On April Fool's Day, our family woke up to 6 inches of SNOW!!! Funny joke! So what did we do? Ate snow cones, of course! Luckily, it melted quickly!
And yesterday, we woke up to this again!!!!
I decided I was going to force Spring to come! So we made this flowering branch! It is so much "springier" than the snow!!! Especially while eating Easter candy!
First, my kids and I watercolor painted two white pieces of paper with red, pink, and a little purple.
After letting it dry, we ripped the papers into nice, large pieces. I made 18 pieces from one paper.
I got the branches I had cut off some trees in our yard that needed trimming a couple of days earlier. They came from two different types of trees. One of them had these cute little round wannabe blossoms nodules on it!
I put a circle of elmers glue on each square and just scruched them up with the glue in the middle. The glue is supposed to hold the paper into the scrunched form.
Then I glued the scrunched paper around the ends of the branches and where I thought a blossom would look good! I forget to get pictures of that!
And there you have it! I have officially forced Spring to come to my house! The above picture was too busy so I put the blossoming branches in front of some slabs of sheetrock in our dining room. Doesn't everyone have sheetrock with their nice china? I guess only those of us who are remodeling! It looks so pretty!
I did this in preparation for the SPRING CATEGORICALLY CRAFTING SHOW on Friday here. I hope you have a SPRING project to show off! If you don't already have one, you still have a day to create something! See you on FRIDAY!!!!
Linking to Somewhat Simple-Strut Your Stuff, Shabby Chic Cottage - Transformation Thursday, Fireflies & Jellybeans - Show Off Your Stuff, Tales At Blogeritaville - Thrifty Thursday, Life As Lori - Get Your Craft On , Treasures For Tots -Thursday's Treasures , Beyond The Picket Fences - 100 ideas under $100 dollars, Floral Showers- Creative Craft,
Party Ideas That We Are LOVING!
Don't forget that there is still plenty of time to link up to today's Whatever Goes Wednesday! Here are some favorites so far! 
Here is an adorable playhouse for a little girl...what little girl wouldn't LOVE this with the window box. Make sure you go check out all of the pictures over at Superwoman!
I tried my hand at making a diaper clutch a month or so ago...didn't go so well! I am thinking though with THIS tutorial I will be able to!!! Go check out Closet Crafter Rocks and see how she made this adorable diaper clutch!
I am a sucker for really cute wall hangings! Go see how this picture is made at Embellished Bayou, HERE.
I am just in awe of I Can Find The Time. See this great clutch that was made with no sewing!! To see how it is done, just click HERE!
And last but defiantly not least! Look toward the ceiling, do you see the painting? How beautiful is that! I am so in love with that idea!! To see what else she has over at Thrifty and Chic, click HERE!!
That is just few of the great ideas! Keep checking back all day for more inspiration!!!
Check out These Party Links!!!
There are so many cool ideas already linked up to the party today. Here are a few I'm loving so far. There will be more links added throughout the day (as people get off work and such) so make sure you are checking back to see all the entries!!!!
Every house needs a mail sorting center (or place to put "things.") I love this one by Superwoman. Go HERE.
My kids LOVE to slide at the park, but not in the heat of the summer because the slide is too hot! HERE is an ingenious, easy idea to solve that problem. Check out this Towel Slide Sled at Pony Tails and Fish Scales.
HERE is a very cool tip about how to use nail polish remover to add an image to a plate (and this could probably work for other surfaces too.) The Country Chic Cottage has this great idea!
If you are starting to plant seeds, you will want to make some of these cute toothpick signs. Find out how On The Refrigerator made them HERE.
My kitchen needs a face lift!!! I would love it to look like this kitchen makeover at Holy Craft. Go HERE.
Every house needs a mail sorting center (or place to put "things.") I love this one by Superwoman. Go HERE.My kids LOVE to slide at the park, but not in the heat of the summer because the slide is too hot! HERE is an ingenious, easy idea to solve that problem. Check out this Towel Slide Sled at Pony Tails and Fish Scales. HERE is a very cool tip about how to use nail polish remover to add an image to a plate (and this could probably work for other surfaces too.) The Country Chic Cottage has this great idea!If you are starting to plant seeds, you will want to make some of these cute toothpick signs. Find out how On The Refrigerator made them HERE.My kitchen needs a face lift!!! I would love it to look like this kitchen makeover at Holy Craft. Go HERE.Whatever Goes Wednesday #8
I'm getting this posted LATE!!!! Sorry, I had a late night of drywalling my daughter's bedroom.
