The Gratitude Tree

Being thankful is such a wonderful attribute.  Sometimes we don't realize just how much we have to be thankful for.  Of course, being thankful shouldn't just be focused on around Thanksgiving, but it sure does help!

I saw this Gratitude Tree on pinterest and I knew I just had to make it!  I just grabbed some tree brances from a tree right outside our apartment.  Oh, and don't mind that the t.v. is on, my little one is watching yo gabba gabba and I knew she would throw a fit if I turned it off for the sake of the picture. Ha! We have yet to put things that we are grateful for on it.  I think I want to save it for Sunday or Monday for Family Home Evening.

I love it! I cut out the leaves with my cricut and my awesome program sure cuts a lot2.  I love my cricut!  I just wish I had a craft room so I didn't have to keep digging it out of its box and putting it back.  That's just the lazy part of me talking, though..

More Halloween Decor!

I've recently joined pinterest. I hope that is spelled right.  I was hesitant, but once I realized how easily I could organize all my "wish list" of crafts, I thought it was an amazing idea!

At any rate, I just opened up the browser and went to the my homepage. I don't think I have anything pinned just yet.  Anyway, on the page were a bunch of stuff that other people had pinned. I scrolled down and saw the cutest skull halloween decor. I just had to make them!

So, instead of cleaning, which it doesn't look too bad, I decided to make them.  I actually traced the image and used my exacto knife since I couldn't find one I liked on the internet to have cut on my cricut.  I LOVED the way they turned out.  And though the frames look crooked, I assure you they are straight on the wall~ =)  I used supplies I already had in my craft closet, which was a bonus. I bought these frames forever ago at the d.i. I never put pictures in them.  For the past 2 years they have been waiting to be created into this!

I love how I am making my halloween decor instead of buying it.  Although I will be at the stores when the decor goes 75% off!

Monsters!

I went through my holiday decorations and was saddened when I realized I had barely any Halloween decorations.

I saw this cute tutorial and I knew that I had everything to make them.  I really like how my little monsters came out.

My husband says I tried making the characters of yo gabba gabba but I assured him that I was just making monsters.  But I can see how he would think that. 

At any rate, I am excited that I have some more halloween decor for our home.  They were super fun to make and if you have kids who are a little older, they would love to make them, too!

Halloween Countdown Blocks

With Halloween coming next month, I wanted to have some countdown blocks to bring in the holiday.  I know that once Emma is older she will appreciate it more.  I love them and made them with paper I bought at the Scrapbook Expo last March.

I LOVE HALLOWEEN!

Wreath with Style

I was given a stryofoam wreath and so I decided to decorate it! I bought these flowers at the Scrapbook Expo back in March (I have to thank Bree Olson for all the awesome colors) and used some leftover velvet fabric I had.

It was super easy and it's super cute! It's perfect for Spring and Summer! I will also be donating this for the Lyons Reunion auction.

Lion Pillows!

We have the Lyons Reunion this weekend. I am super excited! I made lion pillows! They were super easy to make! I wish I would have bought more fleece to make more because I had so much stuffing left. 

When I was sitting in the Dr.'s office back in January, I came across this awesome tutorial!  I just knew that I had to make them for the Lyons Reunion.

Instead of using tacky glue, I just sewed around the nose.  I thought it would be sturdier, since these might be going to some kinds. I also didn't put whiskers. Either way, they look cute!

Primary Bag

I was called into the Primary in our new ward. I am the new Sunbeam teacher. I am truly excited to see how this adventure goes! As such, I needed a bag big enough to carry all my sweet materials and to act as a diaper bag, as well.


I bought a canvas bag at the D.I. for $1.50. I came home and personalized it! Not only will people know it is my bag, but it perfect for primary!