draw-eros: 2013

Monday, October 7, 2013

Bloggy Olympics Link Party

By in a jiffy I am constant so as to you tolerate seen the AMAZING projects my partners in crime came up with on behalf of the Bloggy Olympics, but scarcely in rationale you missed them at this point they are again.

You can regain the tutorial on behalf of these super at ease baseball cuffs by the side of Kissed by a Frog and head on above to The Crafty Scientist who will event you haw to whisk up this adorable fabric flower frame.

I had a few glow sticks left over from our road trip so I thought I would let the girls have some fun during their evening bath.
Check it out.

More the Merrier Monday #69

How is everyone's summer vacation open? I am already greater than this heat up. Luckily we gain been blessed with a quantity of shower showers all over the week however, the warmth has not dropped next to all.

At the same time as each time now are a the minority of the amazing projects hat linked up stay fresh week.

Add it to the LIST!!

If at all of you are like me (and I'm yes many of you are) after that you give birth to a slope a mile long of projects you would like to make sure of. Well at this time are a only some more items with the intention of I found by this weeks link group to add to my project slope.

Summer Lovin' had me a Blast

had me a Blast

Sorry, I couldn't help it. I heard with the aim of song on a ad former times and it has been wedged in my head forever since.

Anywho, the hospitable days of summer are preliminary to connect with near summit. For a little of you with the aim of may perhaps mean it will conclusively be hospitable as much as necessary representing you to get pleasure from an al fresco BBQ while others (including me) will be defeat away indoors hugging the air conditioner and loading up on ice hose. Either way I though I would tow jointly a not many fun crafts to put together the approach days more enjoyable (or more bearable).

Handmade Christmas Gifts for Boys.

If you declare been following me on facebook you know with the aim of I declare had Christmas on my mind. Yes I know it is just July single of my goals this time was to put together nearly everyone our Christmas gifts. Well conjecture how many I declare made so far? NONE!!! However, I am still dogged to flog up a duo gifts earlier Christmas is leading us. I declare three amazing nephews so I declare been looking representing a little fun gifts with the aim of they will love. (I declare to say with the aim of girls are so much easier to put together things for) Here are a not many of the ideas with the aim of I came up with.

This little Yoda softie is on target representing cuddling as well as fighting inedible one bad guys

Handmade Christmas Gifts for Girls.

Yesterday I posted some handmade gifts for boys. Today I would like to share a few gifts that I am considering making for my two girls.

Happy Monday!!

It's that time of week again!

Be sure to check out the amazing features from last weeks MMM.

Is this a photo or a painting? Head over to Anna Mimmity to find out.

Handmade Holidays for Hubby

Christmas is only 5 months away!!
It is never to early to start preparing your gift list.
If you are taking the DIY route then here are a few amazing gifts to make your hubby.

Leather Journal - Tutorial

Homemade Holidays for the Grandparents

Grandparents play a special part in a child's life and a gift to a grandparent should be just as special.
Here are a few fun gift ideas for grandparents.

Framed Finger Paintings

College Girls

School is only a few weeks away and I know for some of you that may mean sending your kids off to college. Being away from home for the first time can be a hard time for any kid (and can be even harder on the parents) I compiled a list of a few DIY gifts perfect for any college girl.

Tool Kit

MMM #71

Happy Happy Monday!!!

I hope you all had a FUNtastic weekend.
After you link up be sure to come back and check out last weeks features and visit a discover a few new blogs.

Tame the Paper Monster

Paper clutter is a big problem in many homes today. Between bills, junk mail, and papers sent home from school it is easy to let the paper work get out of control. Check out these genius ideas for taming the paper monster and keeping your home and family organized.

More the Merrier Monday

Welcome back to “More the Merrier Monday” where you show off your creative side. Link up your blog post with any crafty tutorials, recipes, or tips.

And now onto the party!
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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Winner of the $100 Dollar Gift Card.

Congratulations to Aprila!!

The winner of our $100 gift card giveaway.

Aprila said, "Great idea! I was thinking about doing something like this for his journal, there are so many designs now too."

Aprila, you have 72 hours to contact me @ dighsh@gmail.com with your contact information or I will have to choose another winner.

Monday, August 26, 2013

Personalized Child's Wash Cloth

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gecko Tech for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you heard of Gecko Tech®?

