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• Make This: Amigurumi Pokeballs

  

  After Hello Kitty Crochet got me started on amigurumi, I started looking for easy patterns to make. I found this pattern for Pokeballs and decided to surprise m... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, PARTIES

• Can I Have This?: Hello Kitty Crochet

  

  Just in time for the 40th Anniversary of Hello Kitty, Hello Kitty Crochet: Supercute Amigurumi Patterns for Sanrio Friends is an adorable book full of... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, PARTIES

• Can I Have This?: Crayola Light-up Tracing Pad

  

  While this is technically a “kid’s toy,” it has really come in super handy for crafting. I’ve used it to transfer patterns and designs onto totes and t’s for... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, PARTIES

• Easy DIY: Paper Bead Corn on the Cob

  

  We’ve posted about making paper bead bracelets before but here’s a whole new take on them–corn on the cob. You could cut styrofoam in the shape of a cob or... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, PARTIES

• Easy DIY: Hand-drawn Glasses

  

  We usually give a little personalized gift to my daughter’s favorite teachers from the previous years. This year, we decided on hand-drawn glasses. Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, PARTIES

• Easy DIY: Paper Fan Centerpiece

  

  I needed a quick and easy centerpiece for a graduation lunch and stumbled upon a paper fan one on It’s a Horvath’a Life. The fans were simple enough to make... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, PARTIES

• Party Time: The Princess Bride Party

  

  The Princess Bride is a favorite in our home. So what could be more fun than a Princess Bride themed party at Manhattan Fencing Center? Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, PARTIES

• Easy DIY: Medieval Birthday Banner

  

  Maddie’s birthday party is coming up fast. This year’s theme is based on the movie “The Princess Bride.” I decided that I’d combine with medieval touches to mak... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, PARTIES

• Easy DIY: Silk-screened T and Tote

  

  For the class fundraiser, each child drew a self-portrait that I then had made into a silk screen. There are a couple options for making a silk screen. Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, PARTIES

• Make This: Mini No-bake Blueberry Pies

  

  Blueberries were on sale this weekend and it was hot, so it was perfect for making no-bake blueberry pies. The whole one I made was eaten pretty quickly, but I... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, PARTIES

• Party Time: Ever After High Party Table

  

  Miss Parker turned 8 and to celebrate, the treats table was inspired by Ever After High. Pinks and purples were the colors of the day. Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, PARTIES

• Make It: Bubble Gum Frosted Cupcakes with Gelatin Bubbles

  

  How amazing are these cupcakes?! Heather at SprinkleBakes made these bubbles using balloons and gelatin. There’s a step-by-step tutorial on her site. These... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, PARTIES

• Make It: Bubble Gum Frosted Cupcakes with Gelatin Bubbles

  

  How amazing are these cupcakes?! Heather at SprinkleBakes made these bubbles using balloons and gelatin. There’s a step-by-step tutorial on her site. These... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, PARTIES

• Make It: Good Old Fashioned Pancakes

  

  Here’s an easy recipe from Dakota Kelly that turns out great pancakes again and again. The only thing I add are white and dark chocolate chips. Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, PARTIES

• Love Links: Circle Skirt App

  

  I’ve decided that I want to try and make a circle skirt. Or course, that entails some math to figure out yardage since I’m not using a real pattern. Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, PARTIES

• Easy DIY: Belt Strap Bins

  

  Michelle at Iron Twine made these fantastic bins using cardboard boxes, fabric and belts. These would be perfect to help organize your spring cleaning.Click... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, PARTIES

• Easy DIY: Swirly Paper Flowers

  

  Wouldn’t a bunch of these paper flowers brighten things up? I think they look like hyacinths. Click over to Instructables where Muhaiminah Faiz has an... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, PARTIES

• A Visit with St. John’s Men’s Basketball Team

  

  Students in the In Addition program were able to visit with the St. John’s Men’s Basketball team during one of their practices. Read more and see photos here. Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, PARTIES

• All About the Packaging: Pop-up House Party Invite

  

  Mr. Printables has this adorable pop-up house party invitation . Download the free template and you’re ready to go. Photo: mrprintables. Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, PARTIES

• Make This: Brick Pressed Sandwich

  

  I’d seen recipes for brick pressed sandwiches, but never got around to making one until we went to my cousin’s. We picked up Fred Steak from Schaub’s and layere... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, PARTIES