TREEHOUSE. Kid & Craft

Wish this camper were behind my car! Happy spring break Athens!

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:50:05 -0400

Wish this camper were behind my car! Happy spring break Athens!

WELCOME!! Sorry if you have to step over shop baby!

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:38:17 -0500

WELCOME!! Sorry if you have to step over shop baby!

New Goodies in the Shop

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 15:27:41 -0500

Spring is a time for fresh beginnings. To prepare we got some new goodies in.

-We are loving the spring line of Winter Water Factory onesies, rompers, dresses, and baby gowns. All made in the USA!

-Spring means playing outside in perfect weather. These play mask are a great way to create fun outdoor plays.

-Spring means baby birds! Those little guys need a cute place to live. This DIY Embrodiery Birdhouse is a Treehouse exclusive.

-Blablas! Carry your little friends with you through all your Spring Time adventures.

-We are so excited to have the Anorak: The Happy Mag for Kids quartly. Aimed at both boys and girls aged between 6 and 12 years old. You will find in every edition fun stories to read, stuff to make and plenty of colouring pages to keep everyone HAPPY! Anorak’s themes follow the National Curriculum topics.

-Start planting! The Book of Gardening Projects for Kids is a great way to involve the whole family in garden planning.

Easter Craft Round Up!

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:20:00 -0500

Easter is coming next month and we are ready to get easter crafting. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite easter crafts to get y’all started. You have a month! Go!

1. Felt Sheet Bunny Finger Puppets

2. Felt Sheet Easter Basket

3. Felt Sheet Bunny Ears

4. Needle Felted Easter Egg

5. Neddle Felted Chick and Bunny

6. Wet Felted Hollow Eggs and Nest

7. Yarn Easter Chick

8. White Amigurumi Bunny

9. Braided Yarn Wreath

…and remember TREEHOUSE kid and craft has everything you need to get this crafts done by easter!

Adult Winter Doll Making

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:51:28 -0500

Adult Winter Doll Making:

We are getting so excited for this class! Lindsay is an AMAZING felting teacher, and we always have a blast. Sign up today!

The Story of Kiki & Coco, a Jess Brown Doll

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:03:29 -0500

We here at Treehouse are big Jess Brown fans. We love how each doll is unique and thoughtfully made. No two are alike and each has a personality of its own. So imagine our excitement when the book Kiki & Coco in Paris arrived at our doorstep!! This book is beautifully photographed and a lovely story of a girl and her best friend Coco, a Jess Brown Doll. This book and a doll would be a very special gift for a loved one, and February is the perfect month to remind those around us of how special we think they are. <3

Click on the photos to see items on our site.

DIY Needle Felted Blanket

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:00:13 -0500

We love needle felting. Period. This is a super easy way to bring felting into your home decor. We all have old blankets around that don’t really fit well in out home anymore. Felt them! Pick a design you want and go to town! This is a great tutorial on A Beautiful Mess to get you started. Good luck!

DIY Letterbox

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:49:57 -0500

Two days until Valentines! You still have time to get festive and crafty. While doing my usual browsing for craft ideas I stumbled upon this. At first I thought it looked a little difficult, but it’s not! It’s so simple! And how cute would it be to slip love notes into or send to school with your little ones?! Check out Adalou for the lovely tutorial!

Dyed and knit by our knitwits!

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:39:14 -0500

Dyed and knit by our knitwits!

My HEAD-to-TOE Body Book

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:40:00 -0500

I know I am not the only parent out there who struggles with having the answers for everything. I am so excited to have the new Okido book; ”Head-to-Toe Body Book” in stock! It breaks down how our bodies work in a sweet and simple way for our young minds to grasp. And the fun illustrations are so dear.

I have been a long time fan of Okido an art and science magazine for kids. When I read about their new book ” Head-to-Toe: my body and how it works” I was so so excited! And it’s here!

Take a peek….

