Today I thought I would share with you some of my favorite online places to visit for inspiration when I'm feeling crafty-artsy or just want to look at pretty things.
Miss Lovie @ www.missloviecreations.blogspot.com is upbelievable at just about most crafts, but she rocks it out when it comes to jewelry.
www.cottonandcurls.blogspot.com has some super cute stuff!
www.cluckclucksew.com is an amazing quilter and I love some of her sewing projects. She's even inspired me to try one of her quilts that she assures is simple (we'll see I guess).
http://www.stitchedincolor.com/ -Sews like a dream, and while I could never make the quilts she makes- it still inspires me to break out the sewing machine to create something- even if my projects are smaller and simpler!
My all time favorite spot to sit down with my hot tea and warm blanket and veg out for a while is Meg's site @ www.megduerksen.typepad.com - This lady Loves Christ and is so talented it is crazy!
Of course- I also love Pinterest- but really- who doesn't?!
Well, I'm off to my Mom's Pray Group!
Have a Blessed Day!
Showing posts with label Ideas for Kids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ideas for Kids. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Lessons from a Giraffe...
While studying Kane's Awana verse with him this morning we were told to look up an amimal to talk with our kiddos about. The idea being that I would talk to him about God's handiwork.
Kane decided he wanted to learn about the Giraffe.
Here's what we learned:
1) Giraffes are non territorial
2) Pleasant/social animals
3) They travel in herds that are not organized in any way- the herds may consist of any sex or age group (in other words no discrimination)
4) Young giraffes are very vulnerable and cannot defend themselves. While mothers feed, the young are kept in small nursery groups. (so they get each others backs and work together)
So I just thought that these animals, besides being super cute, are super great animals that we can learn a lot from.
Kane decided he wanted to learn about the Giraffe.
Here's what we learned:
1) Giraffes are non territorial
2) Pleasant/social animals
3) They travel in herds that are not organized in any way- the herds may consist of any sex or age group (in other words no discrimination)
4) Young giraffes are very vulnerable and cannot defend themselves. While mothers feed, the young are kept in small nursery groups. (so they get each others backs and work together)
So I just thought that these animals, besides being super cute, are super great animals that we can learn a lot from.
I mean how much better would we be as a society if we all worked together, not worrying about sex and age, looked out for one another, and all got along spending our time concerning over the greater good and not ourselves?
This is what the giraffe taught me today...thought you might want to know.
Have a Happy Day!
Monday, October 26, 2009
BOO!- Pumpkin Carving Party...
Let's Get This Party Started!
I took the kids the other day to let them pick out their own pumpkins.
We all 3 got one- today they got carved.
Once I convinced Kane that is was super fun to stick your hands into the yuckiness that is pumpkin guts and not super gross- He was good to go!
Little miss just had to watch. Sorry Sis...
Gettin' down and dirty...
Life trying to imitate his art...
Our Scary Jack-O-Lanterns...
Kane-man takin' a picture of me (lookin' good if I might add) with my punkin.
Happy Halloween!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Little DaVinci
I bought this canvas at Micheal's and decided to paint it green, and to then let Kane-man paint a family picture of us on it. It was pretty sweet to watch him in action.
His audience...
The Artist with his masterpiece...
I hung it in the play room for all to enjoy!
Aren't we a beautiful family seen through the eyes of a 5 year old!...
His audience...
The Artist with his masterpiece...
I hung it in the play room for all to enjoy!
Aren't we a beautiful family seen through the eyes of a 5 year old!...
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Banana Nut Bread and a little Quality Time...
Kane and I cooked up some yummy banana nut bread the other day. I love to bake, but more than baking I love spending special time with my little man.
I got the recipe from Food Network. It is super yummy!!!
Ingredients
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 4 overripe bananas
* 1 cup sugar
* 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
* 2 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
* 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
* Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
Mash 2 of the bananas with a fork (or the little man's hands) in a small bowl so they still have a bit of texture...
