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Wood Crafts For Kids (and a giveaway)

UPDATE:  This giveaway has ended.  The two winners chosen via random.org were Secret Mommy and Bridget. ************************************ It's summer and ...
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TOMS Shoes: Painted and Personalized

Don't you just love TOMS shoes?

TOMS shoes

I recently purchased a pair for Marisol and took to them with some Elmer's Painters Markers.  You might remember I used these markers on the Invisible Nasties Felt Creations I made for the kids.

To say that she loves her new shoes is an understatement.

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Handmade Lunch Bag

We go on a lot of road trips, the kids have extra curricular activities and there is always waiting around at doctors offices and various other appointments, so taking snacks or lunch with us not only saves us money, but also reduces the number of times we might be tempted by the dreaded (aka unhealthy) drive-thru.  We had some adorable little lunch sacks that the preschool teachers gave the twins last year as gifts, but I had wanted to make new ones for a while.

Handmade lunch bag
Now, I don't have a complete tutorial for these, but they are very easy to make; I kind of winged it, as I tend to do sometimes.

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Laptop Bag Makeover

Amongst my many purchases this past week at Marshalls (because honestly how can you not purchase a closet-full of clothing ...
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Handmade Yarn Bangle

A while ago I purchased a lovely spring scarf.  The scarf came on a plastic ring and being the hoarder ...
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How to DIY Leg Warmers From Socks

Whether you find a sock pattern you love or have holes in your socks you can make DIY leg warmers from socks with just a few easy steps.
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Beaded Bracelets

How to make beaded clay bracelets. This is a great craft project for kids.
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Free Scarf Knitting Pattern Using Moda Vera Marshmallow

This free scarf knitting pattern for women using Moda Vera Marshmallow yarn in dark grey will keep you warm and toasty all winter long.
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Easy Handmade Halloween Hair Accessories

Can't find Halloween hair accessories to match your outfit or costume? Make these easy Halloween hair ties, headbands, and hair clips.
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Jewelry Organizer for Kids

Marisol has a lot of trinket boxes.  Trinket boxes that are continually knocked over, empty, broken or aren’t used to ...
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