Author: camilla
For $3.99 A Bunch – Fern Leaves Can Go A Long Way
I love leaves of all types, but I think fern fronds are my favorite. Ferns have an earthy appeal for me – they remind me of walking in the woods, springtime and greenhouses. In the floral section of the supermarket you can always find fern leaves and usually they are priced at under $4.00 a bunch. Here are a few ways you can decorate with these inexpensive beauties…
Pretend Produce – For A Healthy Imagination
My 5 year old daughter loves to pretend that she is a shop owner – it keeps her happily occupied for at least an hour or more. The other day, I made some felt fruits and vegetables and we set up an imaginary roadside stand – complete with twine, bags and signs. Now I have to keep an eye peeled at garage sales for a scale…
It’s Easy Being Green
For St. Patrick’s Day, try serving up green meals all day long! My kids love this sort of thing. Bring your child to the store and let them help you create a green menu – or get your supplies on your own and surprise them!
Temporary Changes
When it comes to decorating my home, I am a huge believer in temporary change. I deliberately keep my backgrounds neutral so that they can take on my constant need for change, it works for me. Several years ago, I purchased some botanical prints for a song on ebay…
Doodle Games
This is a fun game you can play anywhere with your child. I carry a small sketch pad and pens in my purse and pull out this game when passing the time in a Doctor’s office, waiting for a meal at a restaurant or on a long car trip…
Happiness In A Sunflower
Watching a plant grow from a seed can be very exciting for a child (and an adult). Those first signs of green life emerging from all of that brown soil brings on screams of delight in our home. This could possibly be the least expensive way to make a child happy – give it a try…
Kicky Cards For Kids
I made a few of these cards for my daughters and they LOVED them. My 5 year old helped me make these. Because the bodies are drawn simply & the dress shape is uncomplicated- this is a great project for a wide age range of kids…
It’s not too late to make a Valentine that will knock their socks off!
Instead of a card – try making this Valentine globe and fill it with a message of love…
What Would Andy Do?
Why not bring a bit of pop art into your home with these simple Warhol inspired ideas? For just $0.88 a can you can grab some style and eat your lunch too!…
Paper Girls
My older daughter loves to make paper dolls, she makes them by the hundreds. When we have other children over, these paper dolls often come out to play and keep my kids and their friends happy and creatively occupied for quite a bit. At the end of these play dates, friends sometimes ask if they can have one of my daughter’s dolls to take home. So, I thought I would share them on my blog and include printable versions for my readers’ kids…
Tissue Paper Hearts
These look great hanging out in a window & they are super easy to make! Pipe cleaners are formed into heart shapes and backed with tissue paper to make these light-catching Valentines…
Polka Dot Soup & Holy Cheese Toast!
Sometimes just a few extra touches can make a meal more appealing to a child – creating a visually intriguing plate can make a child think twice about walking away. I like to brand my creations by giving them silly names – my kids enjoy it and I get some fun out coming up with names for my crazy concoctions…
Roll Out The Fun With These Eco-Friendly Party Favors
A cardboard toilet paper roll is filled with treats and wrapped with a magazine page to create an eco-friendly party favor.
Funny & Fake Braid Hat
Yarn braids are stitched into the inside of a plain hat to give it a fun and funky twist…
Valentine’s Day Party Favor Cup
If you have a child with a birthday in February – or if you’re planning on having a Valentine’s Day party- this is perfect for holding party favors.
Wrapping Valentine’s Day Gifts
For Valentine’s Day gifts – wrap up your sweets in these easy to make packages.
Cupid’s Cup
This Valentine’s Day – shoot cupid’s arrow through a plastic cup and watch the reaction you’ll get from your kids. This is guaranteed to get big laughs!…
Clementine Crate Tray
I love the Bagu logo on clementine crates – it has a great look to it. A piece of linen fabric lines the interior and transforms this crate into a charming tray, ideal for serving tea for two.
Still Entertaining For The Holidays? It’s OK To Take It Easy
My Dad and sister usually visit on the 26th of December each year, so we celebrate by having a Boxing Day brunch. After a busy Christmas Eve and Day, I like to keep the mood simple, but festive. Here are a few ideas that may help you pull together an easy and elegant table setting of your own in no time at all…
Christmas Around The House
My living room. At this time of year – I like to transform my surroundings and create a change that is refreshing – but can also be reversed easily when the season passes…