Post may contain affiliate links. Do your kiddos love coloring pages!?! My littles do! Did you know that there's a lot you can do with a fun coloring page besides just coloring them!?! Hello, Crafting Chick friends! I'm Shelly Dolen from Dolen Diaries and today I'm going to share my coloring page tricks. I love coming up with novel ways to practice the skills my littles are working on at school. They get the practice they need and have fun while doing it. Typically … [Read more...] about Learning Fun With Coloring Pages
Faux Succulent Monogram
Hey guys! It's Shelly from Dolen Diaries and I'm back to share my latest obsession!! Faux Succulent picks from Floracraft! Have you seen these yet!?! They are totally cute, look like the real deal, and are completely maintenance free. Floracraft generously sent me some to get creative with and I'm SO excited to show you what I came up with... a Faux Succulent Monogram. Supplies: pallet wood Floracraft Succulent Picks Styrofoam jigsaw chop saw wire cutters carpenters … [Read more...] about Faux Succulent Monogram
Painted Pistachio Shell Bugs
Are your kiddos buggy about bugs!?! My boys are obsessed bugs! I'm Shelly from Dolen Diaries and today I'm sharing how to make Painted Pistachio Shell Bugs! Supplies: pistachio shells craft paint {I used America paint in their fun new summer colors Sunny Day, Watermelon Slice, Peacock Teal, Purple Rain, and Grey Storm} paint brush Make sure your pistachio shells are clean and dry. Paint them with a base coat color and let them dry. We made the yellow into bees by … [Read more...] about Painted Pistachio Shell Bugs
DIY Farmhouse Style Wood Box
Hello, Crafting Chick friends! I've missed you guys! If we haven't met yet, I'm Shelly from Dolen Diaries where I share my love of all things creative and creating with the ones I love. Today, I'm sharing arguably the easiest {no joke} DIY project you'll ever do! I'm completely obsessed with this DIY Farmhouse Style Wood Box and you're going to fall in love, too! Supplies: 1 fence board 1 x 6" x 6' {we used reclaimed fencing we found on the side of the road} hammer galvanized … [Read more...] about DIY Farmhouse Style Wood Box
Teacher Clipboard
Hello Crafting Chick friends! Did you know that I was a teacher before staying home with my boys? It's true! I taught kindergarten for 10 years and LOVED it! Needless to say, I have a soft spot for teachers and Teacher Appreciation Week is going to be here soon! Our school organizes Teacher Appreciation Week by day for example Monday everyone brings a flower to make a huge bouquet, Tuesday bring a note, Wednesday wear their favorite color, Thursday bring a gift, and Friday bring a sweet treat. … [Read more...] about Teacher Clipboard