This was my gift to J for last year’s Valentine’s Day.  Here are the cool things about this gift: It’s FREE. It lasts all year long. It is also a gift for me. You really learn to show love for each other better. I covered some canisters with paper and stickers.  I used decoupage, but you could use double sided tape, too. Here are the rules: His & Hers Requests (aka Love Bucket) -Write 46 [...]

Abs comes home from church each Sunday and Wednesday with at least two sheets of art work that she made in bible class.  We’ve run out of magnets and fridge space. I think I’d like to “display” her paintings on her color block wall, but I’m not sure how to do that.  Any ideas?  What do you do with your kids’ art?

I’ve been asked several times how I made the following projects: The answer is with Freezer Paper Stenciling.  It’s super easy.  I’d say the hardest part is cutting out your design with an exacto knife. Here’s what you’ll need: Freezer Paper (I got mine at Walmart in the section that has Aluminum Foil, Wax paper, etc.) Exacto Knife (also purchased at Walmart, in the sewing section) Fabric Paint (I got mine from Hobby Lobby and [...]

Back in November, we decided to grow my daughters hair out, but her hair kept getting in her eyes.  Bows come in and out easily, so I decided I’d try to make her some headbands.  You could make some for yourself, too, and your daughter might be extra excited about wearing headbands, just like Mommy. Materials Needed: material an elastic hair band/ponytail holder without the metal coordinating thread Instructions Measure around your toddler’s head to [...]

We had two Halloween parties: one the night before and one on Halloween.  We took Abs to the first one but decided to let her stay the night with GramB and PapaBon for the second one.  I forgot to take many pictures of the first one. I’ve got a Bun in the Oven, and J’s the Bun Maker You can click on the pictures to see the details of my costume.  It was simple to [...]