{How to} Make Lace Crowns

 You make these fancy crowns and tiaras that are perfect for kids parties,playing dress-up or newborn photo prop.These are super adorable and a very easy DIY

Materials Needed:
Lace
Fabric Stiffener Spray
Round container
Plastic gloves (optional)

Ready to get your hands dirty!

Step 1: Wrap the container you plan to use with plastic wrap or wax paper.  I  just used a coffee can for newborn sized crowns. If you don’t wrap the can, you will get rust colored stains on the lace.

Step 2: Cut the lace to the desired length. 15 inches works for newborn  size crowns.

Step 3: Spray some of the fabric stiffener on the lace in it and squeeze out the excess.

Step 4: wrap the lace around the container, let dry. once it’s dried, peel the lace off the container.

Embellish Time!

You can paint the stiffened lace with crafter’s paint, I used Metallic blue  and Metallic Sliver paint for the crowns .

Many fun ways to embellish  these lace crowns: feathers, buttons, etc. I kept my simple just painted them.

February Begins: Snow

We woke up to pretty nice snow amount 8-12 ” no school. We knew last night school would be closed. Do you think kids are excited? Yes! Lol

Morning view from porch love these Pine trees when snows  makes them look so pretty.It had me thinking  if are snowed in to make best with it and saw these ideas

 how about  some Snow Ice Cream &  Snowball Truffles

Have you ever had snow ice cream? Well, get out collect your snow and make some. I will say keep away from dirty or yellow snow. NO YELLOW SNOW

 These truffles are a lot snowball cakes you found in store but are healthier version covered in marshmallow and coconut. Yum! They make a delicious healthy treat!

Full Recipe HERE

Bring it Inside!

When first did this my son was sick so we couldn’t get out to enjoy this snow

However … I brought the SNOW inside to play with and explore!

He enjoyed it a lot having cars drive in it

Even just digging hands into was fun

 Great sensory play in the Winter months.  Have you ever brought snow indoors for some snowy play? 

Here’s some other posts on playing with snow inside …

• Indoor & Edible Snowmen from Toddler Approved
• Bring the Snow Inside! from Dresses ‘n Messes
• Playing with Snow Inside from Happy Hooligans
• Preschool Snow Activities from B-Inspired Mama
• Bring in the Snow! from Creekside Learning
• Melting Art from Housing a Forest
• Bringing the Snow Inside from Housing a Forest
• Snow painting with a toddler from Teach Preschool
• Snowman in a Bottle from Teach Preschool
• Inside Snow Play from Here Come the Girls
• Winter Sensory Bin – Bringing the Snow Inside from Crayon Freckles
• Snow Muffins from What We Do All Day
• A Warm Way to Play with Snow from Growing a Jeweled Rose
• The Benefits of Small World Play – Penguins in the Ice and Snow from Adventures at home with Mum
• Indoor Snow Play from Sugar Aunts
• Antarctica Fun from Creative Family Fun

Jamberry’s {Out with The Old and In with The New}

It’s February and which means a spring/summer catalog will launch next month! And you can say goodbye to over 100 designs and colors from the current catalog.

Going, Going, Gone!
These designs and colors are only available through February.

BUY THEM HERE! 

{and find out what else is going}

Each month, there is a new Hostess Exclusive. It is only available if you host a qualifying party and will come FREE when you redeem your hostess rewards.

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KitchenAid® Pasta Roller & Cutter Set

This looks really great to make some homemade pasta’s with KitchenAid® Pasta Roller & Cutter Set  (Fresh restaurant quality pasta has never been easier.) just attach to  KitchenAid and boom you have own pasta. It received 4.6 stars and is priced at $249.99

This 3 piece, all metal set contains a pasta roller, fettuccine cutter and spaghetti cutter. Includes wooden cleaning brush.

See video

Learn more: http://kitchen.ai/IgI3a

Free Crochet & Knit Patterns

Calling all Knitters and Crocheters!

Here some super cute patterns if feeling creative.

Trendy Top

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Organizer Pouch

  

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Turtle Newborn Photo Prop

(http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/turtle-newborn-photo-prop)

Building Blocks Throw

 (http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/building-blocks-throw)

Tapestry Flower Pot Cozy

(http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/tapestry-flower-pot-cozy)

Glowing Embers Basket

(http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/glowing-embers-basket)

Boy and Girl Super Heroes

(http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/boy-girl-super-heroes)

Argyle Bean Bag Ottoman

(http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/argyle-bean-bag-ottoman)

Shamrock Can Cozy

(http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/shamrock-can-cozy)

Safari Play Set

(http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/safari-play-set)

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