5 Spring Crafts for Kids using Yarn
My kids love working with yarn and have made the most wonderful yarn creations over the years. They knit now but there are so many lovely yarn crafts that don’t require knitting skills. Here are a few tutorials we’ve shared over the years :: 1. Finger Knitted Flower Tutorial Finger knitting is a […]
Handmade Spring Fairies :: DIY Felt Tutorial
Spring has arrived to Southern California and we have been busy making felt spring fairies. They bring such sweet enchantment to The Sunny House. I have made them from wool felt in pretty pastel colors and I’m happy to share the DIY tutorial with you, below. Aren’t they the sweetest! Here is an […]
DIY Video Tutorial :: Felt Flowers
Last week, when I shared the photo step-by-step tutorial of these gorgeous felt flowers, I promised I’d share a video of the process too. Sometimes, seeing exactly how something is made, makes following instructions so much easier. Spoiler alert… you’ll see Teddy’s kitty, Flint, in the video too. And, if you click through to […]
Felt Flowers :: DIY Tutorial
Look what I have sitting on my desk. Okay, yes, there is a kitten… but I’m talking about the gorgeous felt flowers… the pretty poppies. I made them to brighten the Sunny House. Aren’t they wonderful?! Here’s how… Materials :: floral wire (from a craft shop) red wool felt (from Felt On […]
Video Tutorial :: Needle Felted Hearts
Hi Friends, I’ve tried something new for you today. I’ve conquered my dislike of hearing my own voice and I’ve made a video tutorial… mini needle felted hearts so that you can make some for Valentine’s Day too. I even painted my nails for the occasion! These are the beauties you’ll be making. […]
Dream a Dream Catcher – a DIY Tutorial
Kitty has big plans for a room re-decoration. She wants to ‘cowboy’ it up… she’s into horses and cowboy boots. What a fun theme for an 11-year old’s room, don’t you think? So, we are thinking of cool little additions to go with cowboys and horses… and still be girly and fun. A dream catcher, […]
Gold Mason Jar Vase Tutorial with Lace Butterfly and Spray Paint
Picking beautiful flowers from my garden is one of the things that makes me feel the most awesomely accomplished. I feel such enormous pride when I can make a vase of my very own flowers for my very own home. My Good Man laughs at me a little… he doesn’t quite get […]
Button Flower Bouquet : DIY Crafting Tutorail
It’s spring break and the kids and I spent some time today making this wonderful button flower bouquet in lovely pastel colors. Isn’t it pretty! It was so easy to make. Here’s our super- easy tutorial : Materials you’ll need : * colorful buttons * wire * wire cutters […]
How to Dye Easter Eggs Naturally
It’s always so amazing to see the gorgeous colors that come from natural dyes. Each day of the week leading up to Easter, my kids get to choose what color egg to eat for breakfast. It’s become a super-fun family tradition! I must say, I’m happy knowing that no artificial dyes are going into […]
No-Sew Yarn Chick That Kids Can Make
Are you looking for a fun Easter craft for your little ones? They are sure to have fun making this yarn pom-pom chick. Quick and easy and so much fun to play with when they are done. The full tutorial is here : Yarn Pom Pom Easter Chick Tutorial Happy […]