I’m all about simple art projects, and it’s a definite bonus when the results look as impressive as these Sharpie & Foil Embossed Artworks do. I’ve been wanting to try using foil in our arts and crafts for a while, and I just love how this project turned out. Foil embossed art is great for […]
4 Free Inspirational Quotes Colouring Pages
My girls are fans of all things creative, including colouring in, and they make regular requests for me to jump online to find them new colouring pages. Recently I decided to have a go at making some myself and they have been a big hit. I have combined a series of cute bunny images with […]
My #1 Tip for Connecting With Kids
I’m excited to be participating in this thoughtful series on connecting with your children by Childhood 101. As a craft blogger, when Christie asked me if I wanted to take part I initially tried to think of a specific project which would foster a connection through crafting. However, the more I thought about it the […]
Reclaiming Storytime: 3 Strategies for Reconnecting with Read Alouds
When I was pregnant with my first child, one of my favorite parenting fantasies was about snuggling up and sharing my favorite stories with my growing family. As a longtime teacher and lifelong book lover, I just knew that I was going to raise a brood of little readers. Three years, three kids, and about […]
Connecting with Kids: Crafting Together, Inspired By Books
I walked into the playroom, and instead of my usual welcome, my twins objected, “Mommy, you’re messing up our game!” Apparently, they had a whole world set up in there, and I wasn’t meant to be a part of it. I’m usually happy when they’re entertaining themselves. Yet, sometimes, just sometimes, I want time to […]
