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Multiples and More: Valentine's Day Craft

 

 

Are you already crafting for Valentine's Day?  We are.  Today I'm sharing how to make this simple Valentine's Day necklace over at Multiples and More. 

As seen on:

Twin Life Magazine

Zui: Valentine's Day Tic-Tac-Toe

Looking for a fun Valentine's Day game to play with your loved one?  I'm over at Zui.com showing you how to make this fun chalkboard tic-tac-toe game.

Project 366: Week Two

 

 

January 8: Dyeing a Dress - I brought an old dress (with a bleach stain) back to life with some Rit Dye.

January 9: Sparky's Birthday - our pooch turned 4, we celebrated with some special doggy donut treats from Pet People.

January 10: Freezer Meals - with all of the kids finally back at school, I took a day to make lots of freezer meals.  I made spaghetti sauce, lasagna, tuna casserole, pulled pork, and fruit and yogurt popsicles.

January 11: Brunch with a friend - Nothing makes for a great day than starting it by having brunch with a friend.  Melanie and I went for another round of crepes at the Orange Blossom Cafe.  Today I chose the signature 'Orange Blossom Crepes'.  They were delicious.

January 12: Yarn and Wine Night - I love yarn and wine night with the ladies.  It helps me catch up on knitting projects (I will force one of them teach me how to crochet) and it's so nice indulging in a little adult conversation once all the kiddo's are in bed.  I'm currently working on a vest for the little man. These are a couple of the ladies I get together with, who I met about 5 years ago through a local mother's group, so if you aren't following them, please do, they are wonderfully crafty - Tutu Monkey and Crafting Crazy.

January 13:  Homemade Cinnamon Pull-Apart - My first Pinterest inspired project.  The recipe for this Cinnamon Roll is available on Wives with Knives.  It is DELICIOUS and super quick and easy to make.

January 14:  California Coast - We had to go up to Los Angeles.  It was a long 5 hour round-trip.  Thankfully the weather was fabulous so I couldn't resist stopping off at one of the rest areas to take a photo of the sun glistening over the water.

Documenting our day.  For 366 days.

Photographs taken with a combination of Camera+ and Instagram iPhone apps.

You can view full-size images and keep up with my Project 366 on Flickr

Rusty and Rosy: Monster Fun

Do your kids love adorable monsters like mine do?  Come over to Rusty and Rosy where we are getting our monster groove on with some Dancing, Reading and Writing with the Boogie Monster.

Rusty and Rosy: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Looking for some fun activities to do that are inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar?  Come over to Rusty and Rosy where I'm sharing some fun crafts and activities you can do with the kids.

Kidzui: A Last Minute Handmade Stocking Stuffer

I'm over at Kidzui today sharing how to make this fun Sleigh Bell Christmas Wand.  A perfect last minute stocking stuffer.

Kinder Christmas Art and Crafts

Have I mentioned how much I love the twins kinder teacher.  I've voiced my opinion before about the lack of art and crafts in school these days, but you won't hear a single complaint from me this year.  Their teacher does a lot of art and crafts with them and I love spending time volunteering in the class helping out.

Here are just some of the Christmas crafts they did over the past couple of weeks (there are still more hanging in the classroom).

Fingerprint Reindeer Christmas Cards made for the parents

Gingerbread people on plates which were used as props for their holiday concert to sing "Gingerbread Cookies".  Cut and paste snowman project.  Coloring stocking - note the matching colors to the number of objects in each section.

Christmas tree by numbers.  Poinsettias (these were framed for parents) - acrylic paint used for the poinsettias and watercolors to make the stained glass windows behind it.

Holiday Activities With Marshmallows

Looking for a quiet, and very fun activity to do with the kids over the next few days while you are busy wrapping, planning and getting organized for Christmas day?  Fill bowls with marshmallows then visit my post over at Multiples and More for some great ideas on things they can make.

Pom-Pom Monsters (and a give-away)

UPDATE: This giveaway has ended and the two winners Megan and Kathy have been notified.

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I think my friends at Klutz knew about my little obsession with adorable monsters when they asked me if I'd like a copy of Pom-Pom Monster Salon.

Aren't they just as cute as can be.  And super easy to make too.

Also, check out this video for an even better look at how to make them (it's only 47 seconds long).

Honestly, I don't know who is more excited about this kit, the kids or me.  Sure they love their little monsters and cannot wait to make more, but I can finally throw away the cardboard circles I cut out years ago that I've used over and over to make pom-poms.  Now I have a fun pom-pom maker ... I mean the kids have a fun pom-pom maker.  Being a knitter I have baskets and bags full of yarn, we could curl up on the couch in front of the fire and make pom-poms all winter long.  We can decorate gifts and attach them to scarves and hats. 

And guess what, I'm giving two of these Pom-Pom Monster Salon kits away, and if you are looking for the perfect gift for the holidays I have a coupon code too.

With Pom-Pom Monster Salon, anyone can make pom-poms and turn them into stylish monsters. Use our exclusive pom-pom maker and follow our cutting and styling instructions to create perfectly coifed mop tops, afros, pigtails, and mohawks to name a few. Add tiny hair bows, punch-out feet, and foam horns and teeth for the final touches.  

Sweepstakes Details:

Winners: Two (2) will be chosen via random.org

Prize: Pom-Pom Monster Salon

Value: $16.99 each

Entry requirement:  Leave a comment below letting me know which other Klutz products you love.

This sweepstakes is open to entrants with US mailing addresses only , who are over the age of 18. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. Ends Monday, December 12, 2011 at 9pm PST.

Promo cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer expires 12/31/2011

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 Arts, Crafts & Laughs! KLUTZ books are the Perfect Holiday Gift for Any Child!

 

Disclosure: Sample & Prizing courtesy of Klutz

Make and Takes: Reindeer Ears

The kids and I made reindeer ears before decorating our Christmas tree today.   Aren't they adorable!

They are from my friend Marie's new book Make and Takes.

This book would make a wonderful holiday gift for your child.  Package it with some supplies to make some of the craft projects.  It also makes a wonderful teacher gift as there are 50 kid-friendly craft projects (and a sprinkling of food crafts) for every month, season and main holidays.

Make and Takes is available at all major book stores and online at Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and Wiley.com. 

Take a look at some of these other fun crafts you'll find in there:

 

If you are looking for a wonderful creative resource, check out Wiley Craft and follow them on Twitter.

Disclosure: Marie had a copy of the book sent to me to review ... and my kids are very grateful.