Swiffer Refills gone green

Hey Everyone,

I cannot believe it is almost 3pm here already. Weekends always go by so fast! We didn't get home until about 2am anyways..poor Aiden was SO tired and worn out. We went to the county fair in our hometown with Brent's family.

Aiden loved it. He went last year but this year was SO much more fun. He even had a bite of funnel cake and LOVED it! Mr. Picky actually liked something ;)

I had fried pickles for the first time..and I am hooked..love em'!

Back to crafty things....I love cleaning products. However, the cost for the refills of the swiffer dust clothes can add up fast, especially when you have a 22 month old that loves to "help dust". Now I can afford to have several of these around the house.

I read a blog that gave a tutorial for making these reusable swiffer clothes.

I tried it out and had success on my first try (I can't tell you how excited I get when I don't mess things up with sewing and directions LOL..I get so proud haha)

Here is mine:



And the best part..it gets raggier and better each time I throw it in the washer and dryer. I even made a few for all my family members...hope they like them as much I do mine.

It really works! The key is to use flannel fabric. My colors were purple and navy. Nothing fancy because I was lucky enough to use my grandmas flannel scraps she had..which makes this project even more green!


Did you make anything crafty this week? I hope to scrapbook our Florida vacation when Aiden takes a nap..I'm so behind!!

See you tomorrow!

4th of July..

Hey Everyone,

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend! We had alot of fun here..especially since Aiden loves fireworks and IS NOT scared of them!! YAY.

We have alot to do today so I just wanted to post a project that I create for the craft show and have been a big hit since......gift card/money/check holder!!

Using the Stampin Up Top Note die!

Directions are really simple:

Just cut 3 top notes out of the same cardstock (unless you want a different colored pocket, then choose that cardstock color to cut top note). Cut one of the diecuts in half...this will create the pocket.

Using a stamp or anything else you can decoriate the pocket (I used Veramark for a watermark look) and then use red sticky tape and put around 3 sides..leaving top unadhesived. Glue in place

I wanted there to be some decorative paper on the front so I ran the pattern paper through the die cut machine as well and cut in half. Decorate front and punch a hole at the top and secure with brad so you can swing it open closed!

They are pretty easy to make and you can make alot of them in a short time!

Well sorry this is short but we have so much planned today so I better get off here and get ready! Check back tomorrow!

Yo Yo Crazy

One of the things I have made for myself that always gets so many compliments is my handmade yo yo necklaces. It was time for some new colors....and for some to be made for my upcoming craft show (in October!) However, I made these for myself ;)

Anyone who knows me knows I am obsessed with anything black and pink. (Have you seen my scrap room?!)


I also wanted something to wear with my purple tee.



They are so much fun to make!!

I think today Aiden and I are just going to hang out at home. Yesterday we went to my grandmas and my mom came down as well. We got our new SU cattys.......I HAVENT EVEN HAD TIME TO LOOK AT IT YET!!

The sewing machine I am using got fixed (thanks grandma!), so now I am ready to use it again. We also went to a scrapbooking shop and I got some cute papers. Aiden then got to see his other grandma and we searched for a check that a radio station hide. No luck :(

Then Brents parents took us out to Zawanzigs..which is a fantastic pizza place!! So we were quite busy! See you tomorrow as I have the card I made for the sketch challenge going on at Blackleaf.

A stands for Aiden

Hey Everyone,

I am not sure what it is lately but I have felt super crafty lately. When I saw this project on another blog..I knew it was something I wanted to do for Aidens room. Something that hopefully he wants until hes a little older.

Its a crayon letter shadow box...check it out! (I promise to have cards again soon! lol)

On her blog she printed on the computer a letter that was big enough. I just used my cricut and hit fit to page....love my expression! So you take the letter and trace it onto your scrap paper and your good one cut to fit the shadow box. I know it seems like double work but trust me..you will want to set them out before you glue them down. Also, sometimes little scratches of color get on the practice one...

Take some crayons..I did name brand crayons since you will see some of the label. For Aidens name at almost 7" lettering I used 1 complete box and probably 6 out of a 2nd one. The rest he can have to add to his collection.

You will then want to decide how you want them to look. I wanted to switch between ends on mine. Take a craft knife and just roll the blade on them..do not saw it will cause the crayons to chip and break.

