I wanted to experiment with natural dyes on wood, so I pulled out some blocks I had bought at a thrift store and saturated them in all sorts of dye baths. These were made with beet powder, avocado, matcha green tea, turmeric, tea and coffee.
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This is one of the most loved toys in our house. My twins loved this when they were babies but they still run around with them now at 2 years old. They also love the process of making and painting with natural dyes, so they enjoy making them as well!
This was my first ever knitting project! The boys each received one of these in their easter basket. I found the craft in the book Creative Play for Your Toddler: Steiner Waldorf Expertise and Toy Projects for 2 – 4s. This is a great resource for creating toys for small children. The author has also…
I made these as a gift for my boys. I am planning on getting them some watercolor paints for their birthday and I thought they would enjoy a place for their brushes that is wholly their own. This was actually a very simple craft. First I painted watercolors on a piece of felt . This is…