Make a quick and easy no sew pioneer rag doll your kids will love! This tutorial will show you step-by-step how easy it is. The Little House on the Prairie series were my all time favorite books growing up and Laura Ingalls was my childhood hero. She was a funny, brave, strong and precocious pioneer girl that offered young readers a glimpse of life in the late 1800s. Much of my play time was spent with my friends pretending we were pioneer girls running wild  through the … [Read more...] about No Sew Pioneer Rag Doll
DIY Gold Frame
Hey everyone! I'm Steph from Crafting in the Rain and I'm excited to be back for the summer series again. On my blog I share mostly craft and DIY ideas, with the occasional life or recipe post thrown in. (I do love that Instant Pot cheesecake!) I recently watched The Woman in Gold - have you seen it? It's the story of an Austrian-American trying to get a painting of her aunt back from Austria. It had been stolen from her family by the Nazis, just prior to World War 2. I thought it the movie was … [Read more...] about DIY Gold Frame
Monet Inspired Art Project for Kids
This post contains affiliate links. Claude Monet, artist and painter of the Impressionist art movement. With flowers being one of his favorite subjects, our recent trip to the local tulip festival inspired us to create a pretty little tulip that Monet himself would be proud of. We loved working on this Monet inspired art project for kids and I hope you do too! Since Monet's paintings focused more on what the scene he was painting said to him rather than replicating the scene before him, my … [Read more...] about Monet Inspired Art Project for Kids
DIY Doily Flower Crown
Spring is here which means flowers are blooming! YAY!! Having a name like April and it being my birthday month, I just love Spring...and the flowers! Right now, I am obsessed with paper flowers. I love all kinds of flowers but paper flowers are really making my heart pitter patter right now. There are some really cool books out there to show you how to make different flowers and flower arrangements. This one and this one have caught my eye. Today, I am sharing a DIY paper flower crown you can … [Read more...] about DIY Doily Flower Crown
Vintage Apron Mother’s Day Gift Idea
Today I have a quick and easy Mother's Day gift idea for you! One of my favorite memories of my Grandma was watching her in the kitchen while she worked her magic. She'd make the most delicious cookies, cakes and pies and I'd watch in awe as she made it look so effortless. Before she began baking, she'd tie a sweet and simple apron around her waist that she'd had for close to 50 years. Whenever I see a pretty vintage apron, I think of my amazing Grandma and those warm summer … [Read more...] about Vintage Apron Mother’s Day Gift Idea