All Blog Posts Tagged 'crafts' (39)

We've been pinning up a storm! Everything from new private label collections, gift baskets, eco-crafts and holiday ideas...we've pinned it all! The amount of creativity and inspiration circulating on that website is unreal! It's great to see so many people "ing-ing"...whether it's creat-ing, diy-ing, recycl-ing, reus-ing,…

With graduation season in the works, we thought a time capsule craft would be a perfect addition for your child. It's wonderful to start teaching your child to envision where they want to be, while remembering where they once were. So grab that old mason jar and some mementos and let's get started!

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So Mother's Day is this Sunday and we have got the craft that will melt her heart! It involves more thinking than doing, but it will definitely be a mom's favorite present. So get thinking about all the memories and ways you love your mom....

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Mother's Day is fast approaching this Sunday and we thought.... what better way to touch a mother's heart than by their child's hand print?! This is not only a fun activity that the kids will actively engage in, but it is sure to leave a lasting memory for years to come. So grab some paint, a smile and let's get started!…

Need a fun project this weekend? Want a creative way to spend quality time with the kids? Turn your family room into an indoor camp ground. It sounds complex and messy when we put it that way, but we assure you it's easier and a lot more fun than it sounds! This is the perfect opportunity to be creative, make memories and spend time as a family. All you have to do now is…

Our favorite holiday is this Sunday... EARTH DAY.... and we have got a craft that compliments its motto: reduce, reuse, recycle. Our Tin Can Garden will reduce environmental contamination, as well as reuse and recycle coffee cans that are generally thrown away. So get your kids, paints and old coffee cans for a day filled with fun and…

Let's be honest.... everyone loves bubbles! Kids and adults alike cannot get enough of them. So make this a fun activity and create some homemade bubbles of your own with the kids. They will definitely be thrilled for this project, we can't even wait to get started...

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We are so excited about our newest idea for our window display.... we have to share! Check out this amazing quote by Leonardo da Vinici we found and drew on with eco friendly paints! This gave us the amazing idea to put on our own mirrors and windows at home - to remind us the beauty in mother nature. Feel free to post quotes you love…

Any one can pull off wearing a green shirt on St. Patty's day and call themselves festive, but we here at The Little Seed challenge you to step up and put some thought into the green celebration. For instance, check out our window display made out of recycled cardboard and non-toxic paint - pretty cool, right?

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Holidays are a great excuse to create themed art projects for you and your little ones to share in. St. Patrick's Day is a great holiday for us especially, because it's so GREEN! Here's a great green project for you to to create together; shamrocks!



These shamrocks are made out of hearts, for a little extra love. First, start with a heart stencil, and…

St. Patty's Day is fast approaching and we have a fun craft project to do with the kids. Instead of a message in a bottle, how about a message on a four leaf clover? It will be a fun way to get creative while expressing your child's wishes for the month of March. So make sure to save the next cardboard box you receive and get your paint out...…

Get the old cardboard boxes out and get ready to have some fun! St. Patrick's Day is around the corner and preparation is in full swing. This week's Crafty Wednesday steps into the realm of homemade decorations... let's get started with this eco-friendly project!

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We always love finding ways to new ways to recycle and teach our children about planet earth... especially when it is combined with a fun craft. We know that Sunday paper probably just sits in the blue bin waiting for trash day, so keep it around and repurpose it into recycled paper. What better than a leisure Sunday reading the paper, making paper and teaching the kids…

We got these amazing cardboard horses in at The Little Seed. Since we are all about 'treehuggin' with style,' these are a perfect eco-friendly craft! Grab a horse or even make one yourself out of an old cardboard box. The kids will love coloring and decorating their horse... it's simple, it's easy and it's eco! 

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Crafty Wednesday is here and we have an 'groovy' project for the family. It's time to repurpose those white shirts or add some spark into those plain white onesies. This tie-dye experience is safe, non-toxic and a great activity to do with the little ones. After all, who doesn't like to partake in a little tie dye experience? So grab that white onesie, some kool-aid…

So, employees at The Little Seed have to send out baby gifts to our friends and family too. Recently, we had to send a present to Washington state and wanted to spruce up our ever cute tags we use for gift notes. We thought this would be a fun and creative blog for our community! So grab your pencil, markers and let's get started......

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Love is in the air and it is time to celebrate. Need some ideas to spruce up the house for Valentine's day? How about handmade sweet hearts? It's simple, easy and fun to do with the kids. Grab your paint, cardboard boxes and let's get started.  

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Do you left over glass bottles that you are going to recycle? Do you have a package of candle sticks that have been sitting in the drawer? We have the perfect idea that adds a recycled feel to either the dining room table or outside patio set.....a glass bottle candle holder! It's a great way to repurpose your recyclables and kids can even have fun with…

Who doesn't love a photo booth?!? Both kids and adults seem to flock towards this fun addition to a party. Last year we had to have our New Years party a couple weeks late - so we threw New Years Eve a week later, called it 'New Years Eve 2.0' and made this cute photo booth. It's easy and fun, so what are we waiting for...…