I have been trying to get Booga a little more active in the arts and crafts because I find myself comparing what I did with the Princess to what I have done or not done with Booga. The biggest difference between the two is the Princess was far more interested and listened far better than … Continue reading
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Geometric Greek Inspired “Vases”
Thinking Day is right around the corner and our Girl Scout Troop picked Greece as our country this year. I am a huge fan of Greek Art and Architecture and really wanted to share this appreciation with my troop. I knew I wanted to do a project that involved “pottery” but the thought of anything breakable with … Continue reading
How-To Make Spongey Bombs
Note all supplies were bought at the Dollar Tree. The original project can be found HERE at Skip To My Lou.
How To Make a Bucket O Soldiers
The Booga is obsessed with Toy Story 1 and 2 (we don’t own 3) he quotes the movie. My daughter really wanted to get Booga a Bucket O Soldiers so I looked around and found it on Amazon – $35.00 for 72 plastic army men that will be stepped on – I think NOT! We … Continue reading
How to Make a Clothes Organizer (Super Easy!)
So the Princess started school last week and so far so good but it has been a battle on the clothing front. I am still a little baffled by this because she wears a “uniform” (khaki or navy pants, skirts, jumpers or shorts and a white or navy polo, white socks) you would think this … Continue reading
Easter Egg Tea Light Candles – DOLLAR STORE ROCKS!
I needed something easy for an Easter Table Decorations because I have a Booga I will not have my table cloth on the table this year. My mom and I were at the Dollar Store and I said those sparkly eggs would look great as lights. My mom you should get some and make some. … Continue reading
Homemade Casting (Think Plaster) Recipe
I have been modifying and perfecting this for over a month and I FINALLY got the formula down – yay me! Materials: Ziploc Sandwich bag 1/3 measuring cup White Glue (Elmer’s or Dollar Store Equivalent – I am using that) Water Craft Stick Scissors Molds Patience (not one of my strong points when it comes … Continue reading
Homemade Casting Stuff Test Pieces… Pictures
I spent the weekend working with the casting stuff. It made me realize I am too damn impatient for casting stuff and I need to expedite the process somehow. I am going to try Borax I am not sure if it will work but it is worth a try. The things I have learned in … Continue reading
Stamp Pads and Glimmer Mist in a Pinch
So I am taking a class from Craft Tech University on Saturday with Samantha Star. Since it has been over 4 years since I bought anything stamp related I needed to buy some supplies. I figured no problem I would just go to the scrapbooking store. Did I mention it has been close t0 4 … Continue reading
Mummy Eyeball Wreath Tutorial
Here it is the Eyeball Wreath now cleverly named the Mummy Eyeball Wreath because my ideas seem to morph into something new. The original idea has been bouncing around in my head for a while I had recently found an old sketchbook with a bunch of doodles, one was for an eyeball wreath. My original … Continue reading