motivation?


Give it a try and let me know what you think! And check back again as I'm ready to get back into the grove!

Candy Wrapper Picture Frame

Don't throw those Halloween candy wrappers away! All you need is a frame and some decoupage to make this fun candy wrapper picture frame.

Cookie Cutter Ornament

This easy tutorial can be adjusted for any cookie cutter shape.

Jingle Bell Moose

This tutorial shows you how to make this merry moose from a jingle bell.

Patriotic Light Bulb

Here's a cheerful and patriotic tutorial on a new idea for those spent light bulbs.

Teacher's Note Holder

Show your child's teacher that you care by making him or her this unique teacher's note holder.