Welcome to Nana's!

Hey There, I'm Shelly (Nana)!

I'm so glad you've joined me here at "Welcome to Nana's". I'm a previously homeschooling mother of 3 and now a proud grandparent (Nana) to 6*.

As I have transitioned into the role of being a grandparent, I've realized that I am always looking for ways to connect with my darling grandchildren. I love how kids get into a project, a craft, a game, and open their imaginations and their hearts.

That's where the magic is!

Where It All Began

During our homeschooling days, I loved incorporating hands-on projects into our children's education. We would mix art with science, crafts with history, and goodness did we have fun!

My mix of creativity and education took another form after our kids grew up and I went to teach in our local public high school. I taught sewing in a Fashion and Design class, Family Studies, Human Growth and Development, and Food Science (among others) in the public education system for 10 years. However my ideas for creative projects didn't stop with the world of education!

With an ever-building list of ideas (and fully stocked craft closet), I have especially loved engaging with my grandkids through arts and crafts. I'm constantly amazed at the ideas they come up with and have loved seeing their unique artistic expressions over the years! It is a special way to connect, to have a whole lot of fun, and to share time and conversation along the way.

Welcome to Nana's!

I decided to start Welcome to Nana's so I could share these ideas with you too. So if you (like me) are looking to connect with your kids through creativity, you've come to the right place.

With over 400 crafts (and counting), there is something here for everyone. Look around and you'll see crafts for all seasons, interests, holidays, mediums, and ages.

Let us supply the ideas, so you and your kids can get to the fun part...celebrating creativity!

Where to Start

New to Welcome to Nana's, or not sure where to jump in first? Below are a few fan favorites to get you the ideas rolling, some of which also include videos to help guide you through the process in addition to the step by step photos.

Once you dive in, you'll find creative, entertaining, and even educational ideas for all ages, budgets, and interests!

Arts & Crafts

Activities

Holiday

Watch Our Step-by-Step Videos

Want to watch the crafts instead? Join me on YouTube, with new full length tutorials every week! Kids can follow along with me, every step of the way.

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Want to Work with Me?

Do you have more questions, or would you like to partner together? Let's chat! Please don't hesitate to reach me at shelly@welcometonanas.com