Here is a free download for Ghost Cupcake Wrappers and Boo Toppers. How To: 1. Print wrappers and toppers (free download below). 2. Cut out wrappers on dotted line. Wrap around frosted cupcake and use a small piece of tape to secure ends of wrapper in place. 3. Use a 1” or larger circle paper […]
Archives for October 2010
How To | Halloween Jar Lanterns
I must confess this was not my idea. My sister discovered it on another blog (Not So Idle Hands) and I thought it looked like a great way to use some of the jars in our recycling bin. So check out her tutorial or follow along with mine below! Supplies: Decoupage Medium Foam Brush Jars […]
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Boo at the Zoo
Sunday was a beautiful day here at our house. We headed off as a family to enjoy some time at the Zoo dressed in our costumes. Interestingly enough neither Lorelei or Allan wanted to wear the costumes they are wearing on Halloween. Hmmm, decided to let them choose and they wore their costumes from last […]
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Ms. Smokey the Wayward Cat
We have a new visitor to our back porch. Over the past two weeks this cat has been visiting our porch. We give her milk and our leftovers (which are more than I would like with 3 little kids). This cat has been eating like a queen. She has now taken our porch as her […]
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How To | Maternity Pumpkin Shirt
This is me 36 weeks pregnant and big as a pumpkin. We went to Boo at the Zoo and I decided I needed some sort of costume. I bought this shirt at Target in the Men’s section for $4.99 and turned it into a baby bump pumpkin shirt. It’s easy to do, all you need […]
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How To | Spider Web Decorations
7RDZD9UQ225T DQCXTRU2828G Today we made spider webs out of pipe cleaners, yarn and pom-poms. It was a little advanced for Allan who couldn’t actually wrap the yarn and isn’t too handy yet with the glue. We are letting the spiders dry on the web as I type. Lorelei and Allan can’t wait to hang them […]
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How To | Baby’s First Year Scrapbook Tutorial
I am currently preparing Baby Girl’s First Year Scrapbook. I have followed the same format for each baby scrapbook I created and I have been able to easily keep them updated for the entire first year and a couple months beyond. My format is simple and I would love to share it with those of […]
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Lunch Bag Puppets | Cheap Entertainment
Creating paper lunch bag puppets is a fun and easy activity for young children.
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Halloween | Our Decor
Some of my swap group wanted to see my Halloween tree full of my ornies, so I am posting a picture of it. The one item you must know about this tree is that I made it by hand about 9 years ago. Back then you couldn’t buy a feather tree, at least not in […]
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How To | Lava Girl Costume
How to make a handmade Lava Girl Costume using using felt, puff paint, markers, a shirt and pants. If your daughter loves Lava Girl, this is an easy costume to create and will keep her warm and comfortable on Halloween night. No sewing skills are required, you can use felt glue instead.
