Happily hooked on crafts, cooking, coffee, and my kids.
I remember as a kid we used to make waxed paper and crayon hearts. Then I saw them pop up on Pinterest, and decided to make them with the girls. They really are simple to make, and both girls enjoyed watching the crayon shavings melt and mold. {And yes we had a little educational lesson [Read More …]
This week we made some simple paper ornaments to hang on our tree. Our poor sad tree can’t take a lot of weight so these were perfect. (Along with some paper stars.)
As soon as I saw the Mini Muffin Tin Advent Calendar in Family Fun (November 2012), I knew I wanted to make it. I still love (and will use) my Elves on the Shelf Advent Calendar I made last year. But with 2 daughters, well I need two Advent Calendars! It’s pretty simple to make.
Julia has been relentless about wanting a fairy crown. I’m not sure how she gets these ideas, but nevertheless, she had this one and wouldn’t let it go. After a few days of thinking, I finally came up with this simple crown, which she LOVES. Thank goodness. Best part? It only took me a few minutes [Read More …]
Another Pinterest Project that was fun and easy! 3D Cereal Box Stars I love the results. All it took was, an empty cereal box (or some other empty boxes, like, say a Ritz box, which I ALWAYS seem to have) paint and paintbrush (or other decorating materials) knife and ruler (not pictured) for scoring DIRECTIONS [Read More …]
For our first July 4 as Americans, I’ve been thinking about a big party and decorations! I loved this project I pinned. I mixed it up a little and think it turned out great.
We made this garland this week, and while it was fun, JBird got a little frustrated that her hearts weren’t perfect and the ribbon wasn’t easier to thread. :( However, despite her 3 y.o. complaints, we’d do it again, with modifications… MATERIALS Toilet Paper Rolls Red Paint Ribbon Needle Paper Clips (not pictured) Glue (not pictured) [Read More …]
