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Subtraction Girl – Super Hero Cape

Subtraction Girl – Super Hero Cape

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

Flag Day Kid Art

Flag Day Kid Art

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

Year End Teacher Thank You Gifts

Year End Teacher Thank You Gifts

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

How To Make Stash Straws

How To Make Stash Straws

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

Testing Natural Make-up

Testing Natural Make-up

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

One of a kind butterfly shoes

One of a kind butterfly shoes

  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