Here we are at another great party day.
Spying on the Swinneys wall art was the idea that had the most views last week. Isn't that a fun work of art! Go HERE.
This party is sponsored by My Creative Classroom. Go HERE to see what it is.Also don't forget to come back tomorrow (Thursday) for the Giveaway Directory
And Friday for the Spring Categorically Crafting Show. I have a project to enter in it!!!! Even if you have linked a spring project to a WGW party before, come link it again.
You know the drill. Enter your project (upto 4 links), tip, idea, recipe, whatever. Visit others. Leave comments. Come back again in the next few days since more projects are added throughout the week. YOu are a bunch of talented people!!!!
Ok, Let's Begin!!!!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
HAPPY TUESDAY!!!! More Links From Last Weeks Show!
Happy Tuesday!! Ok Ok I know...don't curse me!! Here are some more of the posts from last week's two different parties that made our little hearts go pitter patter!
These are the cutiest Nesting Frames frames, aren't they!! They came from Monkey See- Monkey Do make sure you go and check her out!! Great ideas there!!
Next comes the cutest shirts for a little guy! I just love them!! Go check them out at Sew Can Do. I am pretty sure that Chick Magnet is my fave but Bunny Hop is so stinking cute!! Go HERE to see them both and you decide!
Did you see this "Cork" Board? I love it!! I just need to figure out how to get all of those corks without drinking all the wine! Check out Katie Stasiak Photography, she has beautiful pictures also! Go HERE!
This Bathroom Makeover is really cute, my favorite part, the COLOR!! I go nuts for that color of green! Isn't it just fun! Not to overpowering for a small area like the bathroom, but it totally get's your attention! Go to seeTHIS and more at Trapped Between a Scream and A Hug. And can I just say that her blog name is me almost every day!!!
I love mirrors...and living in small places (or for any other reason) they just make everything POP! Check out this ordinary mirror made so much more EXTRAordinary!! See this and other great projects HERE at Show and Tell! The bathroom is just beautiful!! I even loved the before pictures!!
Living in the cold cold west, THIS was a necessity for my little guy! I am also pretty sure it kept him healthier than our daughter since everyone stopped to say how cute she was and breathed all over the poor infant!! Our carseat tent shielded him from the onlookers, see how to make aCarseat Cover (tent) for your little sweetheart at Craft Affection.
Tomorrow will be another Whatever Goes Wednesday! We hope you enjoy it and can't wait to see what you come up with in this weeks installment of Whatever Goes Wednesday!!
These are the cutiest Nesting Frames frames, aren't they!! They came from Monkey See- Monkey Do make sure you go and check her out!! Great ideas there!!
Next comes the cutest shirts for a little guy! I just love them!! Go check them out at Sew Can Do. I am pretty sure that Chick Magnet is my fave but Bunny Hop is so stinking cute!! Go HERE to see them both and you decide!
Did you see this "Cork" Board? I love it!! I just need to figure out how to get all of those corks without drinking all the wine! Check out Katie Stasiak Photography, she has beautiful pictures also! Go HERE!
This Bathroom Makeover is really cute, my favorite part, the COLOR!! I go nuts for that color of green! Isn't it just fun! Not to overpowering for a small area like the bathroom, but it totally get's your attention! Go to seeTHIS and more at Trapped Between a Scream and A Hug. And can I just say that her blog name is me almost every day!!!
I love mirrors...and living in small places (or for any other reason) they just make everything POP! Check out this ordinary mirror made so much more EXTRAordinary!! See this and other great projects HERE at Show and Tell! The bathroom is just beautiful!! I even loved the before pictures!!
