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Thursday, April 28, 2011

Thanksgiving Tree

I found this in my folder of pictures that I never posted, but like. Figured it's never too late to post.

Thanksgiving Tree Craft from AmazingMoms.com

This could work for a great visual for a Family Home Evening visual as well. :)

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Gardening in Pots and Raised Beds

Here's some info on gardening in pots and raised beds. I am always on the search for info about growing in pots.... Info found on TipJunkie

Rice Bunnies

Rice Bunnies from Craft Passion.

Organizing Your Ribbons

Very Creative way to store your ribbon. From ReMarkable Home.


Little Easter Pillows

Little Easter Pillows from Midwestern Sewing Girl. Sew Cute! :)

Fresh Strawberry Pie

I was just needing something to do with all my strawberries and came across this. Yummy! I think I know what we are having for dessert tonight. :)  Recipe found on Gluesticks. :)

Love Wreath

It's A Turtle Life for Me came up with this simple, but very cute wreath. Love it! :)

DIY Garden Box Tutorial

Origami Rabbit Cup

Origami Rabbit from Origami Spirit. Darling.

Tissue Paper Chick

Faux Tie Tutorial from Icandy Handmade :)


Saturday, April 16, 2011

Hanging Planter

Another fun revamp from Wabi-Sabi Wanderings using tin cans. A Tin Can Planter. Again - Smart!

Gift Tins

Recycled Tins made into Gift Tins. Smart! Idea from Wabi-Sabi Wanderings.


Friday, April 8, 2011

Robot Pillow

Love this cute Robot Pillow from Junst Another Hang Up. Love it!!!

Car Seat Recover

Found a tutorial for a car seat recover that might come in handy one day. Mine has seen many days with many babies...it might be time to revamp it. :)  Found on Chocolate, Drool, and Kisses. :)

Jungle Theme Wall Art

So...I had plans to do something like this for my sons room when he was born, but got lazy and never got around to decorating it. Now that I see these all cute and done and hung up on the wall I am thinking I should maybe still make some for our next son that is soon to arrive this summer. :) 

I found these at LeBaron Interiors.

Life Quilt

I know I have posted this quilt before, but I just crossed paths with it again and expecting my forth I decided I need to get on top of things and make me one. :)  I found a tutorial this time on Moda Bake Shop that makes it so easy. Thank you so much!!! Isn't it (and the baby) just darling! :)

Camping Themed Birthday Party

Have you ever thought of throwing a camping birthday themed party?  I haven't, but love the idea. Check out Clean and Scentsible for her campout party. I love her ideas! So fun!


Square Spring Wreath

Fun Square Spring Wreath from D'Lea Designs.

Clean Mama

I just came across this site. Clean Mama. I'm always on the look out for good idea to clean and organize my home and life. Check out clean mama she's got some great tips. :)
CLEAN MAMA

Spring Chick Diorama

The Craft Nest has this cute idea to make a Spring Chick Diorama out of your plastic vending machine domes. We have a ton of these sitting around the house. I know my kids will love this craft. :)


Thursday, April 7, 2011

Canvas Map Wall Decor

I think something like this could really work well in my sons room.Or in any room really...library, family room, office, etc.  Love the idea from Creative Juices Decor





Twirlybird Backpacks

I found this link to Twirlybird as I was looking through icandy handmade. Check out Twirlybirds fun backpacks. She made these and offers the pattern in her etsy shop. Love them. 


Ruched Throw Pillow

This cute ruffled pillow is from icandy handmade. She gives a tutorial and it is so simple just a bunch of gathers. I love her bright colors. So fun!

Family Rules Subway Art

I love these signs from Word Whipped. I need something like this for an empty wall I've been trying to fill. Check out their etsy shop.

Family Rules Subway Art Sign / Horizontal

Custom Family Rules Sign- Choose Your Own Rules, Phrases, Words to Live By...Available in other colors

Custom Subway Art Sign- Solid Wood- Black & White- Available in other colors

Family Rules Subway Art Sign-Solid Wood

NEW Family Rules Sign- Typography Art- Solid Wood- Black and White

Custom Family Rules Sign - Extra-Large - Distressed - Solid Wood

And a couple more I found while browsing their etsy shop... :)
Custom Baby Subway Art Sign

Family Rules Subway Art Sign - Horizontal (design 2)

Paper Flowers for Crafting


Lamb Pillows


Bunny Plushies

Dandelions and Lace has a tutorial for these fun and cute Bunny plushies. :)

marshmallow bunny plushie pattern and tutorial

Spring Subway Art

Free Spring Subway Art from Lolly Jane Boutique.

Bunny Bags



I love the idea to do a easter bag rather than a basket. Something the kids could use all year round - or pull out year after year. :)