Creative Craft : Headdress

Once a month I volunteer at my daughter's Montessori school teaching art & craft projects. When working with young children please use safe materials & remember to keep the instructions simple! This month, I crafted a playfully festive headdress for the children to model, personalize & decorate.

Materials needed: 

scissors

glue

feathers

cotton balls

construction paper

imagination

Completed craft:  

Time: 25mins

  

Very Merry Mood

Marabou / Very Merry board by Marabou. See more Minted photo Christmas cards

We are starting to feel very festive here in the Northwest & have created a mood board inspired by our Very Merry holiday photo card. Please take a look, like & share our collage!   

 

Fête - Party Decor

We've done it again! Our whimsical Fête party decor suite is the perfect addition to your next event. This DIY party in a box design was designed with a child's birthday party in mind, but would work beautifully with a baby shower or holiday event. Our playful modern design promises good times to be had by all! The only thing left to do is order it!

Available in 3 suites!
Unique Party $65 |  Perfect Party $98 | Dream Party $178

Order the matching invitation to complete the party experience!

Fête invitations / 25 for $64

NEW! Party Decor - Auld Lang Syne

We are over the moon excited to announce the launch of our ultra chic Auld Lang Syne party decor suite! Guaranteed to thrill, whether you are throwing a fabulous cocktail party or festive holiday event. Our perfectly placed glittered accents & modern touches will create the perfect backdrop. Designed to pair well with the fanciest of midnight champagne toasts. 

Wow your guests & host a memorable DIY celebration with one of our party in a box packages!

Unique Party $62 | Perfect Party $88 | Dream Party $128

Available exclusively at Minted.com! 

DIY: personalized sneakers

Get inspired:

The shoes above were inspired by Gauguin’s paintings in Tahiti and ikat textiles from Uzbekistan. Check out the V&A museum for more ideas.

Design:

Keep it simple! The shoes have lots of nooks and crannies, and the rough canvas makes detail nearly impossible. Take into consideration the lines of the shoes and consider how your design will fit in with the stitch lines, piping and lace holes.

Color:

Use Prismacolor markers, and buy extra since they run out really fast! You’ll have to go over your pattern multiple times to get saturated colors.

Add texture:

In keeping with your inspiration, find sew-on beads, rhinestones, prong-set studs, etc. (don’t bother with stuff you have to glue). Changing the laces to a unique trim also helps add a custom touch. Each kid’s sneaker takes 1 to 1.3 yards per shoe, and you can find lots of trims and things here.

In love with these one-of-a-kind shoes? This pair and others are available at the Crewcuts University Village store.

Big thanks to J.Crew Crewcuts for the amazing tips & tricks for our little ones kicks! xo

Creative Craft : Pipe Puppets

Every week my four year old & I create fun and easy DIY crafts. Projects perfect for a rainy days indoors or an impromptu play date with friends. This week we created Pipe Puppets! 

Supplies needed: 

scissors

pipe cleaner

glitter

construction paper

 googly eyes 

 colored pom pom balls

glue

Tip: Make sure you are using washable glue & child safety scissors!

We created several adorable pipe puppets in various shapes, colors & expressions. I am in awe of our daughter's ability to think outside the box, she is wildly creative and extremely generous. Spending quality time with her is the highlight to my day. So, whether you're a parent of one or multiples, a nanny or friend, Get Crafting! 

Project: Fabric decor

Over the years I have amassed a great collection of fabric & gift wrap. Both of which I use during any & all social gatherings. I believe proper presentation is half the fun of partying planning & gift-giving! My husband doesn't mind that I have event supplies & stacks of fabric lining our storage closet. 

  

I can't resist a fabric store! Luckily, purchasing online has never been easier thanks to Hawthorne Threads. Ikea is also a good source for inexpensive fabric. Great for picnics, parties, tablecloths or any DIY project you can think of. With barely enough time in the day to think, I hardly have time to sew. My go-to accessory for light projects is double-sided tape! Heavy duty projects are tackled with my handy-dandy staple gun. 

FYI: NearSea Naturals makes a great Eco-friendly adhesive.  

Above: fabric purchased from Hawthorne Threads for my daughter's 4th birthday party. 

Theme: Modern Strawberry

See more photos below. 

Cute + Clever

Who doesn't love a free download? Especially when they are as creative as these nature inspired digits. Designed by the talented Amy Moss of Eat Drink Chic. She generously shares her love of graphic design with the masses. Check out her blog for a full tutorial on this project as well as other fabulous & free downloads!

Bring the outdoors in with this DIY guide to creating your very own wooden coaster set or purchase them in a set as shown above from Terrain.

Happy transferring!

Featured: Woodsy Number Set. Gift Tag. Wooden Coaster. 

DIY: painted utensils

This brilliant concept was inspired by the Ladies and Gentlemen catolog. Here is a DIY version for the avid or occasional crafter. These colorful spoons were creatively recreated by Christy, along with step by step instructions.

What you'll need: 

1. Flatware of your choice.
The fancier the better!

2. Metal primer spray paint

3. Spray paint (satin)

4. Painter's tape

5. Saran wrap

Just when you thought the brilliant minds at Martha Stewart's craft department had out done themselves, I freaked & immediately started planning a how-to party to recreate these paper lantern beauties from June's Good Things issue. These flower blossom lanterns are a breeze to make! All you need is a basic lantern, tissue paper circles, double-sided tape & scissors and you're all set!

Here's a lovely picture guide to get you motivated!

Happy Crafting!

Free Easter Paper Dolls

If you've ran out of crafts or games, and your sugar levels are back to normal. Grab some scissors, locate the nearest printer & let your imagination run wild! These adorable paper cut outs are guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Designed by the talented & lovely Sarah Jane, of Sarah Jane Studios. These little numbers are loads of fun & a great source of entertainment young and old alike.

You can download the feature above HERE. For more dolls, and more clothes, you can go HERE.


Happy Easter!