today’s craft: cardboard tube bracelets (idea found here) what you need: * tp or paper towel rolls * paint * scrapbook papers * foam brushes * clothespins * glue * misc. materials (beads, buttons, ribbons, magnet letters, little toys) step one: cut tubes about 2 inches wide. then cut a slit in each one (so […]
summer craft ideas (part three)
today’s craft: tinfoil art (idea found here) what you need: * piece of cardboard * tinfoil (enough to cover cardboard) * sponge brush * tissue paper * glue * sequins and glitter step one: wrap foil around cardboard. step two: cut or tear several pieces of tissue paper. step three: water down your glue a little […]
summer craft ideas (part two)
today’s craft: hot rocks (idea found here) what you need: * smooth, flat rocks * crayons (with papers peeled off) * pot holders first step: heat rocks on a foil lined baking sheet at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. second step: using pot holders… lay rocks on newspaper or towels. then decorate with crayons. […]
summer craft ideas (part one)
a couple years ago, the three of us gathered our kids together once a week for craft day. craft day usually included a fun craft, some food (of course) and the kids taking off to go play with each other as soon as they were done. this week we will be sharing some of the […]
Rolled Felt Flowers
This next felt project was shown to us at one of our little craft get-togethers. Our friend Jen (not the sister), who we sometimes call our “step-sister” (not the evil, wicked or ugly type), showed us how to roll these babies up. You’ll see that, after you get that part down, the possibilities for these cuties are endless. […]
simple circle felt flowers
i’m pretty sure this qualifies as the simplest of our felt hair goodies we are sharing this week. and i figure if you are gonna get the felt out you might as well try all 3 right? (there will be one more tomorrow) so here we go… supplies: a hair clip (you can buy a box of […]
pinwheels (the non-spinning kind)
I thought I should probably introduce myself. I’m Jamie. The middle sister. I’m the one in charge of creating stuff on the computer to share with you all. I’m not the one that sews. I don’t even own a sewing machine. As a matter of fact… to do the sewing on this project, I had to […]
accordion albums
materials: 12″ x 12″ cardstock (one sheet makes an album for 7 photos) patterned paper for cover glue dots or other adhesive cardstock to back pictures in ribbon alphabet stickers, rub-ons or paper to print out sayings punches to decorate cover how to: [one] cut 4″ x 12″ paper strips out of cardstock (three 4″x12″ […]
the grass is greener {free download}
if you have a green thumb, or not (like me), this is a fun little gift to make for teacher appreciation week. if you’re running out of time, it would make a great gift for a teacher at the end of the school year too. and it comes in pink and blue. get yourself a […]
quick & cheesy teacher appreciation gifts
i’m all for quick. and the cheesier the better in my book! ( especially when you’re talking pizza.. but i’m on a diet so there will be no pizza talking today! ) i made up these little labels in photoshop. to help make it as easy as possible you can download them here. i took a 12×12 […]
treat jar toppers
while in utah during spring break… jennifer and jodie picked up these treat jars at hobby lobby. they came up with the idea and sayings… i just made the tags to stick on them. get your free download here. (get the teacher only tags here) punch out with a 3″ circle punch, (or just trim […]
box of teacher goodies
now is the time to get those teacher appreciation gifts ready. and i think most teachers would enjoy getting one of these cute boxes. so grab yourself one of these boxes. sold at most crafts stores… and even wally world. you’ll find them down the aisle with all the pretty beads. take a piece of […]
the “to do” frame {free download}
from a boring thrift store find… to a cheerful wipe board to do list… perfect for those mothers and teachers in your life. materials: 8×10 frame (jennifer found this one at a thrift store for $1.50 – you can also pick up a pretty cheap one at wal-mart) spray paint spray primer sandpaper “things to […]
brown bag journal
happy thursday. i can’t believe all of the comments we’ve been getting on our giveaway. the three of us have enjoyed reading each and every one of them so much. this next project will come in handy for jotting down those little everyday bits of information. then take it with you on the go… it […]
spring wreath
before valentine’s day, all three of us girls made the heart felt wreaths from the idea room blog. we all made them a little bit differently and i love how they turned out. i used a similar idea to make my spring wreath. and even though it didn’t take me nearly as many felt circles as […]