Happy Halloween!!! Here is a wrap up of all the fun Halloween ideas posted the past 12 days as well as some new ones. Click the link to go to the full post for each:
Day 12 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun: Halloween Wrap UP (Crafts, Treats and Fun)!
Happy Halloween!!! Here is a wrap up of all the fun Halloween ideas posted the past 12 days as well as some new ones. Click the link to go to the full post for each:
Day 11 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun: Spiders, Spiders and more Spiders
The are Creepy They are Crawly and frankly give you the chills when you see them...Spiders. The only spiders I like are ones made out of pom poms, paper, fabric or wood. When we moved into our current house, I saw my first BLACK WIDOW spider. Since the first one, I have seen and disposed of over 50 of those shiny black pests. Luckily non have ever made it into my home and each year there seems to be less and less. It is no surprise that Spiders are associated with the creepy stuff of Halloween.
Day 11 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun: Spiders, Spiders and more Spiders
2x4 Crafts are so great to make, they are inexpensive and usually rather easy to make.
Click the following link for a tutorial: 2x4 Spider Craft
My sons had fun making these paper spiders, using the free printable below.
For more fun free Halloween printables click the following link: Halloween Activity Pages
Miss Spider is a fun craft involving some Pom Poms, googly eyes, ribbon, pipe cleaner and some glue. Click the following link for the tutorial: Miss Pom Pom Spider Craft
This cute spider painted jar could be filled with some yummy candy or some plastic spider rings.
For the Tutorial for this craft click the following link: Spider Jar
One morning while living in Washington I went on a walk and saw these beautifully created spider webs. They were so magnificent that I had to run in and get my camera to take some pictures. It was just the perfect circumstances, there was dew resting on the webs, making them glisten in the slight sun light. I was amazed at the beautiful detail!
Day 9 and 10 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun: Halloween Games (Cake Walk, Bingo, Halloween Character Swat)
After a crazy day of Field Trips, Presidency Meetings, shopping for primary and trying to get this post in...it didn't get finished yesterday. So, I am combining Day 9 and 10 and posting some fun Halloween Games that would be fun for School, Church or Family Parties.
Day 9 and 10 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun: Halloween Games and Printables
Day 9 and 10 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun: Halloween Games and Printables
LDS Sharing Time November 2014 Week 2: Prayer is reverent communication with Heavenly Father.
November 2014 Sharing Time Topic: Living the Teachings of Jesus Christ Strengthens Me and My Family
November 2014 Scripture: “Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ” (“The Family: A Proclamation to the World”).
Day 8 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun: Bat Burlap Wreath
Luckily I was given some burlap and I purchased the green wire wreath frame on clearance for under 2 dollars. So this little wreath project was an inexpensive one. I wanted to make a wreath that I could change out the look for each season. See below how I accomplished it...
Day 7 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun: Halloween Finger Print Fun & Cards
Most children that I know love to use their creativity to make things. One thing my children always love to do is make cards. Every holiday & birthday we make our cards, rather than buying them. So, why not make some cute Halloween cards also, to give away with little goodies to family and friends.
Day 7 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun: Halloween Finger Print Fun & Cards:
Day 7 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun: Halloween Finger Print Fun & Cards:
You can do this one of two ways. Either you can first do the finger painting and then come back when it is dry with a fine tip permanent marker and add details. Or you can draw some designs and then fill in with finger paint. I actually used both techniques on the card above.
The bottom three designs were done by my kids. Each are unique and expresses their creativity. I don't know any grandparent who wouldn't love one of these cards!!
We used finger paints that I purchased at the dollar store. The black was normal craft paint. The finger paint was definitely easier to get off of the hands than the craft paint!
Day 6 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun: Scrap Wood Pumpkins
A little secret about myself... I love to make crafts out of STUFF I have around the house. That is probably while you'll see a lot of scrap 2x4 or other scrap wood crafts on here.
For Day 6 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun I choose to post about some Scrap Wood Pumpkins I've made:
This cute pumpkin trio are made of scraps of wood I found at my parents house. I didn't have to cut them because they were just pieces left over, it worked out great that they are staggering sizes. I painted them orange, drilled a hole the size of my sticks and then glued the sticks in as stems. Then I tied raffia and some scrap green fabric around the stem. These cuties have been on my porch for a couple years, thus the weathered look.
For Day 6 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun I choose to post about some Scrap Wood Pumpkins I've made:
This cute pumpkin trio are made of scraps of wood I found at my parents house. I didn't have to cut them because they were just pieces left over, it worked out great that they are staggering sizes. I painted them orange, drilled a hole the size of my sticks and then glued the sticks in as stems. Then I tied raffia and some scrap green fabric around the stem. These cuties have been on my porch for a couple years, thus the weathered look.
