I don't want to get all mushy on you, but my baby is ONE! When it came time to decorate for her birthday I wanted something that tied into our theme, but something meaningful as well. We were doing an Elmo themed party (she has a thing for the furry red guy). I am going to give you the run down on how I made our Elmo photo garland, but know it can be adapted to fit all sorts of party ideas. Materials Needed: - Craft Foam (colors depend on what you are making) - Pattern: The husband ...
Archives for May 2012
Living With Our Credenza
The credenza we inherited (more on that here) is growing on me. At first I was so sure I needed to paint it, to change it. This might happen, but I am surprised what adding a few baskets and a lamp has done to the overall look. We still plan to change the hardware, but it turns out the hardware is an odd size and kind of hard to find. We are throwing around the idea of spray painting the existing hardware. This lamp is one my husband has loved for a long time. We have seen this ...
Attention to Detail: Keeping It Real
Sometimes it feels like we never finish anything. We might do 99% of a project, but that last 1% just sits and sits and sits. Our attention to detail is lacking, a bit. Here are just a few details that need to be attended to. Let me clarify, Eleanor's room does not look like this anymore. Since painting, it hasn't gone fully back together. Still have piles of things on the floor and stuff that needs be hung up. The saddest thing is, I ...
Embroidery Hoop Art
With Eleanor's room update and the little pumpkin turning one on Saturday (AHH! How did that happen so fast?), I thought I would whip up something special for her room. I have been totally crushing on embroidery hoop art. I have seen lots of people put fabric they adore inside, but I wanted something a little more special for Eleanor. (You know? Turning one and all.) I went to Walmart to pick up some Painters Paint Markers by Elmers. You can find out more about how to #ExpressYourself with ...
Celebrating Cinco De Mayo with Children
Happy Cinco De Mayo! If you are looking for a fun and simple way to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with children I have a few tips. We have a book we just love and read all the time (even when it isn't Cinco De Mayo). I love everything about this book! I love the illustrations, I love the way it sounds when I read it to Quinn. The word choice and vocabulary is awesome! Sorry, the elementary school teacher and English major in me is coming out. The book is called, Cinco De Mouse-O!. Seriously, how ...