A Merry Menagerie of Style
One of the best gifts a parent can get is an original hand-drawn picture from his/her children. I always love to see the adorable stick figures and smiling faces my daughter comes up with. Give these fun printable frames to your kids! Print out the frames and have your children draw a special picture for mom, dad or grandparents. You could print out ...continue reading
Chicken wire, foam, straw, metal hoops and various other materials become bases of my wreaths. Each wreath has its own personality, and like personalities, each must be supported foundationally to fully form and spring forth. Craft stores, floral shops, nurseries and garden shed finds all are my go-to sources for starting wreaths. Once you have decided ...continue reading
Kids will enjoy watching birds eat from these handmade butterfly bird feeders, crafted out of toilet paper rolls. This kid-friendly craft is perfect for most age and skill levels. Make it a family project and the younger children can help with the coloring and the older children can assist with the cutting steps. You may want to make this bird feeder ...continue reading
Warmer weather brings thoughts of things we love that are related to the spring and summer seasons, like grilling in the backyard, vacations, hiking in the Wasatch Mountains, longer days with warm sunshine, and beautiful blooms on flowers. Decorating with natural elements such as flowers can really cozy up a home or set the mood for entertaining. Here are ...continue reading
Want to make a lovely Mother's Day craft for someone you love? I made these easy paper flowers, calla lilies, and Mother's Day subway art and gift cards for my mom. And the best part about the gift tags and 8x10 Mother's Day mat, you can personalize the file to any name. In my family we have Mom, Mimi, Grandma and Nanny! So with this free printable ...continue reading
Has spring arrived in your neck of the woods? It is finally starting to feel like winter might be over for me! This time of year always makes me the happiest. I love the leaves and gardens in bloom. Making these DIY plant labels for the garden is a great project to get your children involved in the garden. Supplies for Plant Labels Wooden ...continue reading
Hi there, and welcome to Red Barn, a blog with oodles of creative and fun ideas for design-savvy parents and kids! We hope you find our Merry ...continue reading
