Minions Bean Bag Toss

 I recently made a "Minions" bean bag toss board and bags for our Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet. It was super quick and easy so I thought I would share how I did it.

You will need just a few things to make this: 

• Thick Poster board
• Scissors or utility knife
• 2 felt sheets in blue, black, yellow, and 1 white sheet. 
• 3 or 4 black pipe cleaners
• Hot glue gun
• Pencil/pen 
• Rice or beans (or whatever you want to fill your bags with). 

LDS Quiet Time Picture Cards for Church

I made these for my little ones to have during Sacrament Meeting to help keep them quiet. My 2 yr old doesn't really care for them much yet, but my 3 1/2 yr old son loves them, particularly the New Testament ones that have Jesus in the pictures. We look at the pictures and I read him the little paragraph that is on the card, or he will ask questions about it and we will talk about it, quietly. :) I downloaded and added the pictures using photoshop elements and then I got them printed out at Costco as 4x6 pictures. I hole punched the top corner for a ring to go through. They turned out great! I definitely recommend them! Here is the link to the site I found them on, you have to scroll down just a bit. Hope you enjoy!

Valentine's Day Wreath

As a stay at home mom, I am all for quick, easy, and inexpensive craft ideas. This wreath is just that. I purchased a styrofoam wreath (I think it was 13") and one 2.5 oz skein of "I Love This Yarn" sport weight in Cranberry color, from Hobby Lobby. I already had pink and white felt from another project and the ribbon was one I saved from a gift bag. Other than that all you need is some glue (I used my hot glue gun) and some scissors and you are ready to go.  

Step 1: Wrap the yarn tightly around the wreath. I found it easiest to hold the wreath between my legs, that way I had both hands free to move the yarn quicker. Once it is all wrapped, tie a knot so the yarn won't shift, but do not cut the yarn.

Lattice Scarf Crochet Pattern

 I love to crochet, and I love it when its something that is actually useful. I have short hair, and in the winter time my neck is always cold, even when I'm inside. So enters the super soft and cozy neck warmer! I finished this a few days ago and have worn it every day since! I was a little worried it might feel too bulky and big, but  the only thing I really notice about it, is that it is doing a fantastic job at keeping me feeling cozy and warm. I found 2 cute blue buttons to close it with. I liked it better with only one showing on the front, so I sewed the second on facing the back.

This is a super quick and easy pattern, even for newbies. Here's the pattern.

How to Make Pocket FIle Folders

At our house, we do not have a room designated to school time yet. We will use the kitchen table, the couch, my kids small table and chairs, the floor, pretty much wherever works. It's nice to just go wherever we want, but the down side of not having a "school room" is finding where to store all of our school supplies and materials.

Christ Christmas Tree Ornaments

I love finding simple ways that remind us of the real reason we have Christmas. I made these with my cub scouts this week and they turned out so great I wanted to share. They are easy and fun to make. Hope you enjoy. 

                                         

What you'll need-

• Popsicle sticks (6-12 per ornament depending on the design you chose).
• Paint and paint brushes
• Elmer's glue or hot glue gun. 
• Pictures of Christ
• Ribbon 
• Scissors
• Pen

Collection of Knits

I've been meaning to go through and find my patterns for some the things I've knit and crocheted, but it has been a bigger project than what I am able to do right now. So instead I thought I would share some pictures and slowly but surely add the patterns and links. So keep checking back. If you would like it before I have it posted, shoot me an email and I can get it to you. Hope you enjoy. :)

The purple and white is my daughters baby blanket.

 The blue and white is my sons (folded up). 

Fun holiday scarf/necklace.
Click here for pattern.

  

These 3 are all hats and booties I made for my daughter when she was born. 

Halloween and costume hats. 

More fun hats and fox scarf.  

Some of our friends are big Utah State fans so I
made this hat for their little girl. Go Aggies!

The purple hat and booties are ones I did for my daughter.
The gray hat, shoes and tail are a little mouse outfit I
made for my nephew for Halloween.

Baby girl summer shirt.