Home DIY & Crafts coloring pages

coloring pages

    Latest

    Guide to Provo, Utah

    Brittany
    -
    1
    Guide to Provo, Utah

    Guide to Provo, Utah

    This post has been a long time in the making, folks. I’ve been wanting to do a feature on Provo, Utah, where I’ve now lived for three years, but as you know, it takes awhile to feel situated and like you’ve been able to experience a lot in your town. I’m a terrible social planner, but I know you’ve been on the edge of your seat waiting for it to come out, so sit back, it’s time to explore everyone’s top bucket list location, Provo, Utah (ha!).

    Provo City Guide and coloring page

    Provo is a popular destination for Mormons, or Latter-day Saints, and being one myself, I often get asked where to eat, where to stay, what to do. I also find that a lot of people from the North take the Utah I-15 route to go South to see Utah’s great national parks: Bryce, Zion, Arches to name a few. Utah is a gorgeous state and there’s a lot to see, especially if you love nature. I love looking at nature, but admittedly, I’m not the biggest nature go-getter. I prefer to mosey really.

    Provo City Guide and coloring page

    Provo is about 40 minutes south of Salt Lake City, and one of the last cities before you travel south down to the national parks and further south. For that reason, it’s another popular stop along the way. Being a university, there’s more diversity than you’d expect and a lot of interesting people.

    I’ve found that a lot of people are moving here from all ways of life and I love that it feels more and more diverse. After living in major cities for the last decade before moving here, I was expecting it to feel more small town and I’m so pleased with the direction it’s going. There’s more and more rad things to do and people are really latching onto it and making it their own.

    Provo City Guide and coloring page

    Many of the residents here are, as you might expect, part of the LDS community and with that comes a lot of unique living patterns. For example, LDS people don’t drink alcohol so the preferred vice of choice is soda and sweets. Thus, a thriving soda and sweets scene is prevalent. Never heard of such a thing? Neither had I! But the NY Times caught hold of it when a lawsuit went down between two competing soda places. Food for thought. Pun absolutely intended.

    Here we go!

    Where to eat in Provo, Utah

    Warning: there’s a LOT of pizza choices. Mostly because they are the best ones and not necessarily because I only love pizza though of course I do. I’m only human.

    Lars’ Short List

    1. Communal is perhaps the only restaurant in the area where you’d go for a really nice meal. There aren’t too many options for a date night that’s not cafeteria style and this one is nice for the farm-to-table aspect. I find that they have a very stable menu, which means that we don’t go too often because it often feels like there’s not too much change. Their chicken is delicious. 
    2. Black Sheep a fun spot for Native American/Mexican/Southwestern fushion. They’re known Navajo tacos but personally I love their hog jowl tacos and buffalo nickel burger best. Get their cactus pear lemonade for the whole table.
    3. Station 22 is a great place to bring out-of-towners because of the historic feel. It’s a Southern-inspired cuisine and the decor reflects that. They’ve got a large selection of old-fashioned sodas, in true Provo fashion.
    4. Slab. I love Slab SO much. A “slab” is basically two pieces of pizza put together. I LOVE the rosemary potato bacon. I get it every time, but they have so many options that I should try.
    5. Pizzeria 712. YUM! I adore their starters–you basically can’t go wrong with any of them! And all of their pizzas
    6. Cafe Rio is a popular Utah chain but there’s a reason for it. Two words: pork salad. But that said, I love their tacos because their tortillas are *chef’s kiss*.
    7. Ginger’s Garden Cafe is located in Springville, just south of Provo. It’s right by our studio. It’s all healthy and good. Delicious smoothies. Plus, afterwards, you can take a yoga class.
    8. Aubergine Kitchen. A delicious healthy option!
    9. Owl Bar and Foundry Grill at Sundance. You can’t beat a trip up to Sundance, just 20 minutes outside of Provo in beautiful Provo Canyon.
    10. Slate Restaurant is located inside the Marriott Hotel. While the ambiance isn’t the coziest, it’s one of the best kept secrets of Provo’s dining scene.
    11. Seven Brothers burgers is my fave burger joint.

