10 Minute Piggy Bank

Who doesn't love a great "no skills required" craft once in a while? This little project reminds me that simple, re-purposed materials are usually the most intriguing for a child.

A few months ago bought some lovely organic cream that came in a glass bottle (it makes me wish I enjoyed home-coffee as much as store-coffee so I could buy more cream).  I just couldn't resist the container and when I was done I didn't want to put it into the recycling bin, so I gave it to Daniel to play with.

My Dad was visiting and watching Daniel 'plink' the coins into the bottle when he suggested we make it into a real piggy bank. He just cut a little slot into the lid with a utility knife and it was done. It's been a favorite toy for quite a few months now. Good call by Papa!

Quirky Little Dress from Old T-Shirts

I found a book called DIY Fashion at the library with a tutorial for a t-shirt dress. It looked adorable so I added it to the stack. Turns out the directions were terribly unclear, with no photos or helpful tips on shaping. Sigh.

I fiddled around quite a bit and came up with something but there are a few strange tucks and it's a bit quirky. It's the first piece of clothing I've made myself, though, so I'm excited about the possibilities!