Archive For The “Arts & Crafts” Category

Sew Much For a Great Idea

By | February 21, 2011

I have a bunch of diapers that need a little bit of help.  They are all from the batch that I bought about a 18 months ago.  The diapers were cheap; we bought them on ebay, so I guess I couldn’t expect them all to last forever.  The elastic has broken in several of them [...]

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Making Mini-Books with Pre-Schoolers

By | February 21, 2011

We had a particularly difficult weekend, and by Sunday evening, the children had a lot of pent up energy to get out.  Rather than let them run around like chickens with their heads cut off, I decided to give them a project to do. My children love putting together little books.  Spunky does it nearly [...]

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A Series of Churches Drawn by Spunky

By | December 9, 2010

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Fabric Woes

By | November 10, 2010

“Not only do I have a problem with understanding stylish clothes, now you’re showing me fabric that is not even in clothing form yet! Next week you’ll be showing me sheep that you are going to shear to make different fabric from….” My husband’s response when I showed him my new fabric purchases

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Feast of the Archangel Michael and All the Angels

By | November 8, 2010

We began the day with a 7am Liturgy.  Following the service, we did special prayers for my Aunt’s passing (litany for the departed), and I was feeling pretty down, especially since I am not able to go back for the funeral service this Wednesday. Then we picked up breakfast on the way home.  I had planned [...]

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Recycled Jar Jack O’ Lanterns

By | October 23, 2010

From Anchor Mommy by Shannon These adorable crafts made from reusing old glass jars and then filling them with orange lentils, candy or candles. Head over to Anchor Mommy‘s website for the full tutorial!

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Hand Crocheted Blessings

By | September 6, 2010

If you are expecting a baby or know someone who is, please take a moment to check out These hold a very special place in my heart. as does their creator, Mat. Anna.

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When It Is Too Hot To Play Outside…

By | August 6, 2010

Spunky and Punky made several popsicle stick frames yesterday. Punky was very creative and made his in square, triangle and diamond shapes. My children are starting become very tired of this terrible heat! We set up their new bubbles (the no-spill type) and they went outside for a little while and then came back in [...]

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Alone Time & A Watercolor “Class”

By | June 15, 2010

I recently found out that our local library is having a series of art classes during the summer– for free! I signed up for a class this Friday afternoon and hired a babysitter to watch all three kids. This is the first time that I have done anything by myself since before Bunky was born! [...]

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Pinecone Bird Feeders

By | April 11, 2010

Punky has been asking to make Pinecone Bird Feeders for a long time now. One quiet evening, we finally got together all the components and made them. There was a lot of finger licking… … and concentrating. Punky and Spunky worked hard… … and ended up with these… … which we hung from our bird [...]

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