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Build-A-Bear @ Home

June 17, 2009 By Michelle Barneck 1 Comment

Ok, maybe not build a bear, but dress a bear. This is just a quick idea for an afternoon activity. We tried it the other day and my little guy thought it was all sorts of fun. All you need is a teddy bear (or other doll or stuffed animal with 4 limbs) and some of your kiddos old clothes. I gave him a few different choices: a pair of feety jammies aka blanket sleeper, a couple of shirts, some shorts and this Hawaiian outfit.

Basically, just what I had in the closet that he had grown out of. I let him choose what the bear should wear and then let him dress him, but was there to help when needed.

He loved being able to choose and mix up the outfits and also LOVED the buttons. It is a great way for them to practice dressing and doing zippers, snaps and buttons.

Now that I think about it, I totally should have pulled out some shoes too! Girls could include head bands and bows or jewelry as well.

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Father’s Day Photo Present

June 15, 2009 By Michelle Barneck 11 Comments

So, I am showing you this in good faith that neither my husband or Father will see it before Father’s Day. If they do, surprise…Happy Father’s Day!!

Now that we have that taken care of I can show you what I am doing for Father’s Day this year. I saw this idea in a bunch of different places and loved it. I took my little guy in to Target for the pictures, but you could take them yourself.

I got paper mache letters ($2 each at craft store) to spell Dad and Papa (what he calls grandpa). Lucky for me, I only had to buy 3 letters! Here’s a preview of how you could group them (just ignore that she mixed up Papa). I was cheap and bought the pics separate for $4 a sheet instead of doing a premade grouping for $30 a sheet. I will just put them in frames. I figured I could group them like that later in photoshop if I felt the need.

Then, I took an item that represented them in some way. A duck for Grandpa, since his office has mallard stuff in it and he takes him to feed the ducks and a computer for Dad since, well he is a computer geek.

I was going to change his outfit in the middle, but reality check, we barely got these shots. He is too fast and crazy for us at this age. I love how they turned out. I think his Daddy and Papa will be very excited!

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Feature Friday-Little Birdie Secrets

June 12, 2009 By Michelle Barneck 3 Comments

Today’s Feature Friday is Little Birdie Secrets and its creators Jessica, Mandy and Stacy.

Let’s get it started with the one minute interview…

What is your favorite crafting tool or secret weapon?

J: My favorite tool is my paper cutter….I love making cards and you can’t make a cute, professional looking card without it being neat and straight!

M: Favorite tool: Do I have to pick just one? I use Mod Podge a LOT. And my sewing machine–now that I have one I’d be lost without it!

S: My favorite tool is my sewing machine. I can’t live without it. Next up is Mary Ellen’s Best Press. I LOVE this stuff.

Are your toenails painted and if so, what color?

J: No, I am naked on my toes at the moment! 🙂

M: I’m wearing a light pink so you can’t tell when the polish gets dinged by my kids dropping things on my toes!

S: My toes are plain Jane right now, but if they were painted they would be fire engine red

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

J: If I could eat one thing for the rest of my life it would be CHOCOLATE!!

M: I could eat sushi every day of my life. Yum.

S: French fries and ketchup

What is your guilty pleasure?

J: My guilty pleasure is watching reality TV. I love so many of them…American Idol, The Bachelorette, So You Think You Can Dance, and on and on!

M: My very guilty pleasure is consuming a box of Milk Duds or a bag of Riesen candies while watching The Bachelor. Perfect night for me!

S: Shopping is my guilty pleasure!

Speaking of guilty pleasure, how about some pie? Here’s Little Birdie’s tutorial on how to make Pie In a Jar. You could give it out as neighbor gifts or keep it for yourself for those late night sugar cravings. Either way, it’s definately tempting with the berry prices right now!!

And for summer travel plans, how perfect is this tutorial on How to Make a Luggage Handle Cover. I would have LOVED this when I was a flight attendant! I should totally make one of these for my hubby’s business trip at the end of the month! There would be no mistaking your bag in the sea of black bags with this cute little addition!

These next few ideas make the perfect addition to my Baby Gift Ideas!

Make Your Own Bibs and Splat Mats! This is a sewing project that I could totally do! It is mostly iron on! Just add bias tape (the blue stuff around the edges)! (Don’t feel bad if you had no idea what bias tape is, I didn’t either until a couple months ago!)

How about some stylin’ DIY Binkie clips? Trust me, if you have a binkie baby, you will want some of these! There’s nothing like dropping the only binkie you brought with you into the gutter as you lift your little one out of the car. Eww!

Just think of all the coordinating stuff you could make! I wish I had this tutorial on How to Make a Nursing Cover before my little one. I had a cover, but this one makes a nice little window so you can see what in the world you are doing. Very important those firt few weeks when you still feel like you are on training wheels.

I got a good laugh out of this Motivational poster for Father’s Day. It is a nice personalized gift for the man in your life with a good sense of humor.

I recently developed an unhealthy habit of collecting ribbon. I can’t help myself when it is on sale for $1. I have quite a collection now which warrants an organization system. Here are some great Ribbon Storage/Organization ideas.

I have talked multiple times about my lack of talent when it comes to grouping things. I was ecstatic to find this tip on How to Hang Picture Collage. I can’t believe I never thought of this before! I think my dilemma just may be solved!

Great ideas Jessica, Mandy and Stacy!! You are now entered in to the Hall of Fame as Tippers of the Week!

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Thrifty Addition

June 10, 2009 By Michelle Barneck 3 Comments

Remember this picture from way back when from my trip to the D.I.? See that little circle in the right hand corner I picked up for $2?

I finally put it to good use in my master bathroom. I added four $1 vanilla pillar candles from Michaels and Voila, one six dollar addition of ambiance!