How To: Create a Mini Stocking Ornament
Anyone else looking for non-breakable, but cute and affordable ornaments? This tutorial from Etsy's "Sweater Renewal" teaches you how simple it is to felt an old sweater by throwing it in your washin...
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Make A Super-Sized Octopus Cake
We're in love with colorful cakes today and have one more to share with you. We made this giant 3 and a half foot cake for our husband's birthday kids, yeah that's it kids—and it was more fun...
Make It or Buy It: Birthday Crowns
One sure way to give your kid the royal treatment on their birthday is to present them with a birthday crown. They can wear it year after year or on any day they need to feel a little special. We'...
Good Idea: The Giving Tree
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein remains a favorite book from childhood for many. It's a poignant story about friendship and appreciation and is a great book to revisit around Thanksgiving....
How To: Knit Bird Mobile
by Meg Bakewell, Knitty
We have lots of love for all the bird mobiles you've made using Spool Sewing's softie pattern, but there's still love to go around and today we're sharing some with this adorable knitted bird mobile...
How To: Where the Wild Things Are Birthday Party
Where the Wild Things Are is a popular birthday party theme right now. And, if seeing our recent WTWTA posts have you itching to throw a wild party, rejoice! Sheila and her husband, Nat, recently th...
How To: King Max Christmas Stocking
Over at the ever crafty weblog, Meet Me at Mikes, we came across this bang up Where The Wild Things are Christmas Stocking. King Max is sure to rule your mantle with this fabulous (and quite funny)...
Good Idea: Velcro Catch
The forecast is calling for some chilly and cold days here, which means virtually no outdoor time. That means we're on the hunt for something active to do indoors. Gather the materials you see in th...
Get Started: Build a Play Kitchen Before the Holidays
Would your kids love a play kitchen for Christmas? Would you like to make it yourself? We know, you're thinking, "It's already November and I don't know how to build anything anyway." Let Jane gu...
How To: Homemade Party Hats
Ohdeedoh reader, Jaime, sent an e-mail telling us about a fab circus party she made for her daughter last year. Among the favors and decorations for the party were the cute party hats. ...
DIY Personalized Gift Wrap
November is Kids Parties month at Ohdeedoh where we'll be focusing on entertaining for kids at home. We'll be showing you lots of ideas for party planning but don't forget that you'll also be party a...
How To: Leaf Mask
Depending on where you live, leaves may be approaching their peak color. Now is the time to plan a long walk to gather colorful leaves, but what to do with your find? How about making a leaf mask....
DIY: Travel Pillow
When you're a child it's always exciting and fun to travel but you still want a bit of home comfort with you wherever you go -- even if it's just down the block to your babysitter's home. We think th...
How To: Yardstick Art Ledge
Not every piece of artwork needs (or deserves!) to be framed and for kids' art especially we like the idea of having a rotating collection. These simple ledges made from vintage yardsticks can show...
How To: Make a Mobile from Vintage Illustrations
We love this idea from Kirsten at Kirsten*Can. Using vintage illustrations, baker's twine, and an embroidery hoop, she came up with this free-form mobile that looks just as fantastic in a playroom as ...
Look! Easy, Last-Minute Halloween Costume
So you can't figure out what your child should be for Halloween, eh? And you feel as though you're running out of options. Allow us to throw a simple solution your way -- keep it in the back of your...
Pumpkins Don't Have to be Orange
We love a traditional jack o' lantern as much as the next big kid, but this year we're longing for something different. Try something bold like black and white to stand out among a sea of orange this...
How To: Make Your Halloween Flashlights Brighter
(For Under $10)
As our little ones traipse about the neighborhoods on Halloween, it's always a good idea to have them carry a flashlight. Larger and brighter ones can be too heavy to carry, but watch the how-to vid...
How To: Modify Your Rug
Get out the cigars and pop the champagne because craft savant Katie Steuernagle has birthed a new craft! It's the granddaughter of traditional rug hooking and the way cooler cousin of those latch h...
How To: Crib Sheet
Not finding the crib linens that you want? Or maybe you've found something you like but the price is too steep? Consider sewing your own crib sheets like many Ohdeedohers have. Jaime of Prudent Baby...
How To: Make Your Own Spider Web
This idea we spotted at This Vintage Chica has shot to the top of our must-do list. Inspired by the plentiful spiderwebs around her home at this time of year, Eren and her children made simple nail bo...
How To: Mummy Dogs
Do we have words to describe the awesomeness of these hot dogs? No, we don't, but we'll try anyway. Using just franks, mustard, and store-bought biscuit dough (or you can make your own), you can whip ...
Make This: Boon Stash Storage System
We are often torn when it comes to buying new products. One side of us thinks, "Ooooh Shiny!" The other side says, "Find me two paper clips, some chewing gum and a can of spray paint and I can make...
How To: Make A Paper Bag Leaf Garland
We've been searching for the perfect way to string some Fall around our apartment, and we love the realistic colors created on these paper bag leaves. ...
Haunted Halloween House Project
Are you in the midst of decorating your home for Halloween? If you're looking for an easy project for this weekend, check out these haunted Halloween houses....
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