Hey crafty friends! I've got a great giveaway to share with anyone out there who is a craft lover (or if you're looking for gift ideas for a crafter you love). My friend Adrianne Surian of Happy Hour Projects just published her first craft book, DIY T-Shirt Crafts! I met her in Chicago at SoFabU OTR a few weeks ago and we instantly clicked. Adrianne is also from Grand Rapids!

Teaching Responsibility with a Library Card {Plus a Dollar Tree Lanyard Craft!}

Welcome to Day FIVE of Spring Break everyone!  Anyone going loco yet?!  We had half days last week, so I'm straight up out of fun activities to do with the kiddos.  The rain doesn't help.  In a dream world, we would have sunny skies and the kids could run outside to their heart's content.  Nope.  No zoo. No bikes. Whommmp whoomp.

Craftsy offering a FREE class {May 18 only!}

Pinterest has given me the crafty bug.  Well, maybe I should say the inspiration to be crafty.  Whenever we go to a craft store, I always glance at all of the fun classes they offer.  In a perfect world, I would have time to take all of them and be super crafty Mom.  But, let's be real... I'm lucky if I shower and eat lunch before 3:00.

Have you tried Craftsy yet?  It's a great website where you can take craft classes from the comfort of your own home.  Best part?  Once you buy a class, it's yours FOREVER.  No pressure to hurry up and finish.

They are always offering specials and FREE and discounted classes, so it's a great way to learn a new craft.  There are also fun free mini-classes.  I keep browsing the cake and sewing sections...I really want a sewing machine!

Today (May 18th), they have a great event going on.  All new members get a choice of a FREE class (up to $39.99 value!) and donations will be made to DonorsChoose, to fund arts education in schools across the US.  Win/Win situation!

I just started this creative play costume class and it's perfect for our family.  My girls could live in costumes if I let them...might as well know how to make some cool ones!

Make sure to get in on this great deal today and let's get crafty together!

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Craft time: shopping list clipboards

Hello again!  I decided to take a little break from posting to enjoy the holidays and my family.  I hope you are enjoying 2013 so far!  Ricky started a new job on the 2nd and we are absolutely loving having him home for dinner.  Plus, the days are SO much easier for me!  I have been trying to pack our days full with the Y and fun crafty projects.

Today, we decided to try out the new scissors Santa brought.  I have been searching high and low for scissors for kids that are actually for toddlers.  I finally found some at Toys R Us (Melissa & Doug, of course) that are plastic, but actually cut.  Best part?  They don't cut hair!  As much as Maddie loves to play with hair, I was afraid she would give Liv a new 'do. 



Every week, the girls love to look through the Sunday paper with me.  Olivia likes to know "what's on sale!".  When I take them shopping with me, I like for them to have their own lists.  It keeps them busy and it helps them look for different items...almost like a scavenger hunt.  I have tried a few different ways to go about the lists, but I thought having them make their own would be the most fun!

This is a super cheap craft and it's one that you can do numerous times!

(As you can see, only Olivia was interested in this.  Maddie just wanted to color)

Here's what you need:

• Clipboard (Dollar Tree has great ones!)
• Old store circulars
• Kid-friendly scissors
• Permanent marker (for YOU, not them!!)
• Glue (I made this glue sponge...Ah-mazing folks!)  
• Scrapbook paper (much heavier than construction paper)

1. Go through the circulars with your kiddo.  When Olivia wanted to add something to her "list", I made a shape around it with a Sharpie.  This makes it easier to cut out.
2. Have them cut it out and glue on!  Super easy!

What activities do you like to do with your toddler!  I need some ideas!  I am trying to bulk up our craft collection.  

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Christmas idea: MYO family books

Roadkill Rescue

First of all, I know it is only Halloween, but Christmas is sneaking up on us so fast!  I love making gifts and being creative (and saving money, obviously), so if I see something amazing, I promise to let you know!

I have a new obsession with this website Roadkill Rescue where crafty people share what they do with random furniture and other items they find being thrown away.  They also just share crafty ideas to re-purpose items.  Did you think I meant actual roadkill?  The website is super organized and you will find many great ideas! 

This website has definitely gotten my crafty and decorative wheels turning.  I have been watching my local freecycle like a hawk for items lately.  My first project is going to be this for our bedroom.  Hopefully....I need to find a door first!

Today, my inbox had this great idea for making your own family books for kids out of old board books.  Here is the link to Utah County Mom's amazing post.

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