Card Board Photo Book

So I was trying to come up with a cute little gift for grandparent's for Valentines Day.

As I was looking through my scrapbook stuff  I saw just misc pieces...

** Time to get creative!! **

Earlier that day I received a package and had the box just sitting there and thought.. "maybe a little photo book" I love pictures around the house and whats a better gift for the grandparent's than pictures of their kids and grand-kids??!! This would be perfect!!

 I added my Favorite Quote on the front..

Family.. There is  no bond stronger than the one that exists in a family. It allows us to fail without fault, to learn without loss, to love without condition. It is how  we become who we are. :)

It was a easy and super cute!! 

 I Cut out extra cardboard and my daughter has had fun making her own book!!

All you need is:

Cardboard Scraps

Pictures

Paper

What ever else you want to add!!

its that Easy!!

What fun project are you working on? Please share!

BIG Laugh Friday!!

So I've decided that I'm going to share my Big flops and BIG Mistakes Ive done learning and trying to do new things. I will be sharing them every Friday!! ( boy i hope i don't have that many!!)

Anyway Laugh with  me on this one...

So you have probably seen these over at the Idea Room..

Im so excited when i see them!! I thought they were just adorable. Thought " Perfect valentines day gift  for my daughters school class!)

Well After saving Cadny Canes, and waiting for just the right time,

I decide to give it a try!!

So here is my step by step... :)

I got my box of Candy Canes and Sucker sticks. Open them all, so excited!! and cut the sticks in half!! YAY!!

and then......

I started to place them on the cookie sheet. :) Im still excited!!

I then place then in the oven. Got a phone call and.....

I forget!! I was only supposed to leave it it for 5 min!! WHAT!! this is about 8 min... :( Does three minutes make that big of a difference?! ha ha)

Its okay I got like 60 more candy canes ill try again!!

So I go through all the steps again...

I did it again...  For the love... 60 Candy Canes later...

I got a few that Kinda, well.... close enough worked out!!

 Needless to say, I couldnt do this simple project!

it was a lot of fun trying to make these. Still love the idea!!

And will be sure to stock up on Candy Canes

Next Year and try again!!!

If I only could sew...  :(

( this may encourage me to get my sewing machine 

I got last year that has never been opened. ha ha)

I absolutely love this!! I think this is the cutest Valentines Day Pillow Ive ever seen. I'm adding this to my " Want to Do" list!!

Check it out.....

Over at Dittle Dattle

She has a step by step of how to do this. I had  to share for my sake to add to my "Want to Do" list!! And for you even craftier people out there could try this!!



CRAFT ROOM DREAM!!

 

Just Dreaming about a Craft Room!!

There are so many ideas  out there, and because i don't have my self a crafting room i just like to dream. here a re a few i thought were so fun!!

Here at HG - TV

Love this one from Potterybarn (I think this is my favorite!!)

Love this work space from The Remodeling Center

I love this remodel from her dining room from Tater Tots and Jello

Do you have a craft room to show off? Or a dream one you would like to share?!!



A Big Thank You!!

Today is my 2 week mark from when I'm started my blog!! So this is a BIG shout out to my family and Friends that are supporting me!!

I am looking forward to getting even more creative and sharing ideas an advise

to help us MOMs do it all!! :)

Please continue to invite your friends to my blog and share my facebook page!

Once i hit 100 Followers I have a great Giveaway planned!!

So please help me get there!!

THANK YOU!!

Chalk Board Purse

You have to head on over to Mod Podge Rocks - Amy from the The Idea Room has made the cutest, and i mean the cutest Chalk board purse Ive ever seen!! I'm so adding this to my list of "love to do" list!

So go check it out!! What do you think? i think a great gift for niece's this year!!

So im over at Tater Tots and Jello. and they are having a giveaway of the cutest Etsy shop you have to visit!!

It is lilsteinstyles

Here are a few of m y favorite things...

Would thos not be perfect on a Stroller, Car Seat or Diaper bag?! ( Perfect Baby gift)

 {Valentine Tee}
Valentines Day GIRLS Tee

*says*
I ENJOY
long walks to the playground
ice cream and chocolate
lalaloopsy dolls
playing sports
dancing on the couch
picture books
if you:
own a skateboard, surfboard or have a bike
THAT’S A PLUS!

Check her out on line, just adorable stuff and at a great price to!!

Go check out

Tater Tots and Jello  for this giveawat away!!

Okay all you Modge Podge lovers!!, or want to be Mod Pogde lovers like me!!

Here is the scoop on how to use Modge Podge, I always get phone calls or emails on what they can or cant do, what about the bubbles, how much should i use, etc..... Well while i was on Mod Podge today i found this guide.. Print it and leave it in your crafting room!! :)

Terrible picture i know... Click on the link below for a step by step guide.

To print it out go here - Mod Podge print out

Go check out their web site for some Awesome ideas!!

Visit their blog at.. Mod Podge Rocks

have you done something fun with Mod Modge?

What have you used it for??

