Weekend Art -- Suminagashi for Kids It is very rare that we feature a project here on Inner Child Fun that requires a trip to the art store, however this is the MOST requested project Emily has asked to do during Clara’s nap time. Suminagashi has kept Emily happily creating beautiful prints for hours!! Here are some tips for trying Suminagashi for kids. Suminagashi is an ancient Japanese technique for decorating paper with inks. You can learn more about this technique here. I used a 40% off coupon and found it at Blick Art. (around $15). Next, you will need a dishpan filled with plain ol’ water about 2 inches deep, a few paint brushes and either a plastic or styrofoam egg carton to hold a few drops of the ink used to load up the brushes. Emily used two brushes for each print. She can be completely mesmerized by this!! Lift it up to reveal your beautiful (and very unique) design! Experiment further by blowing gently on the surface of the water either directly, or with a straw. And this was the scene in our kitchen today….
Five Fun Things To Do With Buttons. Good start, but I need another 500 ideas. Five Fun Things To Do With Buttons. Good start, but I need another 500 ideas. Nichole Heady #PTI "Love you" card. 20 Lovely DIY Fashion Ideas - Cut Out Bandaeu Aw. 6 Insect Repellent Plants To Grow – repel: mosquitoes, gnats, ticks, fleas & more… Six insect repellent plants to grow – includes plants that repel biting insects such as: mosquitoes, gnats, ticks & fleas; and plants that protect other plants from aphids & mites etc. Planting and growing insect repellent plants provide a great opportunity to get out in the garden and plant some plants which are a perfect mix of beauty and functionality. Some people are sceptical about using plants to repel insects, whilst others are 100% convinced of the insect repelling properties of many garden plants. The thing is – if you take natural plant based insect repellents out of the equation; the only really option is DEET based products. There are serious health concerns about the toxic effects of DEET as it is absorbed into the body through your skin. Children are thought to be most at risk from side effects, as children’s skin absorbs more DEET than an adult’s. Feverfew is great for repelling mosquitoes and other flying biting insects. (Photo from: Wikimedia Commons)
Making Life Easier One Tip at a Time Here is another post full of amazing tips to help you make life a little easier. Use flower pots to keep bugs and dirt off of your food during an outdoor BBQ. Tie a loop in a length of rope and slip it through the hole in the bottom for a simple handle. Source Waste less water. The water you use to boil vegetables, eggs, and pasta is full of nutrients that your plants will love. A simple way to hang a heavy item on the wall. If you accidentally burn your gravy just transfer it to another pan and continue cooking it. To soften butter quickly, place it between two sheets of wax paper. Recycle a soda box to organize cans in your pantry! Add grommets around the edge of a vinyl tablecloth. A simple way to squeeze lemons is by placing them between a pair of tongs. Glue a magnet to the side of a paintbrush. Use a light bulb carton to protect photos when sending them through the mail. For perfect French tips, wrap a rubber band around your nail and stretch it tight. Thaw out meat quickly.
How To Make A Beautiful Rain Chain - Rain chains are not only beautiful, but can help in managing water runoff, reduce soil erosion and water pollution, by channeling water running off the roof into a rain barrel. How much rainfall is needed to fill a typical 55-gallon rain barrel? The typical home with a roof square footage area of 1,200 feet, equipped with four downspouts, each collecting from an area of 300 sq. ft. Only 0.3 of an inch of rainfall would need to fall to fill the rain barrel. Rain chains are simple to make (or buy at Amazon) from a variety of materials, require few tools, can turn gutter system downspouts into beautiful, environmentally friendly features and can be customized. Rain Chain – Tutorial Watch Rains Chains in Action! Begin with this life changing eBook where you will find: Natural Home Remedies - Discover how to live a healthier life with more natural remedies to treat illness you can make at home using natural ingredients like coconut oil, apple cider vinegar and honey.
All Craft Projects Monday Dec092013 Saturday Dec072013 Nov182013 Jul012013 Dec032012 Tuesday Oct022012 Jan302012 Oct102011 Sunday Jul102011 May222011 Feb062011 Friday Nov192010 Thursday Jul092009 Dec112008 Mar022007 Macgyver Challenge: Old Board Games Cool Copper Projects Warm metallic hues are easy to love but often pricey. When you create the look... Easy Doily Bowl Craft a decorative bowl from a doily picked up from a flea market, antique... Camper Birdhouse Encourage birds to stay awhile with an adorable vintage birdhouse.
make it for mom - mother's day roundup ohhhh, here it is folks! here's the monster of a post that's kept me up late the last few nights while i endure my braxton hicks.....the make it for mom mother's day roundup that i guest blogged over on "made" for celebrating mom! pop on over to made and check it out! To me, motherhood comes in many forms. being someone who thought she may never be able to have children of her own i learned through my own personal struggle that motherhood is in our lives in places we may not always want to look, such as adoption, in-vitro, surrogacy, etc., but it's there, patiently waiting. Being a mom doesn't mean you have to give birth, it means unconditional love. Whether that child has your DNA or not, each and every little angel deserves that special kind of love and giving birth isn't the only way to develop and nurture that precious bond. Being a mom is something that can be made. Row 11. layered skirt 2. apron 3. tie on slippersRow 24. spring ruffle top 5. elastic waist skirt 6. apron Row 11.
Wedding Hankie/Baby Bonnet Gift Set - OCCASIONS AND HOLIDAYS I get inspired by so many great projects on here that I want to get in the habit of posting my projects. So here's my latest project This weekend was my friend's wedding shower/batchlorette party. She's really picky about clothing so I didn't want to get her lingere and she's kind of a prude so I didn't want to get her the normal "box o' x-rated fun" that I usually give my friends when they get married. Close up of the rose, just becasue I'm super proud of how it turned out. When she opened it up there was a card with this poem Then this vintage hankie Took me forever to find a hankie that was zebra print, let alone with red roses (her wedding flowers) and a vintage one (so it can be her something old), but yay for etsy! Then there was a card with the instructions on how to turn the hankie into a bonnet, along with a little sewing kit with everything she'll need for it. Oh well, I guess that's what I get for trying to give something sentimental to an alchoholic......... Thanks for looking!
decor8 26 Iteresting DIY Ideas How To Make Bows Home > DIY > 26 Iteresting DIY Ideas How To Make Bows By Fashion Diva on April 12, 2013 Hey fashion lovers! From our partners 112 Incredible DIY Gift Ideas Want to be notified each time we publish a new blog post? Then make sure you like Natural Living Ideas on Facebook here where we share not only our blog posts, but the best natural living ideas from around the web. Are you ever stuck for ideas when it comes to giving gifts? Whether you need to give your loved ones, friends or colleagues a special gift, we have the answer for you… MAKE IT YOURSELF! We have compiled 112 of the best DIY gift ideas from around the blogosphere so you can make everyone you know a thoughtful gift that they will actually want to receive. DIY Beauty Gift Ideas Make someone feel special by giving them a homemade beauty gift. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. DIY Edible Gift Ideas Treat your loved ones to some delicious homemade edible gifts, may that be a cookie mix for them to complete, some delectable chocolate truffles or flavored vodkas for adults only… 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39.