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easy origami elephant
Posted in10 minutes or less free Make with kids

Easy origami elephant tutorial

I made this easy origami elephant* for a friend's birthday card (and glued it down flat), but they will stand alone as 3D animals, so you could use different size…
Super cute crochet owl
Posted in1 hour or more Gifts Make for kids

Super cute crochet owl

This is my second learning to crochet project.
I’ve been searching for simple, yet fun (and also free!) patterns and this one was so cute that I had to have a try!

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Craft ideas for kids: Funky pompom bird
Posted in10 minutes or less Make with kids pennies

Craft ideas for kids: Funky pompom bird

Looking for craft ideas for kids?  This quirky little bird is made from pompoms, feathers and pipe-cleaners.  He’s full of personality and only takes a few minutes to make!

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Craft ideas for kids: Origami flapping bird tutorial
Posted in10 minutes or less free Make with kids

Craft ideas for kids: Origami flapping bird tutorial


Easy step-by-step tutorial: how to make an origami flapping bird.
Fun and free to make!

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