    Other Yummy Eats

    • Bombay House. It’s not my favorite Indian in the world, but most people around town think it’s the best. 
    • Bistro Provenance is a new restaurant from the same group that does the best restaurants in town. I’m excited to try it for a nicer meal!
    • Treehouse Room at Sundance for a fancier meal.
    • Brasas. Yummy Mexican. Plus, they let you try everything before you buy it.
    • Kolaches. A Czech pastry that come in savory or sweet. There’s always a line and they go until they sell out so go early! 
    • JDawgs: Delicious, loclaly-owned hot dogs! You must get the sauce on top.
    • Art City Trolley. Restaurant inside the iconic Springville trolley. 
    • Guru’s 
    • Cubby’s. I love their tri-tip salad.
    • 180 Tacos 
    • Bam Bam’s BBQ. Their sauce is the best! I’m a brisket girl myself.
    • Waffle Love. Delicious waffles!
    • Don Joaquin’s Street Tacos. Cheap and good Mexican.
    • Pogo. A lot of readers mentioned Pogo and I haven’t tried it yet!
    • Block Restaurant. Another farm to table restaurant.

    Treats to eat in Provo, Utah

    • Provo Bakery. Fun local vibe. And good news, They take custom orders!
    • Taste. It’s a new chocolate tasting shop. The interiors alone are worth the visit. It’s reminiscent of European cafes.
    • Hokulia Shave Ice
    • Rockwell Creamery. Homemade ice cream. Try the mint chocolate chip (REAL mint!).
    • Sweet Tooth Fairy. Yummy everything.
    • Startup’s Candy factory. Utah is the land of chocolate covered cinnamon bears. They make theirs in milk AND dark chocolate. Open to the public.
    • BYU Shop us a local tradition for candy and sweets. There’s also the Creamery on 9th for ice cream, but if I’m being honest, It’s not my favorite.
    • Brooker’s Ice Cream. Ice creamery in the style of the founding fathers. Again, not my top favorite but fun for kids.
    • Crumbl Cookie and Chip Cookies. You can’t go wrong with either.

    Drinks (the non-alcoholic kind 😉

    • Swig/Sodalicious. I’m not much of a soda fan (or anything with syrup) but locals love them. Which one is better? I have no idea. Try one of each and make the choice yourself.
    • Ivie Juice Bar

    Things to do in Provo, Utah

    The ones with an asterisk are also kid friendly.

    • Sundance.* I always take visitors to Sundance. It’s cozy and beautiful. They have zip lines, ski lift rides, skiing. Plus a number of workshops and classes. It’s beautiful.
    • Sunriver Gardens. My favorite nursery in the area. Lovely plant collection and setting and fun gift shop. They even have workshops and such.
    • Liminal. One of the newest shops in Provo. Has a great collection of plants in the back room and great gifts up in the front. Make sure to take a photo in front of their adorable mural!
    • Velour. Provo has a surprising number of successful bands that have made it big and they typically start here.
    • Provo farmer’s market.* Every Saturday in Pioneer Park.
    • Hiking.* Provo Canyon, Rock Canyon, Squaw Peak. Well, everywhere really.
    • BYU MOA. I interned there in college! Great exhibitions and collection.
    • Harmony classes. The best local craft classes. 
    • Springville Museum of Art. This is the site of my very first internship. I made the museum newsletter. It was my first exposure to InDesign.
    • Gem Studio and The Wick Lab
    • Riverwoods. If you need some retail therapy.
    • Color Festival in Spanish Fork.
    • Utah Lake (rent at outdoors unlimited)
    • Crandall Printing Museum: printing press
    • Provo City Center temple* is brand new and beautiful. Lovely for a walk around. It used to be the old Provo Tabernacle and was burned down in 2011 and recently completed as an LDS temple. 
    • Provo temple.* The older 60s temple. A peaceful walk around or Provo City Center temple in downtown Provo.
    • BYU campus. There’s even a slide in the Wilkinson center BYU Store.

    Things to do in Provo, Utah with kids

    Now that I have kids I see just how necessary this list is.

    • Classic Fun Center.* You know I’m all about the skating. Here’s where to go.
    • Stadium of Fire:* Biggest 4th of July celebration in existence. At least it feels like it. It’s so closet to my house it’s a little too close for comfort.
    • Thanksgiving Point:* Visit for tulip season!
    • Movies in the park* (rock canyon) 
    • Quarry Climbing. To be honest, I have NO experience with this. Ha! But maybe you’d like it.*
    • Provo Beach Resort. It’s the closest thing we have to California. There’s also an arcade inside.
    • BYU Bean Museum is a free museum where we take our two kids all the time. It’s great!
    • Float the provo river*

