I'm currently toying with the idea of offering an indie crafting class for the pre-tween set. I imagine it to be a time to work on projects like string art, sculptural/3D pieces, and paper lanterns, and naturally we would also talk out the world's problems while we craft. I had a couple of little ladies over last weekend to work on one such project that I designed to share over on Playful Learning today. After learning how to make my own simple loom for a weaving assignment in a textiles class, I decided to try it out as a kid's project, as the materials and technique are really quite straightforward. I was joined by 4th graders Ella and Amelia for an afternoon of weaving, here's Ella's finished tapestry...

For the full tutorial please hop on over to Playful Learning! Thanks girls!

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on Facebook. A collective group of design/craft bloggers (including me) are giving away some amazing gift cards just to show a little love for our amazing readers. Enter today, some giveaways end soon. Here's the full schedule:

Feb. 1 Oleander and Palm - $100 Land of Nod ecard

Feb. 2 Design Improvised - $100 Hayneedle ecard

Feb. 3 Sarah Hearts - $150 Wayfair giftcard

Feb. 4 Bunny and Dolly - Petunia Pickle Bottom Diaper Bag and Baby Book

Feb. 5 Poppy Haus - $100 gift certificate to Kidecals

Feb. 6 A Golden Afternoon - Tea Collection

Feb. 7 Lulu the Baker - Umba Products

Feb. 8 The Flair Exchange - $100 Tiny Prints giftcard

Feb. 9 Melissa Creates - $100 prize package from Sassy Steals

Feb. 10 Frock Files - Eat Boutique

Feb. 11 Hello Lidy - $100 West Elm giftcard

Feb. 12 Living on Love - $75 Minted giftcard