silly face magnets

In a cute post done by While She Naps, we learn how a family went on a fun little trip to an art gallery and were inspired by these cute ceramic magnets . She how they made some of their very own here. I think this would be such a fun little craft to do with any child.

bow holder

I have seen lots of hair bow holder but this is one of my favorites. Get the details at The Creative Crate and even better she has links to a few others that you may like better.

big flower necklace

I have seen these big flower necklaces at all of the boutiques and LOVE them to pieces. Yeah, that I now know how to make one myself, and so do you...check out the tutorial on ...love Megan.

ruffly belt

This is beautiful and I absolutely love it and I will definitely be making one of my own. Check it out at 100 Layer Cake with a tutorial here.

days of the week clothes tags

School mornings around my house are busy, busy, busy!! I saw these cute clothes tags that could help make the mornings less hectic by helping kids know what clothes they are wearing for the day, and providing one less thing that moms have to help with in the morning! Sometime that one small thing helps the mornings run alot smoother! Living Locurto offers the free printables here.

organza flowers

My sister and I have both always loved how pretty and elegant these organza flowers look as hairclips. Little Birdie Secrets gives a tutorial on how to make them here.

homemade chalkboard paint

A few weeks ago I did a post about colored chalkboard paint...well...I found something even better...a recipe for homemade chalkboard paint. Get all the details at HomeSpun Threads and here is the recipe. Please someone try this and tell me how it works.

printable fruit notes

Don't you think your little ones would love to open up their lunch bag and find one of these encouraging notes. Print some off at Alpha+Mom and make your kids day.

tea towel pillows

So cute, so fun and so unique. Go to mmmcrafts for some great instructions on how to make some of your own.

milk bottles

I can't believe these little milk bottles where made out of a Starbucks frapuccino carton. I have been wanting to find something like these to put on some shelves in my girls room. I had no idea they were right in front of me all along. Check them out here at Mazie Hutton.

friendly cleaner recipe

About a month ago I went to a little health lecture that my friend Tawny had put together. I have to admit that I stuck out like a sore thumb with the "organic, natural ingredients, only fruits and veggies" group. However, I did walk away with some info that I thought was very helpful - friendly cleaners. Here is a recipe for an all natural, fragrant cleaner that I thought I would share with you all... go to DesignSponge and you will find the recipe here.
P.S. This is better for our kids - the chemicals in many cleaners are really bad for your body.

embroidery baby mobile

This is adorable and what I love is that you can use this same concept and customize according the decor in your own babies nursery. Check out all the details on Wild Olive.

wool-wrapped bangles

These are super cute and would be fun to make. They require the same wrapping technique we talked about yesterday. I first saw these on One Pretty Thing which lead me to good old Martha.

wool felt applique

I am dying over how cute this is...I want to make one right now! Check out Sew Mama Sew where you can get all the how to instructions and templates. Thank You!!

ottoman reupholster

I have always been curious about this tufting technique. Centsational Girl shows us a great DIY furniture reupholster and how to master this technique. I have two chairs in my garage that are really happy that I came across this post because now I might actually do something to them.

free art and cute display

How About Orange read my mind with this blog post. If you haven't already heard of Feed Your Soul free printable art, well, now you have. I can't believe the pieces that they offer for all of us to print until our hearts content. I have printed off a few myself and absolutley love them.

To take it one step furthur How About Orange even suggests displaying them the way that I have (or should say had before I moved) them displayed in my house. Wow...I guess that means I am kind of trendy. All you need is some twine, hooks and clothesline pins...like this...easy instructions from Olive on Etsy.

Now go and beautify your home. You will love it!

decorative balls and more

I am sure that many of you saw these yesterday on UCreate but I just had to post them here for my little file box. I have actually used this wrapping technique before for some cute little Easter chicks I made for my girls last year. Although it is a little time consuming the result is something that looks very beautiful. Check out this tutorial on V and Co. right here. :)

You can also use that same wrapping technique to improve some of those old glass vases that you have lying around your house. I saw this awhile back on A Soft Place to Land and have had them on my craft to do list. Check them out here.

minature sandboxes

One evening I was with my mom and we went into this specialty toy store, and right in the front display they had little miniature sand boxes. I actually said out loud to my mom, "who would pay money for sand". Well...I was quickly proven wrong because what was the toy that my daughter couldn't peel herself away from - the miniature sandboxes.
When I came across these cute little sandboxes at Dollar Store Crafts I had to share them with everyone because I can promise you that your kids will love them.

fabric flower earrings

I never usually wear earrings, but maybe having a pair of these could get me to start! I love these! Happy Together has a tutorial here!

alphabet block magnets

I love how cute this idea is for organizing photos, appointment cards, etc. on your refrigerator. Plum Pudding gives a tutorial on how to make them here! Now I have a fun project that will give me incentive to organize the clutter on my fridge!!