Category Archives: Fun kid stuff

name plaques and giant rutabagas

Posted on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 by Regina Lord

I made these little name plaques for a friend who will be visiting her nephews this weekend. She wanted to give them a gift for their rooms.I finished them up with ribbon for hanging. We also picked up our CSA … Continue reading →

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caterpillar book

Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2010 by Regina Lord

Like our caterpillar book?  Made it with my I-guy.  He LOVES Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar book and he wanted to make his own version.  See the leaf with little egg? Originally, I was trying to remember how to … Continue reading →

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Ruby doll & other gifts

Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 by Regina Lord

It took me forever to get a christmas package together for my dear little niece Ruby. I finally sent it off last Thursday and she received it in the mail today! Hooray!! I had wanted to make a wee wonderful … Continue reading →

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for little ones

Posted on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 by Regina Lord

Lots of little gifts were made for the little people in my life. Many things, unfortunately did not get photographed 🙁 , but here are a few things that did. Colors of the rainbow gnomes (inspired by these) to help … Continue reading →

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for brother

Posted on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 by Regina Lord

Both Super-E and I-guy spent private sessions alone with me in my craft room making little stuffed gifts for each other. I-guy, the little one, wanted to make an owl for his brother, since there has been a big interest … Continue reading →

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recycled paper roll ornaments

Posted on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 by Regina Lord

I’ve been saving up my paper rolls in hopes of making something with them.  I decided to make these little ornaments after folding, bending, cutting and just messing around with the rolls.  My little guy helped me out. Here’s what … Continue reading →

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Paper Bag Leaves, a tutorial

Posted on Sunday, October 11, 2009 by Regina Lord

Here in the southwest desert of Arizona, we don’t really have a typical autumn.  The weather is cool, which means that it is finally in the 80s, but there are no scarves, jackets or changing leaves.  It’s the changing leaves … Continue reading →

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cat collaboration

Posted on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 by Regina Lord

Today little I-guy started the day with some drawing which led us right into sewing. How could I refuse a, “can we make him?” complete with big begging eyes. He picked everything of course. He is a guy who knows … Continue reading →

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recycled paper bag art journals

Posted on Monday, August 24, 2009 by Regina Lord

I hate it when I forget my fabric grocery bags!!  URGH!!!  I try so hard to remember. They are hanging right by the door!  But, it happens every once in a while.  I’ve been known to shove 10 lbs worth … Continue reading →

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Placemat #2 with Directions

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2009 by Regina Lord

My little I-guy was quite insistent that I make him a placemat like his brother’s.  He picked the fabric, buttons and ribbon and led me into the craft room, sat down and waited for me to make him his placemat!  … Continue reading →

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