...and just know: it's a messy job, but somebody has to do it...
Next...
With an electric mixer fitted with a wire whisk, whip the remaining bananas and sugar together for a good 3 minutes; you want a light and fluffy banana cream. Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla; beat well and scrape down the sides of the bowl...
Mix in the dry ingredients just until incorporated; no need to overly blend. Fold in the nuts and the mashed bananas with a rubber spatula...
(these nuts went all over the counter...what a mess!)
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Give the pan a good rap on the counter to get any air bubbles out.
Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Don't get nervous if the banana bread develops a crack down the center of the loaf; that's no mistake, it's typical. Rotate the pan periodically to ensure even browning.
Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes or so, and then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Toast the slices of banana bread, dust with confectioners' sugar, and serve.
I actually made muffins instead of bread...I cooked them for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick through the center of them comes out clean...
I got the recipe from Food Network. It is super yummy!!!
Ingredients
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 4 overripe bananas
* 1 cup sugar
* 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
* 2 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
* 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
* Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
Mash 2 of the bananas with a fork (or the little man's hands) in a small bowl so they still have a bit of texture...
...and just know: it's a messy job, but somebody has to do it...
Next...
With an electric mixer fitted with a wire whisk, whip the remaining bananas and sugar together for a good 3 minutes; you want a light and fluffy banana cream. Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla; beat well and scrape down the sides of the bowl...
Mix in the dry ingredients just until incorporated; no need to overly blend. Fold in the nuts and the mashed bananas with a rubber spatula...
(these nuts went all over the counter...what a mess!)Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Give the pan a good rap on the counter to get any air bubbles out.
Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Don't get nervous if the banana bread develops a crack down the center of the loaf; that's no mistake, it's typical. Rotate the pan periodically to ensure even browning.
Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes or so, and then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Toast the slices of banana bread, dust with confectioners' sugar, and serve.
I actually made muffins instead of bread...I cooked them for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick through the center of them comes out clean...
Enjoying the fruits of his labor...
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Wednesday Tour: Front Bath
I know that I said that the tours of my home were going to be on Tuesday, but I had a change of plans now that I am working on Tuesdays. So you can now enjoy the tours on Wednesdays instead (I'm featuring a new room each week).
Today I am glad to show you my front bath. Since my guests use this bathroom as well as my children I chose to decorate it non-kid (don't feel sorry for them, they each have their own bedrooms and a playroom).
When we first started on this bath it had hunter green and mauve wall paper with a matching border, green, mauve, and cream laminate, brown stained cabinets, and a different light fixture (we did all the remodel ourselves with a little help from some family-I love you Tori. Yay us!). So this is it's unveiling!
So Welcome, and enjoy your look around!
Yes! That is my elbow...sorry.
I made these framed button art. I will be giving a tutorial on how to make them Saturday. So come back and check it out!
This corner of the bath is still a little sad. I still want to do more to it, but I just don't know what yet. Oh and I redid this frame too! It used to be gold as well. I did it the same way I did the "H" above so if you want to know how click on the link above.
I love this stool! My dad made it for my kids...aren't homemade things so much better? Especially when they are a gift from family and friends!
This is a grapevine wreath that I unwound. I also shabby chic-ed this basket (see above link for directions).
I got this scoop at one of my baby showers. It is great for storing toys in the tub. It hangs on the wall of the bathtub with suction cups. I think it came from Target.
So there you have it...My front bath. I hope you enjoyed and maybe even got some ideas for your own homes. Hope to see you back next week (or more often if you want!). Bye!
Today I am glad to show you my front bath. Since my guests use this bathroom as well as my children I chose to decorate it non-kid (don't feel sorry for them, they each have their own bedrooms and a playroom).
When we first started on this bath it had hunter green and mauve wall paper with a matching border, green, mauve, and cream laminate, brown stained cabinets, and a different light fixture (we did all the remodel ourselves with a little help from some family-I love you Tori. Yay us!). So this is it's unveiling!
