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.

Fence Post Chapel

This a true trash-to-treasure project! Check out the tutorial on how I made this chapel from an old fencepost.

Chip Clip Snowman

Check out the tutorial on how to make this fun snowman from a chip clip.

Paper Doily Bird

I thought I would post a simple tutorial for this wonderful doily bird. Great for weddings!

Fall Handmade Card

I'm quite sure that when my mom taught me how to sew a few decades ago, she never imagined I would someday use the ability to stitch greeting cards. See a tutorial on how to make this autumn-themed card.

Candy Earrings

These earrings look good enough to eat! Check out the tutorial on how to make a set for yourself.

Shabby Make-overs

If you like trash-to-treasure projects...

... like a nasty desk lamp before....

... and after...

... then you'll want to check out some more shabby make-overs, too.

Beaded Zipper Pull

Make this simple beaded zipper pull (or key fob) in whatever color suits you. Great for gifts when done in school colors!

Festive Flip-flops

Aren't these festive flip-flips just adorable??! You can make some yourself in just a few minutes.

Paper Pumpkin

Just a little paper and glue is all you need to make these simple paper pumpkins.

Vintage Techniques

Check out Cathy of California for a unique collection of vintage .... things.

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Does the nutritional value of your lunch make the grade?