Leis are a popular gift for graduates here in So. Cal. My older daughter was gifted with a beautiful orchid lei at her recent 8th grade graduation. But I’d never seen a candy lei until my sitter started making one for a gift today. Tomorrow my 5th grader is also graduating. She’s moving up to…
How To Make Lavender Wands
Our entire courtyard is planted with Lavender. I love it so! This time of year it bursts into bloom and I love to make fresh lavender wands for the kids to perform magic spells with, and to scent our drawers. It’s fairly easy to do. You only need lavender, ribbon and a little bit of…
Sock Toy Tutorial: Lost Baby Sock & Bootie Monsters
Yesterday I posted this picture of some cute handmade toys for Wordless Wednesday. Today I’m sharing how to make them. It’s really very easy! All you need is some felt, an old baby bootie and a loner sock. If you have children, and a washing maching, odds are you have most of this stuff in…
How To Make Tinker Bell’s House from The Great Fairy Rescue
Did you believe in Fairies when you were little? Fairy fever has swept over us in the USA. Tinker Bell, a long beloved supporting character in the Disney pantheon is enjoying her time in the spotlight. The third Tinker Bell movie in the series is Tinker Bell and The Great Fairy Rescue. It’s a film…