I had a hard time with my wreath this year. At first I wanted to make a felt one, then I wanted to make a candy cane one with red and white yarn. But when I saw this garland at the dollar store, I decided to go with that. It was the easiest of all…
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Motivate Me Monday Reader’s Features
Hello everyone! My name is Cheryl and I talk a lot about a lot of different things over at That’s What {Che} Said… I dabble in a bunch of different crafts, DIY, photography as well as cooking and talking about my kids and my adventures in Mommyland! Right now I am doing a 25 Days…
Pinterest Picks
Christmas is approaching fast!!! I hope that all of you are getting done what you need to. If you need some inspiration, so some darling things I found on Pinterest! Living Craftily Ever After made these out of 2×4, love it! I just love these ric rac trees that A Pumpkin and A Princess made!…
Wyoming
I’m a Wyomin’ girl and I get this a little too much! Here is what Jeff Foxworthy says about Wyoming… If your local Dairy Queen is closed from September through May, you may live in Wyoming (Cody). If someone in a hardware store offers you assistance and they don’t even work there, you may live…
Tasty Thursday: Caramel Syrup
My mother in law’s ward had a super Saturday where they made all different kinds of syrups. They were so good that I had to make some and share. My favorite was the caramel one! Caramel Syrup This is what you’ll need: 6 oz candy caramels 3/4 cup whip cream Heat caramels and whip cream…
Merry Christmas/Happy Birthday Presents
I saw this post and I knew that I wanted to make one! This is how I made it: 1) I got these super cute presents from Crafty Wood Cutouts. I painted them and then traced the present onto scrapbook paper and cut it out. 2) Using mod podge, I put the paper onto the…
Easy Christmas Decoration – Christmas 2×4’s with cut file
It’s Christmas time!!! I LOVE decorating for Christmas, it is my favorite holiday! I love the feel of the season, everyone seems to be so much happier :). You all know that I love an easy Christmas decoration so this one is perfect for me (and you!). I made some 2×4 snowmen last year, but sadly…
Shabby Apple Dress GIVEAWAY!!!
You all have heard of Shabby Apple right? They have the cutest, most feminine dresses I have ever since. They are just gorgeous and stunning! The colors are so bold and elegant at the same time. I love their dresses and skirts. I actually have several and I love wearing each one of them! Bali…
Motivate Me Monday #99
I LOVE looking at all of the awesome Christmas crafts. It looks like everyone is ready for the seasons. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and I love it (minus the snow). Here are a few of my favorites (I know shocker, I’m actually doing features…). Would anyone like to help me out…
Star Wars Birthday Shirt
Happy birthday to my son this week, he is the big 5!!!! I’ve decided that I want to let me kids open on gift on the morning on their birthday. It’s going to be a shirt that I made just for them. My son is obsessed with Star Wars. He could watch the movies every…
Star Wars Light Saber Pencils
My son’s Star Wars themed birthday party is today, so we made some awesome light saber pencils for the goody bag. These are super easy to make and look awesome. They are so easy to make that kids can help make them (my son is turning 5). Plus they do great when they are sharpened…
Pinterest Picks
It’s been awhile since I’ve done any posts about the things that I have found on Pinterest. Well I have been looking just not posting. I have a stryofoam cone that I want to make into a Christmas tree. Here are some of my favorite ideas that you do using a cone: Dollar Store Crafts…
Wind Storm
It’s never a good feeling to wake up with the wind blowing so hard that you feel like your house is going to blow over. I was woken up by my 6 year old because he couldn’t sleep because it was so loud. I couldn’t go back to sleep, the wind was just awful. I’ve…
Tasty Thursday: Chicken with Creamy Sauce
I love crock pot recipes, they are sooooo easy!! This one I found on my friend’s recipe blog. Chicken with Creamy Sauce What you will need: 1) Chicken breast 2) 2 Tbs butter 3) 1 package Italian dressing mix 4) 4 oz chive and onion cream cheese 5) 1 can golden mushroom soup 6) 1/2…
Scrapbook Thursday: Star Wars Invitations
My son’s birthday party is this weekend, so I of course had to make invitations for him. I used my CAMEO to cut out the light sabers and Star Wars. I used my Expressions vinyl (it’s just so much easier than paper!) and used the colors: black, yellow, red and gentian blue.
Don’t miss out and 5 years old!
Today is my sweet boy’s birthday!!!! This cute kid is 5 years old!!! I don’t know what it is about 5, but it’s a big age and they all the sudden really start growing up!! Happy Birthday to you Tyce! Have you gone to Expressions Vinyl for their 25% coupon yet? This is the biggest…
Whatever Wednesday: NOEL
Do you remember my post where I made a 1 out of cardboard and felt. Well I loved how it turned out. It didn’t cost me anything, plus I have a ton of felt left over from the Angry Birds costumes, so I decided to make something for Christmas. So I made a big NOEL…
Neighbor or Teacher Christmas Gift Idea: Cookies for Santa Plate and Cookies
Did you know that December is this week?? Before I know it, Christmas is going to be here! Times really does fly! This year for my neighbor gift, I decided to make something that they could turn into a family activity. I saw this post and thought that it would be a good idea for…
Motivate Me Monday #98
Sponsor of the week: Photo Making Jewelry I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!! Mine was filled with family and food, can’t get much better than that!! Now that Thanksgiving is over, I can let myself get ready for Christmas. I don’t like to decorate for it until after Thanksgiving, but the day after…
Crafty Wood Cutouts: JOY
I really excited to share with you a new company that opened up in Orem, Utah a couple of weeks ago, it’s called Crafty Wood Cutouts. They have some super cut wood cutout there. Here are a few that they sell at their stores: Cute, huh? They even have more at their store in Orem,…