These 2X4 pumpkins were also made out of scraps of wood. This time it was scrap 2x4's.
Here is the tutorial for these PUMPKINS: 2X4 Pumpkins
Day 5 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun: Gauze/Cheesecloth Ghost
A few years back my mom gave me this roll of gauze like material. It is about 12 inches in width and I am not sure how much is on the roll. This stuff is amazing!! I have used it to make mummies and ghosts. If you can't find a large roll of gauze, then I am sure some cheesecloth would work.
For Day 5 of 12 Days of Halloween Fun I chose to resurrect one of my previous posts: Gauze/Cheesecloth Ghost
For a tutorial on how to make these fun ghosts CLICK HERE!
Day 4 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun: DIY Halloween Craft- Paper Haunted House
Day 4 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun: Paper Haunted House
Book Review: "More Mormon Origami" by Todd Huisken
I am excited and pleased to announce that Todd has come out with his second origami book titled, "More Mormon Origami", which like the first is published by Cedar Fort, Inc. This book is hot off the press and was just released on October 14th. What you can expect from this book, is just as the title suggests, more amazingly fun origami designs that have been inspired by LDS Church history, LDS temples and stories from the Book of Mormon.
LDS Sharing Time November 2014 Week 1: "If ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true” (Alma 32:21).
November 2014 Sharing Time Topic: Living the Teachings of Jesus Christ Strengthens Me and My Family
November 2014 Scripture: “Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ” (“The Family: A Proclamation to the World”).
November 2014 Week 1 Topic: “If ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true” (Alma 32:21).
Day 3 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun: DIY Star Wars Costumes
One of my favorite things about Halloween are the fun things my children get to dress up as. They get excited and so do I! We have had some cute costumes, most of them my mom made, some have been store bought, and some I have even ventured into making. I have to tell you that my favorites by far are the homemade ones!! They are more original, cute and frankly put together better.
Day 2 of 12 Days of Halloween Fun: Fun Halloween Color and Activity Sheets
As a child I loved laying on the floor in my bedroom with a sheet of paper in front of me and an assortment of colors! It warms my heart when I walk into one of my child's rooms and see them doing the same thing. Coloring helps develop motor skills and encourages creativity. It also has been found to not only be beneficial for children, but also adults. In an article posted by The Huffington Post, titled "Coloring Isn't Just For Kids. It Can Actually Help Adults Combat Stress.", it discusses the distressing benefits that have been found when adults color. In the article, psychologist Gloria Martínez Ayala states, "The action involves both logic, by which we color forms, and creativity, when mixing and matching colors. This incorporates the areas of the cerebral cortex involved in vision and fine motor skills [coordination necessary to make small, precise movements]. The relaxation that it provides lowers the activity of the amygdala, a basic part of our brain involved in controlling emotion that is affected by stress." So, to put it plain and simple coloring is beneficial for anyone, regardless of your age!
For day 2 of 12 Days of Halloween Fun, I thought I would post some Halloween Coloring and Activity pages :
This is how the below printable will look when put together
Social Media Buttons, What Are They and Why Should I Click Them?
Throughout the years that I have been blogging, I have become more aware of the importance of having social media buttons available on my website. I have to be completely honest it wasn't until recently that I really knew what these buttons were and how they exactly worked. I am still learning as I go. So, what are these buttons we see adorning most web pages and why should we click on them? I will give you a little break-down of the buttons I have on my page. There are a couple sets of buttons in different areas on the page I will go over each one. Ready, here we go...
Day 1 of The 12 Days of Halloween FuN: DIY Halloween Craft- 2x4 Mummies
The thought came to me, wouldn't it be fun to have 12 days of Halloween? The idea is that each day, I will post a Halloween craft or idea. I love looking for ideas during the holidays of fun gifts to give, fun ways to decorate, fun activities to do, and yummy food to eat. More ideas = More inspiration, right!
So, Welcome to day 1 of my 12 Days of Halloween Fun!!
This first craft is one I first created a few years back. I made some more again last year for my kids teachers. It is a fun easy craft, one I love making!!
These adorable little mummies make a fun decoration for any shelf in your home. They also make a fabulous gift for a friend, neighbor or teacher! Wouldn't they be fun for a Young Women or Activity day group to make? Or to give as a Visiting Teacher Gift?
So, Welcome to day 1 of my 12 Days of Halloween Fun!!
This first craft is one I first created a few years back. I made some more again last year for my kids teachers. It is a fun easy craft, one I love making!!
These adorable little mummies make a fun decoration for any shelf in your home. They also make a fabulous gift for a friend, neighbor or teacher! Wouldn't they be fun for a Young Women or Activity day group to make? Or to give as a Visiting Teacher Gift?
