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Category: Crafting for Kids

  • This moment

    Joining in on Amanda’s this moment project. A moment from the last week. A slice of life.

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  • Ribbon rings

    A super easy project for you today. I read about a project like this in my Toddler Busy Book. I made it a bit more modern and fun by using giant binder rings, upgrading the ribbon, and adding bells. For these short toddler sized rings I used ribbon in one yard pieces. I simply made a loop and pulled it through to tighten. It was coming loose so a dot of glue helped hold the ribbon in place. I used this tacky glue, but I think super glue would have been easier. All of the ribbons I used are from…

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  • Mini love

    I made a great little mini for my god-daughter, who is FOUR! Handmade gifts can be tricky for little kids I think. There are so many toys and things out there for kids. I thought a little book she can fill out for herself would be fun. I made a little “all about me” for my step sister when she was younger and she loved it. The cover uses some cardstock I had Tuesday paint, and my favorite Heidi Swapp letters, the elementary ones. If you have some you don’t want send them to me! Sometimes I hate how fast…

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