diy gradient blind

by Summer

This is brilliant. Roller shades are a cheap solution to install in the kid's room to block out that blessed sunlight that wakes the kids up wayyyy too early. But? They're cheap and a bit boring and seem to accumulate way to many sticky finger marks.

So? Naku of the blog Bambula DIY'd it. A can of black spray paint sprayed at the bottom to create an amazing gradient effect.

My project for the weekend!

Visit Bambula for the DIY.

 

mobile love

by Summer

This just might be the most cheerful mobile ever. Seriously. I love the colors, styling, size of balls. It's slightly off-kilter. Love it!

More on the blog Mackapar.

diy wordsearch wrap

by Summer

I love Minieco projects & printable, they've got the whole simple/minimal/creative/clever craft thing down pat.

Thankfully, the directions on how to make your own custom wordsearch wrap are spelled out, just in case your gift recipient's name is not named Seth. Ha!

Here.

diy faces on sticks

by Summer

These diy face masks on sticks are amazing. My kids would have fun making them but also? They'd made great deco. Kid's artwork is the best.

For more, go to Charla Anne Photography.

lambs

by Summer

I love simple knitting project and am totally drawn to these sweet lamb softies! Even I, master of knitting squares, could confidently attempt a lamb, knit in the garter stitch.

So sweet and lovable and quite Easter-ish don't you think?

For more images & complete instructions, visit Lebenslustiger.

 

 

 

st. patrick's day fun

by Summer

Happy St. Patrick's Day weekend! Wear some green, don't get pinched and have some fun!

I think these 2 crafts would fall into the fun category... Top Hat via Confetti Sunshine (plus a bunch more ideas!) & Candy Popper via The House That Lars Built.

diy, cross stitch for kids

by Summer

I absolutely love this project idea. DIY cross stitch for kids -- kids draw their own pattern on graph paper and get stitching! And the cardboard is fantastic.

More on Lots of Loops.

diy, painted harlequin

by Summer

Clever idea of the week: paint a harlequin pattern on the wall of your kid's room. I think it's a lot of fun, and equally love the variation in color and that it doesn't cover the entire wall.

Find the complete directions on Herligheder.

La Petite Magazine Issue #9

by Summer

The new issue of La Petite Magazine is out and it's massive. And beautiful. All 281 (!!) of it. 

Full of amazing kids fashion, stylish rooms and a few DIYs -- including my own DIY project for the black bunting, above on pg. 251 (there is a Table of Contents at the top right hand of the magazine, allowing you to flip around)

And? fawn&forest is sponsoring a Goatmilk giveaway for issue #9 of La Petite on pg. 6 .. check it out!

 

knot magazine

by Summer

I recently ran across the new French online magazine Knot and fell in love!  It's so tactile and inspiring with a heavy focus on paper projects -- packed full of simple, yet clever DIYs.

One of my favorites was this imaginative mountain scene (above) made of paper, cardboard, tape and loads of inspiration. I can totally see my kids constructing something like this!

Be sure to check out the full issue of Knot!

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