Laura used a mix of lots of different pattern papers for the background on this Big Fish Layout. Keeping the same colors of blue, orange, black and yellow helps the design not get too busy. All the different patterns adds … Read More...
Super Kid Layout
Siann used soft greys, blues and creams for this wonderful Super Kid layout celebrating all the great things about one of her sons. The clouds and wooden stars hanging from the top with string coordinate with the wooden title and … Read More...
Quilt Inspired Layout
Tarrah McLean punched out a bunch of squares from blue, brown and white pattern papers, cut them on the diagonal and piece them together to form a wonderful quilt background for her layout. By stitching between each square she added … Read More...
Playful Boy Layout
Boy and their toys are a great theme for a layout. Laura used fun and colorful new products from A Flair for Buttons and Shimelle to create this playful boy layout with a photo of her grandson surrounded by Lego. … Read More...
Playing Pool Layout
Khristina used a grid block for her photos but by offsetting them and adding her large letters down the other side it adds balance and more interest. The strip of tickets as embellishments helps add to the the fun gaming … Read More...
Baseball Exploding Box
This amazing Baseball Themed Exploding Box would thrill any sports fan! Jenn designed this project which has a fun shaker element in the base and pocket and slots around the edge flaps for gift cards or tickets.
Brothers Scrapbook Page
The blues and greens on the Brothers layout from Jess work nicely with the black and white photos and title. She added great texture using a stencil with stencil paste and paint splatter on her background.
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Buttons and Dragon Scrapbook Layout
Mary-Ann grabbed her stash of buttons to create this super fun boy layout, don’t we all have a really big bunch hidden away someplace, I know I sure do! And I love the “pie chart graph” shape she used for … Read More...
Ink Smooshing Technique
Channin added some wonderful foliage to a large tree stamp using an ink smooshing technique. By placing Distress Ink and water on acetate she was able to control her color and placement for a great realistic look. This idea would … Read More...
Review: Epson printer
Recently, I got a brand new *Epson Expression XP-640 wireless three-in-one printer delivered right to my doorstep. Just in time too! I wanted to print out a new pattern and my 10-year-old printer had finally expired. I do the … Read More...
Robots Quilt Tute + Free Patterns
What kid wouldn’t love to see their artwork come alive in a throw that will last for years to come? At the center of each modified Log Cabin is a child-drawn Robot character. Such imagination!
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Ideas for Decorating a Shared Room for Boys
Having siblings share a room can have many challenges. They each have their own interests, hobbies, and personal style. Decorating a shared room can be one of the greatest challenges of all. Thanks to the talented girls at Remodelholic, we … Read More...
Project: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Card
Cowabunga Dude! Know a kid who loves TMNT? Here’s an amazing card made by Melissa Banbury using punched shapes to form those cool turtles. Visit her blog Porch Swing Creations for her step by step directions.
-Heather
Baby boy quilt and free pattern
Tender as butterfly wings, the black hearts skip across a white ground. Dots and solids join the queue in triangles positioned side-by-side, some up, some down. This well-designed baby quilt, a part you see here, is the work of Ashley … Read More...
Build a Catapult
It seems like it is a lot easier to find craft projects for girls than it is to find craft projects for boys. For this reason, I am always excited when I run across something that will especially iterest boys, … Read More...
3-D Pinata Baseball Cap Cookies
Play ball! These cookies are so adorable for the baseball season, father’s day and of course a birthday party for the baseball lover. My husband is a Blue Jays fan, so these will work well for Father’s Day. I’m not … Read More...
7 Boy-Approved Rainbow Loom Band Projects
Sometimes it can be a challenge to find craft projects boys will be excited to try, but I think Sarah, from Frugal Fun for Boys, has come up with some great rainbow loom projects that few will be able to … Read More...
Superhero Sight Word Mash
If you have a reluctant learner who is a fan of superheroes, you will certainly want to check out this educational game created by Carolyn from The Pleasantest Thing. Your child will have a great time smashing the word cards … Read More...
Child’s travel pillow + free pattern
This wonky house pillow has a robot greeting you at the front door, making it a perfect companion for little travelers on the go. Made by Bonnie at Sew Fishsticks, she shares there how to make the quilt block that … Read More...