children's reading blog

This is a great blog that I came across that I wanted to share with everyone - Little Page Turners. This cute blog gives lots of fun ideas for reading and fun activities that can bring the stories to life. Check it out!

canvas corkboard

I saw these and they reminded me of the cute corkboards that I made with my craft group The Material Girls. If you go to our blog you can check out a written tutorial by Natalie. You can find the above corkboard at Creature Comforts with a tutorial here.

my life journal

I saw these awhile back but I had to put them on this blog for anyone who hasn't come across them yet. My Life journal pages by Becky Higgins are a wonderful way to have a bit of history about YOU that can be read for generations. I can't wait to put one together for myself to share with my little girls. Go and do this - it will be very special to those that love you and that you love.

lots and lots of flowers

Thank you Little Birdie Secrets for adding to my flower obsession. Now I have lots of tutorials organized so nicely for me...thank you again.
I want to some how make this pictured flower into a ring. Once I figure it out I will do a little tutorial of my own.

fabric necklace

What a fun necklace. I love that it is simple but so colorful at the same time. Check it out here by Rhonna DESIGNS.

button clips

These are too cute and too simple. I found these on Sparkle Power! but she found them here, at Bee Handmade Stuff. My little one definitely needs some of these to keep all of her hair off of her pretty face.

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!!