September 2010
4 posts
ruffled skirt
i’m hoping to use this idea for mag
yellow bottom
i love this pic from kojo design
diaper cover pattern
i will use this tutorial for a base for ruffled diaper cover.
baby leggings
tutorial for baby leggings
August 2010
2 posts
unraveling
i love this type of thing; i want to sign up for this course.
wall letters
i love this idea for sam & will’s roo
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July 2010
7 posts
a plush baby toy
i’m always looking for baby toys to make. i like this happy face.
printable tags
great printable children’s tags.
vintage button & trim tags & fabric postcards
printable cards for buttons.
printable for trim.
printable for fabric card.
paper dolls
i love this free paper doll printable.
shirring
great tutorial for shirring
zipper pouch tutorial
i want to make these for my cash envelopes.
baby sunsuit
this will be next for maggie.
May 2010
13 posts
laundry detergent
one of these days i will get around to making our laundry detergent using this recipe.
lampshade for boys
i really like this lampshade for the boys room.
text sign
i’ve been wanting to make one of these signs; i’m still just trying to figure out what it should say.
bowtie pattern
i’m still trying to find a perfect bowtie pattern. maybe this one?
abc poster
perhaps i could use this free abc in the boys room.
printable
or maybe making this one
banana butter popsicle
tasty kid treat. far better than otter pops!
toddler backpack
i want the boys to have a backpack for the oregon trip to put things in for the beach; i will try this tutorial.
repurposing a tie
i’m trying to find the right tutorial for making a child’s tie.
i’ve used the bow tie and it worked well; mine ended up thicker than i had hoped.
peace books
i love this list from soulemama’s peace books
parmesan cheese crackers
i want to try these from soulemama’s suggestion.
oregon skirt
there will be many opportunities to wear a skirt like this on our beach trip. i hope i can get it made!
turtle applique
i love this blog for so many applique patterns. i want to use this turtle for the beach backpacks i want to make for the boys for our oregon trip.
gak
who thinks of this stuff? i don’t know, but i’m glad i found the recipe here!
April 2010
1 post
applique
it’s time for me to get ideas again. i’m always overwhelmed by all i want to do i never know where to start! who would wear this very hungry catepillar?
February 2010
4 posts
fabric paper dolls
i will be making these eventually; i love the idea at moda bake shop, and i love that it has a template.
granola
i’m always wanting a healthy granola recipe. here’s one from katiedid:
Granola
10 c old fashined rolled oats 2c whole wheat flour 2c wheat germ 2c coconut 1.5- 2c chopped pecans and sliced almonds mix above ingredients in large bowl
4T vanilla 1/2c water 2c honey 1c (or less) oil mix wet ingredients in separate bowl, add to try ingredients and combine well. spread in shallow...
nursery
i love this pic because it’s exactly the wall/crib combo that i’m using for maggie’s nursery. i had even planned the fabric hoops. :)
felt cupcakes
i need to remember both of these pics for our valentine cupcakes.
January 2010
1 post
sarah's key
i need to put this book on my reading list.
November 2009
4 posts
potato head
i’ve got to make this! what a terrific idea for attempting to get rid of plastic toys.
nativity
i really want to make an unbreakable nativity. i’m having a hard time finding an idea. this picture is the closest i’ve seen.
pillows
trying to find some inspiration for some christmas pillows. http://presserfoot.blogspot.com/2009/11/pleated-pillow-done-tutorial.html is a start…
bird mobile
if we are having a girl, then i plan on doing this type of look in her room, well, kind of. this mobile idea helps.
October 2009
5 posts
dinosaur bday
we are now going to have a dinosaur bday. this is the cake we will be having; sam wants to help make it, and thanks to this great video we will know how.
lacing cards
i LOVE lacing cards! i found this great website that has oodles of cards to print. don’t want to lose this site.
sam's wild thing bday
perhaps a wild thing themed bday would be nice for sam; there’s a ton of cute ideas.
here’s a great example of one.
and for cupcakes instead.
here’s some cute table topper toys.
applesauce
i’ve been looking for an easy applesauce recipe
fishing game
i will be making this fishing game for a counting preschool activity
August 2009
23 posts
felt food tutorials
a whole list of felt food tutorials can be found here at softie making. much needed for our preschool kitchen center.
pillow case with ribbon
i’m working on this pillowcase for my bed; i really love it and it will go perfectly with some i just made. it’s from a country living pic from simplenest.
repurposed girl's ruffle shirt
if only i had a little girl, then i could make cute things like this! it’s just not quite the same on a little boy. however, i will hold onto this tutorial from make it and love it just in case.
tree chia pet
this will be cute for our “how does your garden grow?” preschool theme activity especially if it ends up being in the winter. super easy to make and fun to watch grow. the instructions found at happybirdycake.
children's portable desk
amy, do we need these desks for school? well, if so, then i’m glad i have this tutorial from mermag.
resources for ocean preschool theme
we will be doing an ocean theme at some point throughout the year, perhaps even a couple of weeks of it because there are so many great things you can do. i found this helpful list at mouse grows mouse learns.
itty bitty bookworm
another great preschool site. they seem to have an excellent curriculum. i love this free sample about rain.
dinosaur cake
sam totally loves dinosaurs right now. this will be a fun cake to try. instructions from preschool playbook.
tot school
my sis and i are going to be homeschooling our kids for preschool this year. i found this great site called tot school. there are many ideas found here for some great activities.