Category Archives: Kid Crafts

Thanksgiving Recipes: Tracy’s Ginger/Lime Yams; Cheese Pumpkins and Carrots

Posted on June 24, 2013 by zstitches

Hazel, Henry, Rose, and a cousin–Thanksgiving 2012 Why am I posting Thanksgiving recipes in June? Because that’s how long it took me to get around to it. (If you really want to know, I got the yam recipe from Tracy … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Valentines

Posted on February 6, 2013 by zstitches

Mabel was just pointing out to me that it’s always night when we finish a craft–and I always want to post it on my blog right away, so the photos are always dark. This is so true. Just possibly I … Continue reading →

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It’s Auuuuuutumn Time

Posted on November 13, 2012 by zstitches

Somewhere I have a cassette recording of me as a little kid singing a church Primary song that repeats the words, “It’s autumn time, it’s autumn time,” with the note going up on the first syllable of “autumn time,” and … Continue reading →

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Jacks of Lantern

Posted on November 1, 2012 by zstitches

Well, hello there, imaginary blog. One would almost have thought you had ceased to exist. I’ve been very busy reading articles explaining why my preferred presidential candidate could win, and other articles explaining why he couldn’t possibly win. Before that, … Continue reading →

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7th Grade Crazy Hair Day

Posted on September 10, 2012 by zstitches

This is a reprise of an idea of ours from a couple years ago. Last year the girls didn’t feel like doing this style (it’s itchy and uncomfortable to wear, and other kids poke at it and make the style … Continue reading →

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Santa Valentine Sack

Posted on February 11, 2012 by zstitches

This was Rose’s concept for her valentine envelope for school, and I helped her put it together. The rest of our family wasn’t sure holidays should mix like this, but she felt confident in her artistic vision. I can’t remember … Continue reading →

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More shrink plastic dollhouse plates–Franciscan Coronado

Posted on January 5, 2012 by zstitches

My girls were excited about these because we eat off of life-sized versions of the turquoise ones. I forgot to brighten these before printing them, so I’m going to try a new set tomorrow to get the nice pastel colors. … Continue reading →

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Dollhouse dinner plates from printable shrink plastic

Posted on January 5, 2012 by zstitches

This is an idea I’ve been wanting to try for several years now, ever since I heard of printable shrink plastic, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with how it turned out. My process could use just a little tweaking … Continue reading →

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Shrinky-dink rehab

Posted on January 2, 2012 by zstitches

Well, I have lots of Christmas crafts I haven’t had a chance to blog about yet, but I’m really happy because I just survived a few hours of jewelry-making, in spite of my splinted broken left wrist. My hand is … Continue reading →

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More fun with shrink plastic

Posted on December 16, 2011 by zstitches

I raided my mom’s craft punches today and borrowed lots more fun shapes to play with. My photos are, once again, dark, but several of these projects are gifts that are going out the door first thing in the morning, … Continue reading →

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