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Kathleen Ballos

Kathleen Ballos

Kathleen Ballos is a Canadian craft stylist and DIY contributor. She collects vintage girl scout badges, lives in grey T-shirts and jeans, and can smell maple syrup from a mile away.

Secret Storage Butterfly
DIY Projects May 10, 2022

Secret Storage Butterfly

Turn items from your recycling bin into this playful butterfly with secret storage!
Bean Art Bird Craft
DIY Projects April 21, 2022

Bean Art Bird Craft

Turn fava and pinto beans into this simple bird craft, perfect for spring!
Bean Art Easter Cards
DIY Projects, Holidays April 06, 2022

Bean Art Easter Cards

Easter is usually the time for making colorfully decorated eggs, but how about making these playful fried egg cards?
Silly Circus Bean Art
DIY Projects March 30, 2022

Silly Circus Bean Art

You've probably heard of a flea circus, but how about a bean circus?
How To Do a Blind Taste Test for Easter
Food, Holidays March 25, 2022

How To Do a Blind Taste Test for Easter Candies

Set up this at-home blind taste test as a fun activity for Easter, or any time of year!
Nesting Tin Can Bunnies
DIY Projects, Holidays March 09, 2022

Nesting Tin Can Bunnies

Make these adorable nesting and stacking bunnies using tin cans and felt!
Recycled Bread Tag Rainbow Art
DIY Projects, Holidays March 02, 2022

Recycled Bread Tag Rainbow Art

Make these simple rainbows using old bread tags for St Patrick's Day!
St Patrick's Day Toddler Art
DIY Projects, Holidays February 25, 2022

St Patrick’s Day Toddler Art

Make these mess-free four-leaf clovers for St. Patrick's Day with your little ones!
St Patrick's Day Dioramas
DIY Projects, Holidays February 23, 2022

St Patrick’s Day Dioramas

Use upcycled lids and trays to make these colorful St Patrick's Day dioramas!
Oatmeal Cookie Valentines
DIY Projects, Food, Holidays February 10, 2022

Oatmeal Cookie Valentines

Bake these simple cookies and top them with a Valentine's Day pun!
Pasta Art Valentines
DIY Projects, Holidays February 09, 2022

Pasta Art Valentines

Use alphabet pasta and macaroni to make these simple Valentines!
Musical Valentines
DIY Projects, Holidays February 04, 2022

Musical Valentines

These pipe cleaner musical Valentines are SO easy to make and can be customized with your favorite song lyrics!
Homemade Play Dough Valentines
DIY Projects, Holidays February 03, 2022

Homemade Play Dough Valentines

Use empty baby food jars and homemade playdough for these punny Valentine gifts!
Pinecone Butterfly Valentines
DIY Projects January 31, 2022

Pinecone Butterfly Valentines

Make these simple DIY Valentines Day cards using pinecones and upcycled cardboard!
Yarn Hat Valentines
DIY Projects, Holidays January 22, 2022

Yarn Hat Valentines

Make these mini winter hats using yarn and a paper towel roll as a punny Valentine gift!
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