I have a cabinet in our eating area that I use as a seasonal display area. I replace summer candles, with autumn candles, flowers with colorful leaves, and framed summer paintings with autumn ones. Most things on this cabinet are hand-made… many by children. Today’s craft is a perfect craft to do with children. Young …
There are many art projects that call for colored salt. When you find out how easy it is to do, you’ll be looking for projects to use up your salt so you can make more! It is also so kid friendly, even toddlers can join in the fun. Join us and learn how to color …
There are many art projects that call for colored rice. It may be as simple as placing confetti rice in a sand and water table to have children experience the delightful sensation of allowing the grains to slide through their fingers to creating beautiful rangoli on sidewalks. So let’s get started! Learn how to color …
Cultural Connections Announcement! We are excited to announce that we have sent our first unit for the Cultural Connections program to print. Cultural Connections is the perfect next step after Simple Seasons. It has been designed for early elementary school children, grades 1-3. These guides have been created to help introduce young students to the …
It has been a little bit quiet here on the blog lately, but that is because we have been super busy behind the scenes working on a few big projects. Although we are not done with it yet, we are happy to announce that we will be releasing a new HOMESCHOOL COMPANION series this summer. …
Enjoy these 7 lovely embroidered buttons meant to inspire, purchase or simply enjoy! Yesterday on Wee Folk Art’s Facebook Page I shared a picture of a vase and buttons made out of button. It was adorable. Here’s what I wrote: I am a fan of buttons. It first started as a wee lass when my …
Here is our pudgy little parrot ready to strike up a conversation with anyone that passes by. Our Folk Art Bird Coloring Page is based on our Folk Art Bird Applique. You can make a copy of the coloring page on regular paper, card stock, or if your printer can handle it, water color paper. …
Nothing is quite so showy as a cherry blossom in the spring! Almost as lovely are these Cherry Blossom Watercolor Painting just waiting to be hung in a place of honor! Perfect spring kid’s craft! Besides the early blooming flowers like tulips and daffodils, flowering trees are a sure sign that Spring has finally sprung! …
There is an old adage… “Two wrongs don’t make a right”… but in this case, strangely they do! I tend to tell people that I do not crochet. The truth is, I can crochet, it’s just that I don’t feel nearly as confident crocheting as I do knitting. As I have mentioned many times, Grandma Pearl taught …
Simple and happy, our Folk Art Dog Applique will surely feel at home no matter where you choose to sew him! Nine years ago when we began blogging the first order of business was to come up with a name. Many names were thrown around and away! Finally, Michelle called me quite excitedly. “Mom, I’ve …
Kool-aid dying yarn is a fun activity for a rainy afternoon and a great way to create your own rainbows. Over the years I have tried several different methods of kool-aid dying yarn. Some of the popular ways include placing the yarn and kool-aid mix in a baggie and then heating it in a microwave or …
Prepping Mini Yarn Skeins for Dying Later this week I will be sharing a tutorial for Kool-Aid dying yarn. Before dying my yarn, I had to divide it into mini yarn skeins. Yarn that comes in a hank can be left as is, but if you bought yarn that is already wound in a ball, you will …