Do you know someone getting married? Have them check out....

She does the BEST work I've ever seen. Here are a few more examples of her cakes!!



Vintage Cakes



Classic



Fun



She has specialized in Wedding Cakes for over 15 years. She Spends a lot of time into detail

making your Wedding a special Day!!

Contact :

Debra Tucker @ 801-785.9777
For more information. Prices and Styles.
Check out her blog at Timeless Wedding Cakes



Valentine's Day Mail boxes!!

I was walking past the Dollar section at Target and found there Cute Mailboxes!!

Yep, I said $1.00!! Had to get them, had a lot of ideas to do with them but had decided they have to be for Valentines Day!

I used my Cricut and and my Computer to cut out their names to add the the boxes.  

I got some cute paper from Roberts and decorated them.

Starting February 1st - the 14th I will have these sitting out. I am encouraging everyone in the family to participate by writing something nice to someone (on the hearts below.), giving them a coupon  or a treat. :) and put them in the mail box.. (I loved how you can raise the flag when you put something in it.) I know my kids will be excited.. (and lets me honest me to!!)

                The ♥'s i cut out to write something nice on.

                                     

I will be randomly putting in treats like a favorite Candy bar, sucker, or Candy Hearts. I will always attach a note.

I think they turned out great and  I really hope this turns out as fun as i am imagining it in my head!!

Link Party on

Calender Blocks!!

So I had a sister in-laws Birthday coming up!! What do i get her?? Well i saw some cute Calender blocks and thought i can totally  do that!!

Rustic Design - made me the blocks. :)

I then painted them Brown. get my paint at 4 chairs, it is  my favorite paint.

 Mod Podged Cute Paper on them.  Then I used my Cricut and cut out the numbers in Vinyl. Mod Podged over it as a sealer.

 I then used my computer and made the months, and laminated them!!


I think they turned out GREAT!! What do you think?

 

Chore Charts?? What to do??!!

I have been on the search for a cute chore chart that fits,

 a 5 year old and a 2 yr old.

So I've been on the hunt! Here are a few ideas whats your thought? Whats your favorite one?

Chore Chart for Multiple Kids at ...

How Does She

 This is one of the cutest Ive ever seen. She had put the chores on sticks and the Kids pick one and that is their chore!! I'm just wondering if this work work if i had older and a few kids int he house. But then i Thought, If i put  a few easy things like " Pick up  toys" and " Make Beds" something easy my kids can do and we do a Power clean every night before bed, this would be fun!! So Maybe... It might even just be fun if we are doing Just a quick clean up, so i may make it fit to my needs and have fun with it!!

Same idea as above, with just a quick Family pick up time this may make it fun to...

Check it out at

Poppies at Play

Made it into a fun family game at cleanup time!! So cute and looks like a fun way to get the family to Participate. !!

This one is cute to.. Easy and fun for the kids...

Check out,

Lilluna

or I may do just a simple chore chart, Who know's yet, just coming up with an idea. These are the few that has cought my Attention..

Tell me, What kind of core chart do you have? Or what do you do to have your kids motivated to do thier part!! :)



I was looking around on Martha Stewart 

and saw these really cute Vacation Memory Jars.

I thought they were just adorable!!

So I've decided I'm taking my Jar., I bought at Hobby Lobby...

And I'm going to put Memorable things in it all year!! Favorite things from Kids, Family Vacation Stuff,

Pictures etc...

I thought this would be a fun way to remember the years. And 50 years from now.. LOL okay even 20 we can look back and see some of these fun things we did as a family. And show us how we have grown. 

So stay Tuned till 2012 and ill show you mine completed!! :) If you like this idea let me know!! If you already  do it, let me see!!

I Have been asked a lot what is the difference of the.....

Quickutz Silhouette & Cricut

I Have the Cricut Expressions ( Thank you MOM) And I LOVE IT!! but doesn't mean I don't want the Silhouette!!  I found the Article  By D.K. Bernhard, eHow Contributor on Ehow.com. But here is the Article!!

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The Cricut is the incumbent in this battle of the ProvoCraft Cricut vs. the QuicKutz Silhouette. These two full-featured die-cut machines are versatile with drawing options and options to cut through assorted materials, making your crafting and scrapbooking a breeze.

Function

1. The Cricut and the Silhouette at their core are both precision die-cut machines that cut paper, card stock, vinyl and more for crafts, scrapbooking, card making, wall art, glass etching and personalization. They also each have a drawing capability (optional in both cases) that allows for drawing of the loaded art instead of cutting it.

Features

2. Both machines offer a quality die-cut tool able to cut through many materials, are capable of drawing a loaded image and have portable storage of media (the Cricut's cartridge system vs. the SD card of the Silhouette). They can make vinyl wall or car art, stencils, magnets and embellishments and pages for scrapbooks or cards. The price of both machines is comparable, though the Cricut Expression can cut a wider surface area, the Silhouette can cut a longer surface area.

