My Fun New Finds

So in my last post I mentioned my new favorite blog "Just a girl" http://j-a-girl.blogspot.com/ I just finished going through her blog and unlike me she actually does the things she finds. I love her stuff and style. Here are a few of my favorites things from her site.

I love the whole table arrangement, but I am specifically loving the wall hangings she made with scrapbook paper and foam. I also love the embellished candles. I think I love her so much for all the scrapbook paper and embellishments she uses. So great!

The Wall

The Candles

These are magnets - very cute! My son's name starts with a "J" I love what she has done here. I might have to copy :).
She made a few of these...love them.

Tile Coasters

I found these off Just A Girl http://j-a-girl.blogspot.com/2009/02/tile-coasters.html I love her style! These would make for a nice gift.

More Fun

These darling aprons are found on http://pretty-ditty.blogspot.com/

I found this here http://www.designmom.com/

Organizing Tips

Operation Fishbowl sounds like a great way to get family involved in doing household chores. http://snipandsnail.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-years-project-operation-fishbowl.html

So smart...http://kitchenklique.blogspot.com/2009/01/organization-in-new-year.html

Another cute idea found here http://katiesnestingspot.blogspot.com/2009/01/got-scraps-make-password-mini-boook.html

A few of my things...

I am constantly collecting so many great crafty ideas , but I am beginning to realize I collect a whole lot more than I create - and I love to create! :) So I decided to see what things I have completed recently. Here are a few of my things...

This is my most recent project. I blogged not long ago about menu planners and this was what I came up with. The plaque came from Dollar Tree complete with the ribbon I just added the paper and Velcro. I really like this because I am such a visual person and this way I know exactly what meals we will be eating each week. It helps me be more organized. :)

I made this pillow for my Mom for Christmas.

I made these bags for my kids to take to church. I put some church coloring pages and other items to keep them occupied during church.

Here are the Crayon rolls that I made to go in their church bags with their coloring pages.

Treat Bags

These bags are found here at Two Peas In A Bucket. Also found at The Happenings with other fun ideas.

Marshmello Pops

So cute! http://jensedillo.blogspot.com/

Felt Board Tutorial

I like the idea of making a felt board, but never considered just cutting out shapes to give your kids the chance to create their own pictures and be a little creative. What a great idea! Here is the site with the tutorial: http://jchandmade.typepad.com/photos/felt_board_tutorial/fb_tutorial.html

Family Frame

A friend of mine posted these family frames she bought for her house. I love it - and am going to have to create it for my own. I love them Laura!

More Baby Booties

Remember how I was going to make some booties for my new baby...well now I have come across some more cute pics and ideas while I was browsing Tip Junkie. The ones below are shown on this site along with a tutorial. http://stardustshoes.blogspot.com/2006/10/cloth-shoe-pattern.html Love 'em!

Tiddy Tote and Shelves

I love the idea of a Tiddy Tote...anything to keep my kids room cleaner. :) http://jchandmade.typepad.com/jc_handmade/2008/01/for-you.html I love these shelves. Aren't they perfect for a kids room. I want some!

Heart Cookies and other Treats

These first two ideas are on Make & Takes http://www.makeandtakes.com/

Valentine Pretzels

Valentine Sugar Cookies

My Mom has always made heart shaped sugar cookies for Valentine's. They are so Yummy! I have always wanted to continue the tradition with my kids and I think making cute creatures like the ones above is a great idea!

And these next two I found off The Children's Nest http://www.thechildrensnest.blogspot.com/

Valentine Tic Tac Toe

Go to this site http://www.alphamom.com/holiday/2009/02/valentines-day-craft-tic-tac-toe-hearts.php for instructions on how to make this cute beanbag tic-tac-toe valentine game.

More Valentine's Idea

What a cute idea...check out the site - http://meandmyinsanity.blogspot.com/2008/02/love-bug-ball-valentines-party-for-kids.html

Yummy! http://gourmetmomonthego.blogspot.com/2009/01/lovin-from-oven.html

Some more fun ideas on Sugar Doodle: http://www.sugardoodle.net/mambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3846&Itemid=429

Plus a fun Valentine FHE - http://www.sugardoodle.net/mambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3724&Itemid=5

Valentine's Ideas

Some Fun Ideas For Valentine's Day:

U Complete Me Pillows

http://creaturecomforts.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/01/valentine-freebie-ironon-transfer-for-your-pillows.html

Butterfly Pops

http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/02/03/printable-valentines/

Candy Box

http://www.orangebeautiful.com/blog/post.php?post_id=523

Candy Bar Wrappers
http://www.kodakgallery.com/jenny/projects/candy_bar_cozies


Fudge Hearts
http://cutevalentines.blogspot.com/2009/01/sweet-hearts-for-my-sweetheart.html

Heart Warming Pads

http://www.cutevalentines.blogspot.com/

Countdown to Valentine's

I've never seen a Valentine countdown before, but think this is a cute idea. My kids would love it.

http://katiesnestingspot.blogspot.com/2009/02/valentine-countdown.html

Silhouette Art

I just found a tutorial Here - http://awdreyh.blogspot.com/2009/03/silhouette-drawings-tutorial.html



Have I posted something like this before? I can't really remember, but I have been wanting to make silhouette pictures of my kids and now I have some instructions from Family Fun http://jas.familyfun.go.com/crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=12103

And these ones are from http://www.simplysilhouettes.com/

Framed Monogram

I think I might have to make some of these for my kids rooms....so cute!

Found this on http://projectsforyournest.blogspot.com/

Menu Planning

I hate, hate, hate planning meals and making dinner. O.K. I may have gone overboard on the "hates", but I really do dread meal time at our house.

I appreciate new ideas to get me organized or that put a fun spin on dinner time. So - here are some ideas (and there websites) to help plan the weekly/monthly meals that I thought might be useful.

http://aprongirls.blogspot.com/2008/07/monthly-menu-planner.html
http://organizedhome.com/printable/category/menu-meal-planning

http://iheartfood4thought.wordpress.com/2008/11/21/how-to-diy-weekly-menu-board/
And more ideas and printouts at http://thirtyhandmadedays.blogspot.com/ posted Jan 27, 2009