Today’s crafty quickie was inspired by the -eek!- two-days-away Valentine’s holiday! This past weekend, I let J loose with some of my less-used rubber stamps and some Valentine paint colors. J is somewhat finicky, so finger painting doesn’t really go over well with him. But, as we saw during his Triple Toddler Playdate, he’s always up for paintbrushes and other mediums. Supplies are simple! All you need: ~ Craft paint… Continue Reading
DIY Father’s Day Frames
I love that my son is now of an age where he can actually make his own Father’s Day gifts for Daddy. I’m sure my husband enjoyed my attempts at child-made stuff in the past (it is ALL about the backwards ‘e’ in signing the card), but how much sweeter is this year going to be with his present actually made by little hands? So my plan for this year was… Continue Reading
DIY Photo Canvas
Okay, technically, “canvas” is misleading. I tried photos on canvas, but with less success. I saw these basswood canvas boards at Michaels and decided to give them a try – a true lazy man’s photo project. ***I feel compelled to add that I have purchased professional canvas prints, and they are GORGEOUS. With a friend who is a professional photographer, I know it must be maddening to see… Continue Reading
