This project ended up being one my most favorite that I have ever done with Greta – making our own wrapping paper. I have always kind of hated wrapping gifts and find myself giving sideways glances at those who wrap perfectly gorgeous department store worthy packages. But that all changed this year – I nowContinue reading “Artistic Wrapping Paper”
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Mixed Media Necklace + Holiday Decor
I have been organizing my art room and basement craft stash this winter, in an effort to purge what I don’t need, use what I have, and make room for cold day play with my kids. I discovered some fun unfinished projects in this process. My mom gave me a couple bags of Hand-felted WoolContinue reading “Mixed Media Necklace + Holiday Decor”
February Wrap-up
It is no longer February. Somehow, February escaped me this year – it has been filled with snuggly sick kids, baking, making Valentine’s, mountains of snow – this is the mall parking lot and its mounds of snow that will last until June. Speaking of June, we have been discussing the warmer months ahead onContinue reading “February Wrap-up”
New Art Apron
I finally finished a sewing project I started well before winter break – a new apron to wear when I am facilitating the creative mess in my classrooms. I am pretty excited with the finished product – the denim came from the remnants section at the fabric store and the pockets from an old pairContinue reading “New Art Apron”
Tee Shirt Pillows
Two of my toddler’s favorite shirts were Christmas presents last year from grandparents. The formerly two polka dot shirts, above, adorned my daughter in numerous photographs. It was to both of our dismay when they very recently became 3/4 length sleeve shirts due to her rapidly growing limbs. Seriously, it happened overnight. Santa brought newContinue reading “Tee Shirt Pillows”
DIY Color Shape Magnets
We recently made a trip to Eastern Iowa, as a family, and brought along these fun colorful magnets for car entertainment. When not in transit, they reside on the refrigerator where they provide hours of fun during meal prep time. The image above is a house, according to Greta. She it recently created it from theContinue reading “DIY Color Shape Magnets”
Baby Room Tour
This is what the now baby room looked like when we fist moved in to our house a year ago. It became a dumping ground until we moved in completely, hence the odd assortment of items in the room. This room was so blah and dark when we moved in, due to the wooden shuttersContinue reading “Baby Room Tour”
Easy Dresser Update
This dresser was a happy thrift store find for me – I love the Mid Century Modern look since I was a kid and have incorporated quite a bit of it into my home. This actually matches a nightstand we have that we found in North Carolina, however it was in rougher shape and neededContinue reading “Easy Dresser Update”
Paper Airplane Mobile
This nifty and very easy to make mobile is now hanging in a corner of the our completed nursery. Hooray for a finished and lovely space for baby! I will give you a tour of the rest of his room in due time. To make this mobile I simply found an interesting stick from ourContinue reading “Paper Airplane Mobile”
DIY Comic Storage Bin
I have to admit, I had a small heart attack in the storage bin aisle at the store recently. I have been trying to find ways to wrangle in all of my daughter’s things in her room and playroom. Bins and tubs just make sense – she is already to trained to put items awayContinue reading “DIY Comic Storage Bin”
Bluebird Hill Art 