Crochet blocks, or crochet motifs, are really the building blocks of many projects. This week Katelyn will review the new Crochet Blocks book and take a look at the motifs and projects that it includes.
As we move into the second month of Scrubby Good. Clean. Fun. with Read Heart we are featuring some great kids craft projects. Over the summer while kids are home from school I know that I was always looking for something to help keep them content and doing something each day. These projects made from Scrubby yarn are great ways to get your kids involved in the fiber arts while having some fun. Don't forget to check out the Marly Bird™ YouTube channel on Mondays at noon mountain time for a new project each week in my Kids Craft Camp.
Okay, Red Heart Scrubby isn’t cotton yarn but was developed to replace cotton yarn when making washcloths or dishcloths. Come learn a little more about Scrubby and each of the yarns that make up the Scrubby family. Be sure to give all of the Scrubby yarns a try to find what works best for you and your next project.
Welcome to this week's Wednesday Review! This week Katelyn was lucky enough to get a copy of Colorful Crochet by Marianne Dekkers-Roos to take a look at and share share with you. Join her in a review of the book and what you will find inside.
Whether or not you are new to crochet or an old timer sometimes there are terms that are thrown around that make my sit back and think, “What did they just say?”. Let's talk about common crochet terms that are floating around and how to speak the secret language of crochet. I gladly take on the role of you crochet translator.
Marly Bird™ Kids Craft Camp 2018 is a fun event where kids and caregivers can connect over Crafting and YouTube! That's right, you all get to enjoy working on a fun kids craft while I teach you how to do it on YouTube Live. On this post you will find the themes for each week and a list of materials you will need to follow-along with the live video for the week.
Did you know that in recent studies it has been determined that Generation Z can't live without YouTube? Seriously, 95% of them watch it on a daily basis (sounds like me and my relationship with yarn). My kids are 16, 14 and 12 and I know first hand how much they LOVE YouTube. When I asked them about this Marly Bird™ Kids Craft Camp idea they thought it was perfect. Jojo (age 12), “It's like you're trying to make crafting cool for kids by putting it on YouTube. I think that is a good idea, Mom. Can I be on it too?” LOL, he is always trying to get on camera.
There are some items that require the use of an item that is not suitable for children (ex: a hot glue gun) for those projects we are asking that the adult is the one to work with that item and follow the safety instructions that come with the item. Marly Bird™ or Yarnsports llc is NOT responsible for any injury caused by the use of any items in the materials list provided. Use your common sense, if there is something that you don't think is safe for a kid to use then that is a chance for you to step in and be the adult super hero ☺ .
The kids craft camp is for kids of preschool age to 6th grade, but the age suitability of the craft is ultimately up to the parent/caregiver. Again, use your common sense and it you think a project is too much for your child maybe choose one of the other projects suggested in that weeks blog post.
Great! You want to be a part of this fun summer kids craft camp, here is what you have to do (Let me make this as simple as possible):
Team MB and I put together a fun list of themes and projects for the Marly Bird™ Kids Craft Camp that we think you will love to do with the kids in your life.
Please note: there will be a separate blog post for each individual theme of the week with more ideas than just the one I will be teaching on YouTube Live. So if the theme interest you but maybe you want a different project we will have some suggestions for you!
All items listed with a link are available online via Amazon, Dollar Tree, and/or Michaels. These are affiliate links so if you purchase from the link I do make a little extra money at no extra cost to you.
June 4, 2018– Games
DIY Cup and Ball
June 11, 2018– Beach/Pool
Beach Cover-up
June 25, 2018– Bird House
DIY Birdhouse (updated supplies 6-25)
July 2, 2018– Wands and Swords
Lightsabors
July 16, 2018– Puzzle Pieces
Variety of Items with Puzzle Decorations
https://youtube.com/live/5vQ5b2YiqRs
So here's the thing… Marly Bird's Kids Craft Camp is a super fun event where kids and their grownups get to hang out and craft together! I'll be teaching a fun kids craft project live on YouTube each week, and you can follow right along at home.
Yes! Honestly… some projects might use tools that aren't suitable for little hands, like a hot glue gun. For those, we're asking that the adult is the one using that particular item and follows all the safety instructions. Marly Bird™ or Yarnsports llc isn't responsible for any boo-boos…
Yes! The camp is designed for kids from preschool age all the way up to 6th grade. But remember, you know your kiddo best, so you get to decide if a project is a good fit for them. If you think one might be a bit too much, just check out the other suggestions on that week's blog post!
It's super simple! First, hop over to my YouTube channel and subscribe, and make sure you hit that bell icon so you don't miss when I go live. Then, take a peek at the themes and projects list, gather your supplies, grab your favorite drink and a snack… and that's it!
Oh, that's totally fine! Honestly… each week's theme will have its own blog post with more ideas than just the one I'll be teaching on YouTube. So if the theme sounds fun but you're craving a different project, we'll have some other awesome suggestions for you!