DIY Pin Cushion

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:48:00 -0500

While in my sewing class at Treehouse on Monday my fellow sewer was talking about her need for a pin cushion and how a great pin cushion would make her a legit sewer. I totally agreed, but in my quest for a pin cushion I noticed they kinda all look the same, and if I was going to have a pin cushion then I wanted for that cushion to match my style. Silly? I think not! So naturally I went to Pinterest and continued my search. Two minutes in I had found the pin cushion I had been searching for! So here is the tutorial from Small Good Things. And, don’t forget that Treehouse has you covered in the felt department!

DIY Felt Soap

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 11:15:43 -0500

Valentines Day is a fun holiday to give sweet small treats to the special people that surround you. When I found this tutorial I thought is would be a great gift idea! One that is unique, handmade, and useful. We have so many pretty colors of wool in the shop to create your Valentines soap! Click here to see the fun tutorial by Sugar & Cloth.

Buy LOCAL today, tomorrow and every day!

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:43:01 -0500

This morning I saw a post by my dear friend, Amy Flurry….. and I couldn’t agree more! thanks Amy!

“Buy LOCAL today, tomorrow and every day!

This morning I’m taking off my small business consultant hat to share a few thoughts about the condition of business in our community and the dire need to prioritize where we patronize. The local music store, the lunch-time eatery, the downtown print store, the neighborhood wine shop, the fast framing company, the caring pharmacy, the family-run bakery, the boutique graphic design firm, the specialty kid’s store, the bookshop, the vintage fashion boutique… the places that make Athens most valuable to us, they NEED our support and not just during the holiday or on occasion but EVERY TIME there is a choice over something sold there or at a chain. This is the one situation where we regulate the business climate and we’re not doing enough.

We all know this, but it’s worth saying again: Athens and communities like it have always been defined by the creativity in our midst, but all of these businesses struggle at one time or another. Let’s not wait for a desperate cry for action from an owner or for another door to close to be the reminder where to spend our money. We DO have direct control of this thermostat.”

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As I sit here with a table full of young crafters I am thankful for everyone who has braved the cold and made a trip to TREEHOUSE. kid and craft. And remember every dollar you spend locally is a VOTE for keeping our city wonderful and those little businesses around.

Assembly line….TREEHOUSE style!

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:21:17 -0500

Assembly line….TREEHOUSE style!

Fuzzy Felted Friends-Kyuuto! Japanese Crafts

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 10:54:19 -0500

Fuzzy Felted Friends was originally published in Japan and now is part of a series of Japanese craft books that have been translated into English for your felting pleasure! This wonderful book offers many felting projects. The projects are great for beginners and pro’s! Fuzzy Felted Friends has been a popular book in the shop. Who doesn’t love little felted animals!? The best part (minus the super adorable lovies) it’s only $14.95! We also have a few other great felting books complete with patterns and inspiration. Come see us! We love to answer your felting questions. <3

DIY Felt Craspedia aka Billy Buttons

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:17:32 -0500

A lot of people coming in the shop have asked about making felt balls, so I found a great project tutorial on Design Sponge (my fav <3). This is a super easy and helpful tutorial. You can carry this skill over to making garland too! Click here to begin your felt Craspedia journey!

Put a bird on it crafting this afternoon with our hope haven...

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:08:13 -0500

Put a bird on it crafting this afternoon with our hope haven folks!

DIY WOOL ALPHABET

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:59:05 -0500

I recently saw these wool letters on the blog Oh Happy Day and thought they were so awesome. I had to share it with y’all! Kids will love learning letters and you can take this opportunity to get crafty with wool. It’s a win win. Check out Oh Happy Day for the tutorial.

Super cute Fawn shelf decor!

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:20:28 -0500

Super cute Fawn shelf decor!:

We just got a super cute fawn in!

Valentine Twig Arrows

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:00:00 -0500

I stumbled across this sweet project and had to post about it! This is a super easy super fun Valentines Day project for kids and grown-ups! Tack a little note on it and give it to someone special on the 14th! We have the felt sheets and bakers twine in many colors here at Treehouse! Get started here!