The Plum Daily » Crafts http://blog.plumdenim.com fun . fashion . finds Tue, 28 Jun 2011 02:20:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Plum Crafts: DIY Twirly Toy http://blog.plumdenim.com/2011/05/14/plum-crafts-diy-twirly-toy/ http://blog.plumdenim.com/2011/05/14/plum-crafts-diy-twirly-toy/#comments Sat, 14 May 2011 20:08:56 +0000 admin http://blog.plumdenim.com/?p=1720 Here’s a fun DIY kids’ craft project using some “around-the-house” type items (wire & wire cutters, cork, paper, pencil, nail & hammer).  The end result is a simple toy that will surely delight the kids!  Giddy Giddy blog has step-by-step instructions with lotsa pictures and a video clip.  Twirl away!

Via Bloesem Kids

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Via The Cool Kids Blog

]]> http://blog.plumdenim.com/2011/04/16/diy-paint-chip-egg-garland/feed/ 0 Plum Craft: Pumpkin Favor Pouches http://blog.plumdenim.com/2010/10/29/plum-craft-pumpkin-favor-pouches/ http://blog.plumdenim.com/2010/10/29/plum-craft-pumpkin-favor-pouches/#comments Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:55:55 +0000 admin http://blog.plumdenim.com/?p=1368 Orange crepe paper + green floral tape = a super easy way to package all of your Halloween treats!

via marthastewart.com

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]]> http://blog.plumdenim.com/2010/10/14/plum-crafts-diy-leaf-wreath/feed/ 0 Fun in the Kitchen: Milk Painted Toast http://blog.plumdenim.com/2010/09/13/fun-in-the-kitchen-milk-painted-toast/ http://blog.plumdenim.com/2010/09/13/fun-in-the-kitchen-milk-painted-toast/#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:12:27 +0000 admin http://blog.plumdenim.com/?p=1228 So a piece of white bread may not be the first thought that comes into your head when thinking “art project”, but don’t count it out so quickly!  Came across this neat kitchen craft activity where kids can use colored milk to creatively express themselves on toast.  Check out Sunday Hotpants, a New Zealand mom’s blog, for all the details.

Via One Pretty Thing

]]> http://blog.plumdenim.com/2010/09/13/fun-in-the-kitchen-milk-painted-toast/feed/ 0 Plum Finds: Striped Fabric Tape http://blog.plumdenim.com/2010/08/17/plum-finds-stripedfabric-tape/ http://blog.plumdenim.com/2010/08/17/plum-finds-stripedfabric-tape/#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:18:18 +0000 admin http://blog.plumdenim.com/?p=1232 Imagine the possibilities…for all your crafts, for scrapbooking, for kids’ projects or even to add a little sumthin’ sumthin’ to your gift packaging.  Striped Fabric Tape is available in 5 different colors from famed Kate’s Paperie.  We like, we like!

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Via Tokketok Design & Letterpress

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

]]> http://blog.plumdenim.com/2010/02/03/sweet-valentine-freebies/feed/ 0 Martha & Us http://blog.plumdenim.com/2009/12/07/martha-us/ http://blog.plumdenim.com/2009/12/07/martha-us/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:39:51 +0000 admin http://blog.plumdenim.com/?p=850 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!

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