Alphabet Bean Bag Sets

I made these alphabet bean bag sets last spring to use up some fabric scraps- I just can't bring myself to throw away any little bit of fabric, but it's hard to find ways to use all my leftovers.  Someday I will attempt quilting, but until then I'm still in search of fun projects that use up scraps.

 

I made a girl set and a boy set and used flocked iron-on letters I had on hand.  I think the buckets came from Wal-mart around Easter. 

Little Guys Christmas Ties

These are the ties that I made for I and M last year.  I'm thinking they might still fit and they can wear them again this year.  I think this is the pattern I used, but it's been so long I could be mistaken.  For M's tie I remember cutting the pattern down just a little bit to fit him better.  My oldest had just turned six and M was almost 1.5 at the time.  M might have worn his for Easter, too, but I's looks very Christmas-y.  Maybe you could use something like this if your little guy has a formal date for Valentine's Day!

 

 

Cathcing Up & Felt Tea Set

I'm trying to catch up on a year of craftiness now that my computer is "well" again.  It's been so long since I've posted here that I've forgotten about projects I've done- like this one.  I made this felt tea set for my niece for Christmas last year.  Four little teas cookies, a couple of lemon slices, and four tea bags.  Yummy!

 

 

The gift included this plastic tea set made from recycled milk jugs.

Felt Christmas Stockings

I've been a busy little elf working on products to sell at Sprout this season.  I just dropped off more Christmas stockings.  If you are a Durango local stop by to check it out!

Lego Birthday Party

 This might be my favorite kids' party to date- Lego Party!  I was thrilled when my oldest requested a Lego party for his sixth birthday.  I love all things Lego so I don't know who had more fun- me making the party or my six year old experiencing it.  The result was super fun.  I think everyone had a great time!

 Invites- I designed these to look like a box of Legos and printed them out at home, but I found several super cute ones you can buy on Etsy...

  Decorations- Lego head banners made with paint chips and Sharpies, bricks also made from paint chips, lots of crepe paper streamers in primary colors, center piece from XL Lego blocks, and lots of little Legos here and there... 

Food: I had a hard time thinking of Lego inspired food- cheese slices to look like bricks were my only thought.  For the cake I did cupcakes with chocolate Lego guys using this mold...

Gift Bags:  Lego head marshmallow pops (how-to found here), stickers, and a mystery Lego mini figure pack...

Games:  The kids mostly just wanted to run around outside, but some of them did spend some time playing Legos set out on the kids' old train table.  I also printed out coloring and dot-to-dot pages from the Lego sight...

Instead of cleaning up after the kids left I sat around building with all of I's new Legos.  Hooray!  Maybe He'll want another Lego party next year...

Oma-made Halloween Costumes

This year I didn't lift a finger creating Halloween costumes, but my mom really outdid herself making these BEAUTIFUL costumes.  D chose the Disney Rapunzel pattern that literally would have taken me years to sew.  It really is a beautiful dress (for a beautiful girl don't you think?)  I'm sad she will outgrow this costume!  Ike chose the musketeer pattern.  I was too impatient to get a good picture of the cape so you can't see how impressive it is.  Thanks Mom!!!!

Rainbow Birthday Party

I was so excited when D decided she wanted a rainbow party this year- it was so fun!  We looked at some party ideas online, but this cake sealed the deal for her.  Unfortunately my version of the cake was a bit of a disaster, but everything else came out pretty well.

Cake table (with sad, sad cake):  fabric is from Wal-mart and rainbow stripe party hats (and rainbow candles not pictured) from Target...

Table scape:  D LOVES to draw, color, and create all day long so this table was a no-brainer.  Simple butcher paper with crayons in votives for the birthday girl and guests to design their own table cloth...

 

Decor:  crepe paper streamer rainbow...

...rainbow balloons...

... rainbow paint chip garlands inspired by these at Kojo Designs (although I ended up making  mine differently- maybe I'll write up a tutorial soon?)  ...

Food:  Rainbow fruit and veggie tray...

...jello cups inspired from this post at Glorious Treats...

... and disaster cake.  D was thrilled with how it turned out and guests thought it tasted good, so I'm really trying to get over it and count it as a success...

Party attire:  Rainbow dress I made for D that she has yet to wear.  She opted for her very favorite Hello Kitty rainbow shirt instead.  Hopefully I can talk her into wearing this dress soon- before she grows out of it!