Celebrate

I believe I've stumbled upon a project guaranteed to make my 12 y.o. Lego maniac's holiday season and keep him uber-busy (which also makes my holiday season). Check out this Lego Holiday Build-It-Yourself from author/illustrator/photographer Chris McVeigh. His annual list is compiled of 8 DIY Lego ornaments and decorations from traditional Christmasy goodies (the gingerbread house is super sweet) to the Death Star (OMG, Star Wars!). Each project includes a model file, instruction guide and part list.

I love, love, love this roundup of 15 ideas for making a meaningful family Thanksgiving" courtesy of Ohdeedoh. From pumpkin scented play dough to a funky family Thanksgiving day photo to playing parlor games (and much, much more) there is something there for literally everyone. Did I mention the interviewing an older relative idea?

Amber of Kids Craft Weekly has a wonderful newletter dedicated to easy-peasy Hanukkah crafts Perfect for your mini-Maccabees. The best part is these projects can all be made with a little creative household supply hunting.

Homemade Halloween decorations are to best. And even better are homemade decorations crafted from recycled materials. Craft contributor Rachael Hobson has shared this super-cool idea for making a milk jug skeleton found on The Party Animal.

Need a last-minute Halloween craft? This tutorial for making wooden peg zombies from Jessica Wilson of Scrumdilly Do is brilliant. The tutorial includes handy tips for adding gory details (like bloody bandages...Ewwww) and making your wooden undead stand on their own.

I love, love, love these movable mummies from Camilla of Family Chic. Simple to make and simply to die for, this project is the perfect DIY for you pint-size ghouls. Coated flexible wire, a few scraps of cotton (she uses muslin) and awesome bending skills are all you need to spruce up those nooks and crannies with some serious Halloween cuteness..um, eh "scariness."

I know, I know, I KNOW I just posted something about one of the projects featured on From Glitter to Gumdrops. And while I'm not in the habit of doing this I just couldn't pass up the chance to pass on this clever tutorial for personalized tortillas.

This tutorial by Christy of From Glitter to Gumdrops for lemonade hand scrub just seems like to perfect starting point into the world of bath goodies. I love, love, love this idea so much and think it would be super-easy to make with the kids! I love how Christy uses recycled jars and tools she has on hand to craft the scrub, proving that it is indeed a truly accessible/thrifty project.

Hello! Lego Master has come to tell you May the Fourth Be With You!

May the 4th has become known as Star Wars Day. Since 2005 fans (like me) have considered May 4th to be a sort of Star Wars holiday.

Here's this wicked-cool Lego video made last year. You will see the whole Star Wars trilogy in only about 2 minutes.

Still looking to add some from-the-heart homemade goodness to your Mother's Day celebration? Cindy of Skip to My Lou has compiled a sweet little list of 10 homemade Mother's Day gift ideas. Most of the projects are easy and kid-friendly (with some parental supervision) and can pretty much be put together last-minute (let's face it the minutes are ticking away fast).