We’re back with another Nesting Doll tutorial! This one is inspired by Montessori toys, which are simple, functional, and beautiful toys that are made from natural and safe materials. Montessori toys are those that meet a child where they are developmentally and help them improve motor and life skills. Although we don’t live a fully...
This post was originally published in February 2020 and updated as of March 2024. Learn how to make this DIY stained glass suncatcher that will brighten up your space anywhere the sun shines. This tutorial is kid-friendly and so fun! How to Make a DIY Stained Glass Suncatcher with Cellophane A couple years ago on...
Over the last few years of blogging, I’ve realized I have a major love for DIY toy projects. They are just so cute, and something about handmade toys makes them extra special. Nesting dolls are my favorite DIY toy of all (see here and here), and this chalkboard version is so fun. I love that...
This DIY Shrink Plastic Robot Keychain Valentine tutorial is sponsored by Prettygrafik. All opinions are ours alone. One of the funnest parts about being a DIY blogger is getting to use new (or new-to-us) methods that surprise us and add an extra wow-factor to our projects! Shrink plastic is one of those things! If you’ve...
One unexpected realm of DIY projects that I never thought I would love as much as I do is toy making. I’ve made doll houses and blocks, fishing games and toy cameras, and more! I think I love making toys because they are full of color and fun, plus, I love knowing that what I’m...
This DIY Charm Bracelet Kit was originally created for Consumer Crafts. My daughter loves to paint and craft and get her hands dirty in our craft room, which got me thinking about the perfect gift I could give her that would infuse all of her favorite girly things. That’s when I came up with and...
This Stuffed Llama post may contain affiliate links, which help us support this site. We’re always looking for ways to give back, especially during the holiday season. This stuffed llama gift with printable tag is the perfect service project that everyone will love. Here’s the idea: Print and cut the tags and attach them to...
This post was originally published October 2019 and updated as of August 2022. If you can wield a hot glue gun, you can make this DIY Gumball Machine Costume! This Halloween costume is legitimately cute and so comfy and easy to wear! Easy Halloween Costume Idea: DIY Gumball Machine Costume This adorable gumball machine costume...
