How-To: Vegetable Garden Quiet Book Page
Keep curious kids entertained and occupied with a cute vegetable garden quiet book page!
Kids & Family
When Dad Makes: The Wisdom Therein
We asked you to tell us your stories about your maker dad. You sent us tweets, left comments on G+, and emailed us your stories. Here is a sample of your Father’s Day tales.
What does this 2×6 have to do with Father’s Day?
It starts out with a seven year old boy who wants bunk beds.
SparkTruck: An Encore Maker Journey
This summer, SparkTruck is gearing up for its second road trip across the country, bringing hands-on learning back to to schools in their mobile makerspace. Want them to visit your town? Fill out an “Arrange a Visit” form now until June 18!
How-To: Embroidered Cotton Jumper
Embroidered stitches can turn a plain garment into something truly special. Case in point: this pretty embroidered cotton jumper from the Purl Bee!
Father’s Day: Tips My Dad Says 2.0
A few years ago we solicited input from readers, staff, and our community for little nuggets of fatherly wisdom. It’s a great list. But the thing about dads is they’ve alway good more pearls of wisdom. So I’d like to start a new list of great maker tips from dad. Send me your tips and I’ll share them in future post.
Pom Pom Rug
This great pom pom rug was made by Pip Lincolne and featured in the latest issue of Frankie Magazine. I spotted it on Poppytalk who wrote that it’s so easy to make that all you do is attach a bunch of pom poms onto a piece of burlap. Sounds easy as can be and looks super cozy!
