Rabbit Food: An Easy Handmade Easter Gift

by Lisa LeBlanc on 4/15/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Here’s a quick and easy tutorial to make fabric carrots.  Tuck these tender gifts into Easter baskets next to a stuffed bunny or a give as a sweet party favor.  These clever treats are the work of Clare Bower of Clare’s Craftroom…click the link for more detailed information.

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Make Bread with Your Kids by Handmade Spark Member Bale and Twine

by Handmade Spark on 4/15/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Yesterday was one of those wonderful days when you realize that your kids are happy just being next to you. Forget the fancy toys, computer games, tv, etc… sometimes kids do just like to hang out with you.
How did we spend that time? Well, I forgot to buy bread for …

Handmade Spark Member of the Day: Little Twinkle Boutique

by Handmade Spark on 3/08/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Little Twinkle Boutique, Inc. was started as a result of my tiring efforts to find that perfect hair accessory for my daughter without paying an arm and a leg for it. I did not find much so I decided to start my own line. I am inspired by my daughter, …

Mommy I Need to Make a Valentine for School: Guest Post from Bale & Twine

by Handmade Spark on 2/12/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Yes, it’s that time of the year again… You know the one where the kids come home with a long list of names for their Valentine’s Day cards.
Time to get out the paper, scissors, glue and our imaginations. Come up with a simple concept that can be easily accomplished and …

CraftyPod: Crafting With Your Kids, with Future Craft Collective

by Diane Gilleland on 12/07/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

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In this show:
- An interview with Bernadette Noll and Kathie Sever, co-owners of Future Craft Collective. They offer craft projects for families and kids that also teach creative reuse and self-reliance.
- Tips on designing good crafting and learning experiences for your children.
- Thoughts on how crafting can also become …

DIY: Kids Halloween Costume, Toilet Paper Roll Wig

by Handmade Spark on 10/19/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

With Halloween a mere 4 weeks away, it’s time to start thinking of costumes for our cute kiddies. This adorable DIY Halloween Costume: Rollhead Toilet Paper Wig by Finns Mari Savio and Kati Rapia, who are the authors of the books JUJU and MAJA. They featured this fun tutorial in the …

Back to School Finds on Etsy: each under $25!

by Brenda Salzano on 8/17/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Large Back to School Border is from Kats Kreation Korner for only $7.00.
I no longer have children going off to school, but I love to remember those days! One in particular, I will never forget. It was the first day of school for my son Richard. …

Etsy Moms: Amelie Jo

by Justine Smith on 3/15/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Greetings! My name is Justine Smith and I am the creator of Handmade Marketer. This is my first of many posts for Handmade Spark and I’m thrilled to be here. My first ever blog, the “Etsy Business Blog” , was rebranded to my current site in January 2010 and for …