As you probably know we are in the process of redoing our basement since the flood. Here is one of my favorite new additions to the playroom. A chalkboard. This was actually Ryan’s idea. He made it. Good job Ryan. We spackled the wall and then painted it with chalkboard paint. We put up a stunningContinue reading “The Playroom Chalkboard”
Category Archives: Crafty
Chicken & Cheese Pretzel Wraps
You know when it is time to make dinner but you haven’t been shopping and you are just trying to find something edible to eat? Yeah, that is how this meal came to fruition. This recipe is SUPER easy and it was inspired by one of my favorite OC joints; The Wraper. I didn’t use aContinue reading “Chicken & Cheese Pretzel Wraps”
How To: Felt Flowers
I love decorating for fall. All seasons really, but I love my fall decorations best. My really boring wreath needed to be spiced up. So I made this here wreath for my door. I am so proud of my self. I follow lots of craft blogs and I want to make everything but I usuallyContinue reading “How To: Felt Flowers”
Super Easy Homemade Fruit Pocket Pies
For some reason this morning I was motivated to make breakfast. Well, a homemade breakfast. I usually do make breakfast (if you count instant oatmeal and cereal). This was SO SO simple, Lucy and I had it made and out of the oven before 8am. I got this recipe from the Today Show. Click on the link for theContinue reading “Super Easy Homemade Fruit Pocket Pies”
. cereal activity .
What do you do when it is 90 degrees and you don’t want to go outside? Suppose the only items you have in your house (because you haven’t gone shopping yet) are: String And Cheerios? Well, why don’t you justContinue reading “. cereal activity .”
The Cabinet Re-Do
What you will need: Paint, rollers & accessories Sand Paper Screw Driver Damp Cloth Helpful Tips: Do not buy cheap paint, you will have to use waaaay too many coats to get the job done. Don’t bother with Liquid Sander, it takes just as long to sand by hand and the directions are confusing. DoContinue reading “The Cabinet Re-Do”
Craft Sites
I just wanted to point out that I have included new links on my sidebar to websites I LOVE related to crafting. Because of the Holidays I have been on a craft kick and I have been obsessed with finding new ideas for crafting, especially easy ones to do with Lucy. All of the sites have greatContinue reading “Craft Sites”
Thanksgiving Craft
Thanksgiving is in one week! Ah! So crazy! Holidays usually come and go and I don’t like it. So, this year I have decided that I was going to come up with a way to savor the season, to do something that would really highlight the “reason for the season” so to speak. I gotContinue reading “Thanksgiving Craft”
The Grad Cake Project
Following up on my previous post: “The Cake“… 2 Straight days and finally, it is finished (as of 11:45 last night)! Yahoo! I think it looks pretty darn good if I may say so. Here are a few snapshots of the Graduation Cake Project…
The Cake
Some of you may or may not know that I am an amature Cake Decorator. I have been asked to do a graduation for this weekend in which I will be attempting a new technique called “Gelatin Art“. I am really excited. It is completely edible and looks amazing. I will post a picture later thisContinue reading “The Cake”
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