For the tutorial of how to make these mummies, click the link: 2X4 Halloween Mummies
Leave a comment and let me know what your favorite Halloween Craft is...
Family Home Evening on Serving Others with LOVE
For tonight's Family Home Evening the topic in which I have chosen is:
Serving Others with LOVE
DIY Halloween Craft: Foam Pumpkin Topiary
I have had these foam pumpkins spray painted an off white color, since last year. You know one of those projects you start and then can't find the time to finish. With fall here, I decided it was about time to finish the project. Here is how I took this ordinary orange foam dollar store pumpkin and turned it into a fun poka-dot topiary.
Thumbs-Up Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea
Teachers devote their time, talents and energy into helping our children learn and develop the skills that they are going to need throughout their lives. My children have been really blessed to have great teachers. You know, the kind of teachers that go the extra mile because they really care about the kids. They want to make school enjoyable and a memorable experience. My children enjoy giving their teachers a little gift to say thank you.
LDS Sharing Time October 2014 Week 4: Successful families work together.
October 2014 Sharing Time Topic: “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” Came from God to Help My Family
October 2014 Scripture: “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full” (John 15:11).
October 2014 Week 4 Topic: Successful families work together.
Free Printables: (Printing Tip: Click on image to open and then save image to your computer. You can then print the image from your computer.)
Family Home Evening on The First Presidency Message: The Prayer of Faith
For tonight's Family Home Evening the topic in which I have chosen is:
"Families Are Forever" Primary Sacrament Meeting Cover Printable
It is that time of YeAr! The time where the cute primary children get to share their testimonies with their families and friends! Our Primary Sacrament Meeting Program is quickly approaching. The program is written, parts have been sent to parents and we are gearing up for our practices. Part of preparing for the program is getting the program cover and inside information ready. I thought I would share the program cover that our ward will be using.
Below is a .jpeg version. To print it you will need to click on the image and save it to your computer. Then you will be able to print it from your computer just like any other image you would print.
LDS Sharing Time October 2014 Week 3: When family life is founded on the teachings of Jesus Christ, we can be happy.
October 2014 Sharing Time Topic: “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” Came from God to Help My Family
October 2014 Scripture: “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full” (John 15:11).
October 2014 Week 3 Topic: When family life is founded on the teachings of Jesus Christ, we can be happy.
Free Printables: (Printing Tip: Click on image to open and then save image to your computer. You can then print the image from your computer.)
The Beginning of DIY Holiday Crafting...First Stop Halloween: Mummy Gift
As soon as October hits, my crafting senses start to tingle. Why is this? Well, I love Halloween, there are so many creative options to decorate and fun gifts to give out. Then, come November and the day to give thanks, with turkeys and pilgrims and pumpkins galore! All of these holidays lead up to the ultimate crafting event, Christmas. We will get to that later, I don't want to get to much ahead of myself.
To kick off the DIY Holiday Crafting, I will be posting some fun Halloween/Fall crafts throughout this month. Some of these will be resurrected from past posts and some will be new. Let the fun BEGIN!
First off, MUMMY drinks:
To kick off the DIY Holiday Crafting, I will be posting some fun Halloween/Fall crafts throughout this month. Some of these will be resurrected from past posts and some will be new. Let the fun BEGIN!
First off, MUMMY drinks:
LDS Come Follow Me Lesson and Mutual Ideas October: Becoming More Christlike
LDS Sharing Time October 2014 Week 2: Marriage between a man and a woman is essential to God’s plan
October 2014 Sharing Time Topic: “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” Came from God to Help My Family
October 2014 Scripture: “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full” (John 15:11).
October 2014 Week 2 Topic: Marriage between a man and a woman is essential to God’s plan
Free Printables: (Printing Tip: Click on image to open and then save image to your computer. You can then print the image from your computer.
Family Home Evening on How We can Apply The Teachings From General Conference in Our Lives
For tonight's Family Home Evening the topic in which I have chosen is:
How We can Apply The Teachings From General Conference in Our Lives
Free Printables:
Life Is Not A Competition...
One day I was standing at the bus stop, waiting for one of my children to return home from school. I was thinking about concerns I had over the different ways I saw competition being a part of my life. The thought came to me, "Life is not a COMPETITION, Life is about helping and inspiring others so we can each reach our POTENTIAL." I thought it was such an important thought that I immediately typed it into my note app on my phone. Thank goodness for technology, right? That little thought has been on my mind a lot, I have pondered over those words and have come to some conclusions.
Competition is defined on dictionary.com as:
"the act of competing; rivalry for supremacy, a prize, etc."
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