We love making crafts with supplies we have around the house. That’s why this easy snowflake project—originally featured on iVillage—caught our eye. Here’s what you need: • Toilet paper rolls, cut in 3/4-inch rings (5-6 depending on your preference) • Acrylic paint • Glitter • Glue • Ribbon • Clothespins or snack clips
Sheabella Tutu Winner Plus a Sweet Holiday Tradition
Congratulations to Patrice Hunt! She’s the winner of our Sheabella Tutu giveaway. On December 1, Patrice and her family create a paper chain to count the days until the 25th. Each link features a favorite family activity on the reverse side, like baking cookies, making a special ornament or watching a classic holiday film. We love the Hunt’s sweet tradition and hope to do the …
Apple Print Tote Bags
After several trips to our local orchard, The Cute Potato house is positively brimming with red fruit. We’ve made applesauce, apple crumble and an apple tart. And while MP loves all of these wonderful fall treats, they’re not so kind to her waistline. Thankfully, she spotted a super cute Apple Print Bag like this one on Martha Stewart Crafts. It’s …
Make Your Own Scarecrow
MP loves simple craft projects. And thanks to a wonderfully crafty Mom at preschool, she discovered how to make this paper bag scarecrow. The team is thinking ours will be a fun, fall gift for the grandparents. You’ll need: • Paper lunch bag • Newspaper • Approx. 20-inch stick from the backyard • Fall leaves • Ribbon • Wiggle eyes • Felt (cut …
Make Your Own Garden Hat
Sometimes our best craft ideas are inspired by friends. A few weeks ago, CP#1’s classmate arrived at our local Children’s Garden Party in the cutest straw hat. Her mother found the hat in Target’s $1 bin, purchased ribbon, some artificial flowers and let her daughter do the decorating. We love simple craft projects like these, so the team went on …
Make Your Own Ladybug
While visiting the Children’s Garden in town over the weekend, Team Cute Potato discovered some great decorating ideas for our own plot. We especially loved this little, hand-painted lady bug.
Hearts for Good Behavior
We’ll be honest, Cute Potato #1 and #2 could use help in the manners department. They know how to say please and thank you, but don’t use these pleasantries as often as their parents would like. And while we’re on the subject, it would be nice if they showed a little more enthusiasm when it’s time to clean up. Just when …
Make Your Own Mother’s Day Cards
CP #1 came home from preschool yesterday with a sweet Mother’s Day card that inspired us to make more. All that’s needed is a square piece of card stock or construction paper (4″x4″), and a white piece of paper (3″x3″). She glued her original artwork to black card stock, but any color will do. On the back of the greeting …
Make Your Own Crayons
Not long ago, a friend sent us a link on how to make heart-shaped crayons. The project required using broken crayons from around the house (which are plentiful here) and a molded silicone tray (which we didn’t have available). The truth is, Mom Potato couldn’t justify buying a silicone pan for $10, when a new box of crayons costs a …
Be Mine
For Cute Potato #1’s class Valentine’s Day party, we decided to make our own lollipop valentines. Sure, a card is fun, but candy and a card… even better! We traced our hearts using a heart-shaped cookie cutter on Martha Stewart scrapbooking paper, although any heavy cardstock will do. Next, we cut out the paper hearts and taped them to the …