The Crafty Knupps

My mom and niece are quite the crafty duo and I’m bummed that I miss out on their craft nights. In order to combat that, I came up with a fun project for us to do together.

Once a month we’ll send each other a small packet of craft supplies-the same supplies-and see what we all come up with. Since I was in town and we could craft together our first project was completed to the sounds of giggles and girl talk. I loved it.

The supplies:  I picked out some papers in colors and patterns that I personally loved and had in my own stash.  I added some lace trim, fabric washi tapes, a pre-made notecard, matching mini clothespins, and some gold chipboard hearts.

The Rules:  Use at least a piece of every item in the craft project; it didn’t need to be the whole piece. We’re allowed to use other craft supplies and whatever tools we choose (i.e. paper cutters, adhesives, other crafty accents).

The results:

Since we were crafting on Father’s Day, Dalani decided to make her dad a card.  I love her use of the lace trim and clothes pin. Also-her creative fix to what could have been a crafting disaster!

Dalani and I questioned my Mom’s ulterior motives for starting her project after we had finished ours.   I cried foul and asked for her to be thrown out of the competition.  Luckily, Dalani is a level headed crafter and talked me down.  Here’s Mom’s:

And, finally, mine:

I’m so looking forward to doing this once a month.  It was more fun being together doing what we all love but I think it’s a great way to stay connected with the girls back in Michigan.