    Best Shops in Provo, Utah

    • Harmony. Great collection of artisanal fabrics, yarn, and gifts. Best ribbon collection in all the land!
    • Heirloom has a beautifully curated collection of children’s books, antique jewerly, and original art. I go there when I need a unique gift.
    • Pioneer Book. A local legend!
    • Liminal. Has a great collection of plants in the back and cute gifts in the front. Make sure to take a pic in front of the adorable mural in the front.
    • Actual Source. Minimal design book shop and graphic design agency.
    • Foxglove. Best local floral shop with fun gifts. 
    • Pioneer Books. Fun used book shop environment.
    • Blickenstaff’s. Beautiful toy shop when I feel want to feel like an Pinterest mom.
    • Soel Boutique. Gifts for baby and mama. 
    • DI Provo. If you’re into thrifting! It’s organized by color!
    • Brambles and Blossoms. Beautiful gardening and home goods shop. 
    • SOS Drug Co. in Springville. Old-fashioned soda shop
    • Cat’s Cradle antiques shop. WONDERFUL antiques shop. The owner goes all over the world to collect. Not cheap.
    • Asian Market 23 N 500 W. This is Paul’s favorite grocery store.
    • BYU Museum of Art Store
    • Planted Earth in Orem has a great collection of plants and antiques in an old home.

    Best Hotels in Provo, Utah

    There aren’t too many hotel situations in Provo. You have to go outside a bit for something really scenic and pretty.

    • Airbnb
    • Washington School House Hotel. Ok, it’s not near Provo much, but it’s beautiful! Located in Park City.
    • Sundance
    • Marriott
    • Hyatt Provo is the newest hotel downtown and is the best choice for the cost.

    Provo guide and coloring page

    DOWNLOAD the Provo coloring page here. 

    What would you add to this guide to Provo, Utah?

    Stay tuned, I’ll be doing more city guides including nearby Utah cities like Salt Lake and Park City.

    Don’t miss our Guide to Colorful Walls in Utah Valley and Salt Lake 

    Photos by Anna Killian 

    Handmade gift ideas for Mother’s Day

    Brittany
    -
    0
    Handmade gift ideas for Mother’s Day

    Handmade Gift Ideas to give for Mother’s Day

    Personally, I love the idea of receiving a handmade gift from my child–it’s a great way to mark their skills as they get older too! Here are some great handmade gift ideas for Mother’s Day.

    1. Handmade Cards

    A handmade card is a classic gift that never gets old. Making a card yourself allows you to express your creativity and personalize the card to your mom’s liking. You can use various materials such as construction paper, glitter, markers, and stickers to create a beautiful card. You can also add a heartfelt message or quote to express your love and gratitude.

    We have a variety of printable Mother’s Day cards as well as printable cards that are perfect for adding in a gift card. Our printable Mother’s Day collection, above, can be found here. Our printable gift card can be found here.

    Mother's Day Gift Card HolderMother's Day gift card

    And this gift card one can be found here.

    1. DIY Jewelry

    If your mom loves jewelry, a handmade piece would be an excellent gift idea. You can make a necklace, bracelet, or pair of earrings using beads, wire, and other materials. You can also customize the jewelry by incorporating her favorite colors or birthstone.

    Brittany is wearing a white blouse and a rainbow colored clay necklace. She's standing against a green wall.

    This DIY handmade clay bead necklace is an easy one for all ages and looks great too!

    Or try this DIY knot necklace. You can make it in any color too!

    1. Printable Coloring pages for Mother’s Day

    We have the cutest Mother’s Day Activity Pack to give as a gift. It includes a coloring page, certificate, prize ribbon, build-a-bouquet, and a few other fun fill outs. You can see more about it here.

    As well as this beautiful Mother’s Day Coloring page here.

    Mother's Day coloring page

    1. Personalized Photo Album

    A personalized photo album is a great gift to give your mom to showcase your special moments together. You can select your favorite pictures and arrange them in a scrapbook. You can also add captions or decorations to make it more personal. We did this collaboration with Mixbook for a wedding book, but it could be customized to any holiday and the flowers would be so so beautiful for Mother’s Day!

    1. DIY Candles

    Candles are a popular gift idea, and making them yourself would make them more special. You can make candles using natural ingredients such as beeswax, essential oils, and dried flowers. You can also choose a scent that your mom would love and personalize the candle’s label.

    We made these DIY twisted candles, which are a fun twist, pun intended, for a gift.

    1. Handmade paper flower

    Flowers always remind me of mother. We love a good paper flower around here and there are so many to choose from.

    Paper flower hydrangeas

    These paper flower hydrangeas are so stunning. Can you guess what they are made from? So clever!

    Paper hydrangeas in a white vase against a floral orange background

    Paper flower foxgloves

    These paper flower foxgloves are my favorite. And I love the colors too! Put them in a stunning pot to keep them forever!

