Toddler Art Box

My toddler loves art time. He’s not good at staying between the lines, but coloring keeps him busy and helps with hand/eye coordination. I’ve kept a box of “essential” items handy since he was about a year old and we call it the art box. Here is what is inside … keep reading

Goldfish Valentine Gift

I found these cute sayings in a google search for Goldfish Valentines. They are too adorable to pass up, so I made these for Henry’s daycare class. Goldfish is a top snack there, so this will be a hit! You can find pdfs I designed at the links below. Please … keep reading

Daycare Teacher Gift for Birthday

I ordered special cookies from a local cookie decorator and they turned out absolutely amazing! I shared them with Henry’s teachers for his FIRST birthday! I also gave the staff a box of chocolate chip cookies with this adorable note I created. Feel free to use it.

Teacher Appreciation Gift

“Thanks for ‘Pudding Up With Me’” – Daycare teacher appreciation gift I whipped up. Pinterest inspired.

Christmas Snowball Teacher Gift

We didn’t have real snow on the ground, which is odd for Iowa, so I thought of giving these Hostess Snowballs to Henry’s daycare teachers. It’s was a fun project and kids could easily do it. All you need are the Snowballs, some colored paper, white paper, scissors and glue. … keep reading

Chalkboard Craft

Sometimes I have too much time on my hands, and too many craft materials! This chalkboard craft is very easy to make.  It’s even a great craft for children 8 and up to do.  Materials needed:  blank artist canvas, chalkboard vinyl (I purchased a similar roll on Amazon as a … keep reading

Poinsettia Flower Hair Clip

Glitter is a big no-no in my crafts.  Yes, it’s soooo pretty, but it’s also soooo messy! It’s rare that I take on a project that is glitter, made of glitter or has glitter.  With that said, I made an exception with these fake Poinsettia flower bows.  They were just … keep reading

Redneck Birdbath

I can’t tell you what inspired this craft/gift idea.  I’m not sure if I saw it on Pinterest, in a store or if it is an original design.  All I know is, it makes a cute and funny gift idea or yard decoration.  It’s very easy to make, so it … keep reading

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