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Summer Fun!

School is out & Summer is here! This super fun idea from Crayon Wishes & Popsicle Dreams gives kids a fun project to look forward to each week until school starts! I think this will be a new summer tradition for our family! Get all the details HERE!

Some of our activities include:
Water balloon fight
Princess tea party
Ice Cream on the Pier
Backyard Treasure Hunt
Fly a kite
Glow bowling
Sandcastle contest
Drive-In movie
Slumber party in the living room

I would love to hear your activity ideas!

Party Highlights!




Here are some unique and interesting ideas from the Whatever Goes Wednesday Party today!


Turn roman shades into a very interesting looking vase! The texture and lines of it are beautiful. Learn how at Bon Temps Beignet.


This gardening idea from The Dragon's Fairytail is an awesome one! She planted lettuce in a rain gutter. I think this would work for herbs too! It is even attached to her house so it looks like a flower planter. So cool!

I wish there was a lot of driftwood nearby me because I would make a driftwood planter! Learn how to make this at Craftberry Bush!

How cute are these decorative spools made from branches? Totally cute! See these at Homework: Be Inspired.

This idea for sidewalk paint is going in my summer "TO DO" file box! My kids will love this stuff and paint the whole sidewalk! Thanks Stampin' and Craftin'.


If you are LDS, you know the scripture mastery verses. Scripture Mastery are very important verses to which Christians should have quick reference. Download the stickers for each set of scripture (Old Testament, New Testament, BOM and D&C) at Ten Cow Chick!



I love chairs that have been turned into planters - like this at Taking Time To Smell The Flowers. So pretty (and that red just "pops.")



See more links from the Whatever Goes Wednesday party.

DIY Grassy Plant Pals

Too cute! I've been searching for a fun gardening project for my daughter & this is perfect (especially since I'm lacking in the green thumb department)!

To get started you'll need:
Plastic cups
Potting soil
Grass seeds
Decorations for the cups - stickers, paper, ribbon, etc.


1. Soak the seeds in water overnight

2. Let the kids decorate the cups

3. Fill the cup halfway with soil. Add the seeds, give it a little stir & top with more soil

4. Water the soil well

5. Set in a sunny spot to sprout & water as necessary


Learning/Art Activity Wall with Sliding Ladder

I. AM. JEALOUS!!!! Look at this learning and art activity wall from Girl In Air. It has a galvenized metal wall for magnets and the chalkboard wall with a painted train on which to draw along with a sliding ladder!!!!! I wish I had a wall like that in my home! So much fun for kids (and adults)! It only cost her about $100 to create! WOW!



Some Party Beauties!




I never could highlight all the beautiful and tasty creations at every party! It's so hard! But here are a few that I love!!!!


Seven Thirty Three made over her master bedroom and it is to die for!!! I'm loving the colors and design. But most of all, I love that beadboard wall headboard! It looks awesome!


I'm loving this ruffle refashioned shirt from See Kate Sew! Darling and super stylish!

Chameleon Girls made this outrageously cool book lamp! Such a great idea for one who loves books (and can part with a few!!!)

What do you do with all those plastic eggs left over from Easter? Especially the ones that have one side broken or lost? Well, you should make a few into these plastic egg tea cups like The Moody Fashionista. Such a fun idea!!!


I want to plant some flowers in some rain boots! I love this spring display from Blueberry Craft and Hobby Time.



Check out more links from the Whatever Goes Wednesday party!




Plastic Egg Tea Cups

Hope you had a nice Easter!

Now that it's over ~ Ever wonder what to do with all those plastic eggs?
With just a few items you can turn them into fabulous tea cups!

What you'll need:
Plastic Eggs
Glue Gun
Paint & Brush
Buttons
Embellishments (glitter pens, rhinestones, etc.)

First let your little one(s) decorate those eggs!
Pens, paint, glitter, stickers... whatever their little creative mind can come up!

Then glue a button to the bottom of each egg.

That's it! You're done!
The perfect addition to every play kitchen!

We glued some pearls together to create a handle.
This tea cup is my favorite!

Now get those plastic eggs & start creating :)

Cascarones - (Confetti Eggs)

A couple of years ago, our family attended an Easter egg hunt where there were many different types of eggs, treats and gadgets to find. One of my kids' favorite things were the eggs filled with confetti. I learned this week they are called cascarones from A Mom Not A Professional Nor a Perfectionist. After the egg hunt was over, everyone was smashing the cascarones on each other's heads! It was a blast!!!!



There is still time to make some of these fun eggs for your Easter celebration tomorrow. And if you don't make some tonight, keep it in mind for next year!


Magic Jellybean Turn Into Lollipop Easter/Spring Activity

Last Easter, we did this activity for our kids! They LOVED it! Looks like it will be a tradition for us. I hope it becomes a tradition for you too!


Just like Nothing But Country, we planted some "magic jelly beans" the night before Easter. We didn't have this cute FREE downloadable jellybean packet from Nothing But Country. I'm adding it to our new tradition.


The next morning, the kids walked out to the dirt where we planted the jellybeans and there stood some giant lollipops. I bought the lollipops at Walgreens for $1 (I think.) The kids were amazed.

