Category Archives: tutorial

Train Birthday Cake

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Jen P

A little while ago we kicked off birthday season for our family!  Thumper was very anxious for his cake and wanted to help with it.  So a train stencil seemed to be the best option.  Stencils make it easy peasy … Continue reading →

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Nut Free No Bake Groundhog Day Treats!

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Jen P

For Groundhogs day we made a fun little treat.  Pop up groundhog cookies like the ones found on She Knows Food & Recipes. In order for it to be safe for my munchkins I had to make them nut free.  … Continue reading →

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Bulletin boards

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Jen P

During the Christmas break we were able to check off another project on the list!!  I have to give a big shout out to my Dad because without his help I’m pretty sure this wouldn’t have gotten done. In each … Continue reading →

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Eye – Spy tutorial

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Jen P

Today I am sharing a little eye spy bag I made for a Christmas present this year. Supplies: crafting plastic (at least medium strength) Fleece Polly Pellets buttons, beads etc (things to spy) 🙂 1.  First I found a template … Continue reading →

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Gratitude part 2 (Pocket of Blessings)

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Jen P

Did you miss part 1 of our Gratitude Activity? Click HERE If not welcome back! Once our Thanksgiving Mix was made we got to work creating our Pocket of Blessings! I originally found this idea HERE at Cinnaberry Suite. (I … Continue reading →

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An EGG-celent activity!

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Jen P

While perusing the library we found this book: We knew we had to try it out! After reading the book we gathered our supplies.   clear container 1 egg vinegar Then we placed the egg in our jar.  Added vinegar … Continue reading →

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Halloween Ghosts

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Jen P

This little project has been on the someday list for awhile!  The best part about it was that it is easily adaptable for all ages to enjoy and everyone to make their own masterpiece. I did this with my 8 … Continue reading →

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Crazy Hair Day

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Jen P

Recently it was crazy hair day at school.  I was in the doghouse for having just cut Woody’s hair (and NOT checking the calendar for said hair day OOPS!) After turning to Facebook where I received several fantastic ideas for … Continue reading →

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Back to School Chalk Board

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Jen P

I finally completed another project started last year!  I have to be honest I was a little disappointing they have become such a pinterested project as of late! ( I like being ahead of the curve.  Sigh ~ Oh well!) … Continue reading →

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Woof – Em sticks

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Jen P

Thanks for coming back today to see how to make Woof – Em sticks! Supplies: 1 3/8 inch diameter dowel 3/4 inch dowel (for handles) 3 ft X 3/16th inch plain steel rod (we found ours at Lowe’s) rubber mallet … Continue reading →

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