Labyrinth Making from our SECRET AGENT SPY PARTY (click here) Thank you birthday lovers! We’re thrilled that you’ve found us! Are you considering adding a Labyrinth to a party or to a rainy day, too? It was so much fun to share our Secret...
Happy May Day. I loved hanging surprise May Baskets on neighbor’s doorsteps when I was a little girl. Did you do this, too? It’s not a tradition I’ve seen in Sweden, but, honestly, aren’t flowers always right? We’re surprising our...
LIGHTWEIGHT AIR MAIL PACKAGES #15 We mail a lot of over seas packages and this means avoiding cardboard boxes, due to the weight this adds; however, there’s no reason to skimp on fun. This is a fun way to pare...
Today, more about babies: our baby — our first born son. (Do our children’s dreams look anything like the dreams we wish for them?) For you, B:I’ll post this in the morning.By then,you’ll have had your first night of eleven year...
JOIN US ON INSTAGRAM | HERE PICK UP AN ART PRINT or ABC FLOWER SAFARI BOOK | HERE HOW TO MAKE A BALLOON GARLAND Don’t you think balloon garland gives plain balloons more impact? Yesterday’s request for balloons...
Nesting Baby Shower From the moment the first craft paper nest was formed, I knew this would be something I’d want to share here. When my friend, Oona, announced that she was expecting her third child, our mutual friend, Jennifer,...
Oona mentioned at her baby shower that she loves to think in terms of “it takes a village.” I think we agree when thinking of the community of friends who created this shower and how this rang true with this group —...
GIFT WRAP SERIES #14: OMBRE Could it have been the Spanish sunrises and sunsets that ignited this week’s ombre wrapping paper? Have fun painting these yourself or experimenting with your children. Our kids wanted to put our ombre artwork up on our walls permanently. I convinced...
… these handmade baby moccasins.
Gift wrap, below, and handmade baby moccasins, here at freshlypicked.
OMBRE color instructions, here + FRINGE instructions here = OMBRE FRINGE GIFT WRAP
SOMETHING YOU MIGHT LIKE:GIFT WRAP SERIES: 15 Gift Wrap Techniques and variations with How-To.NESTING BABY SHOWER
JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM FOR MORE INSPIRATION | HERE DIY: LUGGAGE TAGS for travelersI promised to share a few things that we packed for this flight and, also, wanted to share a travel DIY.I love project because the kids were so...
JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM FOR MORE INSPIRATION | HERE DIY: TRAVEL AIRPLANE JOURNALS(traveler project part 2) Combine your kid’s drawings with this super useful project: I like the kids keep a travel journal and/or have a travel art pads when we’re...
Kid’s Craft while traveling: This weekend, after a memorable southern French extended family lunch, out came the paints for the kids. Have you tried rock painting with your kids? It’s such simple fun: find interesting rocks and bring out the...
GIFT WRAP SERIES #13: FRINGE Here’s a baker’s dozen entry with a pop. SUPPLIES:– Crepe Paper- Scissors – Rolling Applicator Glue (or double sided tape) – Neutrally wrapped package. HOW-TO WRAP WITH A FRINGE:– Measure and cut crepe paper...
Simple kid’s games: ThimbleToday is a holiday is Sweden and the kids will be on Spring Break for over one week. We’ve had a great start. Are you looking for simple things to do with this kids?I learned this past...
UPDATED Post 5 Things you might not know about Swedish EASTER | HERE home in your yoga pants without ever having to open the door! Have fun with these FREE BUNNY PRINTABLE FOR KIDS BUY “ABC Flower Safari “ | HERE...
Pass on some bling: Gift Wrap Series #12: SequinI think there’s always room for a little shine and with the snow landing outside, I’ve found a away that I’m excited to share with you — so that you can pass it...
Easy Easter Egg Hanging TipsAfter making these naturally dyed eggs, I wanted to make a new Swedish-style Easter Bouquet or Påskris. (Cabbage, would you believe it?) Using willow branches I already had, the kids helped me secure white feathers on the...
If these eggs were smaller, I think we could hide them in a Robin’s nest! Who knew that cabbage could produce such a robin’s egg blue? I’ve always wanted to try dying eggs naturally and this was such a fun...
Gift Wrap Series #11: Origami Easter Baskets Make Origami Easter Basket with me. Origami Easter Baskets: Start by making the traditional Origami Basket. Follow step-by-step below: Make two origami boxes If you would prefer a Printable (FULL STEP-by-STEP TUTORIAL to make Origami Easter...
Follow Willowday on Instagram for MORE FUN IDEAS | HERE It’s birthday time! Oh, how I love bringing today’s post to you. This is the first children’s birthday party I am able to share here and through this, I feel...
