Two years ago I posted tons of Fall links…… I’m sure most of them are still active…. Thought you all might enjoy….
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A friend of mine just introduced me to this incredible site with tons and tons of free craft ideas ~ all the way from crochet, jewelry making, home decor, sewing and lots more.
Sign up for their free newsletter, too. I’m so excited!
Here are just a few of their cutesy projects..
Birdie Baby Blanket ~ my soon to be butterfly needs a pink one. Cute!
Christmas Star Afghan ~ so pretty! I wish I knew how to knit.
Easy Washcloths ~ These would be so pretty for a guest bathroom.
For me WFMW click here.
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I made this today… It is so adorable. I am thinking of making these as little birthday gifts for my friends. The picture doesn’t do this cute little sucker any justice. The ice cream looks disproportional compared to the cone, but in real life it’s just as cute as can be.
Click here for the free pattern. Happy Hooking!
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April 27, 2009…
Outside my window…is gloomy, thundering, and the heavens are mad at something
I am thinking…about how much fun I am going to have tonight hanging out with friends while painting ceramics
I am thankful for…my wonderful family and the opportunity to be a wife and mommy to my 5 blessings
From the learning rooms…we are studying the Civil War
From the kitchen…grinding wheat, making bread, meatloaf in the crock pot with mashed potatoes
I am wearing…my pj’s, and my suffy leopard print slippers
I am creating…an adorable apron that I am almost finish and started on a baby afghan for my new niece who should be appearing shortly in this world
I am going…to paint ceramics, attend our small group, and participate in my monthly book club this week
I am reading…I just finished reading When the Enemy Strikes by Charles Stanley last night for my book club
I am praying…that God’s will give us direction, guidance, and discernment in our lives and help me deal with any chances that are going to pop into our lives. I hate change!
I am hearing…the soft sound of the computer. The boys are still sleeping
Around the house…we are getting the house ready inside to put on the market in two weeks, laundry, and organizing
One of my favorite things…is to hear my small children sing to their favorite CD at lunch time.
Few plans this week is….to paint ceramics, attend our small group, and participate in my monthly book club this week
Here is picture thought I am sharing…
Posted in craft ideas, Encouraging Reads..., Family/homemaking
Today I am participating in my friend, Amy’s fun Take a Tour Tuesday. Below I will include some of the links that I found of interest this past week.
Spiritual
Apron Theme Party ~ this looks like so much fun
Homeschool
Literature to supplement History
Family
The Duggar Family website ~ I am currently reading their book
Easter Fun at Peggy’s Place
I have always wanted my children to really understand the true meaning of Easter, but time always seems to slip by and it’s Easter Sunday and my children are eating all those healthy chocolate Easter bunnies. This is year I decided to make this Lent season a true spiritual memory for all of us. I came across this free Lent activities a few days ago. It has lots of creative and meaningful activities to do as a family during the 40 days of Lent. Very simple and not burdensome.
Also, I plan on putting together an Easter Unit Study or Lapbook by implementing some of these links….
EasyFunschool ~ A Passover Unit Study
Annie’s Easter Page ~ lots of good history
Dying Easter Eggs ~ lots of creative ways
Hot Cross Buns ~ recipe
I’m sure there are plenty more great ideas. Please feel free to leave any links or ideas that will help us all recognize the true significance of this Holy holiday.
Have a blessed Lent Season!
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I found this adorable project that we will do early next week. I found it here. How to Make Snowman Sculptures MATERIALS: 2 cups Ivory Snow detergent Things for your snowman Make your “snow” by mixing the Ivory snow with the water and beating it with a hand mixer until the consistency of dough. Immediately shape into 3 snowman shape balls. The head a litle smaller than the middle, etc.. You can use toothpicks to hold the balls together as you stack them on top each other. Now add your arms and eyes. Use twigs or popsicle sticks for arms, buttons or small beads for eyes. Make a scarf out of felt scraps or crochet a yarn chain. We used pompoms and pipepcleaners to make earmuffs. A orange pipe cleaner cut and folded into a small triangle was our nose. These look cute on a stand or mantle. |
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I made these little Christmas towels for my Keno gift. I plan on making more of them as gifts as well as for myself. Here is the free pattern.
My cute little Turkey coaster. Next year I plan on making several more. My SIL loved them. Check out the free pattern here.
This is my favorite little project that I have recently completed. Next year I am going to make them in all different sizes. Cute, huh? Free pattern here.
Happy Crocheting!
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Isn’t this so beautiful and festive. I just fell in love with this afghan. As I have written before, each year I am making our family a new Christmas Afghan. I want to make this one next year. However, it is an Immediate level. I’m not quite there yet, but hopefully by next year I will be able to pull this one off.
Print this pattern for free today here. Hurry!
Happy Crocheting!
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Today at Annie’s Free Pattern of the day, I fell in love with this simple easy crochet Christmas set. I would love to make this tree skirt. I absolutely adore the brown, too. However, I am still working on our annual Christmas afghan which takes first priority. So, hurry and copy and paste this adorable pattern for free today only. Happy Crocheting!
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Blessed Beyond a Doubt 