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- Scarecrow Paper Craft for Kids
  September 24, 2021It’s fun to celebrate the fall season by doing some crafts with the little ones in your life. This scarecrow paper craft for kids is an adorable piece of art to both create and display. This scarecrow’s face is a made out of a pinwheel. I have given you a tutorial for how to make a paper pinwheel here, and that will come in handy as we move forward. MATERIALS NEEDED TO MAKE A SCARECROW PAPER CRAFT FOR KIDS Brown Stock Paper – 3 pieces per scarecrow Scissors or Paper Cutter Hot Glue White Glue Large Craft Google Eyes Orange, Yellow, Green or Red Construction Paper Rafia Pipe Cleaner (optional) HOW TO MAKE A SCARECROW PAPER CRAFT FOR KIDS Follow the instructions here to create a pinwheel. We cut down our brown 8.5 x 11 paper into a 8.5″ x 8.5″ square. I originally tried to use double stick tape to attach it, but I should have used hot glue as suggested in my original post. The double stick tape did not work well. We also used three folded squares attached together to make it work better. Cut out the free scarecrow hat template found here. Have kids trace the hat template onto a fall paper color of their choice. Cut it out. Cut raffia to the length of scarecrow hair desired. You will only need two little stacks for either side of the hat. Glue down raffia by making a pile of glue on both sides of the pinwheel. You can lay down your hat as a guide to where the hair should go. It will be a mess and glue will be dripping down the cracks. Just know that the white glue will dry and the raffia will stick. You just don’t want to mess with it much. Add glue across the top where the hat should sit. Lay the hat in place. Again, it will stick when glue begins to dry. Glue a ribbon on the hat. Glue google eyes in place. Glue a triangle paper nose to the center. Glue on a mouth. The kids wanted to cut their own mouths out of paper. I used a pipe cleaner to make mine. Let it all dry completely before moving it around much. You are done with your adorable scarecrow craft for kids. If you need this to dry quicker, you can use hot glue. I also always love glue dots because kids can use them but they adhere quickly. That said, I don’t think these would work easily with the raffia. ... Read more...
- How to make a napkin for your kid’s lunch box.
  September 22, 2021I am happy to share with you a simple napkin tutorial, perfect for making cute napkins for your kids’ lunch! You can even make special napkins for holidays and seasons, and the best part-you will reduce waste! Don’t worry, this tutorial is also very suitable for beginners to sewer! With Lucy starting Kindergarten in just a few more days, we’ve been doing all kinds of back-to-school preparations. She’s got her first day of school outfit all picked out school supplies and lunch boxes are ready to go! (I’ve even got a fresh box of tissue for myself to wipe away all the tears.) As I was making my to-do list for the week, I realized Lucy would need some new cloth napkins for her school lunches. (We try our best, although it’s challenging, to reduce the amount of waste we produce. It helps that Lucy’s school encourages the teachers and students to try to use reusable items as much as possible when packing their lunches.) Then I got to thinking how fun it would be to make the cloth napkins myself! That way I could really personalize them for Lucy by using fabric that she likes and even make some special ones for all the holidays throughout the year. I quickly crossed off “cloth napkins” from my shopping list, and instead of heading to the store, headed to my leftover fabric stash. I grabbed all my pieces of leftover fabric that I thought would make cute cloth napkins! I love how they turned out! I think they’ll make the lunches fun for Lucy to open at school. (She’s already chosen the one she wants for her first day.) And my favorite part was they were free since they were just from leftover scraps! There’s two different ways to make cloth napkins. I’ll share a tutorial for making mitered corners and just regular corners. (This post contains affiliate links.) How to Make Cloth Napkins Be sure to wash, dry, and iron your fabric before starting. Cut your fabric into a square about an inch larger than you’d like your finished napkin to be. (For example, if you want your napkin to be 20 inches x 20 inches, cut the fabric 21 inches x 21 inches.) Since my scraps of fabric were all different sizes, my finished cloth napkins all are different sizes too. I basically just cut them into whatever sized square I could get out of them. I would say most are about 18 inches x 18 inches. For Mitered Corners 1. Place your fabric with the wrong side facing up. Cut off about 1/2 inch from each corner. 