Tutorial for Friendly Spiders

Friendly Spiders 

So we are not real into Halloween around here.

I really try to downplay the whole thing.

(I mean I'm a gal who never trick or treated growing up so...)

Everyone is different.

However, I do enjoy making spiders for the kids every couple of years and thought I would share how to make them 

(they are one of God's little creations, so i've justified).

Super easy just have to find the supplies...

Here's what you'll Need :)

• Find black pom poms (this year I found some in a bag with all different sizes and sparkles).
• 6 mm or higher Black Pipe cleaners the larger around 12mm are super fluffy.
• Googly Eye stickers all sizes
• Glue Gun
• Scissors

Measure the pipe cleaners four at a time for the legs.  Cut them evenly.  Then pinch the middle and twist full circle.  After twisted glue a pom pom in the middle with, then attach the eyes.

Yeah all done.

Super easy.

I enjoy putting them on my ivy's and door decor out front and that's basically it.

Oops I also put on on the spatula I give to the teacher for Halloween, cuz it's so cute.

 Enjoy

messy summer fun

So i have a confession i was a copy cat.  Lindsey at The Pleated Poppy did a shaving cream activity with her kids and it looked like so much fun we had to try it...  Thanks for the idea Lindsey.  I always look for Friday Fun activities and this was a great activity with kids.  I purchased the shaving cream at the dollar store (two cans was plenty).  Then put a table with a couple of pans outside.  Note: make sure you don't do it on concrete it gets too slippery;  we ended up moving to the grass rather quickly. I told the kids no head and we were good...with a towel on hand and a couple of cars to drive in the shaving cream...

Give it a try.

Monkey Banner

I have a confession.

I'm totally obsessed with making banners.

Am I crazy?

I just find any excuse to make a new one...

Below is a picture of the kitchen corner with all three kids names "banner style"

This is the first time i've shown the kitchen corner, does it look dumb? It took me forever to figure out how to get all three kids names in the corner. Be honest. Should i paint the kitchen?

(Btw: i found the little kitchen on craigslist for $28, i have to fix a window, but the kids adore it; i was looking for the red retro one to match the kitchen...but i couldn't pass up $28, do you think it's a funny looking kitchen?)

Anyway.

So.

I'm making a Monkey banner for the upcoming Monkey party for the twins.

Have you ever made a banner?

Am I alone?
(I was inspired to do a monkey party from this eight piece party kit by Martha Stewart that I found at Michael's for $2.50 can you believe it. I think usually the kits were a lot more, but this one rang up for $5 and then I had a coupon for half off and so I got it for $2.50. Boy/Girl birthday parties are a challenge and i really wanted to do monkey's, but not dorky monkeys. It's absolutely adorable; plates, napkins, forks, invitations with a fuzzy monkey on them, party bags, cups, cupcake toppers, stickers...so cute...)

Not sure what else?

But I'll be sure to post some pictures after the party.

Can you believe i got that kit for $2.50????

(banner in progress)
I feel like such a dork.

I'm No Martha Stewart

I've got to give myself a break

I've been trying to think of some cool things to do for Easter so i went on Martha Stewart's website like i've done in the past.

I thought this was an adorable idea and so easy, but i'd have to hunt down a couple of things and go to a couple of different stores. Maybe next year.

Then there are the yarn flowers, which should probably done another year as well. (btw: my mom makes the most adorable hand knit flowers ... if you go to their church i'm sure you have seen a lady or two with them on. They are simply adorable. I keep meaning to give them a go. I should have her be a guest blogger and show everyone how to make them they are so perfect).

Then i just thought this was hilarious a "peep" centerpiece...look closely....

Then i reminded myself i have twin "two"year olds and a active seven year old and realistically I would do all that work and it wouldn't last a day.

However, "Crunchy Chicks in a Cereal Nest" is realistic for me and super cute. SO i'm going to give it a go... Although i am no Martha Stewart i thought this looked pretty easy and enjoyable for the kids to help prepare and eat.
All to say Martha Stewart has some pretty cute ideas this year, but i can only do so much. I'm working on their Easter pals and the above treat, but really trying not to do too much. Finding the Easter pals has been rather time consuming, but i'm hoping they last a long time and are super cute.

http://www.marthastewart.com/article/flower-shoes?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/kids-easter-crafts#slide_17