Download the FREE "Magic Jellybean" packets for this fun Easter or Spring activity.



Glue Gun Easter Eggs

Since many crafty people use glue guns, I loved this unique idea for adding some detail to Easter eggs. Pay attention you can use this with your kids this week! Measured By The Heart used hot glue to white out areas on the eggs before her family dipped them in dye. The glue will resist the dye! Such a cool technique that I've never heard.





(I saw this in the Easter Party Link-up on this blog. Have you checked out the latest links?)




Decoupaged Nature Eggs and Using Natural Dyes

Twig and Toadstool decoupaged plants and flowers to her eggs along with natural dyes! Aren't they beautiful! What a great way to use nature in this Spring holiday!


This year, we are trying some natural dyes just for fun. The other day we colored eggs with dye made from yellow onion skins! Twig and Toadstool has some other ideas for natural ways to dye your eggs (Vegetables)! I think my kids and I will try some of her suggestions too.

Party Highlights

So many great projects today! Check out a few that I really like!!!


Some plastic eggs, a little bit of twine, some spray paint and a frame make a pretty cute Easter decoration. See these hanging twine eggs at Momma Did It.


My love affair with carrots continues! These burlap carrots from Frou Frou Britches are so adorable! (There are a few more in today's party I'm loving too!)


Make a simple, fun spring flower picture by yourself or with your kids with the help from Occasionally Crafty. My kids could definitely do this!


Calico and Cupcakes created this beautiful dahlia flower pin! Gorgeous. She links you to the tutorial from which she was inspired.


This specimen art made from jelly beans and peeps is adorable for Easter. I'm loving the blue bunny with his ears chomped off! Head over to Choose To Thrive to see how she made it!


See more links at the Whatever Goes Wednesday party!

Rice Krispy Easter Edibles!

I love ideas like this table full of rice krispy edibles that pass for themed decor and treats. The topiary, easter basket, chicks, flowers and decorative balls in the apothecary jar are all edible. (Click on the image above to see them in greater detail.)

How fun would that be for a party or to do with your kids?!?! You can read more about this display and get the recipe over at Cute As A Fox.



Remember to enter the CanOrganizer.com giveaway for 4 FREE can organizers HERE.

Table Setting Placemat

Punkin Patterns has a fun way to teach kids (and adults) how to set the table properly with these place setting placemats. Whether for the actual dinner table or for the kid kitchen, these are an awesome idea. (Don't you love the fabric she used?!!!)


5 Party Highlights

I hope you are enjoying the links to today's parties as much as I am!!!! Here are a few that I wanted to show!
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Leave it to Thrifty and Chic to come up with beautiful looking mirrors made with PVC pipe! Stunning - especially for sprinkler pipes!!!!

Use the instructions from Me Sew Crazy to sew a darling bubble dress for a little one! This would be perfect for Spring, Easter and Summer!

Crochet a quick and easy flower garland for Spring and Easter with this pattern from Sarahndipities. CUTE!

Music sheet (or book page) origami bunnies would be such a cute decoration for an Easter display. Check out the funny video that shows how to make these at Marvelously Messy!

Learn how to make your own homemade marshmallow peeps with only 3 ingredients from This Chick Cooks. My kids would love this!
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Check out more links from today's Whatever Goes Wednesday party!

Pottery Barn Owl Bookends

With the help of two different blogs, you can knock-off these adorable Pottery Barn Owl bookends! The above owls look very similar to the ones in their magazine. You can find these ones at The Little Apple Seed.
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These cute owls were made by 2 & Thru. There is a great tutorial on how to make them and she will even send you the pattern to make them! SCORE!!!


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5 St. Patrick's Day Ideas

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I had an emergency last Wednesday and didn't get to highlight any links from the Whatever Goes Wednesday party. There are a few from that party and a few from the St. Patrick's Day party. I hope you can find some fun last minute ideas.
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This crepe paper flower wreath is gorgeous for St. Patty's Day. (It would be gorgeous in a different color for another occasion too!!!)
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See it at FabuLESSly Crafty.

Read about this awesome St. Patrick's Day party for kids (or families) at Gluesticks! Hurry and pull a party together for the kiddos in your life! I'm going to do some of these activities for my kids!

See the St. Patty's Kids Party.
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Greenbean's Crafterole has so many cute and fun ideas to do with soap. I love this St. Patty's soap!
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See how to make Leperchaun lather.
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Adorn your little ladies with shamrock hair clips for the upcoming holiday! See how to make them at Ten Cow Chick.

. Any little kid would love to make a leperchaun village for those sneaky little guys! This idea from Little Wonders' Days is a fun St. Patrick's activity for old or new birdhouses.
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Check out more ideas from the St. Patrick's Day Party or the Whatever Goes Wednesday Party.
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Baby Glam Rockin' His/Her Shirts

I'm thoroughly loving these Baby Glam Rockin' t-shirts at My Own Road! This diva necklace shirt is made with some dabs of paint!
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And you can't forget a rockstar tie shirt for the little guy. This is the best kind of tie because your son can't pull it off!
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