Pigtails and tutus ElephanTito – nursery for a boy -Striped wall was a big task for me. I really wanted it and there are loads of good tutorials on how to do it online, so I managed to paint it myself. It turned out exactly as planned and I was so happy about it. - Bed and changing table by Lip Poljcane - we bought those used/second hand - Bookshelves, rug, lights, shelf, storage boxes, curtains and nursing chair by Ikea - Pillow and blanket set by Zoeppritz - Elephant prints by BlackBaroque - Bedding by Little Charlie May - Crochet elephant by Sebra -Musical mobile and oversized decoupage wooden blocks where my DIY projects. - Baby books on the shelves mainly belonged to my fiancee from when he was a kid and we got a few as gifts. - The white wooden chest is over 30 years old too, it was a part of my nursery when I was a baby.
8 Great Dates for Moms and Sons Ages + Stages, Raising Sons, Tweens & Teens 8 Great Dates for Moms and Sons Moms spend a lot of time with their kids; it’s the nature of the job. But intentional one-on-one time is hard to come by. And if you’re a mom of boys, coming up with ideas for a mother-son date night can be tough (For some reason, they don’t want to go get pedicures.). But don’t give up. Here are 8 great ideas for a mother-son date night along with a custom conversation goal for each outing. 1. The word here is sports. Conversation Goal: Talk to your son about what it means to be a “real man.” 2. What’s your son’s favorite food or meal? Conversation Goal: Ask your son how he feels about his home life. 3. Go to a guy movie. Conversation Goal: Talk about what you’ve seen. 4. Get his creative juices flowing. Conversation Goal: How is your son doing in school with his more creative subjects, like writing and English? 5. Take a day trip or an overnight trip. 6. Experience a different worship setting together. 7. 8.
10 Restaurant Waiting Games to Play with Kids Before we had kids, my husband and I would eat out all the time and enjoyed our time together discovering new foods and restaurants. Now that we have two little boys, eating out isn't so easy or enjoyable. We are now mostly limited to kid-friendly dining and even at the most kid-friendly restaurants, we are susceptible to melt downs, whining, crying, and restlessness among other things. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. I hope these games help you at your next meal out. Going on a long flight? Handmade Gift Ideas: For Kids | Talk Crafty To Me Why not skip the expensive, battery operated, mass-produced plastic toys this year, in favor of something more unique and personal. Handmade toys are a great way to encourage creativity and activate your children’s imagination. These great ideas are inexpensive and easy to make, plus they’re sure to provide hours of entertainment. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. related posts
Juggling With Kids: Cloud Dough Ever hear of Cloud Dough? It's a wonderful sensory activity for preschool children. It feels like flour as you run your fingers through it, but the cool thing about it is that it is moldable too. Supplies: -8 cups of Flour -1 cup of baby oil Directions: Mix the flour and baby oil together with your hands in a large container until the dough holds together when squeezed. We found this activity on a blog called Pre-School Play. On Pinterest? Fusion – 31 Ways to Pray | Downloadable Resources Download PDF or click continue to preview…
Toy Bag Tutorial I was inspired to create these bags for my kids who are constantly asking me for plastic bags to put toys into. I'm big on eco-friendly thinking and decided they needed something more reusable than a plastic sandwich bag. So, not only are these very cute, but very functional and environmentally friendly too! (NOTE: this kind of vinyl is not food-grade and I wouldn't recommend using these bags for food!) Here's what you need: 2 pieces of clear vinyl - 6.5" x 7" (I used a mid-weight, not sure what gauge)2 pieces of fabric - 6" x 7"3" piece of hook and loop tape (aka velcro)1/2" double fold bias tape (store bought or make your own, good tutorial here) I found that making a template and drawing a pattern was an easy way to cut the vinyl. Next, take your fabric and fold it in half, matching the shorter sides, so you have a rectangle that is 7" wide by 3.25" tall. Open, and fold down the long sides 1/2". Open up the folded fabric and center the hook and loop tape about 1/2" from the top. Done!
cozy car caddy tutorial Without further ado ... Cozy Car Caddy Tutorial Materials used: two pieces of denim (17 x 10 inches and 17 x 6 inches) one piece of Duck Cloth or other heavy fabric (17 x 10 inches) gray and yellow felt (gray felt cut to 17 x 3 inches, yellow felt cut into seven 1 x 1/4 inch pieces White Piping (two 17 inch pieces) 6" belting 1" Velcro scrap fabric for applique freezer paper, sponge brush, and acrylic paint sewing machine and supplies 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. I used scrap cotton fabric for the car body and felt for the wheels. 6. Line up the raw edge of the piping with the raw edge of the denim. along the existing stitch line on the piping. 7. I forgot to take a few pictures at this point ... bear with me. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. I sponged 3 light layers of white acrylic paint for my numbers (let each layer dry before applying another). Fill your pockets with matchbox cars, and you are ready to roll. Here's how it folds: Fold the caddy in half so the road meets the pockets. Enjoy! p.s.
Recovering a Baby Car Seat Do you love your infant car seat……but hate the cover? Is the material scratchy or stained? Torn or outdated? Well, then start picking apart that old one……and making it into a new one. You will be so happy you did. While searching for a new car seat, I wasn’t loving any of the fabric. We needed a new baby car seat anyway, so I found one online that had the frame/design that I wanted and then purchased the cheapest color and design. And then turned it into a fresh and original car seat cover. And I know, these little satin flowers are seen here, there, and everywhere. But I couldn’t resist a little girliness added to the seat. I even coordinated the little seat belt shoulder covers. And yes, the canopy was completely re-done as well……. ………..and collapses perfectly. The car seat cover tucks around the seat frame in the same way, keeping the seat nice and tailored to its specific size and dimension. And of course, a little label attached to the side……marking my work. The view from the back side. Wow.
Recovered High Chair Do you have a high chair with an old tattered cover? Over maybe you’re just tired of it? Yeah, me too. And I wanted to hurry and get this re-covered before moving. So here’s our new kitchen piece. Not such an eye sore anymore. Ahhhh, check.Pre-moving project……….done. Here’s what the little beauty looked like before. But first, I cut where the main seam was so that I could use the pieces as a pattern. Then I folded the main section in half lengthwise, along my folded new fabric… …and cut around it to get my new piece. Then I cut the top shape. Next, I placed a pin at the center of both curves, where they will be sewn together. Then I added some piping (optional) to the top piece of fabric, with the piping facing away from the raw edge. Then I pinned all 3 layers together, pinning very carefully around the curves. I used my zipper foot to sew all 3 layers together and not run over the piping. Then I laid the original cover over my new one to mark the hole for the highchair to poke through.