For The Love Of Aprons.....

What do my hubby's old shirts, scrap fabric and a needle have in common? Give me an hour, and I'll have something new for wiping my hands on, holding my cell while I cook and chat (my two favorite activities), and wiping off counters when a meal is completed.
Whether I am making party favors for my daughter's birthday parties, a new accessory for my 'kitchen wardrobe', or extras to use during church activities, these flirty girl, eco-friendly aprons (move over paper towels) are some of my favorite accessories next to my diamond earrings.

Washer Necklaces

These necklaces are a fun and creative way to make unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry with fabric scraps and odds and ends around the house.

Young girls get a kick out of making these necklaces and can't wait to wear them!
Level: Easy

Total Time: 30 minutes

Supplies:

Metal Washers (any size)

Scrap Fabric 2" x 2"

Glue

Jewels, Charms, or other odds and ends

Ribbon for necklace - approximately 18" for each necklace

Instructions:

Place the washer on top of the fabric, good side down.

Cut the fabric 1/2" larger than washer.

Fold the fabric in half, and cut a circle in the fabric 1/3" larger than the hole of the washer.

Glue the back side of the fabric onto the washer, and fold the middle of the fabric inside the washer hole.

Let dry.

Add a decorative gem or charm to the front. Thread with ribbon (18") and enjoy.

Record Bowl Functional Art

Record bowls make beautiful art that's both nice to look at and fun to use. If you don't any LPs at home, scour your thrift store for $1 bargain LPs (33rpm).

Level: Easy

Total Time: 20 minutes

Supplies:

1LP

Oven

Metal Bowl

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 200 degrees.

Remove the from its sleeve and lay it over an overturned metal bowl.

Place the bowl and LP into the oven and wait 5 minutes.

Check the oven to ensure the LP has melted and molded itself onto the metal bowl.

Remove bowl and LP from the oven.

Quickly peel the LP off the bowl ( you may want to use mitts in case it is too hot to handle.)

Working quickly, mold the edges of the bowl into various scalloped shapes.

Allow to cool and set.

Enjoy!

Movie Ratings

Ever wonder whether or not a movie is appropriate for you and your family?

I love kids-in-mind....they offer over-the-top reviews of movies and provide you with enough aresenal to determine whether or not to lay out $10 per head to see a show.

www.kids-in-mind.com

Halloween

This is one of my favorite times of year. The weather turns cooler and we get to be kids and decorate the heck out of our homes!

There are so many things to create to liven up your home and create a spectacular, whimisical setting.

Try making a "Happy Halloween" banner using recycled products. Here is an easy project using a computer user guide.... I mean, who really reads these anyway?!?
Level: Easy
Total Time: 1 hour







Materials
Black and Orange Cardstock, Scrapbooking, or Construction Paper
Glue and Hot Glue Gun
User's Manual
Creepy Crawlies
Scissors, regular and angled
Ribbon
White Copy Paper and PC
Instructions
On your PC, create HAPPY HALLOWEEN in your favorite font, 150 to 300 point size.
Print out and cut out each letter. Set aside.
Create large triangles out of the black paper, 15 in all. Happy(space)Halloween. Set aside.
Create smaller triangles out of the orange paper, trimming the edges for a festive look.
Again, create 15 in all.
Create small triangles out of the user guide.

Glue in this order:
Bottom: Black
Middle: Orange
Top: User Guide
Very Top: Letter

Now using a hot glue gun, glue a creepy crawly on each of the banners. When dry, glue a ribbon along the top of the banner to join them all together. Leave approximately 10-12" of extra ribbon on each end to secure to a wall or banister. Hang and enjoy!