The Craft Cave

Reindeer Juice Boxes

2011-12-13T05:04:00.000-08:00

I wanted to make something cute for Pirates classmates at school.

I love seeing all the Root beer bottles or pop bottles made up to look like Reindeer's.

I thought, why can't I make up juice boxes to look like a Reindeer?

I gently pulled the straws off the back of the juice boxes before I taped the antlers to the back and covered them with brown construction paper. Then with a couple dots of hot glue on the back of the straw and added it back to the juice box.

Then with a glue gun, glue the red pom pom on for the nose and 2 google eyes on.

And there you have it! A cute little treat for your Sugar Plums.

Brooke

Elf News

2011-12-10T05:09:00.000-08:00

Our Elf's are back!

They come back for the Holiday's

They bring new friends with them every year.

We now have Twinkle, Sneaky, Grumpy, Little Henry, Jingles,Goldie, The twins, Candy and Mr. Happy and our newest elf's Sweetie and Chippy.

They are taking over!

Sneaky

Grumpy

The Twins

Sweetie

Jingles

This is Goldie. She has already got into Princesses hair bows! She could not pick just one to wear.

This is little Henry. He mostly hangs out on the shelf.

One of the twin elf's decided to take a nap on our Kleenex box.

The kids thought this was hilarious.

Here's one of our new elf's that has came to visit this year.

The kids named him Chippy.

This is our very first elf. His name is Twinkle.

This is the boy twin, Mr Happy.

This is the girl twin elf. Her name is Candy. She already made it to the Christmas tree for some holiday candy.

We hope you enjoyed a preview of some of our fun little Holiday traditions.

Brooke

Holiday Treats

2011-12-04T05:35:00.000-08:00

French Toast Christmas Tree

Here's some fun holiday treat ideas I have made for my kiddo's.

You can find it HERE.

Snowman Treats

My kids loved these little treats.

You can find these HERE.

Reindeer Doughnuts

Supplies needed:

I used mini chocolate doughnuts

Red M&M's

Pretzels

Peanut butter chips

Take a mini doughnut, push a M&M in the middle and 2 Peanut butter chips into the doughnut.

Break a pretzel and push 2 pieces into the top of the doughnut.

And there you have it, a cute little reindeer doughnut for your little Sugar plums!

Brooke

New Years Countdown Bags

2010-12-30T04:54:00.001-08:00

I made these fun little countdown bags last year. The kids loved them!

Starting at 8:00, I made a bag for each hour until midnight. In each bag there were goodies for the kids.

Check out how I made them HERE.

I can't believe it has been a year since I started this little blog! It has flew by. I still consider myself to be a newbie when it comes to blogging. There is so much I still need to learn.

It also has been a crazy year. I had hoped to blog a little more but life's little speed bumps do not stop to let me blog.

So I hope next year I can squeeze in a little more time crafting and blogging.

Thank you to all the followers that have stuck around this past year.

I very much enjoy the blogging world. Finding and sharing so many wonderful projects, ideas and recipes with everyone. I have been amazed and inspired by lots and lots of people in the blogging world. Thank you! Also thank you to everyone that has shared such sweet comments in the past year.

So here's to another year of Bloggy Goodness!

Hope everyone has a safe and Happy New Year!

Brooke

Holiday Fun List

2010-12-09T04:00:00.000-08:00

Christmas vacation is coming and I am trying to plan some fun activities for my little elves.

So I decided to make a Holiday fun list.

I typed up a list of fun things to do over Christmas vacation.

Put the list in a frame with some scrapbook paper.

Keep the glass in the frame.

With a dry erase marker, check off or put a star on the glass next to the activity that was done.

