Kids Size Craft Storage

The idea of creating something like this was due to the fact that our "craft supply drawer" was over flowing and desperately needed to be moved into a closet. 

It also happened to be when my oldest was 3 and the Pandemic hit. So naturally a change was needed : )

We've been using this kids size craft storage system every year since with just a few minor updates as my girls creativity and interest have changed over the years. Then up above I have all of my supplies up high like paint, spray paint, glue gun, ribbon and random supplies left over from projects as they are only meant for "mom," to touch. A video demo of me breaking everything down can be seen here.

Then what I used to create this system can be found below.

Shoe bench rack

Wicker bins or white plastic bins

Sweater drawer / supply drawer

Rotating crayon + marker container

Bead kit container (pink, purple)

DIY Art Display 

Canvas tote bin

If you create your own version, I'd love to see over in Instagram by tagging me @mama.jots

Happy MAKING! 

Warmly, Steph

If you liked this post, here are some other one's you might like!

DIY Bead Kit Gift

DIY Personalized Kids Craft Kits

Kids Activity Gear Bag

 

Swim class is what ours is going to be used at the moment though we foresee dance class picking up again this fall : ) Maybe sports for you?!⚽️

 I realized this summer that with my girls ages (5 and 8 years old) not only do they want more responsibility though I also no longer have too or need to carry around a large giant bag for both them. They can take care and carry their own towels, googles and snacks in a bag. Major motherhood upgrade!! 

It's funny how fast they grow : )

So what I used to MAKE these for my girls? 

Canvas tote bag pink 

Canvas tote bag purple 

Acrylic Paint

 Sponge paint brush

Card-stock (DIY rainbow arch stencil)

Scissor and or X-acto knife 

Gaffer tape or painters tape  

Happy MAKING - Warmly, Steph 💜

DIY Art Display for Kids Room

 Our art displays have certainly gotten larger over the years (because of course!) yet I love the simple look and over all idea of the design's I've made through the years though this time I used wooden glue and transformed a wooden plaque into our own whimsical floral creation for my youngest to hang and display her art.  Along with a more pop of color💗

Supplies and details of where everything is from? Listed out below.

Supplies

Wooden Frame Plaque 

Clothes Pins

Wood glue (this is what I used here)

Pink Paint (similar shade  here!)

Wooden flowers (for base frame)

Add-on Flowers to make it "3D"  here and here

Gold Paint (MY NEW FAV!) because you only need 1 coat.

Thin Paint Brushes

Art Displayed 

Paper plate sun:DIY @mama.jots

Girls illustrated Photo C/O Artist Lacce Swan 

Rainbow: Mini Maker Design Co craft kit

For a video demo on "how" I made these, click here.

Happy MAKING!

Warmly, Steph

Firework Shaker for Kids

This one’s for the Mini Maker - kids! 

A MAKE and shake firework craft for the 4th of July🤸🏻‍♀️✨One that’s perfect for little hands as this project adds a burst of color and noise to your celebrations all by watching their faces light up!

 

Want to MAKE one or two? 

Paper plates (uncoated)

Pastel Acrylic Paint Set

Sponge Brush

Ribbon (desired colors-my favs here) 

Ribbon Holder

Glue Gun

Scissors (these are my FAV for 4+ years now)

Then if you saw earlier this past week, I made a very simple festive treat tray by day AND lights up at night ✨Which you can see a demo on that here.

Wishing you a safe and fun 4th of July!

Warmly, Steph 

DAY+NIGHT 4th Of July Treat Board

Festive by day AND light-up at night for the 4th! 

This is one I’ve been excited to MAKE for weeks for now as we tend always visit others for the holiday. Espeically this one because the clear food container is actually meant to be a "cold" food tray by putting ice in the bottom (which doubles as a future serving tray for hosting cool food) How fun is that?!!

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Want to MAKE this for your 4th of July day and night celebration or summer gathering?

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Clear cold food container w/lid 

Tissue paper (pinks, blues, white, silver)

Twinkle lights

Chocolate

Marshmallows

Graham Crackers

Extra fun

Star glitter garland

Enjoy MAKING! + Happy 4th to those who celebrate.

Warmly, Steph

Rainbow 5th Birthday Party

Rainbow-Rainbow for my youngest daughter's 5th Birthday and oh my goodness! This was such a fun theme to MAKE with! Every time I asked her the last few months, "What's your favorite color?" 

It's always.... pink and rainbow. Or purple and rainbow.  Insert my warm mom heart.

Since she was turning 5. I did a few fun twist's to make it personal for both the young kids attending and adults (which I'll share more through out the week!) Though above are some of the party highlights as shown with all the DIY supplies to MAKE what I created below for your rainbow or kids magical party fun!

Rainbow Mani Magic 

Rainbow kids nail polish set,  Kids air nail dyer,   Mani Magic sign @mama.jots DIY

Rainbow Arch Backdrop

@mama.jots DIY

DIY Arch Frame (white),  Arch Cover,  Acrylic Paint,  Mylar Balloon Star (gold + silver), White beach balls (clouds)

HOW-TO demo coming this week!