Living in the cold cold west, THIS was a necessity for my little guy! I am also pretty sure it kept him healthier than our daughter since everyone stopped to say how cute she was and breathed all over the poor infant!! Our carseat tent shielded him from the onlookers, see how to make aCarseat Cover (tent) for your little sweetheart at Craft Affection.Tomorrow will be another Whatever Goes Wednesday! We hope you enjoy it and can't wait to see what you come up with in this weeks installment of Whatever Goes Wednesday!! Sock Monkey Attire!
If you are in love with sock monkeys, you will flip over this sock monkey applique at Dilly Dally and Flitter. There isn't a pattern, but you can see how she did it HERE.
If you like to crochet, you will definitely be interested in this sock monkey hat from Do Ah Diddy. See the pattern for an adult HERE, a child pattern HERE and a baby pattern HERE.
Decorating With Rocks And Also PLEASE Help Me Decorate!!
Hello everyone!! Today I want to show off a few more awesome ideas from last week's parties! You MUST go over to Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures. She has the most beautiful ideas, I wish I had an ounce of her ability!! Last week on our Wedensday Party she posted THIS! I absolutely love these rocks in a shadow box. What a clever idea and how simple to make!! So go on out to your yard grab some rocks and get a shadow box and get creative!
And now on to my request! A couple of weeks ago, I went to the local thrift store and found this PERFECT Swoon Worthy shelf for $5.
Thank you for your help!! Have a great Tuesday!!
Wonderfully Wordy Giveaway Winners and Awesome Paint Techniques!!!
The four winners to the Wonderfully Wordy laundry vinyl giveaway are (random # generator):
# 119 - Leslie , #5 - Dawn , #60 - LF , #64 - Sandovalita
Those are the numbers drawn in that order. Please email me your mailing address at somedaycraft@gmail.com!!!!
And if you didn't win, you can purchase your vinyl needs HERE.
# 119 - Leslie , #5 - Dawn , #60 - LF , #64 - Sandovalita
Those are the numbers drawn in that order. Please email me your mailing address at somedaycraft@gmail.com!!!!
And if you didn't win, you can purchase your vinyl needs HERE.
These are part of So You Think You Can Decorate? Paint week. For more cool ideas, go HERE.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Old Stuff For Sale (Windows, Door, Sitting Thing)
Hey people! As you may remember, we live in an old house we are fixing up. We have old windows, an old door and a older (but not antique) sofa/chair/sitting thing. I am trying to clean out our "barn." My "someday craft" list of doing something with these items are not as important as making space for more urgent things. If you are interested in anything below, let me know at somedaycrafts@gmail.com 
Old window are beautiful, but NOT energy efficient. I think there are 9 of them in all different sizes and colors. Some still have the original knobs and latches attached. Priced from $5-$15.
This door is upside down in this picture. I think there used to be glass in the middle of the door, but it has wood there now. This is heavy! It was an entrance door. It could be used as a headboard, corner of the room decor, or whatever else you can think of. Cost is $20!
Lastly and unfortunately, I need to make room for the ever growing collection of bikes, scooters, trikes, strollers and things with wheels that is assembling on our front porch. (Our house is the neighborhood hang-out so we have to have enough things with wheels for everyone!!!) It is in really good condition, but doesn't have cushions. Look at the legs, arms, details! A little country! With a little love, care and paint (black, white or varnish), it would look amazing on a covered porch or in a house! Only $30.
Old window are beautiful, but NOT energy efficient. I think there are 9 of them in all different sizes and colors. Some still have the original knobs and latches attached. Priced from $5-$15.
This door is upside down in this picture. I think there used to be glass in the middle of the door, but it has wood there now. This is heavy! It was an entrance door. It could be used as a headboard, corner of the room decor, or whatever else you can think of. Cost is $20!
Lastly and unfortunately, I need to make room for the ever growing collection of bikes, scooters, trikes, strollers and things with wheels that is assembling on our front porch. (Our house is the neighborhood hang-out so we have to have enough things with wheels for everyone!!!) It is in really good condition, but doesn't have cushions. Look at the legs, arms, details! A little country! With a little love, care and paint (black, white or varnish), it would look amazing on a covered porch or in a house! Only $30. First come, First serve. We live in Logan UT and you will have to pick them up. (For the windows, I would consider delivering anywhere along the Wasatch Front the next time we take a trip down.) Can you do something amazing with these items? I hope so!!!
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