Spooky Forks

We had several forks left over and some googly eyes so Natalie glued them on. We saw this in a magazine and knew we had to create these for our Halloween Party. Very quick and easy project.

School Fun - Utensil Customization - Twist on Lunch Box love note

I went to the grocery store today and I bought a box of 100 plastic forks. When I cook I try to come up with quick projects Natalie can do to keep her happy. Today's project consisted of white plastic forks and a sharpie marker. Natalie and I customized all 100 of them. We first began with a halloween theme with ghosts, witches, halloween sayings, etc. Then when we ran out of ideas I started coming up with ideas for her school lunch. I usually send a note or goodie in her lunch box anyways so this would be great for the note. I thought of the usual notes...I love you, Your the best daughter ever, etc. I also thought it would be fun to tell her when her favorite shows come on in the evenings...Like - New GLEE on tonight!!! Ideas for customizing your silverware are endless. HAVE SOME FUN!!!

Thanksgiving Advent Calendar

I created this Thanksgiving Advent Calendar for a sewing swap on two peas. It is made of felt, muslin, stazon, and number stamps. It was time consuming but the final product was worth it. I first cut the squares out of fall colored felt. The squares are approximately 2 1/2 by 3. Then I stamped the numbers with stazon onto muslin. After that I cut the numbers out and sewed a leaf on each square. Then I zigzag stitched the numbers on the felt pockets. I laid out the felt pockets on the background and pinned them in place. Then I sewed and sewed and sewed until all the pockets were secure. Lastly I handcut the title and sewed it onto the background. Then I cut out a backing piece and rod pockets for the top. Since I was using felt I did not have to turn right sides together to put on the backing. I just sewed around the permimeter and placed the rod pockets in at the top.

I plan on using my calendar for thankful activities. For instance, one day I might say....We are thankful for our grandparents...Give them a call today and tell them you love them.

Kindergarten Graduation Ideas - Sneak peak

I am planning Kindergarten Graduation party for the students in Natalie's class. I have been a busy bee making all kinds of fun goodies. Check my other blog(http://craftparty.blogspot.com) next Monday for pictures and details. For now...I'll show you the plates in progress for them to eat on. Please ignore the soup can that was to weigh down the plate so the glue would stick. I'm going to have one at each place setting. They still need there tassle but I think they are turning out cute.

Cost: $2.48 for pack of 22 bowls, $4.98 for 2 packs of 15 plates..Total Cost under $10 bucks for a big statement on the tables.

XOXO Hope

End of School Year tradition

The school year is winding down and I wanted to come up with some traditions for my daughter who is graduating this year from Kindergarten. I plan on each year picking a significant item that my daughter has learned in school that year and making her a t-shirt to wear. This year she learned to read so it was only fitting to have a t-shirt that said "I learned to read in Mrs. Briles Class". She wore the t-shirt to school today since it's the last week of school. I can't wait to see what her teacher thought about it :).

This project costs me under $5.00 to make. T-shirt $2.00, Iron On Letters $2.00

XOXO Hope

Who lives in a pineapple under the Sea?

Spongebob Squarepants....

I participated in a swap at two peas called Go Fish. There was a spongebob Group and I did spongebob. I really like the way he turned out. I found a spongebob bandana and cut out the spongebob faces and zig zagged the edges. Added a white strip and a brown stip tie and collar and arms and legs and Spongebob was created. Overall pretty simple but took a while to make. I also added magnets and sewed circles around his head to make sponge looking areas and to hold the magnets in place.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries - Yummy

It's been a while since I have blogged but I assure you I have been very busy swapping, crafting, cleaning, painting, goingn to ballgames, etc....

Natalie was off on spring break so we decided to have a picnic. We made chocolate covered strawberries. They were delicious and so easy. It did take a little thinking to figure out how we would put them in the picnic basket without squishing them. Walleh! Egg Carton did the job perfectly. I even got another carton to take some to my mom and family. Wouldn't this be cute in a pink carton decorated with valentines paper for a valentine gift for someone. So CUTE!!! I would love to receive it :)

Valentines Day - Class Mailboxes

I created felt mailboxes for each student in Natalie's class for Valentine's Day. A basic box construction with a flap and a hole cut in the top for valentine's and the words MAIL in felt glued along the bottom. I made 23 of these in 2 nights after work. I hope they enjoy them on Tuesday at their Valentine's Party. Please excuse my mess :)