A B-I-G HELLO!

Has it really been 5 months - FIVE since my last post over here?  The last five months have been a little busy with family, kids, friends, my photography business and the holidays.  My crafts have gotten pushed to the back burner but for some reason the craft/playroom still is a disaster.  How could that be possible?!  I guess there has been lots of playing and not so much crafting.  But I feel the desire to start fresh again - maybe it's just that new year pushing me to try a little harder to be a little better.  I have been de-junking my house, tearing out half of the clothes in my closet that I don't wear anymore - some since College, a few even from High School.  That.is.just.sad.sad.sad.  I'm totally getting ready for a garage sale cause I am ready to get this junk outta here!

I have been doing a lot of browsing lately at a bunch of cute, cute crafts - especially in time for Valentines.  Check out all of this cuteness!!!

Becky Higgins has two adorable printables on her site

Eighteen 25 has another Subway Art - Oh yes I love these girls.  Such amazing stuff. 

Kara's Party Ideas just posted a recent Vintage Valentines Party that she did for a local TV show.  So cute.

This is seriously so cute!  Scrapper Girl created her own heart photo ornament.  her tutorial is included in the post.  I just might be making one of these. 

More cuteness from The Idea Room - Valentine Be Mine Decor

LOVED this cute idea from Noodlehead - Valentine Window Decor

Polka Dot Chair has some adorable tutorials on her site.  I just love her too.  I love this Be Mine Banner.

Enjoy the LOVE season! 

I'm BAAAACCCKKKK!

It's been about a month and I'm slowly coming back to blogging and crafting.  This summer has been fun and busy but I think I am ready for school to start.  Although I am not looking forward to the early mornings...my friends know what I mean.  I like to sleep!

I was browsing my favorite blogs this morning and came across this darling little freebie from Vol. 25.  Love love love this site and her amazing talent.  Go check it out...you won't be dissappointed. 

It's a fun little craft for your kiddos and to keep them busy when momma needs some peace and quiet.  I like crafts like those.  :)

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!