What is the most special gift you have ever received? Was it something you had been wanting for a long time? Was it a surprise that you weren't expecting? When I think of the gifts that have meant the most to me, it is gifts that show thought and effort. I love personal gifts that are a reflection of a time spent thinking of what I like, need, or enjoy. Sometimes these are bought gifts. For example, my sister-in-law bought me an appointment for a new hair-do this week, and I was so thrilled. Continue Reading
DIY Christmas Ball Ornaments
Does your Christmas tree have a theme? My Christmas tree's theme is "kid creations". I am a sucker for all the cute handmade and picture ornaments. My kids paint or create several ornaments every year, and they are my favorite ones on my tree. If you saw my reindeer hands post, you got some tips on how to craft this season (and survive) with little ones. Here is a craft you can try out those tips. My Christmas Ball Ornaments are easy enough for a toddler to make. Start with some ball-shaped Continue Reading
Crafts Delivered to Your Door
Have you ever wanted to attempt a craft from Spoonful of Imagination but needed a little extra nudge? Have you seen promotions for Spoonful Lab but have been too far away to attend? Are you looking for a community of people to encourage and challenge your creative potential? I'm excited to let you know we have created a solution for you. Coming in early 2014 we will be launching a special members only portion of Spoonful of Imagination called Spoonful Tribe. You don't have to Continue Reading
Easter Basket Giveaway
I can't believe Spring is almost here and Easter is right around the corner. If you are like me, you are ready for some warmer weather and sunshine! To kick off this excitement of spring "springing", I have joined up with 24 other bloggers to create an Easter basket themed giveaway blog hop! My basket is only one of 25 baskets available today as giveaways. I have had so much fun creating some special things for one of you! As parents, we spend so much time preparing those around us for Continue Reading
I think I may have misled you (part 2)
Ever since I made Reagan's baby quilt over a year ago, Caleb has been asking for me to make him a quilt. So, I thought his birthday was a good time to do it. He went with me to pick out the fabric, and you know he had a blast with it! He got so excited with every fabric. There is two toy story fabrics in the mix. One pattern I thought was "too big" for my size squares, so I was trying to encourage him away from it. He had to have it because it had ONLY Buzz on it. Buzz needed his own Continue Reading