    Paper flower peony

    You can never go wrong with a peony. They are so lush and beautiful–they’re everyone’s favorites! Here’s how to make a paper flower peony.

    We have a lot more paper flower options. Try here for more!

    1. Pillows of you children

    These small pillows were inspired by our family heirloom photo ornaments and I love them in a slightly bigger shape. My kids love having them too! Here’s how to make the photo heirloom dolls.

    Two embroidered plush dolls on a blue background surrounded by colorful toys

    1. Embroidered brooch

    If your mom loves sweets, homemade cookies would be a great gift. You can make cookies using your mom’s favorite recipe or try something new. You can also package the cookies in a personalized container or wrap them in a decorative ribbon.

    Brittany is sporting her embroidered floral brooch and holding baby Felix.

    1. DIY apron

    If your mom loves to keep her home smelling fresh, DIY potpourri would be a great gift idea. You can make potpourri using dried flowers, herbs, and essential oils. You can also customize the scent to your mom’s liking and package it in a personalized container.

    1. Handmade Pillow Cover

    If your mom loves to decorate her home, a handmade pillow cover would be a great gift idea. You can use fabric and sewing supplies to create a unique design. You can also customize the pillow cover by adding a personalized message or quote.

    This DIY bias tape pillow cover is a very cute one to try.

    DIY weaving bia tape pillow Creative hobbies to try when you are feeling uninspired

    Or turn a scarf into a pillow case! Here’s how!

    Or try a pillow in a fun shape like our flower shaped pillow!

    Handmade gifts are a great way to show your mom how much you love and appreciate her on Mother’s Day. These gifts are personal, sentimental, and can be tailored to your mom’s preferences. Feel free to nonchalantly forward this post on to someone who might benefit from seeing it ;). Ha!

    78 Creative Summer Homeschool Activities For Kids

    Brittany
    -
    2
    78 Creative Summer Homeschool Activities For Kids

    Explore our favorite at-home homeschool activities for your summer creativity!

    DIY matisse felt board for kids

    Arts & Crafts Kits

    Before you start imagining your freshly organized craft drawer getting messed up, DON’T WORRY! These crafts below come with everything your child will need to learn a new skill and make something amazing! All in one tidy kit. We like the sound of that!

    What’s on your kid’s schedule today? Become a collage artist, learn how to tie dye, or try your hand at embroidery!

    Learn something new over the summer!

    Keep homeschooling interested with mixing up the normal subjects! Math isn’t your forte? Now is the perfect time to get your kids excited about new topics like art history, gardening, meteorology, design theory, and more! The resources below will help!

    Make homeschool exciting

    Though some of you might be loving having your kids at home all the time, trying to find creative ways to help them keep learning over the summer might not be going as well as you had hoped. Below are some helpful tools to keep their math and geography knowledge as sharp as ever until they go back to school in the fall. Because as easy as it is to plop your kids down to watch an endless amount of movies over the summer, it’s definitely not ideal for their cognitive development. These ideas will still give you the breather you need, but will also give your kids productive and stimulating ways to spend their time that don’t involve a screen.

    Books

    Favorite creative books for kids during quarantine

    Need some screen-free entertainment to hand out? Your kids could be quite the bookworms by the end of the summer! Here are some of our favorites:

    rainbow toys and activities for kids of all ages

    Keep your hands busy and your mind clear!

    We’ll say it again for the people in the back – KEEP YOUR HANDS BUSY. We promise it will help. If you have already finished all the puzzles at your house, these puzzles and games will keep you busy for a while!

    Get outside!

    Have you heard of the game Kubb before? It’s an ancient Scandinavian yard game that, legend has it, kept the Vikings entertained for hours. We feel you Vikings–it’s definitely been keeping us entertained for the past few weeks! Buy your own set here and play with the entire family!

    More Resources

    Loved this post on summer homeschool activities and need more kid-friendly things to do this summer? Try this DIY custom puzzle, fusible plastic bags, and be sure to check out this compilation of kids activities.

    Camp Lars: Summer Activities for Kids

    Brittany
    -
    0
    Camp Lars: Summer Activities for Kids

    Crafts

    Crafts are at the top of our list of summer activities for kids. We’re all about crafts! So obviously we made some with kids in mind. And don’t limit yourself to this list! See our blog archives for more craft ideas. There are plenty we left off the list that your kids would love to try. Some are advanced enough that older kids will enjoy them more, but don’t fret. There are plenty for all ages to enjoy.

