Between work, sick kids, debilitating headaches and general life stress a lot of things have been put on the back burner lately. Crafts being a huge part which makes me sad considering how cathartic it can be. So tonight my legs were hurting from being outside at lunch in the cold with the kids so…
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Holiday Crafts Part 1
Here’s a few sites worth taking a look at going into the holiday season: If you’ve got a few chairs that need protecting from holiday guests CraftBits has a great pattern in their DIY Craft Projects. Chair Cover They also have a great pattern for a laptop bag which would make a terrific gift. You…
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Fabulous Find Friday and my 101st post!
New, Improved Envitote + 1 FREE Envipal (an $8 Value!) INTRODUCTORY OFFER 3 BAGS IN 1 · Extraordinary, eco-friendly tote made from lightweight canvas. · Heavy-duty and sturdy with lots of room at 14 x 9 x 9 inches. · Easily adjustable Velcro strap that gives Envitote the versatility to be used three ways – …
Comfort Food at it’s best.
I found this on FamilyCircle.com and wanted to share! Four Cheese with Bacon Mac Print Makes: 10 cups (12 servings) Prep: 10 minutes Bake: at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Broil: 3 minutes Ingredients 1 box (1 pound) cavatappi 6 slices bacon, diced 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour…
Consider it all Joy Coffee Talk Blog Hop-Share your fabulous finds…
Link-up your posts on what YOU have found this week that are creative, inspiring, fabulous, fun, unique or anything that you think is noteworthy. Please keep it family friendly! Coffee Talk Hop
No Rules Saturday Blog Hop
Great Blogs…check ’em out!
Fabulous Find Friday: reusable coffee lovers lunchbag
I am all about sharing my fantastic finds on the internet and supporting my fellow crafters and small business owners. I found a great partnership website called opensky which gives me the opportunity to do both. So every once in a while I will post some of my great finds for you! Here’s my first…
CraftyMom’s on an apple kick-plus fun crafts from @FamilyFun
For some reason in the past week or so I have been on an apple kick….why? I have no idea. 🙂 I have been pretty much house-bond due to a bad sinus infection and blood sugar issues. I think it might just be the crisp fall air. So on my recipes blog I have been…
Happy Halloween from Craftymomof3 and Family! We used the cool templates from @Kaboosedotcom
We’re off soon to go trick or treating. Hope every one has a safe and fun time! Check out our Halloween fun using templates from Kaboose.com! Happy Halloween!
Upcoming Giveaway on Craftylife.net
Coming Soon: Remember the guest post by Corrina?? Well in a few weeks I am going to be giving away one of her wonderful basketweave knit towels! It has a Christmas theme and will make a great gift for a loved one. Stay tuned, I might even make it a whole kitchen basket!
Halloween Printables: Pumpkin Faces @Kaboosedotcom
Need some Halloween inspiration? Go to Kaboose.com and print out templates for pumpkin faces for you to follow as you carve! Click here to print out full versions of the templates
Fabulous Find Friday @Amazingmoms great Halloween kids crafts.
I was browsing for some great kids Halloween crafts and I stumbled upon a really cute site called Amazing Moms. After checking it out I noticed it’s part of the Disney sites. No wonder! These sites are usually my favorite go to place for all my kid stuff. Here’s an example of what you can…
Blog Hop-come join!
I just joined a blog hop from The Meditative Mom. Come join. It has great blogs to check out.
Crafts: Recycled Denim Book Bag
Featured Craft: Recycled Denim Book Bag
Friday Fiesta Throwdown-what’s your vote?
I was on FaceBook tonight and I saw this on the Pillsbury page and I thought it was hilarious. I love Bobby Flay and this is an a sort of homage to him so I thought I’d post it and see what you think! It’s a Friday Fiesta Showdown! Which yummy south-of-the-border supper would you…
Hanes Comfort Rewards: Meet Train in person!
I love this band so when I was asked to let my readers know about this great promotion I jumped on it! If you’re not aware of how Hanes Rewards work please visit here to find out more. It’s a fantastic way to earn trips, vacations or prizes. Train “If It’s Love” Sweepstakes Sweepstakes Points:…
Kitchen Towel in Basketweave Pattern
Kitchen Towel in Basketweave Pattern by Corrina
Ever wonder what the afterlife would really be like? and btw…cancer sucks.
Cancer sucks. I know too many people, some extremely close to me that have succumb to it. And when I say succumb I mean fought until there wasn’t anything left in them to fight anymore. Heart disease, heart defects and cancer have taken a lot from my family. I heard this song right after my…
You either rock or you suck. Great post by Amy from @momspark.
Amy usually can seem to sum up a week I am having in just one of her posts. I chalk it up to her being a mom and going through the same things all of us being moms and women go through on a day to day basis. LOL This post was one I missed…
Back to School Tips: How to make a First Aid Kit for your childs backpack.
I don’t know about you but I have clumsy kids. 🙂 It’s one of their endearing qualities, but I still need to be prepared! So I came up with a great craft that they can be part of and make sure they are ready for all life’s bump and bruises. Back Pack First Aid Kit
Football Season is here! Make a hat for your favorite fan.
If your looking for a really easy pattern and want to make custom team colors visit Lion Brands website. All you need to do is sign up for a free account and you can save all you favorite knit and crochet patterns in one place! Free Crochet Pattern: Home Team Hat Lion Brand® Hometown…
Great Fall Printables (Fabulous Find Friday)
Belated Fabulous Find Friday…. I found a site that has great fall printables for kids among other things. I’m going to print some out for my 3 year old. Enjoy! Fall Worksheets for Kids
Back to School Organizational Craft Tips via@ImperfectWomen
Don’t forget to check out my Back to School Post on Imperfect Women: Hobby Lobby The kids are heading back to school. Craftymomof3 helps us get organized and have fun too! Read the full story… More to come……