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How to make a Pinecone Owl and other pinecone crafts

Maggie at Red Ted Art (who has a new craft book out) hosts a regular Google + Hangout and this weeks was all about Pinecone crafts.  Mini has been studying nocturnal animals this week, so we decided to make a pinecone owl. This is one of those crafts that you can adjust depending on the age of your child Cut out all the

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Vampire Bite Cupcakes

Vampire Cupcakes: Fun Baking with Kids & Spooky Vampire Bite Designs

We love baking and these vampire bite cupcakes are perfect for Halloween and super simple to decorate (I feel a little embarrassed even doing a tutorial for them), but they are perfect for baking with kids and you can let them take over. We used our fail-safe chocolate sponge recipe as the cake base, but

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15 Fantastic Fall DIY Lanterns and Lights

Fantastic Fall DIY Lanterns and Lights

As the leaves change and the days get shorter, it’s the perfect time to add some cozy ambiance to your home with fall lanterns. Discover creative ideas and inspiration for incorporating these autumnal decorations into your space. With the darker nights there is something magical about the glow you get from candles, not only do

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20 Delightful DIY Candle Holders and Luminaries

20 Delightful DIY Candle Holders and Luminaries

I am a big fan of DIY candle holders and luminaries.  They are brilliant for lightening dark days.  There is something magical about candlelight.  This is something that the Danish know all about with Hygge – apparently, they burn more candles than any other country in the world and I am all about the glow.

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