    Here are our picks for best crafts for kids:

    Matisse Felt Board

    DIY block printing stamping art with potato

    Courses

    Another must-have on our list of summer activities for kids are our courses. Since your kids are out of school, it’s the perfect time to try a fun, easy course to keep their brains in gear! Our Great Artists courses are designed to get kids thinking creatively. They get to learn about different artists, with lots of great kids crafts to compliment what they’re learning. 

    Another course that’s great for older kids is our Learn to Draw Flowers course. This course will teach your kids all about 31 different types of flowers and how to draw them. Once they’ve nailed this course they can move onto some of our other crafts, like these nesting eggs or our classic nesting dolls (here are the plain wooden nesting dolls to paint). 

    Art Supplies

    These art supplies made for kids are the perfect compliment to the courses we just mentioned! Not only are they a great way to keep your kids busy this summer, they’re also an important developmental resource to boost your children’s creativity and kick their imaginations into action.

    Here are some options from our shop we love:

    Other Kids Toys/Activities

    Our shop is full of other summer activities for kids! From puzzles to bug hunting kits, we have something for every type of child, so take a look and see what suits your child’s fancy. 

    Eeboo kids toys

    back to school stickers on notebooks

     

    For the Littlest Ones

    We didn’t want to leave the littlest ones out of our list of summer activities for kids! While your older kiddos are off on a bug hunt or playing with puzzles, here are some things that are cozy and fun for even those who can’t walk yet. 

    cute gifts for baby

    Colorful, geometric paper shapes hang from a mobile in a green room.

    Home Decor for Kids

    Last but not least is our print shop. Summer activity, you ask? Hear me out: we have a shop full of kid-friendly art just waiting to be put to use somewhere in your home. Are your kids old enough to help decorate? Enlist them! What better way to decorate your child’s room than with art they love to look at? Even if your kiddos are too little to pick out their own art, consider it a great opportunity to decorate your baby’s nursery.

    A print of a girl reading in a garden surrounded by trees, grass, and flowers against a golden background.

    Four illustrations from fairytales hung above a child's kitchen toy set.

     

    cheap art for kid's rooms

    We hope we’ve given you some good ideas to keep your kids happy and busy this summer! Now we want to hear from you: what summer activities are your kids doing this summer? And what other kids crafts and activities would you like to see from us? Let us know in the comments below!

    Easter Activities for Kids

    Brittany
    -
    0
    Easter Activities for Kids

    Easter Baskets

    Every child needs an Easter basket! It’s one of our favorite Easter activities for kids. But have they ever been able to help make one themselves? For older kids, this Rope Easter Basket is a great option that requires absolutely no sewing. Just twist and glue and you’re done!

    Our Paper Easter Basket is a perfect option for kiddos who aren’t quite up to the rope Easter basket level yet, but still want to try their hand at making an Easter basket. Just print, cut and assemble and you’re ready for that Easter egg hunt.

    Paper Easter baskets filled with paper grass and plastic eggs against a pink and green background

    What to Put In Your Easter Basket

    A fun activity that doubles as the perfect addition to your child’s Easter basket, try these carrot treat boxes! Fill them with treats and they also double as party favors for a spring or Easter themed party.

    If you’re in need of other things to fill your child’s Easter basket with, here’s a post all about activity-filled Easter baskets. And here’s an Easter basket choose your own adventure! All out of time? These last minute Easter printables are sure to save the day.

    Printable Easter Gift coupons to put in sugar-free easter eggs

    Egg-centric Activities

    It wouldn’t be Easter without some egg-centric Easter activities to keep your little ones busy. The bonus is that these activities appeal to adults and kids alike!

    Egg Dying

    Egg dying is a classic Easter activity for kids. We have lots of egg dying ideas for you to choose from, like our Naturally dyed Easter egg tree or our Easter Egg runner tablescape. For something a little more in-depth (ideal for older kids), these Ukrainian Pysanky Eggs, Nesting Easter eggs, pressed flower eggs and Botanical Easter eggs are stunning, and you can use to redecorate with for years to come.

    Once you’ve dyed your eggs, you’ll need a way to display them. Try our Easter egg holders!

    Slip a few of the lovely eggs you’ve dyed (or painted) into the grass for an Easter egg hunt. Let your kids find them using one of the Easter baskets above or this carrot shoulder bag!

    orange fabric carrot bag full of paper flowers on a blue and white striped background.

    Spring Birthday Activities

    While not restricted to just a birthday activity, this Easter Scavenger Hunt with anagram balloons is a great one to add to the list if your child has a birthday at this time of year! And of course, no birthday required for a fun Easter scavenger hunt.

