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Feature Friday-Robyn (Baby Shower Decor/DIY Home Decor)

April 10, 2009 By Michelle Barneck 5 Comments

Today’s Feature Friday is my Aunt in-law Brenda’s best friend Robyn. (That sounds a little hilarious.) I love this woman. She is the friendliest, most endearing woman you will ever meet. I am a little embarrassed to say that I actually thought she was my Aunt’s Sister. I was invited to her home for my Cousin Brooke’s baby shower (She is having her baby today!!! Congrats! Yay!) and was so impressed with all the adorable baby shower decor along with all her great home decor. One problem…I forgot my camera. So, I apologize in advance for the cell phone pictures. They most definitely do not do it justice.

  • The first thing I noticed was this adorable diaper banner in the front room. She hung up a ribbon and hung diapers with clothes pins to spell out Baby Shower.
  • These wooden ABC blocks were really fun. They were stacked all around with teddy bears and balloon bouquets. What a great idea. Just buy a 4×4 (not a 2×4, the square one), then cut it into blocks. Next, sand the edges smooth. Buy some wood letters, glue them on and voila! The great thing is leaving them in their natural state makes them works for boys and girls!
  • How about this table spread! Not only does it have so many cute baby items (bears, quilts, books) but it is covered in delicious treats! It is cut off in this pic, but another cute idea was she had blue dove chocolate eggs in an apothecary jar (or vase, I can’t remember, but they looked really cute).

  • This was a gift Brooke received at the shower, but it was sooo cute that I had to show it. It is a Glenna Jean Big Baby Pin Hanger. How adorable to hang pic frames from bows or tiny hats. I love it!
Glenna Jean Big Baby Pin Hanger (24" x 7") - Glenna Jean  - Babies"R"Us

  • Someday soon I will post my gift. I have given you the instructions to a lot of it already! See the Ribbon Embellished Burp Cloth and car seat cover tutorials. Watch for the Teddy Bear Hooded Towel and diaper card cover coming soon!

Let’s switch gears in to home decor! These next two ideas are so simple, but make a big impact.

  • How about some fresh flowers? Instead of getting cut flowers, go to the garden center and buy some small flowers meant to plant in your yard. Just place tissue paper around the plastic base and tie with a ribbon. Then place in a basket, instant spring!
  • I am definitely doing this one. You know those kitchen chairs..the white ones that you wonder what to do with. Why not paint them black and give them a touch of class. How did I never think of this?!

All of this from just two rooms?! I can definitely take a lesson from her! She had so many wonderful groupings too! I am terrible at grouping things on shelves and walls.
Sorry again about the pictures! That will teach me to leave my camera home!

GreAt iDeaS Robyn!
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Last Minute Easter Gift Ideas for Kids

April 7, 2009 By Michelle Barneck 2 Comments

If you want your gift to have a somewhat spiritual note, try one of these ideas:

  • Eggs with the Easter Story inside-walks them through the Easter story and the last week of Christ’s life by opening each egg. They find an item, for instance 3 dimes to represent the 30 pieces of silver, and a corresponding scripture to tell the story.
  • Scripture tote bag-you can make your own out of a place mat (Our YW did this for an activity, my bag is shown below. Thanks Tami!)
  • Picture books of scripture stories with matching action figures. This is what my little guy is getting. I got them at Dollar Tree.

To have a little fun with your gift, try these:

  • Make a jelly bean necklace and bracelet set. They can wear it and eat it!jelly bean necklace
  • Kids Gardening tools-great spring theme and they can play with them in the yard (Long handle shovel, hoe or rake $3.50 each at Wal-mart this week)
  • Bunny Money for small gifts-they get to purchase from a “bank” of gifts like coloring books, bubbles, etc. with the money they find in their plastic eggs
  • A little chick that hatches out of an egg is fun. Just add water and watch the action. We got these from my sis last year and mom this year. I think they got them at Harmon’s for about a dollar.


Submerge egg in water. 24 hrs. later there is a little crack. 48 hrs. later you can see the chick.

As for me, I am hoping for a PedEgg in my basket! 🙂 Gotta get my footsies ready for flip flops!
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Easter Craft Ideas for Kids

April 7, 2009 By Michelle Barneck 1 Comment

Need some fun crafts to do with the kids this week? Check out these cute Easter crafts I found around the web.

Easter Egg Craft

Egg Shell Mosaics From Make and Takes

A great way to reuse those shells that you will inevitably have around the house maybe from some of the cute egg crafts below! All you need is paper, glue, and eggshells!

Fancy Feathered Friends

Fancy Feathered Friends
from Family Fun

How Tweet! Add a little flair to your eggs by turning them into little birdies!

Thumbprints TechniqueUsing tiny fingerprints is always fun (as long as they aren’t on the windows you just cleaned)! Eggs Decorating Thumbprints technique from Family Fun

Cinderella's Tabletop Easter ChicksCheck out these little chickadees! What a cute usage of felt and pipe cleaners!

Table top Chicks from Disney Family Go

If you need a little snack or dessert these Carrot patch cupcakes are just the ticket. I think they would be perfect for my hubby’s team at work!

Rabbit’s Easter Cupcakes from Disney Family Go

Rabbit's Easter Cupcakes

How about another cute and economical Easter flower arrangement. These tulips bring a fun pop of color to any space. They would be great on the kids table at dinner. You could even make them shorter and use them as place cards.

Easter Tulips arrangement from Disney Family GoRosetta's Easter Tulips

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Another table favorite is this Easter lily arrangement made from your little ones hand prints. How adorable!

Hand print Lilies from Family Fun

Is your creativity sparked yet?

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Silk Tie Dye Egg Tutorial

April 6, 2009 By Michelle Barneck 8 Comments

Silk tie dying makes the most amazing looking eggs! You end up with bright intricate patterns that are more like art than egg dying! Go, find a few old silk ties (or blouses, or pajamas) and let’s get started!
Items needed:
  • Eggs
  • 100% silk ties (must be 100% silk or it will not work) The darker the pattern, the better it turns out. We got ties at D.I. for $2, but also used silk pajama pants.
  • Cotton cloth (we used old t-shirt others used pillowcases)
  • Twist Ties
  • Water
  • White Vinegar
  • Glass or Enamel pan
1. Cut fabric into squares big enough to fit around the eggs.
2. Wrap the eggs in silk making sure to cover the entire shell.
3. Wrap the silk wrapped egg in the cotton fabric and tie the top with a twist tie.
4. Put all wrapped eggs in pan and cover them completely with water
5. Add 3 T. White Vinegar to water
6. Bring to a boil and let boil 20-25 minutes. (More time makes the pattern more vibrant)
7. Scoop the eggs out and lay them on a cookie sheet or to cool a little.
8. Unwrap eggs and marvel at the patterns!
We had a lot of fun doing this! We had kids ages 5-65 participating.
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