I remember as a kiddo, the week of May 1st, my Mom and I would make paper flowers and homemade cookies. We lived in the country where there weren''t too many neighbors to share our spring festivity with....so we ended up eating the cookies ourselves and just making a big vase of paper flowers for the kitchen table. And I remember the sun would beat down through the windows onto the bouquet throughout the summer and leave faded colors, worn edges and dusty pedals by the end of the season....so we ... continue reading...
Easy Easter egg balloons – easy and colorful Easter decor! :)
The best Easter decor to add color and excitement and cover "a lot of ground" is FOR SURE these Easter egg balloons. ANNDDDD you can even get the kiddos involved to paint their own designs. It's cheap, it's easy and it is quite fun to make! :) Check out the video below for our tutorial and be sure to tag @ohyaystudio on social so that we can see your amazing and cute creations! :) ... continue reading...
DIY jolly rancher letter crunchers | national children’s craft day PT 2
Zeke about DIED when I told him that we get to smash candy, play with candy and then eat the candy....sounds like a kids dream afternoon, eh?! :) Ok....maybe I didn't let him smash with the hammer TOO much....but he did get to do some damage! :) These jolly rancher crunchers are another little fun projects for National Children's craft day today.....they require minimal supplies (many of the ones already on hand for the DIY swirly letter crayons) so they are an extra "add-on" to your afternoon ... continue reading...
DIY swirly letter crayons | national children’s craft day PT 1
I remember growing up and just watching my Mom create...on her sewing machine, or drawings of paper crafts, or embossing or (my fave) her costumes (and if you knew my mom, you KNEW this was her forte). I SO SO SO believe (like 410%) that her willingness to get messy and be creative is what gave me a passion for making myself. I already hope that I am encouraging the same kind of creativity and exploration in my kids. I know they may not have the exact same passions or experiences or interests as ... continue reading...
