Monday’s post was how to make resin embellishments that looked like faux Jade. This is how I painted the wooden box. Painting faux stone is a speciality of mine, I love the fact you can create the illusion of stone with paint. If you want to see how I made the Resin Heads check out … Continue reading
When you have a princess and a Booga there is never a dull moment. The other day the princess said, “Mom I am a super hero and I need a cape.” Me: “What is your super hero name?” Her: “Subtraction Girl! I also need a logo on my cape. You make great logos mom!” (Buttering … Continue reading
Note all supplies were bought at the Dollar Tree. The original project can be found HERE at Skip To My Lou.
Our first day project of Summer Vacation was painting birdhouses. This was an easy project that kept the kids occupied for about a half hour. They really enjoyed using paint and I also thought decorating them with stickers would also be fun. My table is currently covered with paper and will be for the rest … Continue reading
Yesterday was Flag Day so I thought it would be really cute to have the kids make flags. Materials: 2 – Blue Card Stock 5″ x 5″ 2 – White Card Stock 8 1/2″ x 11″ Ruler Red Pencil Glue Sick White Ink Pad (I used Studio G Pigment Ink) Red Ink Pad (I used … Continue reading
Every year I try to think of something different to say Thank You to my daughters teachers. This year with the help of my hydrangeas blooming a month early I had beautiful pink hydrangeas to share. I also had seed packets that I decided to share with them as well – I picked them up … Continue reading
I had a sick princess this past weekend and decided to make her something that would make her laugh. I figured I would make her a stash straw – I also did a printable How-To so anyone can make one. To download a PDF copy of the pattern and directions click on the directions. … Continue reading
A couple months ago I posted about how I got rid of ALL my makeup. I have been officially make-up free for 3 months which leads me to my recent dilemma, I need makeup for Friday, for my daughter’s awards ceremony. I hunted for a recipe even though I do have mica powder I really … Continue reading
When you have a princess who knows you can paint, no amount of convincing will change her mind when she gets an idea. She really wanted purple and pink butterfly sparkle shoes, one problem there was no place that makes pink and purple sparkle butterfly shoes. So I decided (caved) make her a pair … Continue reading
This idea originally stemmed from coasters – I wanted to make coasters for Mother’s Day but they were extremely uneven so I decided to make a wall plaques instead. I really wanted to experiment with my ink pads to create some Mother’s Day Gifts. My goal was to incorporate the children (either them helping or their hand or finger … Continue reading
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