2. Fold down the edge you just cut about 1/2 inch, and press it down with an iron. 3. Fold one side of your napkin down about 1/2 inch and press. Then fold it about another half inch and press. 4. Do this with the remaining three sides. (If you like things perfect, you’ll really want to take your time making sure each side is folded down the exact same amount. If you’re like me, you will not take your time to measure and just hope for the best. Although the “hope for the best” method is way easier and less stressful, your corners will not always match up.) 5. Use a sewing machine to sew down each side. Trim off the left over thread and you are done! For Regular Corners 1. Place your fabric down with the wrong side facing you. Fold down one side of the napkin about 1/2 inch and press down. 2. Fold down the same side again about 1/2 inch, press, and pin. 3. Do this for the remaining three sides. 4. Use a sewing machine to sew down each side. Trim off the left over thread and you are done! So now that I’ve made a little bunch of cute cloth napkins for Lucy to start the school year off with, my next plan is to sew some cloth napkins for special days throughout the year. I’ve already seen some super cute pumpkin fabric at my local fabric store that I’m going to buy next! ... Read more...
- DIY Backpacks with Fabric Markers
  September 20, 2021This school year, let your children make DIY backpacks with fabric markers to show their unique style. We partnered with Tulip Fabric Markers to provide you with three ways to turn a white backpack into a colorful masterpiece that kids will love. Galaxy Backpack Everything in the galaxy is there, and your kids will love this starry backpack decoration idea! Here’s what you need to make a DIY Galaxy Backpack: White backpack Tulip Brush Tip Rainbow Markers Tulip Brush Tip Neon Markers Tulip Opaque Bullet Tip – White, Silver, Purple, and Blue Use black, blue, dark purple, and light purple markers to paint the backpack in a swirling color to create the appearance of the Milky Way. Let dry for 24-48 hours. The advantage of Tulip Fabric markers is that they do not have to be heated! After the background is dry, use opaque markers to draw stars, dots, etc. to complete the appearance of your galaxy. Let dry and your backpack is ready! DIY Notebook Doodle Backpack Turn the white backpack into notebook paper, and let your child draw and doodle as he pleases! I especially like that you can personalize this idea for your child and create a coloring book look! Here’s what you need to create a DIY Notebook Doodle Backpack: White backpack Tulip Opaque Bullet Tip – Bright Blue Tulip Opaque Bullet Tip – Red Tulip Extra Fine Tip Markers Ruler Pencil DIY NEON ZEBRA BACKPACK How fun is this? ! It is so colorful and perfect for tweens or teenagers! Here’s what you need to make this DIY Neon Zebra Backpack: White backpack Tulip Bullet Tip Neon Fabric Markers Tulip Opaque Bullet Tip Black Fabric Marker Use a black opaque marker to draw zebra stripes on the backpack. Let it dry completely. Fill the space between the stripes with neon signs to form a pattern to create a rainbow look. Let it dry completely and your backpack is ready! Be sure to visit Tulip’s website for more fabric marking projects. Is your child ready to return to school? Go to our Facebook page and share their photos with us! For more information on how https://www.savvynana.com can help you with DIY Backpacks with Fabric Markers, please contact us at +1 808-372-7734, or visit us here: Savvy Nana 38 Oak Cove Ln, Humble, TX 77346, United States +1 808-372-7734 ... Read more...
