Happy New Year!

Happy 2010! We spent the day out in the snow. Well the kids and hubby did. I had a perfect warm seat in the Tahoe and I had the important job of manning the camera:)

We then continued working on Mr. P's "big boy" room so his current room can be turned back into the baby's room. I think we may just be ready to paint this weekend. And then more work for me moving his things and getting baby things out.

Merry Christmas!

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!

Last minute sewing. . .

I have been working on my Christmas Quilt and had a few star points that just weren't working so I made them into a little mat for a special someone for Christmas.

Christmas Tree Gift Bags

I just loved this painting idea from No Time For Flashcards. She used a fork to paint the needles on a pine tree. We painted on brown paper lunch bags added a few sparkles/sequins and then used them for Christmas gift bags.

Cinnamon Ornaments

Having a snow day yesterday we decided to make cinnamon ornaments.

Mix 1/4 cup cinnamon with 4 TB of applesauce. Either roll out or I had my daughter hand press out to about 1/4 inch and then we used cookie cutters to cut trees. Poke a hole to hang it with a ribbon. It will take about a week to dry all the way.

The house smells yummy in the process!

Christmas Candy Cookie Trays

A few days ago we made spin art with our salad spinner in hopes of making these.

Then we baked cookies yesterday and wanted to take some to our neighbor and as I was looking at our paper plate piles I came up with this. . .

Cover you plates with plastic wrap so the paint doesn't get on your cookies. Plate on bottom. . .

plate on top. . .

tie up with cellophane or we used some clear bags we had on hand. And now you have a Candy/Cookie Tray.

I think we will make a few more of these today!

Happy Halloween!

We just got done making last minute treats for the neighbor kids. Place 8 sixlet "spider legs" in between 2 black circles ( we used double sided tape) and add some spooky eyes. . .

Jolly July 3rd Party. . .

We decided to make these shirts and got the idea from our Family Fun Magazine. They were fun to make. A little more mommy crafting then the little people crafting. I didn't use the glue and glitter like they suggested. I just used regular fabric paint.

I also used the pasta stamp to make party favor bags. . .

And in the bags I made individual pinatas in the shape of fireworks.

A few more things to do in the kitchen and then PARTY time! - YEAH!

Party Decorations

This morning on One Pretty Thing, she had a Fourth of July Roundup and had a link to
Lilly Cakes for this red, white, and blue fringe paper. I thought I would make it to add to our decorations for our party on Friday.



It was very simple and I got a " O mom that is so pretty" from the birthday girl.

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all! I got a wonderful present from the kids this morning. Handprints, with our beach glass, rocks, shells and stick treasures in a frame made by daddy - how great! They did such a great job with the help of Daddy - I didn't know he could be so crafty! Thank You!!

Egg Shells

Today, while I was busy getting things ready for Easter tomorrow, I sat Miss A down with some eggs shells and glue and she made some pretty flowers. . .

More eggs. . . and cupcakes

Last night we started making these eggs. The day before when decorating eggs it was" Be careful, they will crack if you drop them." Last night it was "Drop them, crack them, have at them!" The kids had a blast! And the results - stunning!

I saw a link for these jelly donut cupcakes at Just Becuse I Am Me. They sounded yummy so I had to try them. Remember I am baking challenged. Something ALWAYS happens. Well this time my hand mixer broke right in the middle of mixing. So I mixed the rest by hand. I am not sure if they turned out the way they are suppose to but they were yummy the way the came out :)

A day of decorating. . .

Today we finished decorating cookies. . .

we used candy corn for our duck bills.

and mini marshmallows for our bunny tails (I cut marshmallows in half)

We also decorated our eggs

Projects to do. . .

Yesterday we kept busy by making egg garland out of coffee filters. We cut the shape of and egg, then colored them. . . sprayed them with water and let them dry. . .

then we hung them up as garland.

We also made Easter bunny masks. . .although this bunny was acting more like a monster or dinosaur. ( Can you see all that nasty snow out the window)

Easter Parade/Party

Today is Miss A's Easter Parade and Party at school. There was suppose to be an outdoor parade of bunnies singing, but it is threatening snow(yes snow, after I was just saying it is finally Spring, we might even break the snow record for the snowiest winter) so they moved the grand events indoors. Miss A was the leader today and got to bring in a snack so we baked cookies. . .

She also took in Easter party snack for everyone. . .

She doesn't go back to school until next Wednesday. Boy it will be a LONG week. We will have to fill it with some projects to do. . .

Shamrocks

We made shamrocks today.

A good lesson in mixing colors and combining shapes.

When they dry Miss A can cut them out and we can hang them up.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Don't these look delicious! Well they aren't!

I decided to make the kids this Chocolate Playdough for Valentine's Day. O it smells so yummy! Now I will have to convince them not to eat it, but with one taste I am sure they will get the picture!

Yesterday we made these hearts. . .

They were so simple for Miss A and they turned so cute!

We are invited to a Valentine's Party for the kids so I thought I would make these sour cream containers. I filled them with Valentine goodies.

And lastly, I was in charge of a craft project for the kids. I think they will enjoy making these.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

Santa Arrived

Just stopping in to see if Santa was good to everyone. Santa arrived here and everyone seems to be happy with his selections. Daddy was so happy that little Miss A asked Santa for a big TV for him. It is strange that there has been projects on the "list" for him to do but the TV ranks first. - HA!

One more day of traveling tomorrow and then I think we are done for this year!

Special Christmas Memories

Everything about Christmas brings up memories from getting the decorations out to making that special recipe handed down over the years. The one that gets me is decorating the tree and putting the final touch of the Christmas tree skirt on. My tree skirt is 7 years old and reminds me of a very special day - my wedding day. My mom turned my wedding dress into a tree skirt for me. I know a lot of brides like to preserve their dress in a box or hang it in a special place. Mine gets placed under my tree every year to enjoy ( who REALLY gets there dress out to look at once a year ???). When those Christmas lights sparkle off the beads, it just makes me so happy!