Thanksgiving Tree

I've had this one on my to-do list for a long time... well, this year is the year (Kimi, get that Silhouette warmed up).

This Thanksgiving Tree would be a fun activity to do with the kids this week in preparation for Thanksgiving.  Young ones can even draw pictures of what they're thankful for.  You could even do it on turkey day while you wait for the food & need to keep the kids occupied.  Fabulous idea from Skip to My Lou... a great way to count your blessings.  And you get a darling centerpiece out of it :)

Young Women Values Subway Art **Free Download**

Happy 11.11.11 to you!!  Here's a free download to celebrate!  No it has nothing to do with today, I have just been wanting to make a YW values subway art and finally got around to it.  Click HERE for the download :)

School Paper Organizing (with a free download!!)

 Anyone that knows me, knows that I completely lack the organizing gene.  And paperwork is my kryptonite.  I just don't know what to do with the endless incoming paper, so it just piles up.  The thought of adding school papers back into the mess makes me reach for the Mylanta (or the Xanax).  Seriously.

I love this mail organizer (also perfect for holding the homework assignments in progress), but I was thrilled to see this school paper organizer from iHeart Organizing for all those reports and cute art projects I just can't toss (and report cards).  Just a simple file box, but Jen provides the free download for the labels and the coversheets (hooray!).  One file box for each kid - one folder for each grade.  Neatly labeled, neatly contained.  Love it.  Thank you, thank you, Jen!  So glad you came to my rescue!!

Summer Reading Log

I cannot wait to make this Summer Reading Log this week with my kids.  I think it will definitely get them inspired to keep reading.  Thanks to eighteen25 for the fun idea and download!!

Stuffed Fabric Turtles

Ashley at Make It and Love It has posted a tutorial with free printable patterns for these a.dor.able stuffed fabric turtles.  I'm seriously in love.  I've decided to take a sewing class to finally learn how to sew brush up on my skills - and this will definitely be one of the projects I'll be working on!!  Love it!

Shorts (with pockets!)

Leave it to Linda at Craftaholics Anonymous to come up with a great pattern and tutorial for these adorable shorts with pockets. Don't you love her fabrics?

Kimi is expecting her 4th boy in a few months, so Kimi - you'd better get sewing (plus, I'm sure C would love some more comfy shorts)!!

Flip Flop Back Straps

This is another- why didn't I think of that??  Seriously these Interchangeable Flip Flop Back Straps from Make It and Love It are so stinkin' cute and SO practical.  Love them!  Can't wait to make some for my 4 year old (he's a boy so there will be no bows) who also has trouble keeping his big boy flip flops on his feet.

Bathroom Art *Free Download*

UPDATE  8/26/11
We've created a new bathroom wall art for you to download!!  Click HERE... enjoy!

We're flattered... we have received such positive responses to our knock-off Land of Nod bathroom art.  Sometimes it feels like we're such a small, insignificant, relatively-new blog compared to those that have thousands of followers.  So imagine how flattered we feel that we've been noticed by all of you.

Apparently this post has been so popular that the artist himself contacted us and asked us to remove our post.  We created this download to share our decorating ideas.  Our intent was not to infringe on anyone's copyright.  Our sincere apologies to the artist and to the bloggers out there that hoped to download our file.

We will continue to create our own original free downloads for your decorating pleasure... stay tuned!

Missy & Kimi

General Conference Idea

I'm loving these cute General Conference Buckets from Brown Paper Packages. Plus, I LOVE a good excuse to buy Easter candy (Starburst Jelly Beans, Cadbury Mini Eggs, Reeses Pieces Eggs.... yummy)!!!

Decorating Easter Eggs - 7 Fun Techniques

Looking for some fun new ideas for decorating eggs?  Look no further.  Crafts by Amanda shares how to make all 7 of these pictured eggs HERE.

Arts & Crafts Caddy

Missy and I are always on the lookout for good ways to organize.  I'm loving this idea from Angry Julie Monday for this Arts & Crafts Caddy.  So cute & practical.  I also think it would be a pretty clever way to make a small herb garden to put on my patio table.

Knit Ruffled Skirt

Oh, I am so in love with this adorable knit Ruffled Skirt!  Don't you think it's even cuter from behind?? (I've gotta start watching what I say... my 3-yr old now walks up to me and says "I love that little tush."  But hey, at least someone loves it... although it's not little. HAHA)

Thanks to Ellie from Homestitched for this tutorial!!

Rice Krispie Treat Pops

Don't these Rice Krispie Treat Pops look yummy?  What a fun idea for a birthday party activity or just an afternoon at home with the kids.  I think kids of all ages would have fun dipping their own.  So fun!  Thanks to Celebrations at Home for sharing this fun idea.

Valentine Bag Toppers - Free Download

Check out these way cute Valentine bag toppers from seven thirty three...

the girl version

and the boy version

Here's a shout-out to Kim for sharing the free downloads!!!  Thank you, thank you!

Quiet Book

So this happens to be one of the absolute cutest quiet books I have ever seen.  I've been wanting to make one for a while, but seeing how cute this is has inspired me to get mine done.  Here are a couple of my favorite pages:

This super cute farm with finger puppets:

Dress-up Doll

And there are so many other adorable pages - head on over to Serving Pink Lemonade to see them all.  And get this - Amy even gives out the templates so you can easily duplicate these same pages (a million thanks, Amy)!!!  AMAZING!!!!

Simple Blanket

I've had my eye on this adorable blankie tutorial at less cake{more frosting} and just can't help sharing it with you.  I'm a novice seamstress, but think I can pull this off.  Can't wait to make this!

Children Designed Gift Cards

I know it's getting really close to Christmas, and life is busy for everyone (hence the lack of blogging lately)- but I saw this darling idea on Brown Paper Packages for some children designed gift cards.  I'm going to have to make them- very cute!!

Thanksgiving Corn - Kid's Craft

So I'm supposed to plan a craft activity for the kids to keep them occupied before Thanksgiving dinner, so I started searching my favorite blogs for an idea and check out this fabulous Thanksgiving Corn from Crafty Sisters...

Isn't that adorable?  Plus, stringing the beads should keep them busy for a few minutes :)

Embellished Arm Warmers

Remember seeing these cute arm warmers made from knee socks?  Well Megan at Brassy Apple has some great ideas for embellishing arm warmers HERE.  She also includes a link to her original post for creating the arm warmers.  Super cute idea.  I think I'll have to do this with my daughter and her friends at the next late over :)

Ballard Inspired Paper Holder

This Ballard Inspired Paper Holder is truly amazing!  Beckie at Infarrantly Creative gives great step-by-step instructions how to make your own.  She makes it seem so easy, I might just have to step outside of my comfort zone and give this one a try.