    Speaking of spring birthdays, this Easter Tablescape Party Suite is the perfect way to celebrate. The best part is all you have to do is print and cut and you’re all done!

    Easter printable tablescape with flowers and rabbits and a floral garland.

    Coloring Pages

    Another great option if you’re looking for good Easter activities for kids is coloring. Try our Ukrainian Easter Coloring Pages or our Easter coloring pages. If your child loves to color, you’ll also definitely want to check out this Flowers coloring book, as well as the rest of our coloring pages and books in the shop!

    Dress-up and Play

    What kid doesn’t like a little dress up? It’s a perfect Easter activity for kids. For the littlest of them all, this Baby bunny bonnet is adorable, not to mention a great way to keep their tiny scalps from getting sunburnt. For toddlers and children of all ages, these DIY bunny ears, Bunny party hats, and Easter printable crowns are fun and festive.

    Need more activities? These Easter egg coupons will give you endless ideas of activities to do with your kids this Easter! Bonus: you can put them in their Easter eggs to avoid a sugar rush and keep them excited all the same.

    You also won’t want to miss our springtime activity kit, or our springtime printable activity pack, which includes spring-themed coloring pages and paper dolls for your kids to have fun with.

    Baby Animals

    What child doesn’t love a cute animal? Even better, what about a bunny in honor of Easter? Make your own or buy one from our shop and keep your kids happily playing all afternoon!

    From our shop, here’s a template for our DIY sewn bunny, or this Floppy bunny doll, if you’re not in the mood to sew.

    Here are some more options to peruse:

    Gardening

    Have a budding gardener on your hands? Help them plant some lovely spring flowers! It’s a great way to capitalize on that warmer weather. Here are some supplies to get you started:

    Budding Chef

    Is your child interested in learning to cook? We have the perfect Easter treat and activity to try: Resurrection rolls for Palm Sunday!

    Don’t forget the kitchen essentials for your kids to use:

    More Inspiration

    Need more ideas for things to do this Easter? Try this post on Easter crafts, or these Easter decor ideas. Happy crafting!

     

     

    Ukrainian Easter Coloring Pages

    Brittany
    -
    0
    Ukrainian Easter Coloring Pages

    ukrainian easter coloring pages

    Ukrainian Easter Coloring Pages

    We drew the inspiration for our coloring pages from two main sources: Pysanky eggs and Ukrainian sunflowers. We fell in love with Pysanky eggs years ago, and you can read more about that story here, as well as how to make some of your own! Sunflowers, on the other hand, are Ukraine’s national flower. We recently made our own paper sunflowers which you can learn how to make here. You can also follow that same link to learn more about Ukraine’s history with sunflowers.

    Our Coloring Pages

    For our coloring pages, we enlisted the help of one of our talented interns, Chelsea. She designed them both and did a stellar job! We love the delicacy of her details–they feel so reminiscent of real Pysanky Easter eggs. And the sunflowers are a perfect craft for the spring when the flowers are just starting to poke their heads out. Plus, we love the reminder to support Ukraine.

    ukrainian sunflower coloring pagesukrainian easter coloring page

    Ukrainian Relief

    As well as being a lovely activity to do with your kiddos this Easter season, these Ukrainian Easter coloring pages are another way you can donate to Ukrainian relief. We’ll be donating a portion of the profits, yet again, to the Ukrainian relief effort.

    Let’s all do our part for Ukraine!

    Other Ways to Support Ukraine

    As we mentioned, there are more ways for you to support Ukraine! Head to our shop and purchase these three shop prints: Make Love Not War, Ukrainian Girl, and Stop War, Peace for Ukraine. The profits of all three will be donated to the Ukrainian relief effort. Again, thanks to everyone who’s supported this cause so far.

    Another way to donate is by purchasing this Pysanky Easter Egg e-book. We’re also donating all of its profits to the Ukrainian relief effort.

    If you’re looking for even more ways to support Ukraine, check out this post, which gives you step by step instructions on how to support Ukrainian artists through Etsy.

    More Inspiration

    Looking for more inspiration this spring? You’ll probably love our Ukrainian Sunflower tutorial, found here. Interested in more Easter crafts? Try this brand new Easter Basket tutorial or this super easy paper Easter basket! Want even more? Check out all of our Easter blog content here. Also see our Easter shop and this post for lots of ideas of things to put in your Easter basket!