Gecko Tech® hooks can be used again and again! Gecko Tech® hooks are reusable products, made using revolutionary microsuction synthetic rubber technology that allows them to be used again and again! They do not damage the surface they are applied to, and they remove cleanly (ideal for apartment dwellers!). They can be used on plasterboard, tile, laminate, glass, stainless steel and any other smooth, hard nonporous surface.

The best part about Gecko Tech Reusable Hooks is that you don't have to waste your money buying sticky tabs whenever you want to move or replace a hook. The microsuction synthetic rubber technology is permanently attached to the hook so you can move your hooks around as many times as you want without ever buying any additional products.

I decided that these were the perfect solution to the problem I have been having with the girls' wash cloths. The girls use their wash cloths to wash their face every morning when they wake up and again before bed. A while back I installed this hook to the side of our over-the-toilet organizer for them to hang their wash cloths on.

I thought it was a good idea at the time but I soon realized that the only way the girls could reach it was to climb up on he toilet. Most of the time they just tossed the cloth at the hook in hopes that it would land over the hook. However, more often than not, their wash cloths would end up on the floor next to the toilet. Ewww!!

I've searched home depot for hand towel holders but I'm not to fond of the ones that sit on the counter (Please tell me I'm not the only one who likes my counters clear of all clutter.) and I don't want to be drilling holes into the wall since we may be moving soon. When I discovered Gecko Tech® hooks I knew that they were the answer to my solution.

First I sewed a ribbon loop onto each cloth. This makes it so much easier for the girls to hang on the hook.

Then I decided to add the girls' initials to their cloths so that they wouldn't fight over which cloth was who's.

Using a simple font I printed of the initials and then traced them onto the back side of the fabric. (Be sure to flip the letter over before you trace it.)

Once the letter was cut out I used the zig zag option on my sewing machine to sew the letter to the corner of the cloth.

And there you have it... A personalized wash cloth.

Now it's time to hang them up. I attached the hooks to the sides of the mirror then asked the girls to hang up their new wash cloths to make sure that their short little arms could reach. They were perfect.

I decided to test out the strength of the hooks so I gave them a good tug. They didn't budge! So I tugged them harder and again, they did not budge. Then I began to worry that I may never get them off. However, I simply peeled back a corner and the hook popped right off!! It's amazing!! These things are like magic!

Another small project that I was able to do with these amazing hooks was organize my necklaces. I just placed a few hooks along the top right side of my bathroom mirror, hung my necklaces and I was done. It could not have been any simpler.

I started thinking of all the other possibilities for these hooks and here are a few I came up with.

Hang a wreath on your front door. Since they are waterproof you never have to worry about them falling off or getting ruined in the rain.
Hang buntings and banners over mirrors. I have a large mirror in our entry way that I often decorate for the seasons. It will be so much easier to hang up my buntings with these instead of taping them up like I usually do.
On the side of a nightstand. Hang items within easy reach such as reading glasses, sleep mask, or even a small flash light. No more searching around in the dark for them.
Hang wash cloths in the tub or shower. Perfect for kids who are not tall enough to reach the shower caddy.
Hang a calendar on the side of your fridge. I currently use magnets to hold mine up but it is fairly heavy so it often falls down. I am going to be switching out my magnets for Gecko Tech® hooks very soon.

What about you? What would you use Gecko Tech® hooks for? I would love to hear about your projects or organizing ideas you would use with Gecko Tech® hooks.

For more great ideas, follow @TheDuckBrand on twitter for tons of creative inspiration!

Gecko Tech products can be found in Meijer stores and soon on Amazon and at Office Max.

Sunday, August 25, 2013

More the Merrier Monday

Welcome back to “More the Merrier Monday” where you show off your creative side. Link up your blog post with any crafty tutorials, recipes, or tips.

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An InLinkz Link-up

Friday, August 23, 2013

Fun & Simple Halloween Projects

I have a confession to make. I'm not big into the 'so-scary-I'm-going-to-pee-my-pants' side of Halloween. I prefer to look at cute and cuddly Halloween decorations.

I'm the same when it comes to movies. I hate scary movies! I would rather spend all day watching Disney cartoons than to sit through a single scary movie.

Please tell me I'm not the only one here?

I can't say all of these crafts are cute and cuddly, but they definitely won't make anyone pee their pants. (Although the snake wreath may come close)