Here's a list of our Holiday Fun list:

Make a Christmas Craft

Go bowling

Make a pine cone bird feeder

Go to a Holiday show

Check out Christmas lights

Popcorn and movie night

Clean the house to Christmas music

Buy a gift for someone in need

Special treat: Hot cocoa and marshmallow buffet

Christmas breakfast for dinner

Sleep near the Christmas tree

Make a Christmas Craft

More Fun Ideas:

Go Caroling

Watch some Holiday movies

Go to the movies

Go sledding (if there is snow)

Build a snowman (if there is snow)

Make snow cones

Make some blizzards (ice cream treat)

Make Holiday cards for friends and family

Have a picnic by the Christmas tree

Brooke

Elf News

2010-12-08T03:47:00.001-08:00

The other day, we received a knock at our front door. On our front step was our new edition to our Elf family.

Candy is her name.

My kids were over the moon with joy to find a new elf. They were so puzzled to find her on our front steps. How did she get there? They had thought up all kinds of theories and how she appeared there. From Santa dropping her off and leaving to the mailman stopping by. I had just missed her arrival. I was running some errands. I always miss the good stuff ;)

This is what we came home to after school the other day. Our newest elf was watching some holiday movies with our other elf, Sneaky.

They had helped themselves to popcorn and some mint cookies.

They were enjoying Merry Madagascar and Christmas with the Kranks.

Let us know some of your Elf Adventures.

Brooke

Family Holiday Traditions

2010-12-02T02:51:00.000-08:00

This is a fun Holiday tradition my kids enjoy.

Our Santa Elf's visit us around Thanksgiving ever year. They stay with us until Christmas Eve.

They are supposed to keep a eye on us to make sure we are being GOOD this year and report back to Santa on Christmas Eve.

Most the time the Elf's are the ones not being so GOOD! They like to do all kinds of crazy things through the night.

From climbing the Christmas tree, getting into some candy, watching some Christmas movies, to making Holiday messes. They are always up to something.

We will keep you posted on the crazy activities our Elf's are up to this year.

Here is our newest elf in the bunch. He gets into everything! When we first found him, he was in our Christmas tree taking all the candy canes.

This little guy got himself stuck in one of the decorations.

I might just have to contact Santa to let him know my children have been good but the elves need to be put on the Naughty list.

Here's Grumpy, he just sits on the shelf.

The kids even caught Twinkle and Goldie reading Christmas books in the beanbag chair.

Twinkle hanging out with some decorations.

Hope everyone enjoyed one of our little Holiday traditions that my family enjoys!

Brooke

Snowman Treat

2010-12-02T02:50:00.000-08:00

Here's a fun Holiday treat I made last year for my little sugar plums.

They loved this! I plan on making some more this year.

You will need:

Some orange slices candy ( You could also use candy corn.)

3 small white powdered doughnuts for each snowman.

Some chocolate chips (I used regular size chips but you can also use the mini chips.)

You can also just make the head of the snowman for a little treat.

A really simple fun treat to make the kids.

Line 3 doughnuts on a plate, one above the other.

Lightly push two chocolate chips into the top half of the doughnut for the eyes. If you push too hard it will crack the doughnut.

Cut a slice of the orange candy slice for the nose and stick into the middle of the doughnut.

And push three chips into the bottom half of the doughnut.

Then add a chip to the middle of the second doughnut.

That's it! Very cute, Very fun treat to make! Your kids will love this treat!

Brooke

Simple Fun Turkey Treats

2010-11-24T13:21:00.000-08:00

These cute little Turkey treats are very simple and fun to make.

You will need: M&M's and chocolate chips.

A bag of candy corn.

I went the semi-homemade route. I purchased a box of Little Debbie's Marshmallow Treats. You can also make your own rice crispy treats and cut into squares.

I opened each Marshmallow treat package and cut the treat in half.

Set them a side on a plate.

Lay wax paper on a cookie sheet.

Pour some chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl.

Heat until melted.

With a spoon, I smoothed chocolate on top of each crispy treat.
Set on wax covered cookie sheet.

While the chocolate is still wet. Add three pieces of candy corn to the top of your treat.

Push the candy corn into the treat.

Then add 2 M&M's for eyes and 1 piece of candy corn pointed down for the turkeys beak.
Then set the cookie sheet in the freezer with the finished turkeys on it for a few minutes while the chocolate sets.

Very Simple

Very Fun

Holiday treat!

