What does the fox say? Make these masks for Halloween and find out.

by Delilah S. Dawson | DIY

Even with the magic of Etsy and overnight shipping, we love knowing that with the right PDF file, anything is possible in the costume department. Whether you’re into weird Nordic videos about foxes or need a superhero costume in a pinch, here’s a great...

The impressive genes of super crafters

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

I am so inspired looking at the finalists of the Handmade Charlotte Family Craft Challenge, mainly because I would never in a milion years come up with any of them. Or, I might, but they’d never come out this amazing.  The fun part is you can click over...

Woodland critters invade your child’s bedroom. No exterminator needed.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Art + Decor

Whether you need a snuggly pal for that first camping trip or the perfect prop for colorful fall family photos, we just can’t leaf this Etsy shop alone.   We seriously want to snuggle all the critters in the Savage Seeds shop on Etsy, also home of this...

DIY handmade cards, just a stamp and ink pad away

by Kristen Chase | DIY

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...

Handmade Halloween costumes for kids who don’t really want to wear costumes

by Liz Gumbinner | Kid Style

I still remember trying to coax my then 18 month-old into the carefully selected Halloween costume. Nothing. The best we could do was stick an apron on her over her diaper, put a wooden spoon in her hand and call her the Naked Chef. (It actually went over very well...

Natural handmade wooden block sets for kids, ready to become the city of their dreams

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

We’re always on the lookout for wonderful wooden, eco-friendly kids’ toys as an alternative to the plastic stuff that seems to be eating up the toy store aisles more and more each year. Etsy is always a great place to turn, and this wonderful new shop is...

This custom baby gift is very high profile. Emphasis on profile.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

Want to blow away everyone at the baby shower and give the parents a handmade keepsake as unique as their baby will be? We’ve never seen a rattle like this before. The Custom Cameo Wooden Baby Rattle from Uncommon Goods is handmade by artisans in New York based...

Fantastic felt party props for great photo booth opps.

by Stephanie Mayers | Party Ideas

There you are, planning a nice simple kid’s birthday party, and bam! Suddenly your best laid plans to keep everything simple go haywire and you’ve reached wedding planning levels of crazy. Gearing up for my 4-year-old’s birthday party this year, I...

Embroidery hoop art for your kids’ walls to inspire. Both of you.

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor

Back when we started this site in 2006 (and we have the archives to prove it), messages for kids were all about irony, irreverence and sass. Over the years, it’s been thrilling to see the trend turn towards positivity, encouragement and smarts. And not even in a...

Cool school clothes for kids: Back to School Guide 2013

by Cool Mom Team | Back to School Shopping

For our 2013 Back to School Guide, we looked at four of the hottest style trends for cool school clothes for kids and (a little painfully) pared them down to some of our very favorite pieces. Remember with back to school shopping, you don’t need to buy...