Summertime Sun Catchers

As we shift past the longest day of the year, the sunlight gets really special. Maybe its the change in the angle or the fact that we are on the downhill slope to winter, but the shorter days deserve celebrating.

Now you can get your kids involved in celebrating precious sunlight, by making these sun catchers from melted beads.

I found the imags from Blueparkart on Craftsy, but the idea has it’s own thread in the community board

Beaded Bracelet Tutorial

A trend that’s gathering speed right now is bracelets and because it’s a trend, the price of bracelets has shot up. However you can follow the trend without spending tons, just follow the tutorial for the beaded bracelet on Rings & Things.

Thanks Cindy from Rings & Things for a great Wrapped Beaded Bracelet tutorial

Timbur rattles for a New Baby

Timbur rattle in it's packaging. I came across the perfect baby shower gift the other day, a rattle. Every baby needs a rattle, and if they can get an heirloom rattle that will actually be used, that’s even better! This rattle is made from wood so it is pretty resilient.

The rattles are made using cutting edge computer technology and the timeless craft of wood work. The sustainable materials and non toxic finishes make Timbur rattles safe for the environment and just as safe for baby, they are a natural alternative to the common plastic rattles that are mass produced.

The Timbur rattle has gentle curves and is filled with natural shell beads to stimulate your baby’s tactile and aural senses, itis made from all natural woods & finished with of a blend of natural oils as a wax coating.

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