Draw a Dinosaur Day

Last year, in February I think it was, I stumbled across Draw a Dinosaur Day. It's an annual event on January 30th where you draw a dinosaur of course. Dylan and I started on our dinosaur fun last week as we stayed in from the cold and recovering from colds. Must do something to entertain. I started our projects by handing Dylan a sheet of yellow construction paper and his box of crayons. I simply instructed him to draw a dinosaur. We talked about...

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Roll A Snowman

On cold days stuck inside, new entertainment is a plus. This project kept Dylan & me busy for quite a while between picking the fabrics, sketching & cutting the pieces, constructing it and then playing. I came across the idea of Roll a Snowman on Pinterest last year. Find the instructions and printable on this post at Funky Polkadot Giraffe blog. I followed her general idea, but substituted blue dotted flannel for the background as I...

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Friday Freebie: In a Tree

January weather in the middle of NC can be anywhere from cold to hot. At the moment, it's cold with a chance of freezing something later today (sleet, ice, who knows?), but last weekend it was sunny and in the 60s. Perfect for a bit of outdoor time. Dylan tried his skills at climbing one of the trees in our front yard. Naturally, I snapped a few photos which inspired this layout ... Supplies: In a Tree template; Woodsong papers by Deena Rutter;...

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Give Thanks

As usual, I scrap in whatever order I'm inspired which brought me all the way back to Thanksgiving 2010 in the middle of January. Amazing how much my little guy has grown in those 2+ years! Kept this layout simple - one template, one kit, one font and done. Supplies: 13th Collection templates by Tiffany Tillman; Give Thanks kit by Sara Schmutz; Just the Way You Are fo...

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Cowboy Ribbon Blanket

I love this adorable print from Michael Miller Fabrics (C1486_Retro Yippee). I bought a little over a yard of it from a neighbor having a moving sale last year. No plans for it. Just liked it so into the stash pile it went. As soon as I learned a friend was expecting her second boy, I pulled it out to create a ribbon blanket with. The print and colors are so fun. I backed it with soft dark brown minky dot fabric. And added a coordinating...

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Giant Ruler Growth Chart

Having left the vinyl giraffe growth chart in our old house, we were in need of a new one. I had eyed a fun oversized ruler style in the PBK catalog well before our move and had it on my future 'to do' list. Thanks to help from my friend, Stacey, who rocked some stencil creations with her Silhouette and shopped for the boards, we now have one! Sunbathing while the sealer dried (yay for unexpected 70 degree Jan days!) Stacey & I spent a few...

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Valentine Crafts

A month out from Valentine's Day, I thought I'd share a few of my favorite past crafts to help inspire ideas for the next few weeks ... Valentine Envelope Chair Backers Watercolor Valentines Handprint Heart You Spin Me mini albu...

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Horse Coat Rack

Dylan received a special gift from Trent's aunt, uncle and cousins - a horse coat rack that has been in the family for years. I need to ask around a bit, but we think he's the 4th in three generations to own it. The rack quickly found a spot in our foyer. As you can see, Dylan is already hanging his belongings on it. On the weekends his school bag & nap mat reside here as well so we remember to take them on our way out the door on Monday...

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Christmas Elf 2012 - the Book

After Christmas I spent some time on Shutterfly putting together a photo book of our Christmas Elf's adventures this year. Dylan was sad to see Christopher Pop-In-Kins leave. Our photo book arrived a few days ago and now he has a fun reminder to enjoy year round. Front Cover Page 1 - the arrival of Christopher Pop-In-Kins Hanging out in the playroom and emailing Santa. Snow and Magic Elf Dust recipe (credits to Joni at Six Cherries...

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teamwork

Dylan (right) and his buddy Grant working together to build a Lego fire truck. They both have gotten really good at following the instructions and making all sorts of creations. Supplies: Rocketman papers by Deena Rutter; Nautical papers by Celeste Knight; Oceanside papers and Cut It Out masks by Robyn Meierotto; Just the Basics - Paint Splatters by Erica Coombs; This Week brushes by Karla Dudley; Blossom elements by Karen Funk; Olive You mini...

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New Years Eve 2012

Fun at our friends' annual family friendly New Years Eve party. We ring in the New Year at midnight GMT (7pm ET) so the toddlers can join in the fun. And, honestly, it's nice to get to bed at a reasonable hour. :) Supplies: DHD January Blueprint by Sarah Sullivan; Cozy patterned papers by Robyn Meierotto; Delight papers by Sara Schmutz; All American Elements by Karen Funk; Cool Britannia elements by Angie Hinksman; New Years Eve kit by Miss Mint;...

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accomplished. twenty 12

I finished this page on Monday for a December challenge at Design House Digital to document your accomplishments in 2012. I came up with several for our family: Supplies: Protectors Set 1 by Karla Dudley; Orange Crush mini kit by Audrey Neal; One Year Older elements, Plum Pretty kit and Be Unique elements by Karen Funk; Back to Basics bundle by Sara Schmutz; Janda Everyday Casual, Another Typewriter and QuigleyWiggly fon...

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Wordless Wednesday: Ringing in the New Year

Linking up to Wordless Wednes...

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