Considerations

3. The Cricut is a portable die-cutting machine that does not require a computer to use. The Silhouette, however, does require a computer for initial use and for acquiring more shapes and fonts from your computer. With the Silhouette's SD card capability, however, it is veering away from total computer reliance. The Cricut, however, is reliant on font and shape cartridges that limit the designs and fonts available to its users based on the number of cartridges that are purchased.

Size

4. The Cricut Expression is 6 1/2 inches tall, 15 1/2 inches wide and 7 inches deep. It is larger than the Silhouette, which is 4 1/2 inches tall, 16 inches wide and 6 1/2 inches deep. The Cricut is significantly heavier at 20 lb. to the Silhouette's 4 lb. With size, however, comes added benefit as the Cricut Expression can cut 12-by-24. The Silhouette cuts 8 1/2 by 40. The added weight and size benefit that the Silhouette has is potentially negated by the fact that you would also need to carry a laptop around for a fully featured machine.

Benefits

5. The Silhouette, when connected to your computer or an SD card, is able to access every font and piece of clip art on your computer with no further cartridges to buy to get more shapes. The Silhouette does have an online store selling individual images, but with the variety of free and subscription-based clip art and fonts on the Web, this is hardly necessary. The Expression, though reliant on cartridges, has a lot more in the way of licensed characters and shapes available in individual cartridges.

I hope this helps you guys decide what is best for you!!!

here is the link to the Article. - quickutz-silhouette-vs-cricut.on Ehow

Well, Valentines Day is less than a month away!

 I'm trying to decide things to make for
 Teacher Gifts...

So I'm Sharing a few ideas Ive found that are so cute and can do on any budget!!

I haven't decided what to do, so when i do, and I'm done with it Ill share it with you!! Please enjoy the following ideas!! Please share with me if you do any of them!

Eighteen 25 - Fortune Cookie

Loved this idea!! Even has a way cute free Printable!!

At Eighteen 25 they have step by step instruction on how to make this cute idea!!

Some What Simple  Valentine Treat Jars

All you need  is a cute jar and some favorite Valentines Day Candy!! Hobby Lobby has a lot of cute Jars to choose from and are very inexpensive!!



"hello?"

"HI! This is your mother in law calling to

let you know that we are in your neighborhood

and we are going to stop by!"

How to "FAKE" clean your house in 10 minutes or less...

******* 

 1. Put dirty dishes in the dishwasher, but don't turn it on if someone is coming over soon- it's noisy and having a clean sink and no running dishwasher gives the impression that you keep your sink clean (which I am totally guilty of not doing, like, AT ALL)
2. Wipe down the counters in the kitchen and main bathroom with baby wipes. Baby wipes are cheaper than disinfecting wipes like Lysol and Clorox and they don't leave a chemical smell that says "I just cleaned up because you were coming over" (of course my house always smells like diapers anyway, so I doubt anyone would be able to tell the difference)
3. Squirt toothpaste in the toilet and swirl it around with the toilet brush. I know this sounds bizarre, but toothpaste is made for cleaning the enamel on your teeth and your porcelain toilet isn't that much different. Plus, again it does not leave a chemical smell, just the impression that you keep your bathroom clean like that all the time.
 (which of course I totally do. um, not.)
4. Throw any other clutter that is in the bathroom (potty chair, step stool, bath toys, etc) into the tub and pull the shower curtain closed
5. Close all of the bedroom doors.
6. Throw the toys that have scattered all over the living room into a plastic bin.
7. Spray Febreze or Oust.

About.com says there are 3 simple rules:

Eliminate-Get rid of anything that looks or smells like trash, and empty all trash cans.

Organize-Straighten couch pillows, counter tops,

 and make the bed.

Hide-Store in the garage or closets, anything that doesn't belong in plain site.

 Now, I hope your ready for any "Suprise" Visitors!!

I love Subway Art, well actually I'm kinda obsessed. :)
So here are a few of my favorite ones Ive found out in the big blogging world. :)

They are easy to make.. But if you wan to do it the easy way,  these all offer free printable on their blogs!! :)
Have fun!!

eighteen25

 

tatertots & jello

 

     todays fabulous finds

          Here there is a Variety of fun colors,

and all are also free printable!!



I don't know about you, but The Silhouette is the new greatest thing ever!! I want one so bad, and I know a few of my Friends an family want one to!! Even if you don't, ( which isn't possible, just means you don't know what it is) Enter anyway!!

Here is how to enter!!

Go To - Beneath My Heart , follow her steps to participate in the drawing!!

Here is what Silhouette is giving you the opportunity to win:

A Silhouette Machine

2 rolls of premium Silhouette vinyl

1 roll of transfer tape

and

The new Home Decor CD!

That is $395.00 worth of materials. 

 Vinyl Lettering.

Etched Glass

 Custom apparel

Card making

See, I told you it was AWESOME.. So don't miss this opportunity to participate!!

Again go to....  Beneath My Heart

Follow her instructions!! Leave me a comment letting me know you participated!!