- Colorful Drawer Desk Organizer
  September 17, 2021Colorful Drawer Desk Organizer is perfect for the office and back to school. Use colorful Multi-Surface paints and wrapping paper to transform a plain drawer into a fun and functional organizer. Hello there! Can you believe that school will be starting in just one month? Where did this summer go? I am definitley getting into back to school mode. Today, I am sharing how to create a Colorful Drawer Desk Organizer that is perfect for storing and organizing office and back to school supplies. All you need are a few colorful multi-surface paints and wrapping paper. Supplies (affiliate links): Americana Multi-Surface 2oz – Turquoise Waters Americana Multi-Surface 2oz – Flamingo Americana Multi-Surface 2oz – Poppy Americana Multi-Surface 2oz – Purple Sunset Drawer Wrapping Paper Decou-Page Matte 16oz Paint Brushes Instructions: I found this white drawer desk organizer at T.J Maxx and thought it would be great for my daughter to use for her school supplies at home. Next to the drawer was a roll of colorful floral wrapping paper that I wanted to line the inside of the drawer with. I picked some coordinating multi-surface paints and got started. First, I painted the inside of the three smaller compartments with two coats of Americana Multi-Surface Satin Paint in Poppy, Turquoise Water, and Flamingo. Allow the first coat of paint to dry completely before applying a second coat. Next, I cut a piece of the wrapping paper to fit suggly inside the large compartment of the drawer. I used a foam paint brush to apply a thin layer of Decou-Page to the drawer and gently placed the paper down on top. Use your fingers to smooth out any air bubbles in the paper. I removed the hardware from the outside of the drawer. Then, I applied two coats of Purple Sunset to the outside and inside of the drawer. Once the paint was dried, I screwed the hardware back on. I love the different size compartments of this drawer. They are great for storing paper clips, twine, pencils, notepads, and all of your office and back to school supplies. My daughter loves this Colorful Drawer Desk Organizer. She will be all set for kindergarten to start next month. For more information on how https://www.savvynana.com can help you with Colorful Drawer Desk Organizer, please contact us at +1 808-372-7734, or visit us here: Savvy Nana 38 Oak Cove Ln, Humble, TX 77346, United States +1 808-372-7734... Read more...
- DIY Rattan Pencil Case
  September 15, 2021INSIDE : Learn how to make the perfect Back to School DIY Rattan Pencil Case. It is perfect to hold and store all your pens, pencils and erasers! My daughter starts her first year of Kindergarten in exactly one month! (whaaaaat?!) School season is nearing and one of my favorite ways to start preparing is shopping for school supplies. I love looking at all the new pencils, crayons, notebooks and scissors. It never fails, I get giddy in the store every time. Today, I am sharing my nineth back to school project, a DIY Rattan Pencil Case! You might also like this Kiddo Personalized Pencil Case. I think I’m going to send my daughter off to Kindergarten with the coral + pink case and my son off to Preschool with the mint green case! WHAT SUPPLIES DO I NEED TO MAKE A PAINTED RATTAN PENCIL CASE? Rattan Case (similar + similar) Acrylic Paint Paint Brushes Painter’s Tape Also now available – Paint Palette No. 1 Photography Print of my paint palette pictured below!! My rattan cases were purchased at IKEA. They come in black and natural colors and are available in two sizes, both which are used in this project. HOW TO PAINT A RATTAN PENCIL CASE : My first step was to tape off the rattan case in preparation of my coral paint color. Note: the first line of paint was the only place I used tape and to be honest, when I transitioned to other colors, I just freehanded it. Those freehand lines actually turned out better than when I taped it, just an FYI. After completing the coral stripe, I free handed the soft pink stripe. I also inserted the top and bottom portions as I went along, so that each paint stripe would align perfectly. The last color added was the hot pink to finish off the remainder of the rattan case bottom. Using mint green paint, I also painted a squared off dot pattern on the longer rattan. Remove all painter’s tape you may have used and allow adequate time for the paint to fully dry. I was so pleased with the final products! I’m really loving a monotone palette these days, so the coral, soft pink and hot pink combination are my jam! RATTAN PENCIL CASE The larger sized mint rattan case is perfect for storing pencils and pens. While the coral + pink case, holds chalk, erasers, and even glasses just perfectly. For more information on how https://www.savvynana.com can help you with DIY Rattan Pencil Case, please contact us at +1 808-372-7734, or visit us here: Savvy Nana 38 Oak Cove Ln, Humble, TX 77346, United States +1 808-372-7734 ... Read more...
