Category Archives: crafts

The Adventures of Flat Stanley

Posted on April 7, 2014 by joshandkorey

My cousin Jennie’s daughter sent me Flat Stanley, a project for her second-grade class. There is a book of the same name in which a boy is flattened under a bulletin board and then, because he is flat, sent all … Continue reading →

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Toddler independent play ideas

Posted on March 15, 2014 by joshandkorey

It’s always helpful to have a safe activity to pull out for your toddler so you can get things done. Like unloading the dishwasher. Here are two activities with tongs to try, one indoor and one outdoor. Organizing in ice … Continue reading →

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More metal stamping projects

Posted on February 27, 2014 by joshandkorey

So this (above) was my first attempt at making a hammered metal tag. I think it’s really pretty, but I’m not sure the letters show up very well on it? Also, it takes FOREVER. haha. Next time I think I’ll … Continue reading →

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Metal Stamping

Posted on February 20, 2014 by joshandkorey

I love it! It’s easy, and yet hard…wait. That doesn’t make sense. Okay, so there aren’t any special skills required, but maybe patience, and I’m not the best with that. 🙂 So let’s talk about how it’s done and what … Continue reading →

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More metal stamping

Posted on February 16, 2014 by joshandkorey

I have much to say about the metal stamping, but for now a picture of the keychain I made josh for Valentine’s Day. I like it: simple, masculine. What do you think?

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My foray into metal stamping

Posted on February 5, 2014 by joshandkorey

So I have been wanting to do this for a while. In fact, I’ve had the stamps for a year! But I finally got my act together and read a million tutorials and made a necklace for my friend Ashley … Continue reading →

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Salt dough

Posted on December 1, 2013 by joshandkorey

Do you have a little one? Are you looking for a cute craft to make as a gift? Well you probably forgot about my salt dough post from January! Salt dough ornaments

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Ombré glitter gel manicure

Posted on August 14, 2013 by joshandkorey

Purple: Red carpet manicure color “9 Inch Heels” Fine glitter by Gelish Multicolor glitter by OPI (not gel)

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Baby’s First Easter Basket

Posted on April 1, 2013 by joshandkorey

The Easter bunny visited Jacob for the first time this year (he thought Jacob was too little last year) and brought him this lovely basket. What a lucky little guy! Egg-shaped sidewalk chalk, wooden crayons, Easter egg weeble wobbles, a … Continue reading →

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Salt dough ornaments

Posted on January 7, 2013 by joshandkorey

This year, Jacob gave his grand- and great-grandparents a lovely Christmas gift: a hand print ornament. Craft stores sell handprint kits, but they can be pricey. I made salt dough ornaments from things I already had around the house, and … Continue reading →

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