Its almost Mothers Day and its time to express our love and appreciation for mom. You dont need a green thumb to give a beautiful botanical gift this year. Things youll need Steps First, make your cactus. Use some green craft paint to paint your hand and stamp it down on some green construction paper. Feel free to try different cactus-inspired colors, too. You might need some help for this next step: loosely trace around your hand with a pencil....

We love colors, shapes, and the wonderful sun! You might end up making one for every window! They also make wonderful handmade gifts for anyone who might need a little sunshine in their life. you’ve got the option to draw a flower, heart, butterfly, or picture frame. In this example, we made a butterfly! Draw another outline of the shape within the original shape making a border that is about 34 thick....

The opinions and text are all our own. Having already grown so much, itll be a blast to chart his growth over the next few months. Im hoping to have it ready in time to give to her as a gift for Mothers day. Serving Tray Furthermore, Ill be able to easily personalize the growth chart with their family name as well. Materials Needed: Disclosure: This post continues affiliate links for your shopping convenience....

HomeArts and Crafts IdeasThese Easy Lavender Sachets are What Every Drawer Needs! Learn how to make your ownlavender sachetsto freshen up your home. Be sure to hang them in a dry area with good air flow, out of the direct sunlight. And dont neglect the leaves! Theyre also very fragrant even after the blooms have passed. If you dont have your own lavender growing, not to worry! It may also help with reducing blood pressure, heart rate and improving sleep....

HomeOrganization This post may contain affiliate links:full affiliate disclosure. These closet shelving ideas will take your closet game to a whole new level. Use them to organize and declutter your space, and transform your home into a blissful place. Not how many frames you have, but how you divide them! Each of the ideas on this list takes on this dilemma in a new and exciting way. Discover the storage potential hiding in your closet with these twenty-three closet shelving ideas!...

HomeDIY This post may contain affiliate links:full affiliate disclosure. Got duct tape lying around? you could use it to make wonderful duct tape crafts on a budget and have fun being creative. Almost everyone has at least one roll of this extra-strong tape lying around. But did you know its not just for binding up unexpected holes? Duct tape can be used to create many weird and wonderful things, as evidenced by this list!...

Learning about plants is a great way to introduce children to science and nature. How do roots and leaves grow? What do plants need to thrive? Lets help little ones learn about plants in a super fun and memorable way. Tobee, Milo, and Ben are excited to get some new hair. Now lets get started! Things youll need Steps Print out theresource sheetand cut out your Super Simple faces. Glue your Super Simple face to the front of the pot using a glue stick....

HomeDIY This post may contain affiliate links:full affiliate disclosure. Got a bunch of paper lying around? Paper crafts are for everyone, regardless of their age. That said, many writers aim their papercraft lists at children. After all, crafts like this help with their development. However, I think its time that adults got their chance in the limelight. Grab a pack of tissue paperhereand let these flowers spring forth. Dont worry if youre left with a lot of tissue paper in your stash....

HomeDIY This post may contain affiliate links:full affiliate disclosure. Getting creative and making something truly special can be so fun. Do you know whats better? Making money out of it! Here are multiple crafts you’re able to make and sell! In this economy, finding a side hustle to supplement your day job is a given. If youre looking to jump on the bandwagon, you have an infinite number of items to choose from....

HomeDIY This post may contain affiliate links:full affiliate disclosure. Crafting can be so fun! These little crafts are perfect for girls to make, theyre cute, colorful, and relatively easy. Crafting is an excellent way for girls to connect to the different sides living within them. Additionally, taking on projects alone helps them build independence from a young age, which is essential! So, without any further ado, lets get into the list!...

HomeDIY This post may contain affiliate links:full affiliate disclosure. Accessorizing for different occasions can turn your outfit from average to perfect! Its even better when the earrings you wear are handmade. Check out these DIY earring projects and get crafty! Earrings are arguably the perfect accessory. Im a self-confessed earring fiend! Luckily, there are many epic earring DIY projects out there. Macrame Leaf Earrings Credit: craftsyhacks.com Lets start with a project from the home field....

Finny The Shark helps us learn opposites with this fun craft! A big fish, and little fish! Learning opposites with lots of giggles! Turn the cutouts over and place the top and bottom half together. Line them up as closely as you might without having them stick out. Glue into place with a glue stick you’re free to add tape for extra security. Trim the tops off of the toothpicks....

This craft says it all, and is made with materials you probably already have at home! Squeeze paint on the plate and spread with a brush. Paint the bottom of the plate yellow, and leave to dry. Trace the paper plate on yellow construction paper. Once dry, cut out your moon shape. Draw a closed sleeping eye and a mouth on your moon. Glue the crescent moon to the edge of the blue side of the plate....