Sunshine Basket: For Those Who are Grieving

Items to put into a Sunshine Basket: For Those Who are Grieving

Last year, my littlest two kiddos had classmates/friends who lost their mother. It was such a sad thing, a bunch of us mom's got together and put some baskets together for them. Something that could give them comfort and let them know that their classmates and friends were thinking of them.

Dollar Store Basket turned Baby Doll Bed!!

When I was putting together a basket for a silent auction fundraiser, I wanted to do a baby doll basket for a little girl.  I found this basket at the dollar store, it was perfect!! I loved the flexibility of it and the handles, which would make it so easy to pack around the house.

Quick, fun Tic-Tac-Toe Block Craft Project! {Great Kids Craft}

A few months back my son had one last thing to do for him to receive his Wolf in Cub Scouts. That one last thing was to make something. He decided to make this fun little Tic-Tac-Toe game.

How to Make a Paper Mailbox out of 2 Sheets of Card Stock!!

How fun would these be for Valentines Day?!? Each family member could make one and you could leave each other little messages and treats! Or you could use it for March Week 1 Primary Sharing Time!  Or what a fun thing to make for the kids at school and have them decorate them, the options are endless....

More "Press Forward" Temple Block Printables!!

I was excited by the response I got with the Temple Blocks. I was contacted by a few to create a few other blocks with different temples on them. I would love to be able to create a block for each temple, but I usually like using my own images when I create things.  Well, I haven't traveled the world and I haven't taken pictures of all of the temples, so with permission I have been able to use the beautiful pictures of others. The pictures taken by others will specify with a photo credit given to them on the printable. Otherwise, the pics were taken by me :)

Family Game Time!! Spoon's Game printable

Have you ever heard of the game, "Spoons"?  It is one of the funnest games!! I remember playing it with my friends when I was younger and gathering the kitchen spoons or plastic spoons from the kitchen to play it.  A few years back, for Christmas one of my friends gave our family the game for Christmas, I loved the idea! So, this year I made the game for some of my family members. We all need a good arsenal of games, for family time right!

Can you believe this is made from a Cereal Box! Christmas Tree Tutorial

I wanted to make a tree for the Sharing Time lesson ideas for December Week 2, this is what I came up with! It makes even a cute decoration or fun table center piece for Christmas parties!!

Crochet Bracelets a Fun Super Saturday Craft, also FEATURED Chalkboard Easels, Birthday cards, and Sweater Mittens

A bunch of friends crafting all morning and into the afternoon, what could make for a better Saturday!!

"POP" Cake, great for Father's Day, Birthdays, or any gift really!

For Father's Day I try to always do something that is fun and something that the dad's enjoy.  These "POP" cakes could also be used for, birthdays, graduation, teacher appreciation, etc.

Last Minute Mother's Day Ideas

***Attention***  Mother's Day is this Sunday!!!  Scrambling to find a last minute idea??? Don't worry I've got ya covered :)  Here are some quick, easy ideas:

"I Collect Bugs" Sign Tutorial

My kiddos school is having a silent auction, so I wanted to put a couple baskets together for it.  This first basket is one that any bug collector would love, aka. my boys.  They are drooling over the basket. I wanted to make a fun little sign to go in it that could be displayed in the bug lovers bedroom.  Here's what I came up with:

Teacher Appreciation Ideas 2015

What Luck! St. Patty's Day Ideas!

What are the first three things that come to mind when you hear the words, St. Patrick's Day?  My three words were, Rainbows, Shamrocks and Leprechauns.  I could also add, green, pot of gold, coins and trickery.  Yes, I said trickery! Those little leprechauns are tricky little guys, just ask my kids as each year they set their leprechaun traps and each year they turn up empty, with quite a mess left around them.

Here are some fun Leprechaun Day ideas:

Set a Trap...you might catch a leprechaun:  

St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Trap Ideas

Family Home Evening on First Presidency Message: Encircled in His Gentle Arms

For tonight's Family Home Evening the topic in which I have chosen is: 

On First Presidency Message: Encircled in His Gentle Arms By President Uchtdorf

Free Printable:

Ninja Turtle Valentine's Day Box

This year I only had to help make one Valentine's Day box, it was for my youngest and it was his first.  We decided on the Ninja Turtle, Raphael.

Here is how we put it together :)

Valentine's Day Free Printables and Crafts....

When February hits, the snowmen get put away and out come the hearts.  With a home full of boys it is probably the only time you will see so much red an pink in my home!  I think it is just a fun holiday. I day to show the people we care about that we love them.

Here are some fun Valentine's Day printables... best part, they are FREE!

Click her for this fun Bee Craft: Bee Printable

Shake, Shake, Shake Maracas...Homemade Maracas!

My son's class had a fun FIESTA party!!  My job was coming up with a craft to do. After scouring the internet for ideas I came upon some cute maracas.  There were several different ways to make them.  I needed an idea that I could do for over 130 kiddos in 20 minutes of time.  Here is what I came up with:

Thank You Gift Idea and Free Tags Printable

When I was released from primary I really wanted to give the women who worked with me in the presidency a little something to tell them thank you for all of their hard work and love for the children.  I found these notebooks at Walmart, they have such a cute design. So I made these little thank you tags to go with them.  Really these thank you tags could be used on any thank you gift.

Here is the free printable:

2X4 Snowman Decoration Tutorial

I love making stuff out of 2x4's and I love making snowman, so of course this would be one of my favorite crafts!  What I love about snowmen are they are great to decorate with in January too. Here are the how tos:

Can of Chips Snowmen Craft Gift Idea

I made these cute snowmen for my kids school teachers.  These would also make a great neighbor gift!  Here are the how tos: