Category Archives: DIY

DIY: color-blocked painted stick necklaces tutorial

May 6, 2013

My children just love to collect things, rocks, sticks, bugs, you name it!

We thought it would be fun to put some of their collections to use, and make some color-blocked painted stick necklaces.

My cute little Norah loved the project, and got down to business painting her stick.

It turned out rather cute!  This would also be a fun gift for your children to give for Mother’s Day!

Be sure to check out the full step by step tutorial for the necklaces over on Less than Perfect Parents!  I am a new contributor over there for kid’s craft ideas.

[all photos by me, Caroline Armelle Drake]

DIY tiny hands mothers day flowers

April 30, 2013

I wanted to share a fun little DIY on how to make a pretty crepe paper flower out of tracings of your children’s tiny little hands.  I thought this would be the perfect idea gift for grandmas, or any special mother in your lives for a special Mother’s day gift!

You’ll need a few little hands to trace.

And, cut out to form some “petals.”

You can see my full tutorial with step by step pictures and instructions over on my post for Hellobee.

[all photos my me, Caroline Drake]