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To Do List (More of an idea list)

Since I have a tendency to forget really awesome ideas I have.  I have been carrying a sketchbook (recently it has been everywhere with me) so I can write everything down.  Today I decided to sit and write out some of the things I am working on this weekend or want to do this weekend.1.  … Continue reading →

Craft Stick Trinket Box

Last year for Christmas I wanted the Princess to make Jeff something really, really special but it had to be with stuff I had.  I had craft sticks lots and lots of Craft Sticks. I did a Google Search for Craft Stick Projects and came up with a Craft Stick Trinket Box (Family Fun).  This … Continue reading →

Easy Magnet Frames

Easy Magnet Frames

Every year we get cheap, ugly advertisement magnets on our phone books, I never want to throw them away because I always say I’m going to do something with them.  This morning I got inspired, I was cleaning and I came across some of the PrincessE’s paintings and decided to stop what I was doing … Continue reading →

Felt Doctor’s Kit

So this is still in the baby stage but Jillian really loves to play doctor and does not have a Doctor’s Kit, so I have decided to make one. I did look on Etsy for some ideas then I just decided to wing it and make my own (I have a ton of felt.) I … Continue reading →

Children’s Treasures

So I had this idea this morning when I was in the garage working on a metal brooch. For Mother’s Day I had Jillian make a pendant out of clay for both grandmas. Well I decided to take it and create the pendant out of silver and attach it to a personalized pendant that says … Continue reading →

Polymer Clay Ornaments

I decided this year to start a new tradition with my kids. Each year opposed to buying a Christmas Tree ornament from the store I would make them one. There are many reasons why the biggest one is the cost of those ornaments. I have a hard time paying $12.95 for an okay ornament that … Continue reading →

Countdown to Christmas… Santa Style

Growing up my mom would pull out the Advent calendar on December 1, my brother and I would fight over who would get to open up the windows and doors. My mom’s Advent calendar was a cardboard one that she put contact paper over to preserve it. Every year I have looked for a neat … Continue reading →