So Welcome, and enjoy your look around!
Yes! That is my elbow...sorry.
I made these framed button art. I will be giving a tutorial on how to make them Saturday. So come back and check it out!
This corner of the bath is still a little sad. I still want to do more to it, but I just don't know what yet. Oh and I redid this frame too! It used to be gold as well. I did it the same way I did the "H" above so if you want to know how click on the link above.
I love this stool! My dad made it for my kids...aren't homemade things so much better? Especially when they are a gift from family and friends!
This is a grapevine wreath that I unwound. I also shabby chic-ed this basket (see above link for directions).
I got this scoop at one of my baby showers. It is great for storing toys in the tub. It hangs on the wall of the bathtub with suction cups. I think it came from Target.So there you have it...My front bath. I hope you enjoyed and maybe even got some ideas for your own homes. Hope to see you back next week (or more often if you want!). Bye!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Tuesday Tour: Kane's Room
I'm normally not a theme kind of girl, but I guess if I had to pick a theme for Kane's room it would be travel mixed with a touch of sports (his daddy is a coach after all). These shelves I got at Hobby Lobby along with the little planes and tractor. I love the blocks, they spell out his name.
I love antique furniture! This little display is where the sports comes in to the room.
This little shelf use to be white. I used spray paint to make it blue. The letters that spell out Kane on the wall I got at (where else?) Hobby Lobby. I spray painted them red and then used craft paint to decorate them.
I love these buckets! They are great for storing small things. This one Kane keeps his action figures in. It's great because when it's time for him to clean them up he can just scoop them all up and dump them in. There is also one with books in it (above on the blue shelf), and one with stuffed animals in it. You can buy these at Pottery Barn for who knows how much, or you can do what I did and go to Home Depot and buy them for a few $$$s and then (you got it) -Spray paint them!
I went to Wal-mart and bought a U.S. map, cut it in half, crumbled it up, put it in really concentrated tea, let it dry, and then framed it for this look below. I found the chair at a flea market, and the globe at a yard sale!!!
I love Kane's bed. I bought the frame at an auction for $25. When I got it rust had taken it over. I had Nolan sand it down for me, and then I (you guessed it!) spray painted it! (did I mention how much I love spray paint?) The sign on the wall was attached to a huge, wooden stork that was stuck in our yard when we came home from the hospital after having him. Isn't it cute?!
Kane loves pirates. His grandma Shirley got him this little tin sign to hang in his room. He thinks it's pretty cool.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed the tour of Kane's room. Make sure to come back next Tuesday for a tour of another room in my house.
I love antique furniture! This little display is where the sports comes in to the room.
This little shelf use to be white. I used spray paint to make it blue. The letters that spell out Kane on the wall I got at (where else?) Hobby Lobby. I spray painted them red and then used craft paint to decorate them.
I love these buckets! They are great for storing small things. This one Kane keeps his action figures in. It's great because when it's time for him to clean them up he can just scoop them all up and dump them in. There is also one with books in it (above on the blue shelf), and one with stuffed animals in it. You can buy these at Pottery Barn for who knows how much, or you can do what I did and go to Home Depot and buy them for a few $$$s and then (you got it) -Spray paint them!
I went to Wal-mart and bought a U.S. map, cut it in half, crumbled it up, put it in really concentrated tea, let it dry, and then framed it for this look below. I found the chair at a flea market, and the globe at a yard sale!!!
I love Kane's bed. I bought the frame at an auction for $25. When I got it rust had taken it over. I had Nolan sand it down for me, and then I (you guessed it!) spray painted it! (did I mention how much I love spray paint?) The sign on the wall was attached to a huge, wooden stork that was stuck in our yard when we came home from the hospital after having him. Isn't it cute?!
Kane loves pirates. His grandma Shirley got him this little tin sign to hang in his room. He thinks it's pretty cool.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed the tour of Kane's room. Make sure to come back next Tuesday for a tour of another room in my house.
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