(Gobble, Gobble )

I am also joining a few linky party's today:

Look What I Made Party over at Creations by Kara

Gettin Crafty on Hump day at Nikki's Nifty Knacks

Show and Tell with Blue Cricket Design

Hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Brooke

Holiday Cards from Shutterfly

2010-11-23T02:59:00.000-08:00

Shutterfly

I enjoy taking pictures and sharing them with family and friends and Shutterfly has beautiful cards and gifts that would make the perfect gift to give.

Here's a few of my favorite items I have found from Shutterfly. Its getting close to Christmas so I better make my list out for Santa!

Wall Calendars

I am all about keeping track of dates and times. This would make a perfect gift for someone. (Hint, Hint to my Hubby.)

You can even personalize dates with a photo and text.

Christmas Photo Card

This is great! I really like the idea of a Holiday letter in the card. It lets family and friends know how your year has been.

Christmas Photo Card

This Top ten moments card is very cute idea.

Holiday Photo Cards

This holiday card is adorable!

Birthday Invitations

This card is definitely a STRIKE! This bowling theme invitation would be perfect for a bowling birthday.

Personalized Mugs

This Custom coffee mug would make a great gift for any holiday,birthday,graduation,Mothers Day,Fathers Day and even a Tuesday;)

Christmas Card

I would have to say this is my favorite style Christmas card. Very sophisticated looking with room for a lot of fun family photos. Its so hard to choose a favorite because there are so many wonderful items!

So stop on over to Shutterfly and check out their amazing products!

Brooke

The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas

2010-11-21T04:34:00.000-08:00

Welcome to The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas.

There are so many amazing ideas all over the blogging world.

I am inspired daily.

Here are a few projects. I am adding them to my online notebook page. I can come back to them and also share these great projects with you and where to find them.

ENJOY!

Over at Tatertots and Jello , Jen has a fabulous guest project from Flamingo Toes

Her guest shows you how to make this amazing festive candy cane holiday sign.

And the greatest thing is she shows you step by step on how to make it! Check it out

HERE.

Craftily Ever After

Once again, there is a wonderful printable over at Craftily Ever After. It looks great! I personally do not own a Cricket or a Silhouette :( yet! so having this printableto use is so wonderful. Check it out HERE.

Crafts By Amanda

Check out this great distressed EAT sign! I have to make one! Just one more thing to add to my super long list of things to make. Check it out HERE.

Mandipidy

This necklace looks amazing! I love the way it looks. Mandy over at Mandipidy was kind enough to share with us on how it is made. Check it out HERE.

Brooke

One last Halloween Goodie for this year!

2010-10-31T05:49:00.000-07:00

This is a super simple treat you can make to bring to a party.

I had picked up three bags of Halloween suckers from the Dollar General.

They had some cute suckers.

I knew I had to make something with these suckers.

I already had on hand a small planter with foam inside the planter.

I had picked up a bag of moss from the Dollar Tree.

With a hot glue gun, I glued the moss over the foam in the planter.

Then added the suckers to the foam.

I then added some fun ribbon to the planter and a foam pumpkin sticker.

And there you have it! A fun simple treat to bring to a party!

Plus I like the fact I don't have to worry about bringing home the container. It always stinks when you forget your good Rubbermaid container.

Brooke

Happy Halloween!

2010-10-31T03:36:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween!

Here's a few goodies I made this year!

Enjoy!

I made these fun little fry boxes to pass out to family and friends.

Check out how I made them HERE.

Had to try the Halloween Subway Art.

Check it out HERE.

You know its Halloween when your food looks back at you!
Check out these strawberry creatures HERE. My little monsters loved these!

Hope you have a fun and safe Halloween!

Brooke

The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas

2010-10-31T03:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas.

There are so many amazing ideas all over the blogging world.

I am inspired daily.

Here are a few projects. I am adding them to my online notebook page. I can come back to them and also share these great projects with you and where to find them.

ENJOY!

Craftily Ever After

Check out this fun Thanksgiving version of Keep Calm and Carry on Printable.

