Here’s a great DIY father’s day craft that the kids will love doing and the dads will love receiving!  Paper Crave blog has a free downloadable template and easy-to-follow instructions.

Ok, so you’re not exactly the “make-my-own-Valentine’s Day-cards” type of person.  Next best thing?  Becoming a “kinda-sorta-make-my-own-Valentine’s-Day-cards” person.  Paper Crave, a fun & creative paper goods site, has done most of the legwork by posting a list of some free printable Valentine’s Day greetings.  Cute stuff and it’s free?!? Valentine’s Day just got a whole lot sweeter.

Fox and Panda Valentine Card by Danielle of Thompson Family-Life

We’re embarking on a “Julia & Julie”-type journey, except instead of mastering the art of french cooking, we’re trying our hand at “Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Crafts”.  We’ll post some pics of our finished (and not-so-finished) projects so be sure to check back with us!

Spice up your halloween this season with free Gama-Go treats!  Gama-Go is offering free downloadable pumpkin carving templates so you can have your very own Yeti, Ninja Kitty and Tigerlily!

We came across a mommy blog that totally inspires us to remake, repurpose and refashion! Luvinthemommyhood took some $1 placemats she found at Wal-Mart and turned them into handy bibs that are easy to clean (just wipe the food right off) and adorable too! Click below for her super easy tutorial!

Move over boring dip-dyed Easter Eggs…there’s a new sheriff in town!  Etsy’s various artists have created some truly “eggs”-cellent masterpieces using some uncommon materials such as clay, wool felt, origami paper & even vintage stamps.  Take a look and get inspired to create (or buy) some truly “eggs”-traordinary works of art of your own.

1.  Mellette Berezoski by Design – Origami Paper Mix
2.  Starless – Poppy Field Clay Filigree
3.  The Polka Dot Tot Spot – Chocolate Lollipop Mix
4.  Waldorf Mama – Felted Wool
5.  The June Bride – Silk Dyed
6.  Mellette Berezoski by Design – Vintage Stamps Mix

Have we got a sweet Valentine’s Day idea for you!  Instead of boring store-bought cards, how about giving away these faux fortune cookies?  They require just a few supplies and are super easy to make.  Don’t forget to stick a few candies and a yummy note inside!  Click on the image for instructions.

Courtesy of Martha Stewart Living

Looking for a fun Halloween activity for you and the kids?  Craft blog, Skip to My Lou, has these simple Halloween votives that are made from items you can find around the house.  Click on the image below for instructions on how to create your own spooky votives.