Valentine’s Mail For Kids On Sale

Thank you for coming back to visit us again! Have you been to our main site, Stitching the Night Away to check out our free cross stitch patterns and cross stitch supplies?

We only have a few days left before Valentine’s Day, so I thought I would run a special deal for the few remaining [...]

Crafty Girl Make Your Own Fleece Pillow

Making something on their own is a wonderful experience for children. The Crafty Girl Make Your Own Fleece Pillow is a great gift for any girl who likes to make and decorate things.
The fleece pillow comes in beautiful and bright colors. It is easy to put together with the no sewing technique. There are [...]

How to Create a Winter Splatter Painting with the Kids

If you’ve got kids in the house chances are they started their winter break this week and they’re just begging for something fun to do. I think I’ve heard “I’m bored” about 10 times already this morning…
Painting is a great way for kids to express themselves. And just like many of the other activities [...]

How to Make Edible Garland for Feeding Birds this Winter

Lots of families make garlands out of candy or popcorn to use when decorating their Christmas trees. It’s a simple project that the whole family can do together.
Did you know that edible garlands are also great for attracting birds and other small animals to your yard in the winter? Here’s how to make a [...]

Squiggles: A Really Giant Drawing and Painting Book

The Squiggles book was written by Taro Gomi, who is also the author of over 350 children’s books, including the very popular Scribbles and Doodles. Squiggles: A Really Giant Drawing and Painting Book is a coloring book with a difference. It invites kids of all ages to draw, paint and use their imagination.
It comes [...]

Twelve Months Of Crafts In The Mail

I have a new thing going on at My Very Own Mail. This is the first time in all of the time I’ve been in business that I’ve tried this. It is an ongoing, one year subscription option.
You can read all about it here:
One Whole Year of My Very Own Mail!
You [...]

How To Make Totally Awesome Snowflakes

This is not your mama’s snowflake! No way – this is the bomb diggity snowflake! Check it out:

Aren’t those just awesome? I’ve got to try to make some this weekend with the kids!
The video is by Chris Gardner for his very cool, DIY Chrisjob Curbly blog. You can find his post with some [...]

How to Make a Pine Cone Turkey

Thanksgiving is a holiday that brings families together around the dinner table. Since turkey is the traditional main course, it’s no wonder that so many Thanksgiving decorations are designed around a turkey theme. This pine cone turkey makes a lovely centerpiece. And if you’re so inclined, you could even make one for each guest and [...]

How to Make Festive Indian Corn Napkin Rings with the Kids

Autumn is a beautiful and colorful time of year. Fall flowers, the changing leaves, and seasonal crops all contribute to the vibrant colors of nature. These items provide the inspiration for a variety of crafts.
One of the most interesting of fall crops is Indian corn. Unlike most corn, its kernels come in lots of different [...]

How to Make a Thankful Tree with Handprint Leaves

On Thanksgiving, we get the family together for a big, delicious dinner. We remember old times, and catch up on what’s currently going on in everyone’s lives. And, if we stick with tradition, we take time to reflect on the things we’re thankful for.
Unfortunately, the idea of giving thanks is often forgotten during the holiday [...]

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