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How To | Crepe Paper Flower Kits

August 20, 2014 by Alanna George Filed Under: How To, Paper Crafts, Spring Projects

How To | Crepe Paper Flower Kits

Crafting while camping is always on our agenda.  Coming up with another project for the girls was simple with this fabulous crepe paper flower kit from eeBoo. The girls basically ripped into these kits before I could get enough pictures!

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How To | Egg Cup Pedestal Display

July 25, 2014 by Alanna George Filed Under: Easter Projects, How To, Painting Projects, Paper Crafts, Spring Projects

How To | Egg Cup Pedestal Display

I love these small chenille chicks and bunnies; oh and of course I LOVE these mushroom birds. My kids and I thought it would be fun to create these cute scenes using egg cups as a pedestal. These egg cups are kid friendly and make fun and festive Easter decor! This post first appeared for […]

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How To | Magical Fairy Garden

June 20, 2014 by Alanna George Filed Under: How To, Spring Projects

How To | Magical Fairy Garden

Warm weather is finally here! Planting flowers is my favorite way to celebrate Spring’s arrival. My daughters and I worked together to create this fairy garden in hopes that we get some magical visitors this summer. Do you think they will like the tea we left for them? This post first appeared for Darice on […]

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How To | Satin Rosette Hair Clip

January 24, 2014 by Alanna George Filed Under: How To, Spring Projects, Wedding Projects

How To | Satin Rosette Hair Clip

(This is a sponsored post. See my disclosure policy here.) Today I am sharing another easy hair accessory project using supplies from the Sunshine Shoppe. The darling satin rosette hair clips can be worn alone or paired up together (as shown above) to create the cutest accents for your daughter’s wardrobe! Today I am using […]

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How To | Easy Shabby Flower Headband

January 21, 2014 by Alanna George Filed Under: How To, Sewing Projects, Spring Projects, Wedding Projects

How To | Easy Shabby Flower Headband

I love the look of flower headbands and so do both of my daughters! We were so excited to receive a fun box of goodies in the mail from the Sunshine Shoppe. If you haven’t ever visited the Sunshine Shoppe and you are a crafter, you need to pop over there and see all the […]

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How To | Mother’s Day Recycled Windowsill Mini-Planter

April 30, 2013 by Alanna George Filed Under: How To, Recycling Projects, Spring Projects, Summer Day Camp Projects

How To | Mother’s Day Recycled Windowsill Mini-Planter

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I am sure you are searching for a perfect handmade gift for mom. Am I right? What about a small gift for Grandma? These tiny little windowsill planters made using recycled lids or a domed vending machine container are just the perfect project for Mother’s Day. You […]

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How To | Geocaching with Kids

April 10, 2013 by Alanna George Filed Under: Fall Projects, How To, Spring Projects, Summer Day Camp Projects

How To | Geocaching with Kids

We didn’t go anywhere for Spring Break this year. I decided we should focus on exploring new things that are nearby during break. Since we just moved back to the area where my husband and I both grew up, everything is familiar to me, but new to my children. I have been waiting for the […]

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Recipe | Peep Bunny Brownies

March 19, 2013 by Alanna George Filed Under: Birthday Projects, Easter Projects, How To, Recipes, Spring Projects

This is the treat my daughter took to school to hand out on her birthday. Homemade brownies layered on top of edible Easter grass and topped off with a bunny Peep on a toothpick. We put each one in a cello bag and tied them with a ribbon. A cute treat, don’t you think?

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How To | Sewing A Softie

May 22, 2012 by Alanna George Filed Under: Children's Sewing Projects, Felt Projects, How To, Spring Projects

How To | Sewing A Softie

I had to share a picture of what my daughter made for me for Mother’s Day. You might already know that I really like Bluebirds. She sewed me a stuffed Bluebird softie for me to keep. Isn’t that so sweet. I love it! How To | Sew a Softie Supplies: Muslin Felt Pencil Sewing Straight […]

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How To | Mother’s Day Handprint Bird Card

May 1, 2012 by Alanna George Filed Under: How To, Painting Projects, Paper Crafts, Spring Projects

How To | Mother’s Day Handprint Bird Card

I’ve had this idea for using a handprint to make a bird kickin’ around in my head for awhile. I finally pulled out all the supplies to make this project with the kids yesterday. The kids love getting their hand painted and seeing their freshly made print on a piece of paper. Even Calista sort […]

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