The kids are growing up WAY TOO FAST. Before Kaylee got any bigger, I wanted to do something that preserved her tiny little hand prints. I bought an 8x24 canvas, painted it a cream color, then put the kid's hand prints on it. The boys were happy to help, Kaylee giggled when I painted her fingers, then screamed while I tried to place them on the canvas. This explains the smudgy prints :) It wasn't … [Read more...]
Alphabet Book & ID Cards!
I made this little alphabet book when Dallin was around 2 years old. I filled it with pictures of him with different objects and in different places. Z was for "Zebra". I had a picture of him at the Sacramento Zoo. He still likes looking through the pictures and reading the book to Aaron. I thought that since he loved it so much, I'd make him another one. This time, using all lower case letters. … [Read more...]
Wall Hanging!
My friend, Brooke, is very crafty. Too bad her blog is private. But here is what I made after seeing an idea from her blog. I made this for my good friend, Janelle, in Alaska for her birthday. Their last name is Wilson, hence the "W". I went to JoAnns and bought the wood cutouts, painted them to match her house, glued it together with wood glue, then added a frame hanger on the back! I had a … [Read more...]
10th Day of Christmas Craft!
Potato Chip Can Santa! While Aaron took a MUCH needed nap this afternoon, Dallin and I made this cute little Potato Chip Santa! We didn't have exactly enough peach felt, so it was a little patched together, but when we put the cotton balls on, you couldn't even tell! Also we didn't have a jumbo craft stick, so we used 2 small popcicle sticks for the arms. Dallin did really well with his hot gluing … [Read more...]
Good Toffee
This is my Aunt Marilyn's recipe. I asked her for it the Christmas after Derrick and I were married. We've made it every year since! It 's sooo good. Here is her exact recipe, scroll down to the bottom to see the adjustments I make for ours. I made this for my visiting teachers and the ladies I visit teach this year and put it in cute bags from Joann's. 1 c. blanched almonds1 c. butter1 c. … [Read more...]
Easy Fleece Hats
Every year I make these easy fleece hats from Martha Stewart. They are soooo easy to make! You could easily make one in under 15 minutes and there are several styles to choose from. Fleece always goes on sale in the late fall and you only need scraps to make these so they are far cheaper to make yourself than anything you'd purchase in the store. I've even added the side flaps and velcro closure … [Read more...]
Breadmaker Rolls
My Aunt makes the BEST rolls ever. She even gave me her recipe and they turn out ok for me, but I have issues with dough. I don't know if it in the rising or kneading, or just plain mixing the dough, but they didn't turn out as light and fluffy as hers. A friend gave me this recipe several years ago and I will never make any other rolls again. They are soooo easy and turn out perfect … [Read more...]
Handbag Tutorial
http://www.mamaspocketbook.com/freebies.htmI used this tutorial to make this handbag today. It took about 2 hours start to finish. I am giving it away as a Christmas gift. Now I need to find some tutorials to make a couple of small make-up bags to give away since I have extra material! This handbag took 1/2 yard of each fabric, so it was pretty inexpensive. Check out the tutorial!Oh, ETA that I … [Read more...]
Recipes
Here is a collection of some of our favorite recipes. Homemade Breads, Appetizers, Desserts, Easy Meals, Soups, and Cake Ideas. … [Read more...]
