I'm in the crafty mood

I made this cute initial board that I saw in Canton last month. SO CUTE-- they were selling them for $100 with a frame around them! So I made my own, I will get a frame next time they go on sale at Hobby Lobby. But until then I think it turned out pretty cute!

This is Caroline's chair- I recoverd it today. She knows this is her chair and she cries and tries to pull Emerson out of it. Thanks Grandma Karen for my new chair! This is a stand that was red color and in Sam's room when he was a baby. I painted it and I think it turned out really good. When I look at it I think I should have done that A LONG time ago!

This is what I am doing for teacher gifts this year. They are coasters! I found this great blog that has all the great ideas! http://www.shanty2chic.blogspot.com/

In fact tomorrow we are having a craft/playdate and making apothecaries!

Salt Dough Fun!

Supplies:

• ½ cup salt
• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup water
• Acrylic paint
• Small cookie cutters
• Acrylic sealer spray

Directions: 1. Mix together the salt, flour, and water. If dough is sticky, add additional tablespoons of flour one at a time until the mixture is smooth a pliable. Be careful not to add too much or your projects will crack.

2. Roll out or press dough with your hand and use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.

3. Place shapes on cookie sheet and heat oven to 250 degrees F.

4. Place cookie sheet in oven and bake for 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours, or until items are dry. Remove from oven and let cool.

5. Paint all the shapes.

6. Let them all dry and have an adult spray them with acrylic sealer

Teacher gift ideas

You know I am always looking for cute teacher gifts! I found this idea on a website and thought it was perfect for Valentines gifts! SO EASY! Just get a bottle of instant hand sanitizer- make sure all of the labels are removable and then decorated them with stickers & ribbon! Kirt thought it was so funny because the stickers kept me busy for about an hour. He said he now sees why Emerson is so entertained by stickers =)

Elf on the Shelf

http://www.elfontheshelf.com/ So I finally bought "The Elf on the Shelf". Sam was SO excited when he got home and he is busy making a list to find the perfect name for his elf so we can register him in the North Pole. This is such a fun tradition to start- I put the link to the website here. So, the elf is magic and he flies back to the North Pole every night to tell Santa if the children were good or bad that day and then he returns every morning but lands in a different spot so the kids have to find him every day, but they are not allowed to touch him or the "magic" rubs off. Just thought I would share this with you in case you wanted to order one for your family.