     

    Memorial Day Paper Poppy Pin

    Brittany
    -
    0
    Memorial Day Paper Poppy Pin

    How to celebrate Memorial Day

    What are some of your Memorial Day traditions? Here at Lars, our holiday plans usually include hot dogs. After that, maybe a dip in the pool, and lots of time with family! We are also sure to take the opportunity to remember the sacrifices people have made out of love for their country. 

    DIY paper poppy pin for memorial day

    In addition to roasting up some hot dogs this Monday, consider adding this paper poppy pin to your list of family activities! Not only are these paper poppies super easy to make, but the pin is so sweet you’ll want to wear it all summer long! We love the way these turned out and can’t wait for you to make your own paper poppies!

    Poppy Symbolism

    Since the end of WWI, the red poppy has come to symbolize remembrance, hope, and peace. Its symbolism came about when the bright red flowers began blooming during the spring of 1915 through a battle-scarred land across northern France and Flanders (northern Belgium). A Canadian doctor named Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae saw these bright red poppies amidst the battlefield’s chaos and bloodshed and was so moved that he wrote his now-famous poem, “In Flanders Fields.”

    Inspired by McCrae’s poem, scholar and humanitarian Moina Michael decided to make and sell silk poppy pins in order to help raise money for veterans who were returning home from war. Our girl Moina eventually campaigned to make the poppy the official symbol of remembrance in the United States and worked with various countries and governments around the world to help people recognize this special flower’s significance. Moina eventually came to be known as the “Poppy Lady” (a title we LOVE) and spent the rest of her life championing the poppy!

    Nearly a century after WWI ended, millions of people across the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Belgium, Australia, and New Zealand wear the red poppy every November 11, known as Remembrance Day or Armistice Day, to commemorate the anniversary of the 1918 armistice. In the U.S., the tradition is slightly different because we celebrate Veterans Day on November 11th to honor all living veterans and Memorial Day on the last Monday of May to commemorate all those who died fighting for their country. This cute DIY paper poppy pin is a fun and easy way to bring the red poppy to your Memorial Day celebrations!

    How to make a paper poppy pin for Memorial Day

    Supplies needed:

    All supplies are linked on Amazon Prime so you can make your pin in time for Memorial Day!

    Instructions:

    1. First, download and print the paper poppy pin templates
    2. Cut out three “petals” from the red” template.
    3. Cut out a circle from the black using your template. This is your stamen. Make tiny incisions into the circle as close to each other as possible all the way around the perimeter. Curl the edges of the stamen with a pencil and cup them so that they are as vertical as possible.
    4. Make the center that goes inside the stamen by gluing the four corners together. Also, glue the bottom to the inside of the stamen.
    5. Add embroidery stitches to the inside of the petals and to the leaves.
    6. Glue the petals together so that they evenly overlap each other.
    7. Glue the center onto the top petal.
    8. Add the leaves to the underside.
    9. Finally, add a pin backing to the back.
    10. Start a new tradition and wear your poppy pin this Monday!

    Other poppy projects

    paper poppy cake toppers for summer party decor paper poppy background for DIY party decor paper flower corsage for prom or high school dance ideas paper summer garland for DIY summer party decor how to draw a poppy drawing tutorial

    As self-proclaimed “poppy ladies,” we think poppies fit in ANYWHERE. As cake toppers, in a summery flower garland, or even covering an entire wall! You can make paper poppies as intricate and life-like as you choose. To use the poppy emblem for your own remembrance this Memorial Day, click on any of the projects above to find the perfect one for you! Some are simple enough for the entire family to help with, like these, and some look real enough to add to a bouquet. You can also teach your kids about the sacrifices we honor on Memorial Day with the help of this poppy coloring page.

    If you make any of these poppy projects we would love to see them! Tag us with #LarsMakes. Happy crafting!



     

    How to Display Your Picture Hope Coloring Pages

    Brittany
    -
    0
    How to Display Your Picture Hope Coloring Pages

    How to display adult coloring pages

    How to spread hope

    Join in the global cheering trends (clapping for healthcare professionals, rainbows in windows, etc.) with your own coloring pages from Picture Hope. Picture Hope is a downloadable/printable coloring book filled with inspirational artwork from artists all over the world! This global collaborative effort was inspired by the plight of children in need, and we have decided to donate all proceeds from this coloring book to charities. This time around, we’ve selected the humanitarian organization Save the Children. This excerpt is from their homepage: 

    “The biggest global health crisis of our lifetime threatens children in every way. Your support can help children in unsafe households, help protect and prepare doctors and health clinics in refugee camps and help support distance learning in the face of school closures.” 

