Father's Day Gift Ideas

It's that time of year my friends - Father's Day, and boy to I have a ton of fun ideas I have found around the web.  There is some amazing talent out there and it's so fun to see what people have come up with.  So check it out!

Easy Crafts for Kids - Family Fun had a bunch of cute ideas that your kids can do.  Take a look at their printables page for things that your kids can color and give to their dads.

Best Ever BBQ Apron - I thought this one was cute - especially if your Daddo is a BBQ Master.  What a fun way to have a personalized reminder of the little ones that he is cooking for!

How about these Retro Father's Day Clip-Art Labels from Martha.  You can download the clipart from her site.

Etsy always has the perfect gift for any occasion.  Check out these custom silhouettes from Blue Clara that you can have made of your children.  I would order these for my husband but they secretly would be for me. 

Homemade cards are always the way to go.  Kristina Werner of Kwerner Design made some adorable Father's Day cards - and she even has a You Tube tutorial!

Here is another idea - similar to Martha's but even cuter....if you can imagine that!  This was my first gift idea that I found and I was hooked.   It's a SUPER HERO CARE PACKAGE and I found it on Alphamom.  The kids are so excited to make these for their Daddo this week - good thing he doesn't check this blog or his gift would be busted!

Have fun getting crafty for Father's Day!  Send me your ideas.

Fun Photo Blocks

Happy Memorial Day!  Hope everyone enjoyed their day celebrating and remembering those who have given their lives for our freedom.  We are truly blessed! 

Just wanted to share some fun photo blocks that I made for Mother's Day for my MIL.  These are all the grandkids on my husband's side of the family so I thought it was a fun way to display all the kiddos together.  I just took a 2x4, measured the size I wanted, cut, sanded, painted, sanded some more and then glued my pictures on them.  It's a fun and different way to display photos in your home.  You can always cut the blocks a little bigger than your picture and add scrapbook paper behind it, add a ribbon around the block or some cute knobs to go on the top.  All fun ways to be creative!

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I've been crafting up a storm over here, sewing, quilting, modpodging and hot glueing. FUN STUFF! Wondering what I've been doing?? Well here's one little sweet project. Miss G and I were at our favorite store today - Hobby Lobby....well ok, my favorite store. I usually hear, "not Hobby Lobby!!" We just happened down the 66% off Home Decor aisle and found this cute little bird cage and thought we would add a nest and a little birdy in it to hang in G's room. It was a fun mommy daughter project. I thought it turned out pretty cute and it looks so fun hanging on the curtain rod in front of her window. Not a bad deal at $3.00 for the cage, $1.59 for the birds and $1.99 for the nests. Total cost = SWEETNESS!

No use cryin'.....

I've been busy around here, not with crafts.  With this little guy. 

 He's into EVERYTHING these days, mostly my kitchen cupboards.  He's playing so nicely with pots and pans, giggling and making noise to his hearts content until I hear C-R-A-S-H!  Don't know how he did it but somehow pulled down a heavy crystal bowl and an antique platter  - both of which didn't break, but this did. 

My one-of-a-kind hand painted plate from Mexico from my one year anniversary trip with my hubs. I am bummed, yes, but what do you do when you see this FACE?

My son E saw the broken pieces and went, "oooh, an art project?"  And then realized what had happened.  Maybe he has an idea there!  Don't know if it's worth the effort super glueing back together.  It just might be finding it's new home in a garden stone.  

I've been slacking....

I know, I haven't posted all week.   Have you missed me?  Hope so.  It's been busy!  I've had two photo sessions last week, one more this week and I've been busy editing and getting my new photog blog all set up.  Be sure to check back tomorrow so you can see the grand reveal!

But back to crafts - I LOVE butterflies!  When I had my little girl I knew I wanted to do something with them.  She's 2.5 now and I STILL haven't finished her room.  But I am always browsing for new ideas.  Here are a few beauties that I have found and some I have created using some divine inspiration from others.

We all love Pottery Barn - and who wouldn't with beautiful rooms like these? 

I just drool over them and wish I could create the same feelings they evoke when I look at the magazines.  But I lack the funds so I turn to the internet for the same look for less! 

Here's a great DIY project you can do to make your own butterfly chandelier, just like the one seen above which is no longer available at PBK.  You can find the tutorial by clicking on the link.

I was inspired by Ali Edwards weekend creative project to create this punch collage. 

I used the same idea but put mine on a canvas - which still needs a really funky frame to go in, using Martha Stewart's Classic Butterfly Punch.

I made this piece last year using the 3-in-1 punch but I can't remember where I found the idea.  My computer has since crashed and I lost my favorties!!  Ugh.  So if you know who's idea it is, please leave me a comment so I can credit them for the idea! I actually used the paper that came in the 3-D frame.  I showed it to my son when I was finished and he said it kinda looks like the United States.  Ya know, it kinda does.  Ha!

Check out this massive butterfly tree wall art at DecorDesigns on ETSY.  BEAUTIFUL!

Or this one from PopWall

Valentine Craft Ideas

What a better way to start off a new blog than with something we all love...VALENTINES!  I have browsed the most talented of talented blogs to find some pretty darn cute things.  I will definitely make some of these lovlies next year. 

One thing I love are handmade valentines.  Here are some super cute ideas for your kids valentines at school.  I found several sites that made these but here are just a few.  Check out what Tasha did over at Snippets of Daily Life with her kids this year.  She's always crafty with her digital scrapbooking and photography.  She found the idea here, or you can go here to see some more.

Jeanne Winters has a link for a free downloadable "Udaman" Valentine Chocolate Wrapper for your hunky honey.  These were so cute!   

Michelle over at Someday Crafts found this idea over at Poppies at Play how to make some yummy heart shaped cinnamon rolls.  Wouldn't these be perfect for Sunday morning breakfast in bed ?

I also loved this idea over at Unexpected Grace.  I'm always looking for new home decor ideas and something that I can make out of the unexpected.

 

How about these yummy valentine treats over at The Idea Room

And there is always the ever popular Ms. Martha.  These were just adorable!

Summer over at The Crooked Curve made some yummy Cupid Corn for teacher gifts.  What a fun idea! 

Head on over to No Fuss Fabulous.  I just found this blog the other day.  She's a girl that I went to China with over 10 years ago with ILP at BYU.  So fun!  She has a fun idea to make rice crispy hearts dipped in chocolate.  The kids and I actually made these for Evan's Valentine Class party but unfortunately with the snow - no school = no class party.  He was pretty bummed.  But have no fear, they have not gone to waste.  Our tummies have enjoyed them! 

And last but not least I have been admiring these {I Love U} boards over at Creative Crate.  I am making some similar ones with my daughters name on them for her room.  Can't wait to show you how they turn out!