A few years back I had some friends over for a crafting night. We had such fun! Instead of playing bunco we did a craft. I gathered all the supplies...I think everyone paid $5 or so to cover the cost. It was a blast! We need to do that again! This is the craft that we did that night. Simple, inexpensive...and one of a kind. You need a wooden … [Read more...]
I recently spotted a recipe for "homemade chalkboard" on Pinterest. I had some paint I wanted to use up from the mini-garage makeover ...so I decided to paint one on the wall. Super easy...and what I love is you can use any paint you want! Any color chalkboard you wish for!! All you need is 1 Cup of paint and 2 Tablespoons of UNSANDED grout … [Read more...]
I am in charge of making the t shirts for field day this year. Needed to think up something cheap, fun, boy/girl friendly, and easy---because I need to make 26! I came up with Rembold's All Stars....here is what I didRembold is the teacher's name....I placed a baggie in the middle of the shirt to prevent paint getting on the back. I bought a large … [Read more...]
Did you know there is a big horse race every year on the first weekend in May??? Super big! The Kentucky Derby is a big deal where we live...and so...I thought of a fun way to count down the days! This is the craft I did the other day with Andrea from the Courier....Here is what we did...Andrea: a lovely young woman from the Courier … [Read more...]
I offered to help with my daughters 5th grade Valentine's party---I am in charge of the activity. What to do with 11 year olds? Something that wasn't "lame"...and maybe something they would actually enjoy doing and holding onto when they were done.So I thought of these...A t shirt...custom made by them...I call it a "Pat on my Back" t … [Read more...]
First off...I would like to thank momnivoresdilemma for inviting me to participate in the..... I am doing a guest posting over there today...so please go check it out! And thanks again Nicolette for the invite :)On to some homework business.....My kiddos are in the 5th grade this year (twins, in two different classrooms)....this means LOTS of … [Read more...]
OMG---over 200 followers already...thought that goal would take me all year!! Thanks for reading----I really feel like I have found a voice out here in blogland...thanks yall!Little hands are so cute---and sweet. I captured my children's little 10 year old hands recently with this idea to always be able to see how little they were....You will … [Read more...]
I make my kids an ornament every year. When I look at my parents tree every year...I always find the homemade ones first. I love the one of me in First grade---no teeth--and misspelled words in all ! These are the traditions and "artifacts" of a family---where we have been and where we came from. And every year---when we get all our Christmas … [Read more...]
Sometimes the simpliest little crafts are the most memorable to give as a little gift. I thought that these little magnets would make a great little favor---maybe for Thanksgiving ;) Here is what I came up with... I was inspired by this post over at ..let birds fly . She did a project with an old map. I just used some pretty scrap … [Read more...]
Have you ever been upstairs and all of a sudden your kids start screaming..."Mom--Mom--MOM--hurry come look---see that, I want that for Christmas!!!! Really bad MOM!" That is how I came up with this little craft... I had this left over Peanut can....hated to just toss it---seems like it could be used for something. ( I can see you Patti, rolling … [Read more...]
