Cousins' Craft Night- paper wreaths

We had so much fun at our second Cousins' Craft Night making these paper wreaths. Bethany found this idea on the following website: Craft Gossip.com

What you need to get started:

- 14" wreath

- 6 coordinating 12x12 scrapbook papers

- paper trimmer

- hot glue gun & glue

- any embellishment you want

-5" of ribbon to coordinate with your wreath (will be your loop to hang)

Step 1: Cut the paper into 1" x 4" strips, and glue the ends together

Step 2: Once you have all of your loops glued, you will add your first layer on the botton. Line up the loop to the surface of your table to get an easy line. Hot glue loops onto your wreath.

Step 3: Add your additional layers one by one. It's best to alternate your loops, but glue them right next to each other.

Step 4: You will have a total of 5 layers. Once you have all of your layers, you will want to add a loop of ribbon to the back of your wreath.

Step 5: Add your embellishment and hang. This project is doable in one night. Super fun!!

               Bethany's wreath

Gillian's wreath         

              Heather's wreath

Can't wait for next month. I am sure we will have two things: fun & margaritas!

 

I Heart Faces Challenge- A Slice of Life

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Rollerskating School

                                                       

We haven't participated in any sports this Spring, because life has been a little hectic. I was so excited to hear that the old rollerskating rink I went to as a child was still open and operated by the same owners. 

Check out Hurst Skateland for more info on lessons, skate times, and parties.

Annie has a pair of roller skates and she loves them. At the school you learn to skate forward and back, stop, fall, and skate on one foot. 


 
Poor Max, spent most of his time learning how to balance. It was his first time on skates, and hopefully not the last.

So, for $3.50/person, you get lovely shoes (which I just realized uploading this picture, that Max had his on the wrong feet. Hmmm...I wonder if that is why he wanted to take them off and said they were hurting him. Mother of the year goes to......someone else). Not only do you get to borrow shoes, they have 2 adults to help teach. The lesson is for 1 hour, and they have 30 minutes of free skating included in that time.

I love how even when they don't have to play together, they naturally gravitate towards each other. It is so neat to see sibling love, coming from the perspective of an only child. No teasing allowed. Annie was trying to help Max b/c he was struggling just to be upright and he was all done with rollerskating school.

To wrap up the good times, they all get to LIMBO!

 

I Heart Faces Challenge- Sun Flare

I had so much fun taking photos for this challenge. It was hard choosing just one for this challenge, but I think this is my favorite. I have a close 2nd, which I may save for a future challenge~ For more great photos, check out I Heart Faces.

Show and Tell Challenge- Hat

This picture instantly came to my mind when I thought of my favorite hat picture This is my son going down our driveway on a sled. Of course, I made him stop so I could stand over him to take this photo. He hates to be cold, so I have him wearing dad's hat and MANY layers. It was well worth the 30 minute clothing prep time~

For more great hat photos, check out Paper Heart Camera.

I Heart Faces Challenge- Anything But A Face

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Stop and Think Necklace

With having two children that struggle with ADHD we have to do a lot of reminding and coaching. I recently heard of a teacher making a picture of a stop sign and brain to put on a child's desk as a visual cue to "stop and think", and I was thinking my daughter needed a cue she could have with her at all times. SO, we made this necklace together. 

Here is what you need to get started-
1. Tim Holtz Fragments (found mine on sale at Michaels)
2. Paper glaze 
3. Packing tape
4. Pictures to use on your necklace *we also added a gem to give it a little bling.
5. E6000 glue 
6. Scrapbook paper to back your photos 
7. Ring & necklace to finish it.

Step 1: Print out your picture on cardstock. My daughter really enjoyed getting to choose the brain picture she wanted. Cut out your pictures and stick the top side to packing tap. This will protect your photo from bleeding when you apply glue to the picture. 
 

Step 2: add the pictures to your fragment. I think it is easier to position it on a paper towel and then dot the top of the picture with glue and then place the fragment on top. Let it set for 10 minutes (or so).

Step 3: Once the pictures are adhered to the fragment, spread glue over the back and stick to scrapbook paper. This will be your background for your necklace. Once this dries (which I usually let this do overnight), you will cut out the tile. I made a second one to back this and glued them together using E6000.

Step 4: Once your necklace has been glued to the back and everything has dried, you are ready to drill a hole and attach a silver ring. Add a gem for some bling and your necklace and you are set.

Annie has been so proud of her necklace. She knows what it means and has used it to help her think about her words and actions before they come out. 

Of course, when Max saw what mommy made for his sister, he wanted one as well. This is the beginning of his necklace. He enjoyed picking out his brain, and I think this one is turning out real cute as well. 

 They may be selling in a store near you soon :)

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