Snow Friends

I am, seriously, so in love with these guys!! When I saw them on Amanda's blog, I knew I had to copy (thank you Amanda and Maddie!). We picked up the pavers (though not easily; they're heavy!) at Home Depot (or was it Lowe's?) and painted them with acrylic paint (2 coats each). I gave Maddie a sponge-tip painter and she went to town. Very helpful. :)

Then, I glued on pom-pom ear muffs, a fleece scarf, some buttons and eyes. I used puffy paint for the nose and smile. As much as it angered Maddie, I had to do these steps because a) I used a hot glue gun and b) I did not want puffy paint everywhere.

On the back of each one, I traced Maddie's hand with Sharpie and wrote the date.

Love these guys!!

These were some fun ornaments we made. I used foam sheets (Dollar Tree!) and precut all the pieces. I connected the circles with jump rings (found in the jewelry-making section of craft stores) and Maddie says that they "dance." She glued the pieces on and I punched a tiny hole in each hat so that we can thread a metal ornament holder through.

Welcome!

Hi! Thanks for making it over here. I'll use this blog as a way to keep track of the handmade, homemade gifts that Maddie and I have been busy making. That means that if you're a family member, be forewarned that one of these may be for you!

This first one is a gift for Grandma. I typed up some interview questions and then Maddie answered them. I'm in love with these, just because you really never know what answer she'll come up with!

Afterwards, she colored it and then requested to add some stickers.

Now, this part was mommy-made! When I saw this on Family Fun, I knew I had to try it. I make wire wrap bracelets (when the mood strikes me) and so I had all the necessary materials. There are good directions here; I altered ours a bit, using black and silver wire and a big heart cookie cutter. I strung a ribbon through it, which will serve as an ornament holder for when it is hung on Grandma's tree.

Then, we folded up the completed and decorated interview questions and slipped it inside! The wrapped wire is thin enough that the interview can be easily slipped in and out. I added a silver bow and it's an ornament and gift, ready to go!