Crafting Through The Seasons
July 6, 2009 by Chloe Findlay-Harder
Filed under Fall, Home & Living
Alright my lovely crafty computer friends, I’ve got a question for you.
How does your crafting change through the year? Or does it? Are you a hard-core Christmas freak in November and December or do you work on holiday projects through the year? Does your color palette change with the weather?
I’ve noticed that once the leaves start to turn, I definitely get thinking about making more gifts. During the summer I tend to work outside and do more large-scale painting and dyeing projects.
When the weather starts to cool off, I like to bring things inside (the downside of living in a …read more
Camp Weary Parent – Winter in July
Did someone say its hot outside? Then come cool off with Camp Weary Parent as we pretend it is winter in July this week.
Build an Igloo (or two)
Check out these simple instructions (and cute photo) of an igloo and penguins made from everyday craft supplies.
I love these edible igloos that are even somewhat healthy and kids of any age can make them – you need half and apple or orange, peanut butter or marshmallow fluff, and some mini marshmallows.
Want to test your kids building skills? Use a little bit of icing, sugar cubes and coconut to build igloos that rock.
Snowball …read more




