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{paper sack mother’s day card} a child’s Q&A

Apr
23

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At my church, I get to work with the Primary children (kids aged 3-11), and I LOVE it. Mother's Day is just a few short weeks away, and this week I designed a super fun card that I think all their moms are going to love! I wanted to make a card where they could each express some favorite things about their mom. I was talking to one of my best friends this week, and she reminded me of an idea that I have actually loved for a long time...in fact, my oldest son wrote a card like it for me when he was in preschool, and it's one of my most treasured possessions. Asking a child questions about their mom--some funny, others serious--and putting it all together in a cute package was just what I … [Read more...]

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{dry erase activity books}

Jan
07

I don't know about you, but I am always looking for something to keep my kids quiet and occupied during church, while traveling, and any other time we have to wait anywhere for any length of time. I've got some busy kiddos, and I'm sure the people in the church pews in back and in front of us appreciate the effort. :) When I came across this darling dry erase quiet book by icandy handmade, I thought it was brilliant, and couldn't wait to make some of my own. Instead of using a binder, and sliding coloring and workbook pages inside sheet protectors (which is a great idea), I decided to make them differently, for a couple of reasons. First of all, I wanted mine to be smaller, so … [Read more...]

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{handmade cinnamon ornaments}

Nov
13

I made these cinnamon ornaments for our first Christmas tree when we were first married, and I have absolutely loved them ever since. There is something just so cozy about making handmade ornaments, in all their rustic and lovely imperfection. Perhaps it's the old-fashioned girl in me that wishes I could sit in a log cabin, string popcorn garland, and hang these cinnamon ornaments on the tree I cut down in the woods. This is my way of capturing a piece of that, and I love it! It was the perfect activity to do with my kids. They helped with the measuring, stirring, rolling and cutting, and made sure the oven light was on so they could monitor their progress while they were baking. … [Read more...]

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{clipboards + wipes cases = easy coloring kits for kids}

Jun
25

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Our family will be getting on a plane this week and flying to our new home! It will also be the first time that all seven of us will fly together, and with four little ones, I've been trying to think of different ways I can keep them all occupied for the trip. One of the things that I've always had in our church quiet bag is a clipboard or two. I love them for kids, because they fit perfectly in their laps, give them a hard surface to write on, and keeps their paper or coloring page still and in one place. As I was brainstorming ideas, I realized that a clipboard for each of their backpacks would be perfect, and then I could stick them in our church bag after we arrived. Next … [Read more...]

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{handprint aprons for mother’s day}

May
02

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If you are my mother, or my husband's mother, please do not read any further. ☺ Sometimes it seems like the years past faster than the days do, and capturing little handprints are like freezing a moment in time. When my oldest was small, I made an apron with his handprint on it for my dad for Father's Day. I still LOVE seeing his tiny little hand on that apron. ♥ This year I decided to make them for my mother and mother-in-law--perfect for Mother's Day! This is an easy and super fun project---the hardest part will be trying to get the handprints in the right places with a minimum of wiggling! I love gifts that the kids can contribute to, and it created some really … [Read more...]

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{scribble shop craft challenge} quiet books

Mar
23

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I was recently asked to join a few other bloggers to participate in a craft challenge. We were to receive a random box of supplies from Scribble Shop and make something using as many products as possible. I was excited to try something a little different, so I jumped on board. Here's what came in my box: Supplies: feathers, chalboard paint, glitter brads, glitter, blue and green roving, and fabric squares. I added a few more supplies--plastic name badges, ribbon, bulldog clips, and book rings--to come up with three fun projects! ..... I have to admit that the feathers threw me off at first, but my two year old boys served as inspiration for this feather color … [Read more...]

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{pop!}

Feb
27

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I've been teaching piano lessons for a long time, and I absolutely love it. This weekend was our winter recital, and I always like to give my students a little something to let them know how proud I am of them, and to congratulate them for a job well done.Whether you are a music teacher, or someone special in your life is a music student, this is a super fun and simple way to let them know that you're proud too! This would even be fun for after a Primary Program--- Supplies: microwave popcorn packets (you could also use soda pop bottles instead!) scrapbook paper and cardstock distress Ink baker's twine double stick tape Directions: 1. Print out the tags, cut them … [Read more...]

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{family lacing cards}

Dec
20

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One of the things I made my kids for Christmas was a set of lacing cards, featuring our family...grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Since we live far away from them, it will be a fun way for my kids to see and be reminded of their extended family. This is a very easy project, and can be put together in an afternoon! What a fun gift--for your children, or for other family members that don't live close. I'm excited to tuck them into our church bag, into my diaper bag for visits to the doctor and other times we have to wait, and into the car. ITEMS YOU NEED: white cardstock printer paper trimmer & scissors coordinating cardstock or scrapbook paper hole … [Read more...]

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{2×4 raceway building blocks}

Aug
26

I had the best day last week. It was seriously like Christmas when a very large brown box showed up on my doorstep, and I opened it up to find it overflowing with the most fantastic products! I'm delighted to introduce you to the Martha Stewart Crafts Decorative Paint Line, brought to you exclusively by Plaid Crafts. I was privileged to preview the line, and I'm here to tell you that you are going to love it! Here's what I love about it... It is incredibly versatile.The paint is formulated to work on ALL crafting surfaces including wood, metal, glass, ceramic, terra-cotta and fabric. It is indoor/outdoor safe, dishwasher-safe on glass. There are 160 paint colors in … [Read more...]

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{DIY army tanks}

Mar
10

I just had to laugh a little when I re-read the title of this post, lol. Don't see that everyday! If you have boys at your house, you might very well have some army men lying around. Well, we have a bin full, and my son really wanted some army tanks to go with his collection. My husband took him down to his workshop, and they made these together. This is a very simple project that's perfect for little helpers. Depending on how old your boys are, they can help with different aspects of it. My son Ryan loved the time with his dad, being able to learn about tools, and the finished product! You could also make them more detailed as well--this is just the basic idea. I don't have any of the … [Read more...]

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