Crafty Projects & DIY
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Wednesday, August 20th, 2008This was my posted article for Posh Mama today and I simply couldn’t resist telling you all about it too. This is definitely a MUST SEE project!
I absolutely love finding affordable and artistic ways to add a hint of glamour to my home. Recently, as I was thinking about what I could do to make my walls [...]
DIY: Italian Baby Shoes
Monday, August 4th, 2008Make these darling Italian baby shoes yourself! With Crea Baby Shoes ”Do It Yourself” Kit, you will receive pre-cut shoe templates {complete with instructions} to craft them yourself for a special little person in your life. They are easy to make, come in a variety of styles and colors and of course give you bragging rights about your awesome handy skills. Priced at about $31.
Make Your Own Embellished Magnets
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008Coming straight to you from Martha’s Craft of the Day with a fun and easy craft to make at home! It seems like there is always a need for a cute magnet so that you can display pretty pictures and memorable artistic drawings to admire. These gorgeous little magnets will add a splash of color to [...]
The Toddler’s Busy Book
Monday, June 9th, 2008My husband Scott and I are unbelievably grateful to be parents. And especially to be parents to such a happy and loving little boy. As he is growing fast (everyone told us it would happen…and they were right!), we love to spend as much time with him as possible and make each moment that we have [...]
Kobold Toys
Thursday, June 5th, 2008
Bambini Cars: $14.50
Toddlers can practice threading these beaded cars to develop their motor skills.
Toys have come a long way since we were kids - they are of course still colorful and fun, while also safe, non-toxic and educational. This is exactly what I love about Kobold Toys where their goal is to provide “Educational Toys for your [...]
Croc-a-doodles
Saturday, May 31st, 2008Whether you are lounging at the beach or the pool, my guess is that you will probably see Crocs on little feet throughout the entire summer. But the deeper question is…will you see a “croc-a-doodled” Croc?
Croc-a-doodles create a fab way for your kids to decorate their Crocs (or for you to decorate yours, it’s OK, don’t hold back here). Croc-a-doodles are essentially washable [...]
Sweet Pea Cakes Etc.
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008Just after my baby was born, my aunt Kim made me the most beautiful gift. A diaper cake. It was so pretty that I didn’t want to take the toys and diapers out of it - we held out for as long as possible and displayed it in my baby’s nursery for a few weeks before I finally gave in and unraveled it [...]
Sidewalk Chalk
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008Summer is so close! To get you even more excited, here is a fun project for a summer day.
Sidewalk Chalk
Plaster of Paris
Water
Food Coloring
Mix 2 quarts Plaster of Paris (you can find this at your local craft or hardware store) with 1 quart of water.
Mix in your favorite food coloring and then pour the mix into a little cardboard tube that [...]
