Creative ideas for baby and kids

How to Make Kids Crafting Personal

May

2013

Hello Somewhat Simple Readers! My name is Angelina and you can find me blogging over at JoJo and Eloise. I am so thrilled to be here sharing with you and I am also looking forward to getting to know you. I have to say that this is, Hands Down the best Kids craft EVER!!! Okay, Okay!!! I know you probably here that all the time, but this time it's REALLY true. :) Why? You ask!! Because, this little guy was THRILLED to pieces to be a part of creating his very, OWN SHIRT!! Now, that's a Craft … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baby & Kids, DIY, Paint, Projects · Tagged With: clothing, kids crafts

Monarch Butterflies Craft and Activity Book

Apr

2013

by Stephanie 14 Comments

A few summers ago the kids and I were playing outside and my 2 youngest (ages 3 and 2 at the time) were fascinated by all the butterflies flying around. I put together a fun Monarch Butterflies craft and activity that would teach them just a bit more about those "flying objects" they were seeing around our yard. Even my 7 year old had fun with this project, proof that this activity was age appropriate and fun for each of them. After all, what kid doesn't love butterflies? First I did some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baby & Kids, Digital Designs & Printables, Seasons and Holidays · Tagged With: school, summer

Chalk It Up! Creative Chalk Ideas

Apr

2013

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We just published a fun Spoonful gallery featuring YOUR creative chalk ideas. Take a look: Click HERE to see the entire gallery with links to each tutorial. To have your ideas featured on Somewhat Simple and Disney Spoonful, click HERE. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baby & Kids, Outdoors · Tagged With: chalkboard paint, Disney Spoonful

Hula Hoop-la! One Dozen Hula Hoop Ideas

Apr

2013

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Playing with a hula hoop is something that kids all over the world experience. Who knew a simple plastic tube would turn into such a classic game? But there is actually so much more you can use a hula hoop for- take a look at the gallery we created with one dozen hula hoop ideas: To see each picture individually with links to each tutorial, click HERE. To have your ideas featured on Somewhat Simple and Disney Spoonful, click HERE. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baby & Kids, Projects · Tagged With: Disney Spoonful, kid's activities, toys

Sew Adorable- 30 Handmade Clothes for Kids

Apr

2013

by Stephanie 1 Comment

I got my first sewing machine over 10 years ago, but I am by no means a seamstress... at ALL! In fact, the thought of sewing anything that requires measuring, cutting a pattern, and sewing more than a straight line terrifies me. But I'll be honest, I've never been more tempted to grab my sewing machine and see if I can work it's magic than I am after reading these tutorials for Handmade Clothes for Kids. In fact, some of them require no sewing at all. Which has me wondering if it is really as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baby & Kids, Beauty & Fashion, Projects, Sewing · Tagged With: kid's clothes