A minky baby blanket is a great gift for a new arrival, but the whole family will love it's soft texture! Minky Baby Blanket Tutorial Months ago I watched a friend make one of these minky blankets and I couldn't stop thinking about them! I found myself wishing I knew someone having a baby, just so I could make it. Everything about it is the perfect baby blanket. It is soft. It is just the right weight. Not too heavy and not too light. And best of all they are stinkin' cute! Luckily, my … [Read more...] about Minky Baby Blanket
60 Days of Summer Fun FREE Printable
Here are 60 Days of Summer Fun FREE Printable for you and your family. Happy Summer! xoxoxo the Crafting Chicks 60 Days of Summer Chart-Jamie I got this amazing idea from the fellow Crafting Chicks Kirsten & Brooke! My family made a list of fun things to do this summer. I thought it would be great to make this poster to motivate us and get us excited about summer! Most of these activities are very simple and easy to do, but the kids will think they are awesome! (You can click on the … [Read more...] about 60 Days of Summer Fun FREE Printable
DIY National Donut Day Medallions Ribbons
I'm sort of really - a lot in love with these DIY National Donut Day Medallions Ribbons! It all started with the Minute to Win It prize, and has continued through the end of school and on! I don't know if I'll ever get enough of them. National Donut Day is this Friday, and I think these ribbons would make a drop-by surprise of donuts to your friends even cuter. Use with just 1 donut, or go for the whole dozen if you are feeling generous! I really wanted to share the Super Teacher one with … [Read more...] about DIY National Donut Day Medallions Ribbons
Minute to Win It
I love to throw parties! And often on Sunday night, as we are watching Minute to Win It, I comment on what a fun party it would be. So last week I made it happen as a surprise party for my sister. Because I went through the effort to put stuff together I thought I'd share it here with all of you! If you haven't seen Minute to Win It, the object is to complete a task in 1 minute and then move on to the next--earning money with each completed task (much like Millioinaire). There are 3 … [Read more...] about Minute to Win It
Homemade Fruit Bouquet
The Crafting Chicks are moms and we know that crafting isn't always picture perfect. And sometimes it is downright hectic and doesn't go as planned--especially when you are in a hurry! Check out how everything went down along with the easy directions to make a Homemade Fruit Bouquet! I was asked to make a fruit topiary for a mother/daughter tea party and honestly when I bit that hook I could not visualize what a fruit topiary was. But I thought I could figure it out - with a little help from … [Read more...] about Homemade Fruit Bouquet