by Julia Hammond | Aug 4, 2016 | Blog
Just like the heroine in Berry Magic, you can make your own “magic” doll. This simple doll is taken from Native American traditions. Legends have it that corn dolls are magical friends. They will be loving companions, as long as you make them with love and you...
by Julia Hammond | Jun 15, 2016 | Blog
Berry Magic, by Terri Sloat A Tlingit story of how one yucky bitter berry was made by magic into all the sweet berries of Northwest America. This is a myth — a creation story about why things are as they are. It celebrates a young woman’s magic and the gifts...
by Julia Hammond | Jun 10, 2016 | Blog
Here is another fun way to save fun summer memories — create a memory jar. Use a mason jar, a vase, or anything that would be nice to display. You can slowly add to it over the summer — keeping items that symbolize fun events, trips and...
by Julia Hammond | Jun 7, 2016 | Blog
With all of this heat in Portland, it feels like summer is already here. The kids will be out of school soon, and they will suddenly wander around the house asking what you are going to do with them. Here’s an craft idea that will be special all summer: a...
by Julia Hammond | Mar 1, 2016 | Blog
Here’s a little DYI tutorial for making gift envelopes. My kids made these for the Chinese New Year, but you can also use them to celebrate generosity anytime. To wish someone Happy New Year, you say, Kung Hei Fat Choi! (It is pronounced “goong hay fat...
