homemade fun

A few weeks ago, I got a surprise package in the mail.  It was Rae Grant's new book Handmade Fun, 101 Crafts and Activities to Do with Kids.

I was thrilled to be able to get an early peek into her newest book (That was so sweet Rae!  Thank you!)

Homemade Fun is full of down to earth, simple crafts, recipes and games for the young and old.  Amelia actually swiped the book from me and sat with it the entire evening, going through each page.  The next morning she woke up and make the popovers all by herself.  They were so delicious (topped with jam) and easy!  

If you haven't seen one of Rae's books, they are chock full of enticing vintage block print  illustrations.  Her books are both eye-candy and well detailed, easy to follow instructions for crafts and recipes that have been infused into our childhood memories for generations.   Do you remember friendship pins?  What about coffee can bird feeders?  Every child should make at least one paper sailboat right?  One of the ideas in her book that really caught my eye is the silhouette portraits.  They're definitely on my  to-do list this summer.

The nice part about homemade crafts in this book is that you probably already have everything you need to make them all.

Thank you Rae for writing this book.  Thank you for keeping these crafts alive today and for the next generation of earthy, homemade children and their parents.  This summer, I will be making a craft or recipe from Rae's book every week!

If you would like to win a copy of Rae Grant's new book, Homemade Fun, please leave me a comment!  I will close entries next Friday at 8 am and announce a winner then.  Good luck!

And please visit Rae's blog My Little Hen for more fun!

Have a great weekend!

Comments closed!  The winner is Francesca!  Congratulations : )

Comments

[vanessa]

I remember being about Amelia's age and getting up early to make pancakes from a kid's cookbook that I had. I was always so proud of myself (even if they were never all the way done in the middle because I wasn't patient enough for them to finishe cooking).

[kim]

looks like a fun book!

[nancy]

Homemade Fun is definitely what we need for teaching our little ones that we don't need to buy toys to satisfy. It's so much more fun to accomplish something together and enjoy it at the same time!!

What a great book idea!

Nancy

[Kelly]

this book looks like so much fun!

[lorena]

i've seen this book all over the blogsphere - would love a copy! thanks for the chance to win!

[Plain and Joyful Living]

Oh, I have read about this book - it looks terrific! Thank you for the giveaway.
Warm wishes, Tonya

[6512 and growing]

Wow, a junior chef in your own house? How cool is that. You must be so proud and deliciously full.

[heather]

awesomeness. i love that synopsis. i want to keep the 'crafts alive today and for the next generation of earthy, homemade children and their parents'!!! keep the traditions alive!! it's our movement here in blogland, isn't it?? and look at all those eggs on your counter. you know i'm tuned into eggs now. so, i'm keeping it on the low down...except for you and a few friends i've told. not sure why. just a feeling i have to go with. but i am so in love. and i have insomnia. so i just finished the book. i loved loved loved that book. i hope you find it.

[earthycrunchy]

Yes, I think we ARE the change that we want to see. I love earthy people. I know youre one of them. How many hens did you get? Dont they make you so happy!? Im going to get the book. We have to go to the library soon but if its not there, Ill get it from the store! : )

[Joy]

I think this sounds like such an awesome book! What a great way to spend some lazy summer days with the kids. Thanks for the opportunity.

[leaningapplemama]

oh i have always wanted one of her books...so here i am leaving a comment to tell you so!! i am going to have to check this one out sometime soon. sounds like a great one!! i made silhouette portraits of my kiddos this winter for my parents as a chanukkah gift and i keep meaning to make myself some as well. they are fun!! keeping my fingers crossed. thanks for the chance here!! xo, pennie

[Mary Ellen]

Would love a copy! Sounds like a fun book!

[Amanda]

I would love to win this book. I've been reading great things about this one (and others). Thanks!

[earthycrunchy]

I thought the silhouettes look like fun and a really nice thing to do for our kids!

[Katie Furnas]

Great looking book! I need the help entertaining the kiddos in the sweltering July heat of NC.