Crafty Mom category

  • Project: Olympic Torch Two Ways

    We had a parade to go to for the opening ceremony of the Olympics. It was a great event that was hosted by our local ice rink. They said they would have supplies available, but we made our own at home...
    Feb 12, 2014 2 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge 3 – Olympic Torch

    For the IC challenge, we made an Olympic torch! (Clearly, we took the theme LITERALLY.) “We” have started ice skating lessons, so we went to an Olympic Opening Celebration at the rink co...
    Feb 11, 2014 2 Comments

  • Kids DIY Thank You Notes

    After the holidays (and for us, a January Birthday), we have a lot of Thank You notes to write. I want my daughter to learn about thank you notes and to appreciate the power of a written snail mail. ...
    Jan 24, 2014 7 Comments

  • Craft Room Transition

    We moved. We have found a lot of our clothing. And the kitchen is 80% of the way there. It’s time to focus on the Craft Room. In this house I have the amazing luxury of a dedicated room. I would...
    Dec 02, 2013 No Comments

  • Our Thanksgiving Planning Conversation

    I am hosting Thanksgiving at my house this year. For the FIRST TIME EVER. I am thrilled. And grateful that so many of our friends would want to come over and share the holiday. It will also be our fir...
    Nov 21, 2013 6 Comments

  • Pioneer House

    At the new house, there are a number of random buildings, sheds AND A CHICKEN COOP out in the back of the property. One of the main reasons we purchased the house was the HUGE lot it sits on. Now it i...
    Oct 29, 2013 6 Comments

  • Princess Towel Dress: Part Deux

    I had fun making a Princess Towel Dress, the original (Cinderella)  is here, so I made a companion dress! The second one is a “Belle” princess. Supplies: a dress or tank to use as a t...
    Oct 23, 2013 1 Comment

  • Project: Godzilla Costume

    Last year Jenny figured she was done making costumes for Thing 1 since he was 13 and the years of Trick or Treating were over. Well, then came the invitations for boy/girl costume parties and believe ...
    Oct 16, 2013 5 Comments

  • After the Runway

    Each week, I do a photo shoot for Project Project Runway. I have a little make shift light box I set up. When I was finishing up, my daughter brought dolls in to be photographed. She had dressed them....
    Oct 10, 2013 2 Comments

  • Project Runway: Making a Video

    Back in June, I saw a call on Face Book that Project Runway was looking for super fans. Kathy and I have been doing Project Project Runway for 5 seasons. So who would know more about PR than either of...
    Sep 17, 2013 9 Comments