Crafts
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Upcycling Baby Clothes into Duffy or Build-a-Bear Clothes
Disclaimer: First, let me make it clear that I am not a seamstress. In no way, shape, or form do I probably sew “properly.” I was taught to sew many years ago by my great-grandmother who was terrified to teach…
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Making an Angel Pillow (Faux Sugarboo)
A long time ago, when I had an uncle fighting cancer, my mom asked me to make him a large pillow to make him more comfortable. Years later, when she herself was battling lung cancer, I thought of that when…
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Our MNSSHP Family Peter Pan Costumes
Psst MNSSHP is Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Peter Pan My first costume involved tackling the star of the show – Peter Pan. I found a wonderful tutorial by Merrick White on Babble here that I just fell in love with,…
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Making Embellished Sunny Beach Hats with Supplies from Dollar Tree
When we stopped at Dollar Tree for Easter baskets, I saw some sunhats hanging on hooks on a display. I checked them out and they were super soft! This is a really important thing when picking out hats that will…
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Making a Soft Velour Crown for a Toddler
Bug loves hats of any kind, so I knew he’d be cooperative with whatever I decided to dress him in for our trip. Everyone fawns over the lovely little girl’s dresses and crowns when planning their Disney trips, often planning…
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Displaying Disney Gift Cards – as Magnets!
When we go to Disney, I purchase gift cards so we have an easier time tracking our souvenir expenses in the park. Everyone has one or two of their own to spend. I order mine from the Disney Store online…
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Seaglass and Shells Fireplace Mantle
My mom purchased a mantle/fireplace frame from someone on Craigslist a couple of years ago. It’s a lovely carved piece from the late 1800s from a house that was being renovated. They brought it home and my stepdad bolted it…
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Family Shirts – Our Christian Shirts Day for Our Trip to Disney
We were very blessed to be able to go to Disney for an amazing trip. That being said, I felt it was only right to take a day to “extra” remind ourselves where our blessings come from and to also…
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Family Shirts – Three Different Sets for Disney’s MNSSHP
FIRST – if you are planning a Disney trip, leave room in your budget for shirts once you get there. Their designs are amazing and there is no doubt that you will find one there to take home. I plan…
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Customizing a Stroller with Cricut or Silhouette
When I decided to customize our stroller, I went in search of successful attempts online and found none. So, I figured I’d try anyway. I’m really happy with the results. If you don’t have a Cricut or Silhouette machine, you…
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