Which came first—the bird or the egg? In the case of these sweet, springtime feathered friends, it was definitely the egg! To make this DIY Easter craft, you only need basic materials. This craft is a fun one to make with kids of all ages, both for the Easter holiday or to celebrate the arrival of Spring! With simple craft supplies like pom-poms, felt, and feathers(of course!), make this beautiful bird craft from unfinished wooden eggs with your kids to celebrate the season.

I made this cute and easy bird craft for Oriental Trading’s Fun 365 website of amazing craft and party ideas! Head over there to check out the step by step and get links to all of the materials that you’ll need!

And if you like this cute DIY Easter craft, consider making these cute birdcage to go along with it!

If you are looking for DIY gifts on a budget, this project is the answer for everyone on your list! And here’s why: endless options!

You can basically create any pattern on any object from tote bags to coasters to bandanas to tea towels. Plus, you can basically be any age to make these.

First gather your materials:

• Craft foam
• Cardboard
• Fabric paint
• Tote bags, gift bags, tea towels
• Paint brushes
• Glue
• Fabric markers

1. Cut out a shape from craft foam that you want to appear on your material.
2. Cut a piece of cardboard that’s slightly bigger than your shape.
3. Glue your foam shape to the cardboard; let the glue dry before stamping. (Remember, your image is going to be a mirror of what you see, so if you are designing anything that relies on direction, like letters, make sure you glue it onto the cardboard backwards.)
4. Brush a thin layer of fabric paint onto the foam shape. It’s good to do a test print on scrap paper before going right to your item. Press the inked stamp onto your surface and remove.
5. Repeat step 4 until your pattern is complete. If you want to change colors, make sure you stamp off the excess paint before applying the second color.
6. Let dry completely.
7. Optional: You can add little details with fabric markers once the paint is completely dry.

A few commonly asked questions answered:

• Wash, dry and iron? Yes! You can wash a fabric item in warm water; fabric softener keeps the paint flexible. It’s best to iron inside out or on the back of the fabric.
• Acrylic paint or fabric paint? Acrylic paint will function similarly, but the reason we like the soft fabric paint is because it prevents the pattern from feeling rough and stiff. If you are stamping on a notebook or notecards, acrylic paint is just fine.
• Benefits of printmaking as gift making? The reason we love this method for DIY gifts is 2-fold. First because you can create a custom pattern that appears professional and crisp. And secondly, if you are making lots of gifts, you can basically become a little print factory and mass produce your gift items!
• Skill Level? You can create a dynamic pattern with a simple circle, square or triangle! You don’t have to be an expert artist to make something that is really beautiful and textured. Play with colors, layering and juxtaposing shapes to create something really unique.
• Play with other household objects that can become stamps. Think pencil erasers, wine corks, forks, a cut potato, a leaf and more!

This post is sponsored by Stonyfield. 

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays to craft for—the rich colors, the dance between natural materials and traditional craft supplies, and the meaning behind it all give me the warm fuzzies. I love making crafts that combine all of these things, celebrating nature, gratitude, and family.

When Stonyfield asked me to create a Thanksgiving craft idea reusing their yogurt containers, I knew immediately that a cornucopia was in my future. Once I figured out how to achieve the shape, the outside material was the real challenge. Paper? Too sharp. Burlap? Too obvious. Felt? Too perfect. So I closed my eyes and tried to channel the autumn vibe of Thanksgiving. And that’s when it dawned on me…a nubby, cable-knit sock! You can take advantage of one of life’s greatest mysteries and use a single sock survivor from the laundry room, or shop for the ideal specimen, giving you two socks to make a lovely set. Use the quart-size container to make a centerpiece, and the single-serve cups to make minis that can sit at each place setting.

You can fill your cornucopias with small fruits, pumpkins, nuts, and leaves, or make your own with wooden beads, twigs, and berries. If you have young kids at home, you could also use their playfood to fill your horns of plenty!

What you’ll need:

• Stonyfield quart-size yogurt containers
• Scrap paper like newspaper or butcher paper
• Masking tape
• Hot-glue gun
• Sock or leg-warmer
• Wooden beads, twigs, leaves, and berries for DIY fruit

Make it:

Check out the post over on Instagram to see one made in real time!

(1) Crumple up scrap paper into baseball-size balls.

(2) Tape one ball to the bottom of the yogurt container. Repeat with a second ball.

(3) Twist your paper to form it into a cone-like shape and tape it to the second ball. Use tape to make an exaggerated point.

(4) To give the front of your cornucopia an angled edge, cut off about ½” of the top rim of the container.

(5) Slip sock over the paper, and fold it into the opening. Glue to secure inside if needed.

(6) Trim sock at the pointed end of the cornucopia, and hot-glue in place.

(7) Fill with your homemade bounty or spoils from your local market!

This post is sponsored by Stonyfield. 

For the kid that wants to make a statement on Halloween, this peacock costume is the one! Made with lightweight paper sheets and dowels, the feathers are attached to the belt, allowing the bird to take a break from their feathers during an active night of trick-or-treating.

This costume was made for Parents magazine.

Under the Sea: it’s a popular category for birthday parties, animated features, and also, you guessed it, Halloween costumes!

When I proposed a jellyfish costume to Parents for their October 2021 issue, they were all about it. The most vital item that you need for this magical animal costume is the hands-free umbrella! It will give your little sea creature the structure they need to exist as an out-of-water jellyfish, with their hands free to collect all the candy!

Below are the links for materials that I used…and for the full how-to, click over to Parents.com!

MATERIALS:

• Hands-free umbrella
• Battery powered fairy lights
• Mesh ribbon
• Wired ribbon (thick)
• Wired ribbon (thin)
• Iridescent cellophane rolls
• Neon paracord