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Leslie

Leslie is a mom, author of four books, and blogger at Pink Stripey Socks. She loves playing, creating, and imagining with kids. The library is her favorite place in the world. She currently resides in sunny California with her husband and two sons.

Simple DIY Wall Decals for Any Time of Year

Stick a whole bunch of these heart DIY wall decals onto your living room wall to make a fun (and temporary) Valentine’s Day themed accent wall! Skills Required: None. You’ll be cutting, so if you know how to use scissors, you can accomplish this project! The hardest part is measuring and getting spacing even. A …

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DIY Star Ornaments Made From Washers

Use small washers from the hardware store to make these cute DIY star ornaments – kids will love making them with you, and they are so inexpensive! Skills Required. None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you can easily make these. As can older children. You will be using strong glues, so parental supervision is …

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Origami Christmas Ornaments Are Easy to Make

Make these colorful origami Christmas ornaments using bright and cheery paper! These are so easy, and teach children basic folding skills. Skills Required: None. You’ll be folding paper and assembling these ornies . . . they are so simple, even kids can do them. Looking for a fun way to decorate the tree this year? …

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Fox Gift Box You Can Make for Woodland Themed Parties

Make a super cute woodland themed gift box with this fun fox craft idea! Kids will love making it and you probably have a lot of the supplies already. The birthday party trend continues! We have several birthday parties to attend in the next couple of weeks. I LOVE birthday parties. I love eating cake, …

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Polymer Clay Pens Kids Will Love to Make!

Kids will love playing with clay in this polymer clay pens project! They’ll learn to marble, and the pens make great gifts for friends and family. Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you’ll be able to accomplish this project. You’ll be mixing clay, pressing it onto pens, and then baking in the …

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How to Make Paper Flowers the Easiest Way Ever!

These accordion paper flowers are so easy to make that even a child can do it – pick bright, bold origami patterns to make them really stand out! They are perfect for decorating and parties, including photo backdrops. Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you can make these DIY paper flowers. You’ll …

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