It would make a great easy holiday decoration. Check it out HERE.

Diary of a Crafty Lady

Here is a last minute idea for Halloween.
Look how cute this Broom Parking Halloween Sign is! Check out how it was made HERE. I am going to remember this for next year.

Craftily Ever After

Check out another great Halloween Subway Art printable HERE! Jessica has some amazing printable's you can use.

The Speckled Dog

Check out this amazing doggie bed that The Speckled Dog had made for her little dog. How CUTE! I think it looks fabulous. I don't even own a little dog and I want to make this! I am considering making this adorable bed for my little Princess's stuffed toy dogs. Check it out HERE.

Brooke

The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas

2010-09-29T03:11:00.000-07:00

Welcome to The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas.

There are so many amazing ideas all over the blogging world.

I am inspired daily.

Here are some projects. I am adding them to my online notebook. I can come back to them and also share these great projects with you and where to find them.

ENJOY!

Everybody Loves Raymond... and Kat

Check out this great spooky banner HERE. It looks spooktacular hanging over the mirror.

Me and My Pink Mixer

Just looking at these yummy chocolate peanut butter rice crispy bars are making me hungry. They look great! Check out the recipe HERE.

Twelve Crafts till Christmas

This is so going on my super long list of things to make. My Princess would love her own diaper bag, wipes, diapers, diaper changing roll and little blanket for all her baby dolls. Lots of wonderful projects to make. Check them out HERE.

Three Pixie Lane

Be prepared to be inspired!

Check out these great Halloween Decorations HERE.

They look wonderful! Love the added details to the pictures.

Keeping it Simple

Super easy and cute pumpkin!
Check out these great fall toilet paper roll pumpkins HERE.

Uncommon

Check out this adorable pumpkin towel HERE.

Brooke

Halloween Treat

2010-09-28T02:00:00.000-07:00

You know it is close to October when your food starts to make faces at you!

I love this time a year! The leaves start to change colors, pumpkins to pick, costumes to make, a house to make all warm and spooky! I love making all kinds of warm and delicious soups. Wearing warm and cozy sweaters to raking up a big leaf pile to jump in with the kids. From running through a corn maze, riding a hay ride and trying to fit in some healthier treats. The list could go on and on.

Yeah for Fall!

This is a fun and a little healthier sweet treat for your little monsters.
I just washed strawberries. Let dry completely. I then melted some white almond bark. Dipped the strawberries in the chocolate and set on a cookie sheet with wax paper on it. Let the chocolate set.

I then with melted dark chocolate, added faces on the strawberries.

and...

Their alive, Their alive!

GRRRRR!

Don't eat me!!!!!

Catch them before they hop away!

Brooke

Halloween Subway Art

2010-09-21T14:57:00.000-07:00

I have seen Subway Art all over the blogging world. I think it looks fabulous.

I thought I would give it a try.

I found this wood picture at the Thrift Store for $1.69.

I painted the frame purple.

I borrowed my Sister's handy dandy Cricket and cut out the lettering.

I then Mod Podged some Fall scrapbook paper the wood.

When dry, I Mod Podged the lettering on.

Easy, Simple Halloween Decor!

Brooke

The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas

2010-09-18T14:51:00.000-07:00

Welcome to The Craft Cave Notebook Page.

There are so many amazing ideas all over the blogging world.

I am inspired daily!

This week I have found lots and lots of fantastic projects and ideas.

Here are some projects I am adding to my online notebook.

I can come back to it and also share these great projects and where to find them.

ENJOY!

Sunshine in my Soul

These fabric pumpkins look fantastic! Perfect decor for the Fall Holidays.

Check out how to make them HERE.

Under the Table and Dreaming

Check out these great recycled sweater vases HERE.
Great project for Fall.

Sassy Style Design

Check out these great decorated books HERE. I have always thought the decorated books looked great but these look spooktacular!

A. DOR

Melissa shows you how to make this fabulous headband. Check it out HERE.

Saw Dust and Paper Scraps

Amazing project!

