Maybe it’s because of my paper addiction, but I find vast amounts of satisfaction in making something super cool out of nothing more than paper. These Twirly Top ornaments are a great example. Every month we create a project for local parenting magazine Raising Arizona Kids using supplies that are readily available or found around…
We are making another television appearance on Phoenix’s NBC Arizona Midday program TODAY! If you’re local be sure to tune in to Channel 12 at 1 pm to see us. (Fingers crossed they will put our segment online like last time, but no promises.) We will be sharing some of our back to school ideas…
We’ve been dying to share some news with you… Aimée and I are officially cover girls! We contribute a monthly craft to local parenting magazine Raising Arizona Kids, and this summer they asked us to do a special feature on how to stave off summer boredom. Check out the cover: We thought you might enjoy…
Each month we contribute a simple craft project to our local parenting magazine Raising Arizona Kids. I thought we would share July’s Firecracker Noisemaker craft a little early since it’s for the Fourth of July.
Ever wanted to grow your own pumpkins? It is incredibly satisfying to carve a Jack-O-Lantern that you grow yourself from seed, and it’s not so hard to do, but you do need to plan ahead. June is actually the perfect time to plant pumpkin seeds for a Halloween harvest.
This month in Raising Arizona Kids magazine you’ll find our cute (and simple) Mother’s Day corsage made from just cupcake liners, a pipe cleaner and safety pin.
Our contribution for this month’s Raising Arizona Kids magazine is a tutorial on how to recycle old tees into fun and colorful accessories. With Earth Day this month as well as Spring Cleaning (time to go through those closets!) — this activity couldn’t be more timely. Reuse outgrown or even stained T-shirts to create colorful…
Your little leprechauns will love making and wearing this costume we designed for our local parenting magazine Raising Arizona Kids. Made from construction paper and string, you’ll have a real, live leprechaun on your hands in a matter of minutes, but watch out, I hear they’re tricky folks.
Happy 100th Birthday, Arizona! As you may recall, Bettijo and I both live in the Phoenix, Arizona area. The other day as she and I were driving to an event we spotted a new official sign on the freeway marking the centennial of Arizona’s statehood, which happens to be on February 14th. I had no…
Inspired by a classic paper chain, we created this sweet heart garland for the local Raising Arizona Kids magazine. It’s the perfect way to brighten up your mantel, and so simple you could make extras to spread the love around your neighborhood this Valentine’s Day. Your kids can help make this sweet Valentines decoration —…
