Here’s another fun activity to do with the kids while they’re out of school and driving you nuts. We made a bunch while we were at my mom’s last week and hung them everywhere. SERIOUSLY easy. If you have paper, scissors, tape (though I think Glue Dots would be fabulous), and a stapler you’re good […]
[Continue reading...]Proof the boy ain’t right
December 14, 2009 By 17 Comments
YouCanMakeThis.com Giveaway!
December 12, 2009 By 91 Comments
***GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED*** I’m WAY excited about this! I’ve been a fan of YouCanMakeThis.com for a long time, so when they asked me about doing a giveaway, I jumped on it! With the holidays just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to showcase some quick and easy gift ideas you can […]
[Continue reading...]Crystal trees
December 12, 2009 By 7 Comments
While we were away last weekend, my mom had picked up the supplies to try this craft from Family Fun. Here’s what their version looked like: Here’s what our first attempt looked like: More like plates full of crystals than trees full of crystals, ey? Moral of the story: Don’t use poster board. We decided […]
[Continue reading...]A little something for all of you
December 11, 2009 By 1 Comment
Applique pattern here. (Yes, I know it’s backwards.) Cut the blue background for the Earth the same size as the peace sign.
[Continue reading...]‘Tis the season!
December 10, 2009 By 15 Comments
Fun things that have happened in the last 2 days: My 2 year old Honda wouldn’t start. My 2 year old Honda wouldn’t start again whilst at a gas pump in 15 degree weather. My computer died. Did I mention I have exactly 3 gifts purchased and one is technically a birthday gift? Oh yeah…and […]
[Continue reading...]2 more handmade ornaments
December 9, 2009 By 6 Comments
Courtesy of 2 of my fabulous friends….and by “friends” I mean people who have actually been in my kitchen and not just some random perverts from the internet. First up are these insanely cute fortune cookies courtesy of Alissa. See her tutorial here. Next, we have these Ballard Design knock offs, courtesy of Lei. See […]
[Continue reading...]No-sew Quilted Ball Ornaments
December 8, 2009 By 29 Comments
In case you were too tired to click on over for my guest post on Write It Down yesterday…… Here’s my ornament tutorial. These ornaments are a re-creation of some my mom made when I was a kid. Hers were probably better, though. EVERY SINGLE OUNCE of my OCD tendencies comes from her. (Just kidding, […]
[Continue reading...]Today’s the day
December 7, 2009 By 20 Comments
Monster stocking tutorial
December 4, 2009 By 27 Comments
So, 3 years ago I was browsing the internet for a stocking for Keller. I came across some CUTE stockings with a price (hint: $60) that was a little (OK, a lot) out of my price range. I decided to make my own and here’s what I came up with: This year, I decided to […]
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