Tag Archives: Tutorial

diy: polka dot bag

August 27, 2012

My cute little three year old Norah is headed back to pre-school this fall, and we were on the look-out for a cute little backpack for her to bring to class.  We looked all over, and all we could find were princess backpacks, and the like.  I was hoping for something a bit more simple for her, with some good design.

So, we came across a darling plain denim backpack at Hobby Lobby, and I knew it would be perfect after we spruced it up with a few easy polka dots using fabric paint!

The process was very easy, and in no time, we had a darling little backpack for her to wear on her first day of pre-school!  I’m loving the denim and polka dot trends right now, and combined! Well, how cute is that?

You can try your hand at dressing up a simple bag, with my full tutorial I am sharing over on hellobee.

Now, I for one, can’t believe it’s already back to school time?!  It’s killing me!  But, we’ll still be sure to soak up the last bits of summer over here!  I hope yours has been fabulous!

{all photos by Caroline Armelle Drake}

olympic games free DIY art download

August 3, 2012

Team USA Free Printable Olympic Art for Kids

My children have really gotten into the olympic games this year!   They have been watching them everyday with their daddy asking all sorts of questions about team usa, and cheering when we get a gold medal!

We worked on some fun olympic art this week, and I thought I would share with you a free download so your children can make some too!

Team USA Olympic Art for Kids

I created an Olympic flag template to fill in with their favorite medium with blue, yellow, black, green and red.

Team USA Free Printable Olympic Art for Kids

I also made a team USA coloring page Flag download! <Click here to download>

You will need to download a free Olympic art page, and print it onto a white sheet of paper. Cardstock paper would work best if you plan to paint or use watercolors.

You will also need paint, watercolor paint, crayons, or colored pencils in blue, yellow, black, green, red and white.

Let your little ones choose what type of medium they would like to use, and fill in the Olympic rings in this order: blue, yellow, black green, and red.

For the USA Flag, alternate the stripes in red, and white, and fill in the stars with blue.

Team USA Free Printable Olympic Art for Kids

 

Team USA Free Printable Olympic Art for Kids

My little ezra hung them proudly in his room to show his support for the games!

Hope you are enjoying watching the games too!  Happy Olympics!

{all photos by caroline armelle drake}

diy: party tassel garland

July 30, 2012

my sweet norah’s third birthday was earlier this month, and i had the best time putting together a fun party for her! (more on that soon!)

i found myself scrambling last minute for a fun backdrop for the table, and i was able to come up with some fun tassels made out of gift tissue paper.

it was fairly easy to make, and i was able to add it to the party table in under an hour.

you only need a few supplies, and about an hour of your time!

head on over to see the full step by step tutorial over on my post for hellobee.  click here.

i can’t wait to share with you more on norah’s 3rd birthday party soon!

{all photos by me, caroline armelle drake}