Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More

Giving Kids Time to Respond

by Marie May 14, 2009

When asking a child a question, we often expect them to answer us right away. Even with questions like, “How old are you?” you would think a child could answer right away. Well, with kids, especially small ones, it can take their brains a little longer to come up with an answer. They just need [...]

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Chicken in a Pan with a Tan

by Marie May 13, 2009

Emily from Freshly Baked by Georgie Tees is here today as my guest sharing a favorite recipe Chicken Divan… aka Chicken in a Pan with a Tan! One of my favorite dishes growing up was my mom’s Chicken Divan, aka Chicken in a Pan with a Tan. This creamy, cheesy, broccoli-filled casserole has since become [...]

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Vote for your Favorite Room Design

by Marie May 12, 2009

Remember this sad sad post, In Desperate Need of Design Help? Here’s a picture of the room in question, it’s bleak walls, large furniture, cold atmosphere. Well, I’ve been RESCUED! The ladies at Fresh Nest Design have taken on the challenge to design my living room. They’ve each chosen a design style, based on my [...]

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Bendaroos Giveaway Winners

by Marie May 12, 2009

Wowwy! Thanks to all who entered in for the Bendaroos Giveaway. Congrats to #237 Amber N, #353 Melinda, #411 Nicole, #432 Jennifer, #552 d. You 5 are the lucky winners of a Mega Set of Bendaroos. Enjoy, and have fun being crafty!

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Crafty Garden Markers

by Marie May 11, 2009

We’ve just planted our summer garden and needed a few markers to label our vegetables. So we made these fun and easy foam garden markers that will make it through any rainy days and help us remember what we planted. And they also add a touch of whimsy. Supplies for Garden Markers: craft foam sheets [...]

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Benda-what? Bendaroos! Giveaway

by Marie May 8, 2009

If your kids watch TV, then you’ve seen the Bendaroos commercial, “Benda-what? Benda-whoo? Bendaroos!” My son was in heaven when Bendaroos sent us a package for us to try out and I couldn’t be happier with these bendy sticks! With no mess and plenty of things to create, they’re keeping my kids occupied! I’ve got [...]

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Handmade Photo Cube For Mother’s Day

by Marie 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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Pucker Up for Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

by Marie May 6, 2009

Rhubarb mixed with strawberries is a perfect combination, a little tart and very sweet. And with rhubarb in season, I had to make a yummy dessert. I’ve shared my Mom’s delicious Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Cake before, so I tried making a pie this time, perfect for a Mother’s Day dessert. Recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Pie: [...]

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Get Creative with Your Journaling

by Marie May 5, 2009

Lucrecer from Art Slam is here today as my guest sharing a how-to on creating your own Art Journal. Her art is not only beautiful, but food for the creative soul. There are times I really do not have anything I want to write about on my journal pages. Nor do I believe every single [...]

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Create a Fancy Flower Card

by Marie May 4, 2009

I love the beautiful ‘flower girls’ from Elsa Mora, first seen at The Crafty Crow. Ever since I saw them, I couldn’t wait to make one of my own. So we’ve crafted a few of these fancy flower girls onto cards for Mother’s day, inspired by Elsa Mora. Supplies for Fancy Flower Cards: flowers – [...]

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