May's Craftnight

Here are your three choices you can choose from.  We are planning on doing two crafts, since they seem fairly simple.  So vote for your two favorite... yes make two votes.

Craft night will be Thursday, May 17... so mark your calendars.

Poll closes May 3rd.

 I love these balls I saw on pinterest. 

Make our own and put them a bowl for the 4th.

 I like this idea of a pillow. 

I would use more shabby chic cotton fabric.  So cute.

http://www.twindragonflydesigns.com/search?updated-min=2011-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2012-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=50

 Banners.  Always fun to make and this one is way cute. 

http://lorihairston.blogspot.com/2011/06/red-white-blue-for-craft-us-crazy.html

 Can put these anywhere in the house.  Found it on Pinterest.

 Another banner idea... pinterest.

 I like this banner idea that was posted earlier. 

I like the fabric look.

Last, but not least, summer is coming and we all love to swim.  This would be cute to make for our kids.

http://www.marthastewart.com/268046/hand-towel-beach-bag

I love the ideas that have been posted earlier... especially the fabric wreath. 

I just wanted to submit some ideas so I don't feel like a slacker.
~carrie~

More great craft ideas

 I am loving the square fire crackers, and the cute sign:

 This wreath was done with paper and ribbon, soooo cute:

I would love a sign like this to hang in my guest bath.  They would all be very personal, we would all put places we have lived, along with places you and your family, love to visit/vacation.
-Callie

4th of July Wreath

http://www.allthingsthrifty.com/2011/07/red-white-and-blue-wreath-idea.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ThriftyHomeDecorationsAndAccessories+%28Thrifty+Home+Decorations+and+Accessories%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
-Kendall

April Craft Night???

http://designdazzle.blogspot.com/2010/07/4th-of-july-old-fashioned-crafts.html
I'd love to end Craft Group with a BANG and make these paper Firecrackers  (Yes I'm a nerd)

Is the next Craft Night really in April or is it in May? Either way, I wanted to post a few ideas. I know it's early but I think it would be fun to do a patriotic craft. The ONLY 4th of July decor I own is my one little banner we made at Lisa's a couple years ago. (Which I love) Anyways, here's a couple ideas....

http://blog.vintagestreetmarket.com/archives/category/patriotic

http://www.etsy.com/listing/26757407/4th-of-july-party-banner-bunting
Looks like that flag banner is made out of oil cloth. So cute for inside or out. Is that an oilcloth BBQ cover I see in the background? That girl has gone above and beyond....

http://blog.vintagestreetmarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/banner-kit-project
'Patriotic Wall Art'
I was thinking it would be fun for us to do something like this, it reminds me of the Valentine's hearts we did last year when Amy hosted, but 4th of July style. We could do any shape.
♥Ashley

It's Spa Day!

A few notes about our upcoming project.  
It will take place at Rebecca's house at 8pm, Wed. March 14th.
I know this is a later start, but Doug is gone and I need time to get my kids to bed before our party.  If you have any questions about the supply list or anything else let me know!


What we will be making:
Each person will make 8 soaps and 3 sugar scrubs with cute identifying tags.


What to bring:
-3 half pint size jars and lids for Sugar Scrub.  
In my opinion, wide mouth is best to get out all the scrub.  But really any metal or glass container with a screw top lid will do.  Just make sure it holds 1 cup.  These were not purchased because many of you already have some lying around your house.   
-Medium size microwave safe bowl for mixing soap.  
The kind with a spout if you have it (like pampered chef kind) or a glass measuring cup would even work too.  
-regular size muffin tin 
This is our soap mold.  We will also have other shapes to choose from.  If you have a fun shaped muffin tin you would like to use, bring it.
-rubber spatula
-Scissors
-(Optional) Embellishments for tags
We will provide supplies to make tags including paper, twine, burlap, a few buttons and ribbon.  Feel free to bring some scraps from home to use for your tags or jar lids.  We will have everything from the bin available also.  


Looking forward to a fun night!
~Rebecca

Date for Craft Night

Ladies,


I can host craft night one of the following nights, so please vote on the poll.  It will close Saturday.  


Wednesday, March 14th
Wednesday, March 28th


Just a note, the sidebar shows Carrie and Callie hosting in April, so the 28th may not give them enough time to execute a craft in the time.  Something to consider...


Also, the men's basketball tournament will be over, but open gym will still be going on for those husbands who want to attend this.  We may always have a conflict here depending on which night Harmony is assigned.

Saw these tags on Pinterest. I don't know if anyone would want them for the salt/sugar scrub but the website has some cute ones.

http://lilac-n-lavender.blogspot.com/2012/01/springtime-gift-tags.html

-Kendall

Poll Closes Today!

To the lone last voter, the poll closes today at 4:45pm.  Will you tip the scale or will we need a tie breaker?  No pressure!  Ha Ha! 


-Rebecca  

Time to Vote!

