the one crafty thing i love more than finishing a project is watching one of my kids work (and sometimes complete) their own crafty things. i was working on some valentines (i love garlands, and was inspired by this) when my sweet boy asked if he could do some sewing. of course! i gave him my big orange fabric scissors and some pieces of felt. when he was happy with the shapes he’d cut, i helped him with the sewing machine. then we found a garland-less corner in his room and – ta da! – craft bliss! what a wonderful way to spend an evening!