Rainbow Kids Craft

Mini Maker Design Co Rainbow craft kit

Rainbow Game

(We played kids vs. Adults - One set hides + seeks. Then reverse) This is it, here! 

Rainbow Pastel Cake

(Rainbow layers inside, inspiration for design here)

DIY Rainbow Gift Bags

@mama.jots DIY

Inside? - Bubbles,  Stickers, + MMDC Rainbow craft to take home

Other note worthy details from the Rainbow party video round-up

Back Drop Steamers  (Lilac,  Pink,  Gold,  Green)

"Make-A-Wish" garland set

Rainbow "Happy Birthday" headband

Pastel warm to-go cups

Gold Quadrangle star balloons

It's always so rewarding to see what YOU make over on Instagram or TikTok. Feel free to tag and share! And of course, enjoy MAKING.

Warmly, Steph

Summer Lilac Friendship || 8th Birthday Party

 

All things sweet. summer. lilac and sunshine mixed for my daughter's 8th, "Lilac Friendship Summer" Birthday theme! This was super fun and inspiring to create around as her theme(s) highlighted everything she's loves right now : )

Highlights of the party? Just click on each supply listed below to start MAKING and creating your own Lilac Summer Friendship kind of celebration.

Personalized DIY Backpack Key Chains

Claps,  beads,  personalized wooden beads

Personalized Party Favors

Purple gift bags,  gold vinyl,  card-stock, gold glitter card-stock,  sunglasses,  X-ACTO knife

"HOW-TO" video demo  here.

Scavenger Hunt

Premade clues from Etsy for outside here, and inside here 

Floral Decor/Group Photo Opt

Purple paper flowers, gold stems, gaffer tape

Bubble Station

Dispenser,  Bubbles

DIY "Party Spot" sign

Wooden stakes,  white acrylic paint,  colored vinyl (purple, pink,  green), X-ACTO knife, streamers  

"HOW-TO" video demo  here.

Other decor supplies + resources:

Irradecsent leaf garland

Lilac figure "8" balloon

Then If you liked this post, you might enjoy last year's 7th Puppy Party theme, here!

Warmly, Steph

Drawing Desk || Birthday Surprise!

A surprise 6 months in the MAKING and one she’ll never forget. Drawing desk surprise ✨🥳💜

Everything we used to setup her drawing space along with wrapping it up in, “Happy Birthday Style”?!

Desk

Clear Chair

Wooden Shelf’s (unfurnished/painted purple)

Dog Print

Purple Lamp

Star Balloons - Lilac,  Silver, Pink

To see the full before and after makeover, click here!

Enjoy MAKING over your own space💜

Warmly, Steph 

Summer Theme Party Favor

   

When the party favor bag becomes THE party favor☀️and did you catch that one little ray of sunshine personalized for each kid?🫶🏻💜

Welcome to my journey of half DIYs and half Amazon prime Birthday party themes, morning surprises and gifts coming to life! This particular summer party favor I created around my soon to be 8 year olds, “Summer Lilac Friendship” party theme arriving in our house next week. T-8 days.

So what did I use to MAKE these personalized sun/sunglasses party favors?

Sun glasses 

Paper gift bags sold out (similar here) 

Vinyl 

Exact knife

Scissors

Colored Card-stock or paper

Glue stick 

MAKING TIP: I made my first one by itself (the Birthday girls) to make sure I liked my design. Then the rest I did in assembly line with music in under 30-25 minutes. 

Join the fun BTS on Instagram as I pull together and put on 2 parties, 2 separate themes, 5 days apart from each other in our home. 

Yes. Join me!🤸🏻‍♀️

Warmly, Steph 

  

End Of School Year Teacher Gift

 

Forgetting the vase this time - instead we're coordinating flowers to match the color of Ms. W new Stanley tumbler and I believe this might be one of the easiest last minute gifts I think I've made yet!

MAKING TIP: 

Don't be like first attempt Steph. Keep the bag open before cutting : ) I learned the hard way during my first attempt at creating the perfect fit DIY ruler gift bag, that you'll want to open it up completely before trimming the sides, otherwise you cut the sides off of your bag completely.

Whichever water tumbler brand you choose, go for it! 

Video demo on "How-To" make the DIY ruler gift bag here. 

Want to MAKE one?

Purple Tumbler

"You're The Best" ribbon sold out (similar one "thank you" here)

Brown gift bags

Sharpie

If you liked this idea, you might like these other Teacher Gift Ideas I created below.

DIY Apple Lunch Tote Bag

DIY Pencil Gift Card

Warmly, Steph

Summer Craft Kits || Mini Maker Design CO

Welcome to the most friendly, joyful and colorful mermaids being added to Mini Maker Design CO’s summer collection! I hope you love them as much I did MAKING them for you and your kids!

Also, last years best seller - The Ice Cream Truck craft kit is going to be making a comeback. 

Both designs launch on Thursday 4/16 at 9am PST✨