Could this pom-pom clown wig from Lisa Storms be any more perfect? I love how vibrant the colors are! And while you’re making all of those colorful pom poms, set some aside to use as bookmarks, as seen on Design Mom: This pom pom headband looks like little bear ears when worn…so perfectly cute! (Tutorial […]
Googly-Eyed Headband Tutorial
We’ve been getting Halloween costumes together around here and came up with some fun eyeballs for monsters or aliens. Neither of my girls are dressing up as monsters or aliens for Halloween, but they are having a ton of fun wearing these around the house. These are so quick and easy to pull together so […]
Homemade Spaghettios, DIY Painted Boots, and Some Fabulous Sewing Tutorials
Happy Friday, friends! Here are a few posts from my Reader that caught my eye this week. Enjoy! Too Much Time on My Hands shares her recipe for a healthy homemade version of a childhood favorite, Spaghetti and Meatballs Go see what Amy used to dress up her daughter’s new boots at Herbst Handmade Salsa […]
Sack Lunch Field Trip Stickers (Part 1)
I’m popping in quickly with the first installment of a little free printable I’ve been working on. It’s taking a little longer than planned as I’ve been preoccupied with birthdays and fundraiser obligations. Do you find yourself unable to say “no” even though you really don’t have the time?! My 6 year old went on […]
Crafty Halloween Links
Armommy brings out the pillowcases for some old-school Halloween trick-or-treating and shares a free template! My Cakies shows how to dress up some Christmas lights for Halloween (I love the spooky eyes!). Have some fun with these Halloween Cone Girls from Mr. Printables (via How About Orange) Tonya Staab shows step-by-step how to […]
A Cupcake Post
As I mentioned briefly in my last post, I’ve got a little girly with an upcoming birthday. We’re keeping things simple this year and packing along some cuppy cakes to take with us on our annual visit to the corn maze. It’s great fun and we go every year with our friends and their kids. […]
Teach Your Child to Tie Shoelaces
I’ve been feeling a bit like a slacker mom since hearing my 6 year old tell me that her friends have been tying her shoelaces at school. We attempted some practice before the school year started, but it just wasn’t clicking for her. A quick search on teaching children to tie their laces brought me […]
Free Papercutting Templates from Scherenschnitte
I love the beauty and delicacy of papercuts, but I’ve never actually tried the art form myself. I recently came across Cindy’s blog, Scherenschnitte, and found some lovely free* templates that would be perfect for a child’s bedroom or nursery. Some are based on traditional childhood themes while others draw their inspiration from popular fairy […]
Handmade Seller Spotlight: Wooden Bakeshop and Ice Cream Parlor from Ikat Bag
Lier from Ikat Bag has made the most inspiring bit of confectionery magic that I have seen in a very long time. She’s updating her shop soon with items from her wooden bakeshop and wooden ice cream parlor, so I wanted to give everyone a heads up. Go see her posts for all of the […]
Chicken Parm Meatballs, DIY Play Washing Machine, and More!
Sharing a few weeks worth of noteworthy links for you to check out!* I’m intrigued by these chicken parm meatballs from Dinner a Love Story and am looking forward to taking a break from my regular meatballs to give them a try! Speaking of dinner, Let’s Explore posted some really great ideas for turning a […]