    Try to imagine what this whole thing would be like without the internet. Now try and imagine it again without running water or a safe place to call home. Talk about perspective!! I don’t say this to depress you – rather, I’m writing this as a reminder to myself that I need to turn OUT and show love however I can. For me, that means picturing hope. How to display adult coloring pages gallery wall

     

    How to Picture Hope and Share:

    Once you have thoroughly enjoyed coloring your masterpieces, the art of displaying them is a way you can spread some cheer! 

    At home: simply the act of coloring by yourself or with family can be a way to relax, get some creative juices flowing, and spend quality time together. 

    In the community: Share love with everyone who sees your pages! Tape them up in your windows, post photos online (tag us!), frame them on your gallery wall, send them to friends via mail (we <3 snail mail). This will spread encouragement to people who might not even know.  Trust me – they need it. We all do. 

    Around the world: Your donations go directly towards helping children in desperate situations. Healthcare, safety, food, education, and more are threatened by the global pandemic and YOU can help without having to leave the safety of your home. 

    We have made it easy – click this link, donate however much you can/want, starting at just $10, download the coloring book. Then, make your own masterpiece and the world a little brighter all in one fell swoop! Now that’s a way to spread some cheer. 

    floral botanical folk art coloring pages

    How to display your coloring pages

    We want to challenge you to display your Picture Hope coloring pages in clever ways! Use #PictureHope and tag us so we can feature your ideas. This is about spreading the word and the HOPE as far and wide as possible. Save the Children is a coronavirus charity we are passionate about helping, and we can’t do it without you!

    Here are some of our ideas:

    • Tape your coloring pages up in your front window for the neighborhood to enjoy!
    • Create a giant gallery wall you can add to all the time
    • Create frames for your coloring pages out of washi tape
    • Mix your coloring pages in with poloroids and photos of your other social distancing activities 
    • Compile all your Picture Hope pages together in a colorful book!

     

    How to display coloring pages How to display coloring pages gallery wallHow to display coloring pages

    We can’t wait to see what amazing display ideas you come up with!

    Click here for other ways you can help Coronavirus relief charities.

    How to make Pysanky Eggs with Betsy Croft

    Brittany
    -
    0
    How to make Pysanky Eggs with Betsy Croft

    How to do Pysanky

    What isa Pysanky Egg? Simply put, it is an Easter egg decorated using a wax resist method. It literally means “to write” as you’ll soon learn in the video.

    But, it is so much more than that. Ukrainians have been decorating eggs, creating these miniature jewels, for countless generations. The design motifs on pysanky date back to pre-Christian times and many date to early Slavic cultures making these eggs incredibly meaningful and full of rich history!

    Pysanky Eggs

    You can find the Pysanky instructions in our e-book here.

    You may feel daunted looking at these but Betsy breaks it down easy as can be so that you and I can get started making them. Download the E-book now so you can get started!

    And in case you need something special to display those beautiful Pysanky eggs in that you are about to make, checkout these incredible Ceramic Totem Egg Cups that we collaborated on found in The House Lars Built Shop plus so many other projects to keep yo occupied during these hard times.

    Be sure to tag us with #Larsmakes so we can see how your eggs turn out!

    St. Patrick’s Day coloring pages

    Brittany
    -
    0
    St. Patrick’s Day coloring pages

    St. Patrick’s Day coloring pages

    You are definitely going to be ready for St. Patricks day with these coloring pages on your tables! For the young and young at heart everyone is going to love this activity!

    You can find the coloring pages here.

    Be sure to tag us with #luckylars so we can see all of the luck and charm you are creating for this St. Patricks day!!

    Printable coloring page

    Brittany
    -
    0
    Printable coloring page

    Every other Saturday morning we’ll be sending out a newsletter with a free printable coloring page and I thought I’d share the one we’re sending out tomorrow. Isn’t it adorable? It’s some fruity pomegranate goodness to get you in the mood for Memorial Day road trips or yummy downtime. 

    You can sign up for our newsletter here. 

    Photos by Anna Killian for The House that Lars Built   |  Illustration by Madison Blake 

    Printable Mother’s Day coloring page

    Brittany
    -
    0
    Printable Mother’s Day coloring page

    I’ve been super neglectful of our newsletter lately, but as of today we are going to start sharing 2 printable coloring pages a month exclusively for our newsletter readers. If you’re already signed up, then you’re set! If not, sign up here:

    The newsletter goes out tonight at 8pmMST so be quick, quick, quick!

    Continue
    12Page 1 of 2
    © 2020, The House that Lars Built. All rights reserved.