Category Archives: Crafts
Homemade Quilts For Under $5.00
I love quilting! It is my favorite gift for a new mom; something that feels good to give. A gift that won’t quickly be out grown, perhaps even a keep sake. The only thing I don’t like about quilting – … Continue reading
DIY Decorative Material Lined Baskets: Made Out of an Empty Cardboard Box!
Organizing with nice sturdy baskets that have fabric liners are my favorite way to keep rooms in my home neat and tidy. Personally, I prefer them over plastic bins because of their more desirable aesthetics and the ability to coordinate them with … Continue reading
Easy Craft: LUV BUGS
This cute craft can be used for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s or Father’s Day, birthdays – or anytime you want to tell someone that you care! There are few supplies needed, so it’s inexpensive and easy. Plus you can let your … Continue reading
A “Couples Valentines Party” Made Easy
I love to throw a good party and Valentines is one of the easiest themes to go with. If you like to entertain, then this year consider swapping your traditional Valentines date night for something more exciting. Plan a party … Continue reading
Classroom Valentine’s Party
We’ve rung in the New Year, the winter holidays behind us, and allowed ourselves a few moments to breathe. But, with February right around the corner, Room Parents are likely gearing up for one of the more favored class parties … Continue reading
How To Make A Baby Blanket
Does your little one have a favorite blanket? My teenagers did and their favorite blankies are tucked away for them. I have been sewing a lot of baby blankets lately for friends and family members that are having babies. I … Continue reading
How To Make A Snowman Ornament From A Can Lid
I am always on the lookout for cute unbreakable Christmas ornaments. I also love to craft. When I purchased a Pampered Chef smooth edge can opener I knew that this product was going to help me make some cute ornaments … Continue reading
What To Do For a Christmas Classroom Party
Parents of preschool through grade school age children have at some point been asked to be a room parent, or volunteer of some sort with classroom activities. If you are a room mom, or someone who volunteered to help, you … Continue reading
How To Make A Pet Bed
My friend Marty was chatting with me on facebook awhile back, and she was very excited to let me know about a craft that she tried. She stuffed an old duvet cover with used plastic shopping bags, tied it off … Continue reading
DIY Chalkboard Paint Bunting
Hello there! My name is Emily and I am thrilled to be posting here at A Mom Knows today. I have the pleasure of sharing a tutorial with you that I hope you will find helpful as you plan your summer … Continue reading
Cake Pops – A ‘Pictorial’
A cake pop goes by many names – cake pops, cake-on-a-stick, cake balls, tiny bites of heaven. Basically, a cake pop is cake mixed together with frosting, covered in candy coating, on a lollipop stick. Mmmmmm – there’s not a … Continue reading
How to Make a Bubble Wand and Homemade Bubbles
We had family in town last weekend and beautiful weather, so I thought that this would be the perfect opportunity to make bubble wands and homemade bubbles. I have not done this in years so I was looking forward to … Continue reading
Easter Egg Stuffing Alternatives-It Doesn’t Have To Be Candy
Is it me or does it seem like every celebration these days ends up with bags of candy the kids bring home? We all know Halloween results in ALOT of candy. In our house the rule is on Thanksgiving Day … Continue reading
How To Make a Personalized Memory Game: Creating a Busy Box For Your Child Part 2
You remember the game, Memory, from childhood right? The one with a set of cards that has different pictures, each with a match, on one side and the same image or pattern on the opposite side. The idea is to … Continue reading
Creating a busy box for your child: Part 1-What to put in it?
Do your kids go crazy in the waiting room of the doctor’s office? Do they freak out if they have to spend more than 10 seconds in the shopping cart at Target? Do you dread taking them to restaurants? If … Continue reading
How to make a Plastic Bag Holder
I don’t know about you, but I have a ton of plastic shopping bags that I do not want to throw away. I know that you are not supposed to put them in the recycling container because it jams up … Continue reading
Building Your Child’s Self-Esteem
I read somewhere once, I think it was in a magazine, about how studies have demonstrated that showing a child pictures of himself raises his self-esteem. If that is true, my kids must have wonderful self-esteem. As a member of … Continue reading
How to Give a Friend a Heart Attack – A Paper One!
It is getting to be that time of year where we want to express our love to those who are near and dear to our hearts. There are so many ways that we can show that love. We can tell … Continue reading
How to make a Soft and Comfy Rag Quilt
I love rag quilts! They are so easy to make and when the seams fray they are so soft. Once you feel one you will want one for your very own. They make wonderful gifts for almost any occasion. Right … Continue reading
How To Make Salt Dough
I needed to make some salt dough for a children’s class at church. The recipe that was included in the lesson book was different than the one that I have been using for years. I usually make salt dough rather … Continue reading
Homemade Christmas Ornaments
Some of my favorite memories are making homemade Christmas ornaments with my children. Here are a few ideas that you may want to use with your children. Not to mention, homemade ornaments make wonderful gifts for grandparents, teachers and friends. … Continue reading
How to Make a Paper Angel Ornament
I love a Christmas tree that has a variety of ornaments. My tree has all of the kids’ homemade ornaments from years past, and some new ones (because they were broken when our tree would come crashing to the ground). … Continue reading