Mandy Beyeler

Mandy Beyeler

Mandy Beyeler is a craft and DIY blogger who loves to blog and enjoys all things crafty, sewing, and DIY - she feels that if she can do something, you can too, and provides tutorials to help you along the way.  She loves being a mom to four awesome kiddos and blogs from the rural Kansas City Area, where they are self-building their own home.  She has been blogging for six years and has been on featured blogger teams with various organizations and brands. 

  • Kids Craft: Camel Bookmark

    By Mandy Beyeler on February 5, 2026

    YOU WILL NEED: • Cardstock in brown and desired colors • Tape • Glue • Scissors • Ruler • Water bottle lid INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Cut a 2-by-4-inch rectangle of brown cardstock. Fold two corners to...

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    Kids Craft: Salt Paint Snowflake

    By Mandy Beyeler on November 5, 2025

    YOU WILL NEED: • Glue • Canvas • Salt • Watercolors or food coloring • Paintbrush INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Using the glue, draw a snowflake on the canvas. 2.  Cover the glue snowflake in salt. 3. ...

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    Kids Craft: Felt Apple Pencil Toppers

    By Mandy Beyeler on July 30, 2025

    YOU WILL NEED: • Felt in red or green, white and brown • Green pipe cleaners • Pencils • Scissors, hot glue INSTRUCTIONS: Note: Adult help and supervision are required for several steps,...

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    Kids Craft: Egg Carton Flower Wreath

    By Mandy Beyeler on April 25, 2025

    YOU WILL NEED: • Paper egg carton • Craft paint in various colors, paintbrushes • Buttons or pompoms in various colors • Green pipe cleaner stems • Wreath form and/or circle cut out of cardboard...

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    Kids Craft: Bottle Bird Haven

    By Mandy Beyeler on February 3, 2025

    YOU WILL NEED: Empty plastic bottle Scissors or utility knife Nail file Paint, paintbrushes Drill and drill bit Twine, 2 feet Note: Adult help and supervision are required for several steps...

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  • Kids Craft: Twinkle Christmas Tree

    By Mandy Beyeler on October 25, 2024

    YOU WILL NEED: Green paper plate (can use green paint) Craft stick and brown paint Green napkins or tissue paper Gold glitter paper for star Glue, scissors, paintbrush Sequins, small gems,...

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    Kids Craft: Fall Yarn Pumpkin Garland

    By Mandy Beyeler on July 31, 2024

    YOU WILL NEED: Orange yarn Green pipe cleaners Scissors String and small pompoms or premade pompom garland 1. Make stems and vines using pipe cleaners by wrapping one half around a pencil for...

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    Kids Craft: Raindrop Mobile

    By Mandy Beyeler on April 26, 2024

    YOU WILL NEED: • Several crayons in different shades of blue • Waxed paper • Embroidery hoop or cardboard circle rim • White paper for clouds • Thread • Scissors, butter knife, iron, glue,...

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    Kids Craft: Cotton Swab Flower Painting

    By Mandy Beyeler on January 29, 2024

    YOU WILL NEED: Canvas Cotton swabs Paint color in three shades Green paint Yellow and cream paint (optional) Ribbon STEPS: 1. Draw stems using green paint and a cotton swab as a brush. For...

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    Kids Craft: Dala Horse Ornament

    By Mandy Beyeler on November 2, 2023

    YOU WILL NEED: 2 craft sticks Cardboard tube Thin cardboard (such as from a cereal box) Paint in various colors Scissors Hot glue (with adult supervision) Cording and scrap craft stick for...

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