This Mixtape Stamp Activity Kit is even cooler than the mixtapes of our youth
My kids complain because we never use wrapping paper at Christmas. We’ve been using the same reusable fabric for all our gifts since they were born, but I think I’ve found a little something from CMP Fave Yellow Owl Workshop that might make me reconsider. The Mixtape...
Darby Smart: Making DIY projects a whole lot easier to D
If you’re like us, then you see all the amazing DIY craft projects on Pinterest and craft blogs and wish you had the time–and supplies–to make more of them. That’s why we’re so excited about our wonderful sponsor Darby Smart, which was...
DIY handmade cards, just a stamp and ink pad away
I really love the idea of making my own greeting cards, but the time and skill involved have always seemed way beyond what I am capable of, especially for card designs that suit my taste and style. Not anymore, thanks to these cool, so-not-your-grandmother’s...
3 adorable craft kits for tween girls
It can be hard to find quality, not-neon-and-rubber-bands craft kits for girls in the ten to twelve age range (not that we don’t love Rainbow Looms!), but these three projects are sweeter than tea and crumpets. [Don’t miss a big exclusive discount for our...
Ready made craft kits from Darby Smart let you make those Pinterest projects–that actually might come out like the photos.
I love handmade items, but it is usually a good idea if someone else’s hands make them for me, since crafting is not where my talents lay. But, now that I’ve seen a new service that makes it so easy to create cool things at home, I may have to give DIY...
A DIY family craft kit for everyone–even ninjas!
We can pick our friends, our noses, but not our families. But thanks to this kit? We can pick exactly what the fam looks like and what they’re wearing. Including ninja relatives. Here’s what I love so much about this DIY Fair Trade Wooden Family Craft...
The coolest embroidery kits just for kids, hold the needle!
With all the fun my oldest daughter had making the DIY cross-stitch keychains and necklaces I found on Etsy, I can’t wait to try this awesome embroidery project with her. This amazing DIY embroidery kit for kids is perfect even for your younger but still...
Growing up with Manhattan Toy just keeps getting better
When my kids were little, Manhattan Toy’s Whoozit and Skwish were among their favorite playthings. And while they are still tried-and-true gifts for all the younger nieces and nephews in our lives, I am thrilled to find a fun and creative line of...
Making your own Mother’s Day jewelry with a little help from Martha. (And Darcy.)
This week I discovered the very cool Martha Stewart jewelry craft collection while guest pinning for the Martha Stewart Living Pinterest board–which, by the way, has been so much fun. Have you stopped by yet? So I was excited to get a look at what Darcy Miller,...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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