Here they are on my practice one...on your good paper make sure you erase the trace lines BEFORE you glue them down...its impossible to erase the lines without ripping up the crayon.

I glued mine down with a hot glue gun...be careful its very hot and it melts the crayon a little if you are not careful.


I also used my cricut and cut his name out.

Hang it on the wall!!

Its so cute in his room....Brent was surprised I finished it as fast as I did.

Speaking of Aiden..here is an adorable video before we went to see the community fireworks show. His first time with snap pops.



See you tomorrow!!

Sewing Project

Good Morning..

Did you enjoy yesterdays blog hop?? I had so much fun visiting each and everyone of the talented ladies with the hop!

My grandma recently just let me borrow one of her Viking sewing machines. I went to Ikea and found a nice table to hold it because I don't want Aiden messing with it. I haven't had time to actually sit down and read the manuals..until last night! I decided to try to sew something simple but something that we needed at our house............

take a look--

Messy bath toys that just stay wet EVERYDAY because they don't have a chance to dry out.

So I created this after seeing it on Make It and Love It..I knew it was something I wanted to make. I went to Joann's and got mesh material with a coupon and I came home and just eyeballed to how long I needed it. I did want the opening to be wider but I also wanted to make one for my nephew.

On her blog she used suction cups to hold it...Aiden would have that pulled down in .3 seconds and the hook would probably hurt him with my luck. So I did something brave (well for me at least LOL) I did SNAPS! I even used pearl red snaps for a nice touch.

See..problem solved!! Neat and organized and the mesh works great for water to be released.

Thanks grandma for letting me borrow your sewing machine..I AM LOVING IT!! I already have a long list of things I want to make. I do have several questions though about some settings when I see you!

Well I am going to get off here and get some things done around the house.

*I know my sewing COULD have been better..but Im just learning so let me be proud of my work HAHA!

Blackleaf is having a DT call..im in charge of it so feel free to try out!!!

Jumbo Paper Clips

Have you seen those BIG paper clips at Staples and office max??? I think they are called Super Jumbo clips....but I KNEW I wanted to create something with them for my craft show tomorrow.

I decorated them and decided to shoot a video on it as well ;)

Of course..my voice sounds echo'y (how do you spell that word..is it a word?LOL) because I am downstairs in my kitchen area since Aiden was taking a nap and I had some things I needed to get done without the risk of waking him up.

To be honest...I am almost going to be relieved when this craft show is over and the next one isnt till November. This has been a stressful thing. It could be a bust..I could be the only handmade booth there or not sell anything or the other way around...run out of stuff. It will be nice to actually have some time again to do things and see Brent and Aiden lol

Here is the video...I hope everyone has a great Friday!!

Over 200 Balloons?!

Yes..you read that right..OVER 200 balloons and a special helper and I now have a fun wreath.

I am watching my nephew Carson for two days and I had to pick him up pretty early so my sister could get to work on time. Aiden was super cranky by noon from being up all night..again..so he took a nap and Carson and I had craft time.

I was reading on a crafty blog where they made a wreath like this. I plan on putting it out in March (My bday), July (Brents), and September (for Aidens). I am all about creating traditions for Aiden to remember his childhood by (especially at Christmas!). This was super fun, pretty fast (we were done by 2 and I had a 3 year old helper)

Supplies Needed:
-Straw Wreath (keep the plastic on)
-Greening Pins (found in floral area of craft store)
-Tons of balloons-standard size (this is the most expensive part. I used 8 bags of 25 but could easily put more one!)
Before-
I used an 18" wreath

Here are my supplies (I found a case of greening pins for only 13.00) Couldn't resist..I plan on making some of these for my craft show anyways.


Just start putting the balloons on around the wreath. To help keep balloon cost down..designate an area that is the top..that way you can hold it up and see how that side will hang on your door.

Hold pin and slide balloon in between half way

just stick it in wreath till the ends are flush and into the wreath

This was so fun to do with Carson..if he can do it..anyone can! He really did help me with the whole thing and I only had to take out a few. ;)

Except I am the aunt that wants him to continue learning..so each time I asked him what color the balloon was lol

The After-

Here is a close up..to hang it outside just use a door wreath holder OR I already have a nail in my door so I just used the greening pin..stuck it all the way in and the nail catches the top of it and it hangs!!


Its so bright and pretty!! Well I need to get off here and get lunch ready for the boys!