- DIY ‘Work It’ Back to School Clipboard
  September 13, 2021Ever since realizing that a colorful labeled container is as simple as a flat surface and oversized alphabet stickers, I’ve had a blast imagining new and unique ways to pepper the project throughout our house. In case you missed it, I first tried the method out to label a cat food container, and today I’m sharing how I customized the concept for everybody’s favorite back-to-school season. Scroll on to see how I made my DIY ‘Work It’ Back-To-School Clipboard in less than five minutes using inexpensive supplies from Target’s in-store Dollar Spot. Here’ What You’ll Need: Clipboard Alphabet stickers (grab a few packs since you might need extra letters) Simply put, this project hardly warrants a tutorial because all you have to do is peel and stick your letters. It’s really as easy as that, although, of course, you’ll first need to choose your saying. In case you’re a details person like me, I’ll explain! I started by grabbing my sheets of alphabet letters and then held them up to the clipboard to get a general idea of how many letters I could fit. Since I wanted to stick with an office theme, I ultimately chose “Work it” as my clipboard quote. You, on the other hand, can run with anything you can think of—as long as it fits within the allotted space, that is. From there, I simply stuck my alphabet letters to the surface of the board, starting at the end so that I could make sure all my letters fit. Once all of my stickers were in place, I used my fingertips to smooth the letters against the clipboard. Have your kids gone back to school yet? Or are you a student facing a brand new semester yourself? Maybe you’re like me and just heading into the office with renewed energy this month. Either way, I bet you’ve raided the Dollar Spot at Target to take advantage of all the deals. If you haven’t though I’d suggest stocking up on the colorful goodies now before they’re gone for good! Oh, and by the way, this post isn’t sponsored in any way, shape, or form—I’m just Target’s biggest back-to-school fan. For more information on how https://www.savvynana.com can help you with DIY ‘Work It’ Back to School Clipboard, please contact us at +1 808-372-7734, or visit us here: Savvy Nana 38 Oak Cove Ln, Humble, TX 77346, United States +1 808-372-7734... Read more...
- Back-to-School Crafts for Kids
  September 10, 2021I can’t believe it is almost time for the kids to go back-to-school! Summer just flies by, doesn’t it? Help to build excitement and get kids in the right mindset with these adorable school-themed crafts. Back-to-School Crafts for Kids Make a school bus from a paper plate. Make a paper plate apple. Craft a pencil from shapes. Use tissue paper to craft an apple; the kids can give it to their teacher on the first day of school! Make a handprint apple. Use their little feet to make this adorable school bus. Have kids craft their own back-to-school photo prop; it can be used year after year! Make a wormy apple. Make back-to-school cereal bars together. Use craft sticks to make a giant pencil. Paint a newspaper school bus. Make a school bus photo frame. Print & play Back-to-School BINGO! Have kids make a back-to-school wreath for their new teacher. Use duct tape to make these cool pencil holders. Make a Lego pencil holder. Show your artsy side with this denim covered supply can. Make your own back-to-school photo booth. Make these ADORABLE mason jar pencil holders. Let kids decorate their own book bag! Let kids make & decorate their own apple donuts on the first day of school. Transform a cardboard tube into a toy school bus. Make chalk board rice krispies treats together. Make emoji supply holders. For more information on how https://www.savvynana.com can help you with Back-to-School Crafts for Kids, please contact us at +1 808-372-7734, or visit us here: Savvy Nana 38 Oak Cove Ln, Humble, TX 77346, United States +1 808-372-7734... Read more...