I can't get enough of these Halloween projects.

This candelabra is SPOOKTACULAR! It is amazing! You will not believe how she made it. Check it out HERE. She also has a amazing skull candle holder project.

Mod Podge Rocks

The colors are fantastic! Adore this key frame makeover. Check it out HERE.

Lemon Tree Creations

This is a very cute idea. There is so many possibilities for this great paper tree.

Check it out HERE.

Brooke

Dollar Store Wood Sign Makeover

2010-09-14T02:00:00.000-07:00

Turn the wood sign over and trace the scrapbook paper.
I also took off the ribbon and attatched it on the side.

I painted the entire surface and edges but if your covering the top with scrapbook paper, painting just the edges would be fine.
Let dry.

Cut the scrapbook paper and Mod Podge to the surface of wood.

Its ok if a little of the paper is over the edges. You can take some sand paper and sand the edges down.

I borrowed my Sisters handy dandy Cricket and cut the lettering I needed for each sign.
I then Mod Podged them to the sign. I also added a fabric flower to the side.

I love the way it turned out! I decided to make a few more!

Brooke

The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas

2010-09-11T04:44:00.000-07:00

Welcome to The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas Page.

There are so many amazing ideas all over the blogging world.

I am inspired daily.

Here are a few projects. I am adding them to my online notebook. I can come back to them and also share these great projects and where to find them.

ENJOY!

Made it On Monday

This wreath looks great! Perfect for Fall. The leaves are made out of book pages.

Check how to make it HERE.

Binkies and Briefcases

This Pumpkin Sweater Hat is so adorable! She made it from a sweater.

Check out how to make this great fall accessory HERE.

Cheap Chic Home

Look how cute these Jumbo Styrofoam candy corn are! Check out how to make them HERE.

Fussy Monkey Business

WOW! This looks great! I adore the saying, the look of it, the hand painted scrolls .... EVERYTHING! Check it out HERE.

Fussy Monkey Business

Brooke

Halloween Fry Box Treats

2010-09-09T02:42:00.000-07:00

Here's a few fun Halloween fry treat boxes I have made lately.

They are fun and very simple to make. You can design them as elabrate or as simple as you want. The possibilites are endless.

They would be perfect for the kids to hand out at school, gifts, and party favors.

I found a great template at Creating Keepsakes.

Check it out HERE.

I am also linking my Halloween Fry Box Treats at The Blackberry Vine for her Pretty Packages Party.

Brooke

The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas

2010-09-04T06:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas page.

There are so many amazing ideas all over the blogging world.

I am inspired daily.

Here are a few projects. I am adding them to my online notebook. I can come back to these great ideas and also share with you where to find them.

Enjoy!

Dragonfly Designs

Heather from Dragonfly Design had made these little monsters to accompany her boys birthday invites. What a great idea to give a little monster with the invite.

She even gives you the tutorial on how to make these guys.

Check it out HERE.

Agape Love

Check out this sweet cupcake headband. It looks great!

Check it out how to make it HERE.

Crafts and Sutch

SO CUTE! These shoes were inspired by a more expensive version of them. She has the same syndrome that I have, its the "I can make it" syndrome. She did a great job. Check out how to make them HERE.

Someday Crafts Guest post from Cluck Cluck Sew.

This is so adorable! I love the colors. Check it out HERE.

(This is also from Cluck Cluck Sew)

Wow! I think this pillow looks fabulous!

Brooke

Baby Washcloth Lollipops

2010-08-31T04:21:00.000-07:00

I picked up spoons, baby washcloths, clear wrap and ribbon from The Dollar Tree.

So it was around $5.00 for all the materials.

For bigger lollipops, I layered two washcloths together.

Folded the washcloths in half.

In half again.

Then in half one more time.

Start at one end of the washcloth and roll it up. I attached a clear piece of gift tape to hold the end together.

The bigger lollipops have two washcloths and the smaller lollipops just have one washcloth.

Cut a square piece of the clear wrap. Sit the washcloth on the top the baby spoon. Wrap with the clear wrap and tie with ribbon.

