Hey this is Kirsten and I thought I would introduce myself since you probably don't know who is contributing to this blog, but I am one of the crafters on this site and there are about 6-8 of us that contribute to this blog....we all LOVE LOVE LOVE to make fun new things and started this to share some of our ideas with each other and with you. Most of us are from Utah, Brooke is MY cousin, Jamie, is one of my old neighbors and dear friends, both AMAZINGLY AWESOME crafters. Coming up here soon, … [Read more...] about KID INCENTIVES
Archives for October 2009
Abby’s Kitchen
My little girl got this kitchen last year and I had to add some fun decor to spice it up! I was inspired by the red striped and polka-dot apron that came with the kitchen. Abby's Kitchen has been one of my all time favorite projects. I made double sided placemats-very easy! & double sided chair cushions. Very easy to make. Just used the seat of the chair for my pattern and used batting in between the fabrics. Added some polka dot ribbon to tie on the chairs. And my … [Read more...] about Abby’s Kitchen
Monogram Bags
A few months ago I made these little Monogram Bags for my kids. They are their quiet bags for church or any other quiet activity. They love them!! I added the letter of their first name with pellon (two sided iron on sticky fabric). I used this tutorial http://www.colorfool.net/category/tutorials/ to help with the main parts of the bag. I also added a little pocket in the front for snacks and what nots. Super easy project! … [Read more...] about Monogram Bags
Spooky Decor
Love this time of year! Loved Nikkala's spooky decor! It is especially fun for my kiddos this year to decorate and enjoy all of the fun fall activities. Here are a few things we've put up this year. I was about to throw out this twiggy wreath, but decided to cut it down, add some orange berries and leaves, a bow and the sparkly word "Halloween" (that I found at Walmart for $3). I figure I could take out the word and change out the bow and keep it up through November. Easy and … [Read more...] about Spooky Decor
Halloween Decor
If you haven't noticed, I like my crafts cheap and quick. In the past Halloween hasn't been that big of a deal--I skip it and go straight to my fall or Thanksgiving decorations. But this year, I decided to change things; I wanted to dress things up with Halloween Decor. It is still a work in progress, but luckily Halloween isn't tomorrow so I still have time. I'm posting these ideas now--and hope to post more in the next little bit--in case you are suffering from Halloween blahs and need a … [Read more...] about Halloween Decor