I hope everyone had a happy Halloween, but now that the spooky fun is over, it's time to get ready for the next holiday: Thanksgiving! This is going to be a short post today, no tutorials, it's just something to get your creative juices flowing. Take a look at these pictures of Thanksgiving centerpieces. Centerpieces for long … [Read more...]
DIY: Candy Wrapper Crafts
What do you do with all those wrappers from the candy each of your little ones come home with?? Here are several candy wrapper crafts that you can try through-out the next couple of weeks as the candy is eaten and all the wrappers are left lying around. 1. This curtain from Luisa Caldwell is made from thread and old wrappers, and would make an excellent party backdrop. A close-up photo … [Read more...]
Stenciled Floors
Here is a fantastic idea that I wish I could do tomorrow. I find these stenciled floors beautiful and wildly appealing. Unfortunately we're renters so this will have to wait until Mr. Sthole builds me my dream home. Of course I would rather have *this vanity*. This would be fantastic for a mud room, a craft room, or any other area that you wouldn't mind making a bold statement! This project … [Read more...]
DIY- Window Monsters
In our neighborhood we have neighbors really getting into the Halloween spirit. There are several houses that I don't even want to walk up to! With this in mind I decided that I wanted to decorate my house but have it cute and kid friendly instead of scary. I saw a picture of some window monsters on ... some social media network, and I decided to give it a try. I just did this yesterday and as … [Read more...]
DIY Felt Halloween Masks
Whether you're unsure of what you want to be, or you just have to wait to put your costume together until last minute, here are some great Halloween masks that you can put together in no time which can turn any outfit into a full blown costume. There are tutorials for masks for adults and for kids so you can make something for your whole family. Grumpy Cat Supplies: black, brown, white, beige, … [Read more...]
Free Fonts
It's about that time of year that we'll start putting together our Holiday cards and party invites. These free fonts are for personal use. Using different fonts is a fun and easy way to add some personality to your documents without too much hassle and cost. I always get several compliments when I use these on parent notes, permission slips and activity invites. Check them out … [Read more...]
Decorating Your Home For Creative Play
Between style and chaos lies the perfect combination of adult living and child play. Here are some great tips from Houzz.com on how to have a home that inspires creative play in your children. 1. Provide space for spreading out. It's tempting to try to control messes by limiting play space to certain corners of the house. But giving children the freedom and flexibility to spread out and play … [Read more...]
Questions To Ask Before Choosing Hardwood Floors
If I were picking hardwood floors for my home I would figure that the most important question would be which wood I liked the best. Apparently that's not the case. Here are several important questions you have to ask yourself before you pick hardwood floors for you home. Houzz.com 1. Where will the wood be going? Installing hardwood floors on a second story is much different than doing so … [Read more...]
Dremel Tool Pumpkin Carving
HomeDepot.com You've got about two week until Halloween so now is the time to start thinking about carving your pumpkins. You don't want to start too early, or your pumpkins will rot before all hallows eve, but you want to get those decorations out there soon so you can enjoy them for as long as possible. Here is another interesting take on pumpkin carving. For this pumpkin carving project, … [Read more...]
15 Toys To Make From Cardboard
As those of you who have been loyal readers know, Mr. Sthole and I moved not too long ago. If you've ever moved before, you know that after the move, you have more boxes then you know what to do with. Here is a *link* to 15 toys you can make from boxes that are entertaining and budget friendly. And here are some tutorials below to get your started! Cardboard Slide: If you tape the top of the … [Read more...]
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