Category Archives: Seriously Crafty Treats

Project with graphite pencils

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Cupcakes

Apparently when you are four there is nothing more special or magical than getting to use big kid pencils. A talks about how he gets to use them at school, and feels like he has a big responsibility when he … Continue reading →

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Nicki the Talking Flower

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Cupcakes

A made a terrific little flower puppet at school, that he brought home and named “Nicki the Talking Flower”. Don’t ask me where he got the name…apparently it’s someone he knows. HA! A decided that his flower was going to … Continue reading →

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Spring break activities: Crafting, baking, and gardening

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Cupcakes

When A doesn’t have a set schedule, or something to do he tends to get a bit wild. He always enjoys it at first (“no school, yes!” he exclaims), but then he gets bored. Then he starts running around with … Continue reading →

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I Heart J decorations and food

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Cupcakes

When I did the decorations for A’s first birthday I have to say I probably went a bit overboard. I remember staying up until 11 p.m. the night before his birthday prepping and placing decorations. For J’s birthday I planned … Continue reading →

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Quick and easy hearts and winter crafts

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Cupcakes

So this little guy showed up at our house last week: A is learning about winter animals at school and they made this penguin out of a water bottle last week. Isn’t he hilarious? His teacher always thinks of terrific … Continue reading →

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Quick and Easy Christmas Crafts

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Cupcakes

A has been sooo excited about Christmas, that at times he is borderline off the wall. Then other times he is just seriously off the wall. To calm down some of his “hyperness” I have pushed the boys naps back … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Countdown Extra: DIY Card Holders

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Cupcakes

I whipped up a little DIY cardholder this year and so did my sister, so I wanted to share our creations! Here is my sister’s: She purchased the metal gift box decoration from Hobby Lobby and then attached three strands … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Countdown Extra: Holiday Subway Art

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Cupcakes

I have two larger frames that sit on our mantel that I change out at Christmas, birthdays, etc. Last year I had Christmas fabric in the frames, but this year I was inspired by the Christmas subway art I had … Continue reading →

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Little fall goody buckets

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Cupcakes

For their little fall goody buckets I did a few Halloween-ish items and a few transition to Thanksgiving items: J Baby’s spider bucket: He has a new little touch and feel fall book, a little bat, and skeleton pajamas Super … Continue reading →

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Re-Freshing with a Shower Curtain

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Cupcakes

That’s right I said shower curtain. I have been looking to update and re-cover our two side boxes in our living room and two pillows that have gotten torn from over washing (see the acid reflux diaries). I hadn’t had … Continue reading →

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