I wanted to start off this post with a little chat about But First We Craft. If you're not a regular follower and would like to jump right to the craft tutorial just scroll down a bit. But if you're interested in the blog as a whole, or me, Jessica, keep reading. Ordinarily I post … Continue reading DIY Cardboard Ship’s Wheel
I've been wanting to make two things for a while now: a "Look what we made" sign with clothespins and a framed bulletin board. I've not been able to make the former because I don't have the right sized wood and I've felt like setting up the saw to cut one is an insurmountable obstacle … Continue reading DIY “Look What We Made” Sign
In this lovely, steaming hot summer weather a freezie (or a "juice pop" if you're American, or an "icy-pole" if you're Australian, or an "ice pop" or 'freeze pop" who knew there were so many names for them? Wikipedia did - thank you Wikipedia) is always a nice treat! When my kids do things it … Continue reading Freezie Holders
My son and I began reading the fourth volume of the Harry Potter series, "The Goblet of Fire," this week. After reading one of the first chapters he asked me if we could make a feather quill like Harry's. So here we are. After having made a very successful DIY quill and ink craft we … Continue reading How to Make a Feather Quill and Ink
How to plan a Bee and Honey Party when you only have 24 hours notice! As I told you in the tutorial for the Meadow Craft my Mum and I planned a Bee and Honey Party for her Sunday School Class. Today I'll give you the rest of the details so you can host this … Continue reading Bee and Honey Party
It's the start of summer and that means it's strawberry season! Strawberry shortcake, strawberry tarts, chocolate covered strawberries...mmmmm... On Saturday I went with my parents to their local farmers market and we got four flats of strawberries to turn into strawberry jam. Coincidentally, my Mum was planning a little party for her Sunday School class … Continue reading Meadow Craft
At Goodwill three weeks ago my son found an illustrated easy-read chapter book version of Robinson Crusoe. He asked for it - begged me for it actually - and I bought it. After all, it was only $1.50, we're trying to encourage reading, and he's obsessed with Swiss Family Robinson. I figured that since both … Continue reading Burlap Hat
Gift and card ideas for the Dad in your life! Photo by Hannah Nelson on Pexels.com Father's Day is right around the corner. Like, two days away kind of around the corner. If that is taking you by surprise: never fear! Some of these activities are so quick and easy that you'll be totally prepared. … Continue reading 4 Awesome Father’s Day DIYs
My daughter is four now. She's tall for her age and she's super into climbing and jumping and rolling...and wearing dresses through it all (as you can see in the picture above). When it was winter and she had tights on underneath it wasn't such a big deal. When she was little and in diapers … Continue reading Don’t Throw Out Leggings with Holes in the Knee Anymore!
When I first began using adhesive vinyl decals on mugs and glasses (or the nightmare of a Baby's First Christmas ornament I made for my nephew) I found it very difficult to make things straight. They would always fall down to the sides, or the letters would have bumps in them. Well, now I've figured … Continue reading How to Apply Vinyl Decals on Glass
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