Simple DIY Craft Ideas
If you love getting crafty and creative in your spare time this is the page for you! Life is often busy but it is important to still spend time doing the things you enjoy. Fun DIY projects that inspire you in crafting with your kids or home décor are some of our favorite things to share at Simple Acres. Crafts for adults that provide ways to decorate your home frugally is a passion of ours. Crafts for kids that allows them to celebrate holidays creatively and spend quality time with their family is another hobby in our home that we are excited to share!
DIY Wood Burned Appetizer Tray
If you know a little bit about me, you know I love all things art! In the last few years one medium of art I have come to really enjoy is wood burning. It offers the ability to add your creativity while making something unique very affordably. Today I am sharing how...
How to Make Painted Rocks
Who needs a really simple and frugal craft to do with kids? I am always looking for ways to encourage creativity with my little ones. We made painted rocks recently and I was surprised how much fun they had collecting their rocks and making their own designs. Let me...
10 Best Fall Art Projects for Kids
If you have been following me for awhile you will know art is my heart and soul! To me art is an amazing tool to express oneself, connect to others and is extremely therapeutic. Art is absolutely essential to life! The changing of the seasons always inspires me to...
17 Creative Summer Activities for Kids
Who is looking for fun things to do in the Summer with their kids? I already hear the bickering and them saying, "I'm BORED" from my kids with only a few weeks into Summer! I have shared 15 Amazing Summer Activities before and thought I would share EVEN more ideas...
15 Amazing Kids Summer Activities
Summer is here and before we know it half way gone. There are so many ways to make Summer special and enjoyable with your kids simply still. What about fun activities that utilize all their energy though? I have busy kids whose batteries never seem to wear down. Do...
Simple Tie Dye T-Shirt DIY
What says Summer better than a tie dye tee? I'm so thrilled to be sharing this Simple Tie Dye T-Shirt DIY with you. Fresh lemonade drinking and sprinkler running is also definitely on the Summer Bucketlist! After this simple DIY tutorial you will be tempted to tie...
10 Crafty Easter Decorations
Spring is officially here! The sun is shining, the air is fresh and full of the aroma of blooms and there is a new energy on our farm. My sweet farmer husband is preparing the acreage for the Summer to come and I am desperate to Spring clean and decorate for the new...
How to Create Scratch Art for Kids
As a mother, I love sharing parts of my childhood with my kids. Art has always been a part of my life as long as I can remember. I just love the process of creating and how soothing getting lost in art is. Lately, I have been making scratch art with my kids. They have...
Paper Valentine’s Banner
Valentine's Day is almost upon us. I have been preparing by making handmade Valentine Watercolor Banners. I love making my own holiday decor which almost always involves my kids help. I love that simple crafts can unite people and also teach a lesson of taking pride...
10 Winter Art Projects for Kids
I have 10 Winter Art Projects for Kids that are perfect to entertain the kids during the cold months of the year. When the snow, ice and cold get old that's when the kids and I really start creating art! I love projects that celebrate the current season we are in. Cut...