From the category archives:

Holidays

Tie Dye for the 4th of July

by Marie on July 2, 2009

I’m contributing over at Alpha Mom’s – Once Upon a Holiday again today. Come see how we Tie Dyed patriotic shirts for the whole family, right in time for the fireworks this Saturday!

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Americana Crafty Round Up

by Marie on June 30, 2009

There’s been lots of red, white, and blue floating around the web. I’ve collected a few fun links to some super star-bangled crafts for the 4th of July. Below is one of my hand-stitched cards, The American Flag.

Cupcake Liner Fireworks by No Time for Flash Cards
Red, White, and Blue Pinwheel by Skip to my Lou
American [...]

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Crafty 4th of July Firework Pom Poms

by Marie on June 29, 2009

Get ready to cheer on the fabulous floats at this weekend’s parade with these fun Firework Pom Poms. They’re the perfect sparkle for your child to hold as the clowns and marching bands go by.

Supplies for Firework Pom Poms:

yarn, preferablly red, white, and blue
2 pipe cleaner (aka chenille stems)
scissors

First, measure out 4 yards of [...]

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Father’s Day Craft Round Up

by Marie on June 16, 2009

One more week to get that perfect present for dear ol’ Dad! Here’s a few fun crafty ideas that he’ll be sure to love. (Click on each photo for details.)

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Craft a Snake Tie for Dad

by Marie on June 9, 2009

Is the Dad in your life tired of getting a boring old tie every year for Father’s Day? Well, I snazzed up this Father’s Day tie, crafting it into something new, a snake. He may not be able to wear it, but he might be happy about that.

Supplies for Snake Tie:

Tie – old used tie [...]

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Sock Puppet Golf Covers for Dad

by Marie on June 4, 2009

I’m contributing over at Alpha Mom’s – Once Upon a Holiday again today. Come see how to make these fun sock puppet golf covers that Dad is going to love getting on Father’s day!

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Handmade Photo Cube For Mother’s Day

by Marie on May 7, 2009

I’m contributing over at Alpha Mom’s – Once Upon a Holiday again today. Come see how to make this fun photo cube that your Mom is going to love to get on Mother’s Day!

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Mother’s Day Crafty Link Love

by Marie on May 2, 2009

Here’s some fun Mother’s Day Craft ideas from all around. What have you been making for Mom?

Great Mother’s Day Giveaways – Something for You:

Whole Lotta Momma Loot
Weight Watchers Membership
Stamped Jewelry Necklace
Fablehaven Fun – I’m reading book 4 now!

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Cadbury Creme Filled Cookies

by Marie on April 8, 2009

What could be better than cookies filled with Cadbury Creme eggs? I think nothing!! As these chocolaty creamy nuggets of goodness have already been deemed My Pure Beauty, I can not tell you how happy I was to find this recipe from Beantown Baker. I used a Cake Mix recipe for the cookie, but there’s [...]

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Easter Crafts from the Past

by Marie on April 6, 2009

Here’s a few Easter Crafts we’ve made in the past.

Crushed Egg Shell Pictures

Growing Easter Grass

Fabric Easter Eggs

Plastic Bag Easter Bunnies

What fun Easter Projects do you have going on at your house?

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