Happy Halloween friends!!! Since Halloween is my FAVORITE holiday, I have seriously been crafting up a storm. I shared these last week at the FABULOUS BLOGÂ EIGHTEEN25!! We have loved their blog for so long as I'm sure ALL of you have, and we have always enjoyed the fresh ideas that come from these fellow crafters. We have LOVED looking at all the other Halloween ideas for their Spooktacular September....SO FUN!! Today I will be sharing my LACE & RIC RAC SPIDERS. I wanted to make some … [Read more...] about Ric Rac & Lace Spiders
Summer Walking Sticks
Warm weather is the perfect time to make summer walking sticks. I don't know about your neck of the woods, but in Utah there are SO many places to hike, most of which I've never been to, sadly. But, I think it's time to get into the mountains a little more, especially since I don't have a baby to lug around. I have always loved being in the outdoors and it's so fun to experience new things with the kids. So our goal this summer is to go on three different hikes. This may not seem like a … [Read more...] about Summer Walking Sticks
Arm Warmers…Half Gloves…Baby Legwarmers…Cheap/Awesome Christmas present & Halloween Warmers :)
I can't believe I just mentioned Christmas. Well, I said it. With Christmas around the corner and chilly Halloween nights for that matter, this is a cheap/fun present for any lady in your life from babies up to mamas and grandma's if she's hip. These (without flowers) are also fun for boys, yes boys. These are super popular at my kids' school and they call them Spirit Arms. These gray ones are fun for the boys minus the frills. STEP 1. So I purchased these cute socks at Target in the ladies … [Read more...] about Arm Warmers…Half Gloves…Baby Legwarmers…Cheap/Awesome Christmas present & Halloween Warmers :)
Upcycled Altoids Tins
THERE ARE SO MANY USES FOR ALTOIDS TINS! I love them, in case you couldn't already tell. I love the candies inside, I love that the tins can be reused after, I love that those "curiously strong" little fellas leave such a sweet lingering scent on their handy dandy container. So for TIP TUESDAY this week, let's discuss a couple of ways to Upcycled Altoids Tins -Â these fun boxes of love and greatness. # 1 LUNCH MONEY CONTAINER:Â This could be used by elementary kids and high schools kids … [Read more...] about Upcycled Altoids Tins
Industrial Strength Jewelry
My mom, sister, and I have been on a washer necklace making kick lately. I really love how this Industrial Strength Jewelry looks! Here's what you do: Phase 1 Supplies: Stamps Hammer Washer (we use fender washers) Hard surface Hair Spray Magic Marker Scissors Scrapbook paper You can buy the metal stamps from Harbor Freight Tools for about $5 (here's a 20% off coupon if you are interested). Once you have decided on a saying or word for your washer, hold on tight to the stamp … [Read more...] about Industrial Strength Jewelry