Wall Murals

My friend has so much talent! I am here to share it. She is absolutely amazing. This is ALL her work!!! You can email her, or get a hold of me. Thanks!

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This is a save the date card.

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This is something she did at work on the chalk boards.

Announcing a mural special for the month of April! Any 5sq. ft. area of wall, only $300. This include quotes, words, pictures...whatever you can think of! If interested email me at morgan.e.carpenter@gmail.com.

Short Bangs

I really really wanted to get my bangs cut short. So I did it. Now I am wondering if I should have. But I did, and hair grows.

Starting Preschool at Home

I have been wanting this for a few weeks and finally purchased it today. It is a bit spendy, but it does come with a lot. It's $80 plus tax. They one thing I wasn't happy about is that you pay that and still don't get enough velcro. Other than that I can't wait ti use it! It is going to be circle time. We will use this first thing in the morning. My daughter has been doing daycare for quite sometime now. We have finally decided to take her out and do preschool at home.

She will still have kids her age to play with at the YMCA that we attend daily. I also have her signed up for swimming lessons. We will be going to story time at the library once a week. They also put on a craft class once a week as well. I plan on keeping her mind busy. So excited for our new adventure!

I have also been working on the "preschool" room. I found the posters at the dollar store. We had the table already, and the circle time lion was purchased at Goodwill.

Random Act of Kindness Around the Neighborhood

I decided to spend the day with my daughter planting pots with flowers. It was so much fun and it gave me a chance to explain to her about being kind to others just because. In a world of uncertainty, war, racism, sexism, poverty, fighting, dying, and sadness. We can carve this teeny tiny little piece of our world and make it positive. Just by doing these little things. I feel better standing out in the cold Seattle rain, handing my 4 year old daughter a card, watching her pick out which pot of flowers to run up to the door and drop off and see that huge smile on her face than going to another department store and buying a new pair of shoes I don't need, or a purse I don't need. This simple act of kindness made my day, made my daughters day, and hopefully put a smile on people's faces.

If this is something you would like to do this is what you will need: 
Pots Dollar store 3 for $1.00
Soil
Flowers. I found them at Lowes. 6 for $2.39
Small cards. I had them on hand, or you can have your child make them.

The total came to $27.00

Facebook Page

You are welcome to go to my facebook page and "like" it. I decided to make it for my friends that are into crafting and sharing there talents. Come join! It's fun!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Crafty-Things-in-Life/370381132979743?notif_t=page_new_likes

Craft Space!

I decided to turn the downstairs playroom into my craft space.

Super glued canning jars to bottom of shelf.

Fabric Scrap Swatches

You will need:
Glue Gun
Swatches
Fabric
Scissors

Close the fabric in the swatch.

Flip it to make sure it is tight. No lumps.

Hot glue around the swatch and push the fabric onto the glue.

Cut the extra fabric.

Hang them. Beautiful.

I want more!

New Barrettes

I am in the middle of making a ton of barrettes. I received a 5 pound box of fabric, so I am learning how to make barrettes with fabric. My goal is to have a booth of all my craft projects by this summer. It seems to be just around the corner!

Here are a few of the barrettes I made today:

 

Crayon Art

I thought I would do the Pinterest project that everyone seems to be doing. After reading other blogs about this I figured it would be simple. Simple it was, as well as time consuming.

You will need:
Hair dryer
Glue gun
Any size poster board
Crayons
Time

I bought a box of 96 crayons.

 

 

I separated the colors.

 

I used the glue gun and glued each crayon to the board.

It takes time. Start by using the blow dryer at the base of the crayons, then go down into the poster board melting it down as far as it will drip. It took a good half hour straight to get it how I wanted it. 

Close up.

I may look into framing it later.

Dining Room Wall Beauty

What you will need:

Forks, knives, and spoons
Side dish plate
A small mirror
A glue gun
A piece of cardboard
Beads

Super glue the all the silverware around the cardboard. Use a generous amount of superglue. There is no such thing as too much. Once you are done add more glue all over the silverware. Stick the plate on top.

Glue the mirror to the plate, then glue the beads around the mirror.

One Fish Two Fish...

When my daughter was learning her numbers and how to count I decided to make felt fishies for her. I hand sewed the fishies, and found random things to sew on the fishies. She loved them when she was younger. You can also sew a magnet to them, find a little sick and make it a fishing fun game for your little toddler.

Note: The two is missing... 

Counting Fishies

Leaf Garland

This fall I wanted to make something a little different. My daughter and I collected leaves one day at the park. I honestly cannot remember how many we picked. I just know it was a lot!

I let the leaves dry for a few days, then I started laminating them with my mini laminator that I found at Costco last year for under $20. I then cut them all out and used a hole punch. I got some yarn and strung them up and hung them. The picture is dark, but you get what it is.

Leaf Garland

Little Girl Hairdo

I would like to eventually fill this post with all sorts of different hair styles that I make for my daughter. I am always looking for different ideas and tips about little girls hair. I can't remember where I saw this style, but I thought I would try it. It is actually very easy! I feel like the picture explains it. I do suggest to do this with wet hair. I also stick some texturizer in her hair so that it all goes together smoothly.

Easy Cupcakes

I have been a bit under the weather. So the crafting has been on hold. However, I do have a few things I have done here and there over time.

You will need:
Any kind of cake mix
White frosting
Yellow food coloring
Whoppers
Giant Marshmallows

Bake the cupcakes. Wait till they cool. Apply the frosting. Stick the whopper in the middle. Cut the marshmallow into fours. Stick them on the top of the cupcake and voila!

Lazy Daisy Cupcakes

March 1, 2012

March 1st will be the day that I send Nathan the check for all of your donations. We decided on this day so that we can all get through tax season.

Thank you again for your support with the donations for Bree and Isis.

Another Way Donations Can Be Made

We also have another way you may donate if you do not have a PayPal account. That is to either send a check or money order. Please make it out to Bree Bishop.

For the people that will be attending the memorial on Friday, you may also give the check to Nathan. 

The address you can send it to is:
Nathan Layman
809 Princeton Ave N
Wenatchee WA 98801

*Please remember not to talk about this if you are attending the memorial on Friday. We want this to be as smooth of a process for Bree as it can be.

Thank you again for taking the time to do this.

Bree and Isis

You have made it to the right place. Just click on the donate button. This will take you to the PayPal website and from there you may donate what you can afford.

I know it is a rough time with the economy the way it is. $1.00, $2.00 helps. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

It really does mean a lot. I guarantee you this will go to Bree and Isis.  This just needs to be kept on the down low from Bree, please. So only speak of this through Facebook messages.

Thank you!

Nail Polish Rack

You will need:

A shelf ( scored for $5.00 at Goodwill)
Fabric of your choice (found at Ben Franklin under $5.00)
Sand paper
Glossy spray paint (You can use flat or semi gloss if you aren't hanging it in a bathroom)
Staple gun
Scissors

            First I sanded the whole shelf. I did this to create a texture for the paint to adhere to.

Then I spray painted the shelf.  I had to use two coats to makes sure the paint completely covered the wood.  Using two light coats also reduces the risk of runs and/or drips.

I waited a good day for it to dry. Then used the fabric I purchased. 

 

I waited to cut the fabric. I stapled the fabric to the shelf first. Then I cut it to fit the back. 

The finished product. LOVE it LOVE it LOVE it!