Tutorials

I have always loved wooden rainbow arches, but for our kindergarten I wanted something a little different. We already have a traditional rainbow, so I decided to paint another set in beautiful desert colors inspired by the chaparral and desert landscapes that surround us.

I didn't think making our own superhero masks was going to be as fun as it turned out, but it was awesome!!! My kids started out by making three masks each, but quickly asked to make more. I got in on the fun and made one, too, then another and then a few more!

This is a super easy upcycling craft you can do with any tin can and some decorative paper. Just use electric tape along the edge of the can to protect yourself from sharp edges. File down any protruding edges before applying tape. Use double stick tape to adhere scrapbook or watercolored paper to the outside of the tin can. Be sure your can is thoroughly cleaned inside and out before taping your paper in place.

Here's one way to bind a main lesson book after you've completed your work. If you wish to use multiple art mediums for a main lesson block or if you are working with watercolors, binding your loose sheets of papers along with your narrations after the block is over is one way to do it. You can bind the papers easily with a three-hole punch and a binder if you use 8.5x11 inch paper, or you can do a staple binding.

I love making things for my children, and this craft delighted them! I'm going to show you four different ways to make these wands. This project is fast, easy and affordable. You can find all supplies at your local craft store and with four methods to choose from, you'll find one that suits your skill level.

I love having a large chalkboard, but over the years, the texture was smoothed out from repeated use. This made drawing with pastel chalk very frustrating as none of the chalk would stick when we did our Waldorf inspired chalk drawings.

It feel it’s hit or miss when buying toys from Dollar Tree, but these dollhouse furniture pieces are definitely a win! I’m impressed with the quality and durability of these pieces, not to mention they are made of wood!

Inspired by the paper dolls from the book "How to Get Hijab Ready", I made for my daughter a set of paper fairy dolls because she wanted fairies with wings! I don't know how to draw so I copied (somewhat) the dolls available for download.

I learned how to make these craft mats from another YouTuber years ago; the only alteration I make to them is to add Con-Tact paper to one side to make a non-porous craft mat for watercolors. These craft mats are made from paper bags you get from the grocery store. Additional supplies are painter's tape or masking tape, and Con-Tac paper (optional). You'll also need a pair of scissors.

Print out paper dolls on glossy paper backed with magnetic sheets so paper dolls can have interchangeable outfits! I thought the idea was perfect for these paper dolls I downloaded.

If my curriculum isn't stored well, it doesn't get used; or, it gets lost or ruined. I came up with an idea to easily access and use some new activities I picked up from Target's Dollar Spot. I made pocket envelopes from 8.5x11 inch sheet protectors and stored them in inexpensive file folders with three-ring prongs. I slipped in my new supplies into the pocket and put it into the file folder. All of them are now stored in a hanging file drawer.

Take any tin can and transform it into a pencil holder. Or use it to organize your art supplies! This super easy project is so satisfying and easy. Cover your cleaned tin can with construction paper, cardstock or make your own with watercolor paper.

Save your paper bags! And turn them into craft mats using simple materials like tape, scissors and contact paper. This is something I do regularly; I collect paper bags over time, and once I have a few, I turn them into craft mats for my students. They last for a while, and when they get heavily used, I simply discard them and make new ones.

This is hands down the best lotion ever! I’ve upgraded the ingredients, and this time around, I’m loving this even more than the first time we made bar lotion. This formula is super simple and the supplies are easy to find. I purchased everything from Amazon except the coconut oil which I got from Trader Joe’s.

Recently a friend gifted us a diffuser. The ones with sticks in a jar. My 10-year-old daughter loved it! And asked if we could make them. As a homeschooler and avid crafter, not only did I say yes to the idea, we did it right then! I repurposed various supplies and thankfully, I had everything on hand. We used old honey jars and other decorative jars we had been saving, I have a variety of essential oils to choose from, we used 1/8 inch dowels (you could use bamboo skewers) which I bought to make double pointed knitting needles.

Making lip balm is more simple than I thought. With a few basic materials, you can make dozens of lip balms in just the right consistency and flavor. Plus, you can mind your ingredients so you're using the best ones available. For this project, we are using shea butter, coconut oil, beeswax and cocoa butter.

I love dipping into our supplies for projects that serve two purposes: art and education. These simple Thank You cards with an astronomical design (crescent moon on a night sky) were a fun excuse to pull out our Distress Inks, glitter and our Silhouette Cameo machine.

If you want a super cute way to store scarf pins, try this little clay pot filled with florist foam and topped with moss. Make your own flower pins to complete this super adorable look. The scarf pins are just straight pins that can be used to keep your hijab in place, or you can use these pins to keep notes on a cork board.

Bath Fizzies with mystery toy surprises inside?! What's not to love! This is a fun twist on bath bombs and sure to delight those reluctant bath takers. I made these with my 11-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter, and they had a great time doing this project. I was surprised how much my 11-year-old liked making these and more so found him to be quite a good helper.

This bar lotion is so easy to make, with no special equipment, you're sure to be making your own in no time. Made with just three all nature ingredients, these luxurious bar lotions will be your favorite in no time. They also take no time to make! With about 5 minutes of prep, 15 minutes to melt and another 10 minutes to pour, set and clean up, you're likely to be making these often and for everybody!

Ever wonder what Project Life is all about? Even if you're not crafty, I think anyone can do Project Life scrapbooking. It's so easy. All you need is an album, sheet protectors and a Project Life kit. That's it!! I'll show you the different products you need to complete an album.

Rosemary grows abundantly in our garden and is well suited for the Southern California climate. Aside from using it occasionally for cooking, I haven't enjoyed the benefits of fresh rosemary as much as I hoped. While I like rosemary essential oil for the health benefits, I didn't make use of fresh rosemary until now. It turns out it's quite easy!

These fun clothespin planners are a great way to visualize your week, especially if you have children. You could use them to show the activities you have planned, or who you are visiting but adding photos or images to the clothespins. We are using ours to meal plan. I have magazine clippings and personal photos of the recipes we would like to try to ones we already love that are our visual meal planner for the week.

Back in 2016, I recorded a number of videos of upcycling iphone, Macbook and other boxes. These durable boxes were perfect as organizational bins. I saved them and was even gifted empty boxes from friends and family who knew I could use them. I had so many boxes and so many videos, this one never got posted here. So, after nearly 10 years, I present to you a video from the deep archives of Pepper and Pine. Enjoy!

Upcycle any box! In this double tutorial, I make some mistakes. Watch to see how you can remedy some problems associated to cover boxes in this upcycling tutorial. Make sure it's well made and sturdy. All you'll need for this project is lokta paper, spray adhesive, scissors, label pulls, and metal brads.

Upcycle any box! Make sure it's well made and sturdy. All you'll need for this project is lokta paper Blick Art Supplies, spray adhesive, scissors (I prefer non-stick scissors), label pulls, and metal brads.

In this tutorial, I am showing how to upcycle a MacBook box by covering it with decorative paper to create a beautiful storage container. For this project, I used Lokta paper in the color Pumpkin, which has a rich handmade texture.

Learn how to upcycle and cover an iPhone box. These are some of the nicest sturdiest boxes. They are so nice, it’s impossible to throw out. So, after many years and many boxes (some gifted), I have made a dozen covered boxes that have served as a storage and organization tool.

Upcycle your iPad, iPhone or Macbook boxes into these charming decorative boxes. For this project you'll need any sturdy box. I find that the Apple products boxes are really well made but any sturdy made box, Lokta paper, spray adhesive, scissors (I prefer non-stick scissors), label pulls, and metal brads.