Patriotic Wood Shim and Starfish Flag

My front door has been bare for several months now. It was a very sad situation caused by a major case of crafter's block. My door cried out for something colorful and summery, but the thought of another flowery wreath just didn't excite me. A couple days ago I FINALLY broke through. After discovering and falling in love with all of the pallet wood American flags on Pinterest, I decided to recreate the look using wood shims.

Acrylic Paint Sun Prints on Fabric

Can you believe that the girls and I created these gorgeous faux sun prints using regular acrylic craft paint? There is no need to buy expensive, light sensitive papers or dyes! I'm calling these faux sun prints because sunlight is not actually needed. This simple technique uses heat and evaporation to create negative images of objects placed on painted fabric. Would you like to learn how?

Summer Fun Camp - Nature Weaving Craft and Solar Oven S'mores

Welcome campers and parents! My girls and I are thrilled to have you visit us during "Let's Go Camping" week of Summer Fun Camp 2013. I was a Girl Scout through my entire childhood and Miss Juju became a Daisy scout this past year, which makes traditional camping crafts a favorite around our house. Today we are going to share a fun nature weaving craft and a classic camping activity with a twist. Let's get started on the nature loom!

Summer Fun Camp 2013 Kicks Off Today + Giveaway from Craft Project Ideas

Woohoo! Summer Fun Camp 2013 kicks off today with "Let's Go Camping" week. Join me and my fellow camp counselors for traditional summer camp crafts and adventure for the whole family.