- DIY Gold Vinyl Pencil Pouches
  September 8, 2021One of my favorite things about the end of summer was always the back to school shopping. Even though I was never excited about actually going back to school choosing just the right patterned folders, sparkly pens, and the perfect backpack were my favorite. I’m actually starting to miss school just thinking about it! While I was picking up a few office supplies last week I stumbled upon these clear vinyl pencil pouches for $1 each. And even though I’m not going back to school next month I thought they would be perfect for storing all sorts of supplies. I grabbed some gold adhesive vinyl and cut out a scalloped rectangle using my Silhouette. Ever since creating the little scalloped storage jars I’ve wanted to put scalloped decals on everything! I added polka dots to the other case because you can’t go wrong with gold polka dots (you know I do have them all over our guest bathroom), right? Download the template to create your own gold vinyl pencil pouches: – SVG template for use with a Silhouette or Cricut Explore – printable PDF template w If you’re like me and you’re not heading back to school this fall you can always use these pouches for other things, like a makeup bag when you’re traveling or even a business card holder when you’re heading to a conference. For more information on how https://www.savvynana.com can help you with DIY Gold Vinyl Pencil Pouches, please contact us at +1 808-372-7734, or visit us here: Savvy Nana 38 Oak Cove Ln, Humble, TX 77346, United States +1 808-372-7734... Read more...
- Thanksgiving Napkin Rings
  September 4, 2021Kids love to decorate for parties, and setting the table is one of the most important jobs on Thanksgiving! Handcrafted napkin rings are the perfect final touch to add unique adornment to your holiday table. This craft is suitable for all ages with adult supervision; older children will be able to complete this project with minimal assistance. You Will Need: Cardboard Tubes (toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls, gift wrap, etc.), cut into 1 ½” sections. Felt, fabric, ribbon or twine to cover your cardboard tubes Embellishments to decorate your napkin rings – felt, leaves, buttons, beads, faux flowers Craft glue or a hot glue gun (with adult supervision) Binder clips or paper clips (optional) This craft comes together in two simple steps: 1) Cover your tube sections with your choice of materials. We used the items listed above, but paper, colored tape or paint would also work well. Binder clips or paper clips are handy for holding ends and edges while your glue dries. 2) Embellish your napkin rings to match your Thanksgiving table. Heavier items may need to be glued on with a hot glue gun or stronger adhesive. Insert your napkins, and you’re ready to show off your personalized holiday decorations! With these lovely child-made napkin rings on my Thanksgiving table, I’ll be reminded of how grateful I am to have the opportunity to share my love of creativity with my children and for the special moments we’ve spent laughing and crafting together! For more information on how https://www.savvynana.com can help you with Thanksgiving Napkin Rings, please contact us at +1 808-372-7734, or visit us here: Savvy Nana 38 Oak Cove Ln, Humble, TX 77346, United States +1 808-372-7734... Read more...
- Free August Dress Sewing Pattern 2 – 9 yrs.
  August 30, 2021Girls would fully agree with us that you can never have too many dresses. In this post, we’re bringing you a completely FREE August Dress sewing pattern, from a really talented designer, for a simple and cute dress for your little girls. With this pattern, you can create a dress with so many different looks. There are many choices, especially when it comes to combining different styles and patterns of fabrics. You can use the same colors or a variety of fabrics. In the picture below you can see that you can make this dress shorter as a tunic for your little girl who can wear it in combination with leggings. The great thing about the August Dress sewing pattern is that there is no need for buttonholes, zippers, or other closures since the hand-sewn buttons hold the front in place. The buttons keep the top attached and are far enough over to one side to allow space to fit the dress over your child’s head. You can add your own touch to this pattern as there are many button options, that come in different colors, shapes and sizes. Depending on the size of the dress, you can decide how many buttons you want to add to it. You can add fancy buttons or more whimsical buttons or whatever you or your daughter wants. The FREE August Dress sewing pattern comes in sizes from 2 years up to 9 years old. It’s quite easy to sew as the pattern comes with thorough step-by-step instructions and lots of useful pictures. It is an ideal dress for warm spring and hot summer days. We believe your little girl is going to love it. SUPPLIES THAT YOU WILL NEED FOR SEWING:- Print out the August Dress Pattern PDF 1/2 yard of the main fabric for the top (or less for each piece if you use different fabrics) 1/2 yard of fabric for the lining For bottom: 1/2 yd for size 2/3, 1 yd for size 4/5, 1.5 yds. for size 6/7, and 2 yds. for size 8/9 (You can, of course, make it shorter and make this a top. That would obviously use less fabric if you choose to do this). Buttons of your choice Basic sewing supplies A sewing machine.... Read more...

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