At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | January 20, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth

Bubble Valentine Printable from Armelle

If your little ones have had their fill of frosty outdoor fun, here’s a fun Valentine’s Day project to keep them busy for an hour or two, and get them excited for the next holiday in the calendar. Caroline of Armelle: The Blog wanted to create a candy-free Valentine her son could give his classmates. [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, PAPER goods | January 13, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth

Wonderful Washi Tape

Have you fallen for washi tape yet? Crafters and DIYers have found so many creative uses for this Japanese tape made from handmade paper. Available in a variety of colours, patterns and prints, washi tape can transform gift wrapping, paper crafts, wedding and party accessories, and even simple decor items. Apartment Therapy posted a fun [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | January 10, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth

Get Organized: Jewelry Organizing Ideas and DIYs

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It’s funny how spending more time inside during winter months can fill you with the urge to purge, clean and organize. Of course, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by a growing list of projects and to-dos, and even easier to sweep that list under the rug (that so badly needs airing out). Starting small is [...]

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ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | December 6, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

DIY Christmas Wreaths

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It is hard to beat the unique character of handmade Christmas wreaths. It is fun to see how people are still able to reinvent a Holiday decoration that have been around for ages. Have a look at three DIY wreaths that are beautifully rustic. First, here an cosy idea from The Farm Chicks‘ Serena Thompson. It [...]

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GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY | November 4, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

DIY Grocery Store Toys by Ikat Bag

LiEr of Ikat Bag is a crafter with an impressive portfolio. This mom of three girls puts her imagination and talent to good use by creating for them awesome role playing games. I am still in awe with her clever airport customs game idea that I spotted earlier today on Ohdeedoh. You have to admire the details [...]

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ENTERTAINING, PAPER goods | July 19, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

DIY Paper Flowers

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Only if you tried to stop and smell them would you ever guess these flowers were anything but the real deal. And while there’s certainly no shortage of DIY paper flower tutorials available, this bouquet is something truly special: the variations in paper, colours and flower shapes, plus the addition of faux fern leaves, make [...]

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ENTERTAINING, PAPER goods | June 8, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

DIY End of School Sweet Treat

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I don’t know if these little owls would think it all that wise to give children chocolate on the last day of the school year (wouldn’t a sugar rush would only amplify the excitement?), but their creator Lisa Storms is clever as they come. It’s almost the end of the school year, and this easy [...]

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GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY | May 3, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Kid-Friendly Bird Mobile by Joel Henriques

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This is a wonderful project to do with your kids or to decorate a nursery. The design is by Joel Henriques of MadeByJoel.com. You can learn how to make your own by watching the tutorial video produced by Etsy. You could use the template to sew the birds or make them with felt if you prefer that to [...]

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