Merry Christmas

Wishing you joy, peace and happiness.

Do-Si-Do Book

Photo courtesy of Julie Schneider.

Here is a twist on book making.  Check out Julie's tutorial on making a Do-Si-Do Book.

Bicycle Tube Pouch

Photo courtesy of Julie Schneider.

Check out Julie's tutorial on how to upcycle your old bike inner tubes into this fun Bicycle Tube Pouch. 

Rewired Bracelets

Photo courtesy of Sarah Goldschadt.

Here is a tutorial on how to upcycle computer cables into a bracelet.  Check out this tutorial by Sarah on making a Rewired Bracelet.

Blingy Washer Necklace

Photo courtesy of Free Kids Crafts.

How about adding some bling to your washer necklaces.  This is a tutorial from Free Kids Crafts on how to make a Blingy Washer Necklace. 

Happy Thanksgiving

Native American Ball and Triangle Game

Photo courtesy of Free Kids Crafts.

Have fun making this craft and then playing with it afterwards.  Check out Free Kids Crafts for this tutorial on how to make your own Native American Ball and Triangle Game.

Sailor’s Knot Bracelet

Photo courtesy of  Simone of Groundsel.

This is the traditional sailors bracelet using a Turk's head knot.  Check out this tutorial by Simone on how to make a Sailor's Knot Bracelet.

Nautical Knot Bracelets

Photo courtesy of Clare McGibbon.

Here is a tutorial by Clare McGibbon on how to make her version of a Nautical Knot Bracelet.

Sculpey Clay Owl Charm

Photo courtesy of Repeat CrAfter Me.

Check out Sarah's tutorial on making these cute clay owl stitch markers.  With just a few minor changes these could easily become owl charms for a bracelet or necklace.

Pine Cone Owl Ornament

Photo courtesy of Repeat CrAfter Me.

This little owl ornament is cut and easy to make.  Check out Repeat CrAfter Me for this tutorial to make your own Pine Cone Owl.

"Duck" Duct Tape Bag

Photo courtesy of Little Birdie Secrets.

Check out this Duct Tape craft over at Little Birdie Secrets.  Mandy and Jessica came up with a great camp tutorial for these cute "Duck" Duct Tape Bags!

Tree Bark Owls

Photo courtesy of Fireflies and Mud Pies.

Go to Fireflies and Mud pies to learn how to make Bark Owl Craft tutorial.

PVC Pipe Camp Chair

Photo courtesy of Simple Simon and CO.

Check out this great tutorial on how to make your own Summer Camp Chair.

Clothespin Dinosaurs

Photo courtesy of Crafts by Amanda.

Here is a fun tutorial to make Dinosaur Puppets using clothes pins, paint and felt.  Amanda has a tutorial and a printable pattern.  

Pipe Cleaner Chameleon

Photo Courtesy of Parents Canada.

By the editors of Martha Stewart, check out Parents Canada for a tutorial on how to make your own Pipe Cleaner Chameleon.

Tin Can Howler

Photo courtesy of Housing a Forest.

Check out this tutorial to make a Tin Can Howler over at Housing a Forest.  Imagine the howling you will hear in the woods!

Spray Painted T-shirt

Photo courtesy of Hey Wanderer.

All you need is a white shirt, painters tape and cans of spray paint to make this fun shirt.  Check out Hey Wanderer for this fun tutorial.

Cork Canoe

Photo Courtesy of Katie Steuernagle at

Apartment Therapy.

Check out Apartment Therapy for this easy to make cork canoe that really floats.

Perler Beaded Bracelet

Photo courtesy of DIY Candy.

Check out Amy's tutorial on DIY Candy using Perler beads to make this bracelet.

Super Decoder

Photo courtesy of Frugal Fun for Boys.

Spoonful has a tutorial for a  wearable decoder disk.  What boy camper wouldn't enjoy being a spy and sending secret messages.  Check out Spoonful for this tutorial.

Update:  The link to Spoonful no longer works.  But go to Frugal Fun for Boys for a tutorial to Make a Spy Decoder.

Woven Yarn Bangles

Photo courtesy of My Poppet.

Check out Cintia at My Poppet for this fun tutorial to make Woven Yarn Bangles.

Pom Pom Town Play Set

Olive over at Mr. Printables has another great tutorial using pom poms.  Check out how to make Pom Pom town set.

Summer

Summer is here and like many of you I am busy with camp, and there won't be time for the next couple of months to blog.
When camp's over I'll return to posting.

I would love to hear from you on how your summer is going and what crafts you are doing. 

Have a safe and fun summer and see you this fall.

Popsicle Bracelets

Photo courtesy of Suzy's Artsy Crafty Sitcom.

Check out Susan Meyers at Suzy's Artsy Crafty Sitcom where she makes Popsicle Bracelets.

Daisy Chain

Photo courtesy of Fusion Beads.

Check out this basic bead weaving technique and make a Daisy Chain Bracelet with seed beads.

Animal Pom-Poms

Olive from Mr. Printables has a tutorial on making pom-poms into animals.  Check out her post on How to make animal pom-poms.

Making Batik Fabric with Crayons

Photo courtesy of Suzy's Artsy Crafty Sitcom.

Susan Meyers has a new take on a vintage craft.  Check out Making Batik Fabric with Crayons.

How to Tie an Adjustable Knot

Photo courtesy of Fusion Beads.

No need for clasps when you learn how to tie an adjustable knot.  Check out Fusion Beads for a tutorial on how to tie an adjustable knot that can be used in camp jewelry crafts.

Rock Monsters

Photo courtesy of Coastal Inspired Creations.

Pet Rocks are not for everyone.  How about a Monster?  Check out this tutorial over at Coastal Inspired Creations for Rock Monsters.  

Avenger Bookmarks

Photo courtesy of Crafts By Amanda.

What boy doesn't love super heroes?  Check out Crafts By Amanda for this Avengers bookmark tutorial using inexpensive craft sticks.  What super hero is your campers favorite?

Para Cord Wrapped Bottle

Photo courtesy of Instructables.

Para cord projects are a hit at camp.  Head over to Instructables for a tutorial using para cord and two decorative knots to make a wrapped water bottle.

Hanging Garden Bauble

Photo courtesy of Pi'ikea Street.

Check out Josie's post at Pi'ikea Street on making this colorful Garden Bauble.   It would be a great addition to any garden.

Popsicle Stick Harmonica

Photo courtesy of Housing a Forest.

A simple craft for campers to make using tongue depressors.  Check out Tammy over at Housing a Forest for a simple tutorial to make your own harmonica.

Foam Walkalong Glider

Photo courtesy of walkalongaviation.

Check this tutorial over at Instructables written by walkalongaviation.  This plane is made with Owens Corning Raft-R-Mate available at those big box home building stores.

Rainbow Loom Patterns

Photo courtesy of becoming Martha.

Check out Sarah at becoming Martha for patterns and ideas for your rainbow loom or your homemade pocket loom.

How to Make an Elastic Band Loom

Photo courtesy of maya*made.

Elastic band crafts are a very popular craft with preteens and teens.  Check out maya*made and her homemade cork loom to make bracelets with elastic bands.

Finger Knitting

Flower Pom Poms

Check out Olive from Mr. Printables  and her  Making Flower Pom-poms with a DIY Pom-pom maker.  Your camp warm fuzzy's will not be the same.

Snow Day

The weather here in Tennessee, like the rest of the country has proven to be a bigger challenge than I expected.  Due to frequent power outages this last week I was not able to get a post done.  Check back Friday for a new post and in the mean time, try to stay warm.

Tin Can Monster

Clothespin Pendant

Clothespin Spring Bracelet