We selected the crafts that received the most feedback, so you can now vote.  The poll will close on Thursday, Feb. 9th.  May the best craft win! 

*Note
I am waiting for the Men's Basketball Tournament schedule to determine the date of craft night because I know this effects several of us.  As soon as I hear when they are playing, we can pencil a date.

Rebecca

Saw this...thought it was cute! -Kendall

Balloon Wreath

I have been wanting one of these to celebrate birthdays at our house.

-Rebecca

Banners are always fun!!

This is a way cute Easter banner. It says Happy Easter!!  What do you all think about a banner for Easter, Summer, or St.Patrick's day?

Ideas By Amy

#1 Craft/ Pen Organizer:

 http://shabbychicinspired.blogspot.com/2011/09/tin-can-caddy.html

Lori put these on her Pinterest I love it. I think they would look so adorable on a desk or craft table

#2 Sweater/ T shirt redo:

http://seekatesew.blogspot.com/2011/10/sweatshirt-liposuction.html

http://pinterest.com/pin/58969076340414710/

My Sister has this it is Awesome!

We could do this that same Night:

http://www.trashtocouture.com/2011/11/old-mens-t-shirt-sewn-into-womens.html

#3 Make our own Canvas

I Love these Canvas ideas as well

http://blissfullyever-after.blogspot.com/2011/12/diy-photos-on-canvas.html

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioDmA0ULALEsKdiHTPNtgdLPqRvuH2zGw3vYudrv8gWmcnxz7A8kd_zqkGM573moqB9ZXtodo_VM_uvPa8FVoACmACaesmU9gGN9jXiYX-b_19Q2brzvAHG-p8hzWptQv5Otk6hRHX-gw/s1600/028+copy.png

http://www.photobarn.co/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=35x7photoboards

http://hamiltonfamilyphotographer.com/blog/on-location-burlington-childrens-portrait-new-wall-gallery/

http://pinterest-project.blogspot.com/2011/11/i-love-pictures.html

What happens when you have a child up for 2 nights with a cold...

You start to pin everything you've ever seen.  Anyone notice? :)

Here's another idea.

Necklaces:

http://www.goodlifeeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/rosettenecklace-credit-happylittlelovelies.jpg

http://www.etsy.com/listing/71265625/miss-daisey-necklace

I'm really dying to do this.

-Kendall

A Hunky Trunk full of Junk

Here's the trunk idea...

Rebecca and I were talking and our kids both could use new toy chests b/c they've beat up theirs and we could use new ones. Here's a couple ideas I found on anna-white. 

I think we can cut costs by using DeWils cabinet rejects. I haven't been before, but do they have a ton? The fabric is another option. 

This is a project that can be for anything, not just for kids toy chest. 

Upholstered Toy Boxes from Old Kitchen Cabinets

What night works best? I'm thinking Thursday in the middle of March. I have younger kids so my calendar's not as crazy, so let Rebecca or I know if you really prefer certain days.

Another thought. I don't really consider this a craft.  But, if we are looking for something I need, I would like to get together glue, cut out, & laminate a ton of file folder games for church.  I think Lindsay Strong had the same thing for FHE.  One night and she came away with FHE activities for the entire year. Just a thought.

Maybe craft night isn't the best place for this. But, I'm just putting it out there more so I remember.
-Kendall

I'm so glad I'm not the only one!

Ha ha...I was surfing blogs and realized I found some things I'd love to suggest for craft night. But, I was gonna hold off cause I'm a freak and maybe Feb. 1st was too early. Thank you Rebecca and Kirsten for making me not feel so weird. :)

Here are my ideas:

Accessories: necklaces, headbands, etc



I'd love to knock out a bunch of rosettes and make a few things from them.

DIY Napkins & Place Mats

I'm trying to help the Billings homes to be a little more green. I need to make napkins, place mats, sandwich bags, grocery bags, etc. I'm up for any of that.

Pillows:

I'm not usually wanting more pillows but I saw these where you can scan your own note/handwriting and put in on it. How cute would that be with a old note from your grandma, husband, or your childrens handwriting? I know we could cute these examples up.

-Kendall

March Craft Night

http://www.marthastewart.com/280275/how-to-make-bath-fizzies?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/bath-and-spa-gifts

Kirsten and I thought it might be fun to do something for Mother's Day at Craft Night.   I found several really cute homemade scrubs and bath fizzies that would be something fun and different to make.  They are made mostly from pantry items and have a shelf life of up to 6 months so you could use them as gifts or to pamper yourself.  And we could make some different kinds!  

Since there are plenty of ideas already on the blog, we were hoping to also give people a chance to make those "runner up" crafts or others that have been circling around the poll for a few months.  If you have something that has been a runner up, make a comment and we can get it on the poll.  It will be posted soon.  

Some ideas we had are: 

aprons or tablecloth

Cake stands

small furniture project: perhaps a trunk for storing toys or blankets.  

Kirsten said we may be able to recruit Colby to help. (Picture coming soon)

~Rebecca