And your done!

You can add the baby lollipops to a small pot for a cute lollipop flower bouquet.

I added mine to a diaper cake a diaper wreath.

Brooke

The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas

2010-08-31T04:10:00.000-07:00

Welcome to The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas Page!

There are so many amazing ideas all over the blogging world. I am inspired daily.

Here are a few projects. I am adding them to my online notebook.

I can come back to it and also share these great projects with you and where to find them.

ENJOY!

The Blueberry Monkey

I love the colors. The Blueberry Monkey's scrapbook paper wall flowers are great!

They are so cute! I actually just seen beautiful flowers like these hanging in a clothing store window! Check HERE to see how she made these flowers.

Honey Scrap Designs

Melissa had made her own Pier 1 Knock off plate wall decoration.

This plate wall decoration looks amazing! And the best thing is she shows you how she made it! Check it out HERE.

Oopsey Daisy

I am a big fan of Halloween. I am a big fan of Oopsey Daisy!

This is a very cute project! My kids would love this. I am definitely going to make this spooktacular countdown. Check it out HERE.

Blackberry Vine

One word... ADORABLE! I am going to have to remember these cute favor treats for the end of the school year. They are so cute! Check this great project out HERE.

Brooke

The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas

2010-08-20T06:49:00.000-07:00

Welcome to The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas Page.

There are so many amazing ideas all over the blogging world.

I am inspired daily.

Here are some projects I am adding to my notebook page. I can come back to them and also share these great ideas with you and where to find them.

ENJOY!

Inspired By You

Julie at Inspired by You had made her children this great tent. My kids would love something like this. They are always making forts with all the blankets and pillows.

Check HERE to see how this cute tent was made.

Reef Botanicals

I adore this project! I want to take every old t-shirt I have and make tons of these amazing puppets. He looks like a character right out of Sesame Street! Check out how to make this great puppet step by step HERE.

Project Naptime

Over at Project Naptime, She made a adorable felt Birthday hat for her adorable sons first Birthday. It turned out great!

She even shows how she made it! Check it out HERE.

From Glitter to Gumdrops

Here's another fabulous project from Christy From Glitter to Gumdrops. She has so many wonderful projects it is hard to pick just one!

Here is hand sanitizer complete with a germ saying to go with it. This would be perfect to make for at home or school.

Check how to make this HERE.

Brooke

The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas

2010-08-17T04:57:00.000-07:00

Welcome to The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas page.

There are so many amazing ideas all over the blogging world

I am inspired daily.

Here are some projects. I am adding them to my online notebook page. I can come back to them and share these great project ideas with you and where to find them.

Momma Go Round

Look how cute this shirt is! I definitely need to spruce my t-shirts up and this would be a great way. Check and see how it was made HERE.

Striving to be More

Check out these Folded Paper Flowers. You could easily make them to match all the seasons without breaking the piggy bank. I think they look adorable. They would even make great inexpensive centerpieces for a party. Check HERE to see how they are made.

A Load of Craft

I am so ready for Fall. I adore scarfs. Star from A Load of Craft shows you how to make this great loop scarf. Check it out HERE.

Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures

Fall is just around the corner and these pumpkins would make the perfect decorations at my home.

They are so adorable!

Check HERE to see how they were made.

I Heart Naptime

This is a very cute idea. Perfect for a camping trip. Check HERE to see how these camping buckets are made.

Cute as a Fox

School is just around the corner. For some, School had already started. Over at Cute as a Fox, she made these adorable little apple treats for the teachers for back to school.
Check them out HERE.

Brooke

The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas

2010-08-08T05:40:00.000-07:00

There are so many amazing ideas all over the blogging world. I am inspired daily.

Here is a few projects.

I am adding them to my online notebook.

I can come back to it and share these great projects ideas with you and where to find them.

ENJOY!

Nancy's Couture

Check out this beautiful little girl's Garden Party Dress HERE.

It is adorable!

Three Pixie Lane

Over at Three Pixie Lane she made a beautiful lemonade cart for her relatives coming to visit.

