I’m not one of those people that loves the whole match-matchy thing between parents and kids. But, I had to make an exception with the espadrilles because my insides go all gooey with the ide...
https://ahappystitch.com/2019/04/12/make-matching-espadrilles-the-my-feet-yours-espadrille-kits/
A few weeks ago the boys and I tried out ice painting and made some really fantastic ice painted tee shirts. At first glance, they look a bit like tie-dyed tees but they are so much more painte...
Every summer I make the same mistake. I think to myself, “I don’t need any help or planned activities for the kids this summer! School is so structured and scripted, they need summertime fr...
When my friend Carla from Small + Friendly asked me to join her Mini Maker’s Summer Fun series, she described it as ‘simple projects to combat the inevitable “I’m bored” syndrome’. ...
https://ahappystitch.com/2016/05/31/write-a-book-mini-makers-summer-fun/
There are lots of lessons to be learned in life. The lesson I learned most recently is that kids are tacky. They like to take an idea and really kick it into overdrive…make sure everyone �...
https://ahappystitch.com/2015/12/01/radiant-home-studio-blog-tour-highland-avenue-houses/
I am not normally the kind of crafty-mama that makes Halloween costumes. Everyone assumes that I do because, apparently, most of the crafty mamas in the world are all over Halloween costumes. T...
https://ahappystitch.com/2015/10/21/kids-clothes-week-when-your-kid-wants-to-be-a-mailbox/
Today for Backyard Art Camp,The Re-useum Edition it is all about the books and artists that inspire!! Using recycled materials is not only simpler but also hugely inspiring because it’s so fu...
https://ahappystitch.com/2015/08/06/backyard-art-camp-recycled-art-inspiration/
I am positively thrilled to announce the return of Backyard Art Camp! Remember Backyard Art Camp from two years ago? The inimitable Jane from Buzzmills and I gathered together a group of blogge...
https://ahappystitch.com/2015/08/04/backyard-art-camp-child-led-art-with-recycled-materials/
My oldest son, C, turned eight a few weeks ago and it was surprisingly emotional for me. Well, ok, I got emotional after the dust cleared. I do not mean that figuratively; there was dust ev...
https://ahappystitch.com/2015/05/15/baby-blanket-teddy-bear/
Guys! It’s my very first ever printable paper project! Meet the Valentine Monsters! It is here just in time to rescue you from a last-minute rush to the drug store to get school valentines. ...
https://ahappystitch.com/2015/02/10/monster-valentines-school-free-printable/