This is such a great idea! It looks so inviting.

Check it out HERE.

Moore Minutes

Lisa over at Moore Minutes had thrown this adorable camp out for her sons Birthday. It looked amazing! Lots of details. Lots of fun ideas. She had everything from a S'more buffet to cute hobo party favors. Seeing this party makes me want to throw a camp out party.

Check out this amazing camp out party HERE.

Brooke

Fairy Tea Party

2010-08-03T04:49:00.000-07:00

Here's a few pictures of the Fairy Tea Party we were invited to.

There was a adorable table set up under a tent.

With all kinds of lovely fairy food to enjoy.

I thought this was a cute idea. Teacups with chicks and hens in them.

You could enjoy tea in the Fairy Forest. Eat some fairy food and sprinkle some fairy dust.

The children rang the bell so a fairy could be born.

Fairy Laws

The Fairy Boutique

Where the latest fashion in fairy wear is. This was fantastic. My Aunt had made fairy costumes for everyone. She had clothing for the boys, girls and the adults. They were complete with tunic, wings, sash, pouch and even pointy ears. She did a amazing job. The kids loved it.

Look how cute these costumes are.

Their were so many fun activities for the kids to do and see.

They made pine cone bird feeders for all the feather friends to hang in the fairy forest.

They had bubble wands to ribbon wands. It was like a Fairy festival had come to the Fairy Forest.

Brooke

Pretty Packages Party

2010-08-02T08:23:00.001-07:00

Jami at The Blackberry Vine is hosting her very first Pretty Packages Party.

I am linking a oldie but goodie cake box favor.

I love making these party favors. They can be used as a party decoration and party favor.

The cakes pictures below, were used for the Secretaries at my children's school and for my children's teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week.

They loved them.

You could make these for just about every occasion.

These were made for Teacher Appreciation Week

You can see how they were made and where to find the pattern HERE.

These were made for Secretaries Day.

You can see them HERE.

Brooke

Dollar Tree Fairy Crowns

2010-08-02T03:46:00.001-07:00

Supplies needed:

I picked up everything I needed to make Fairy Crowns at The Dollar Tree.

I got two bushes of flowers and a fern.

A pack of headbands and a butterfly set.

I cut the fern leaves and attached them to each headband with hot glue.

Then I pulled apart the leaves and flowers off the other bushes of flowers.

Attach them to the headband how you like with hot glue.

I also had some pink flowers and feathers an hand.

And that's it! Perfect Fairy crowns for the fairies. They could wear them as a crown or a headband.

They looked adorable.

I hot glued the extra flowers to our flip flops with a piece of felt underneath.

Brooke

I am linking to a few parties:

Market yourself Mondays @ Sumos Sweet Stuff

The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas

2010-07-30T15:37:00.000-07:00

There are so many wonderful ideas all over the blogging world. I am so inspired by so many crafts, decorations, makeovers and so much more!

Sometimes I forget where I seen a wonderful project, recipe or craft in the blogging world, so I am going to add it to my online notebook.

I can come back to it and share these wonderful project ideas with you and where to find them.

ENJOY!

The Little Green Bean

I am loving the Candlelight beige with the antique glaze over top to the wonderful red accents.

Here's another kitchen makeover. I think it looks wonderful. I am finding a lot of great kitchen makeovers. I am definitely in the mood to makeover my kitchen but my kitchen makeover piggy bank is still very hungry. He is practically starving. (LOL!) He is such a pig! Hopefully someday. So right now I am collecting all these wonderful ideas for my kitchen.

Check out the before and after HERE. You will be amazed! It is a great makeover.

This is a great idea! I love that she hung a old window above her counter. That would be so wonderful to decorate for all the holidays.

Just Another Day in Paradise

I am thinking of Christmas already. I know crazy right! I like to be prepared. I am not a last minute person. This fishing pole set would make a cute gift.
Check out how to make it HERE.

Frugal Life Project

This is such a great idea! If you have a bare wall that needs filled and you don't want to spend a lot of money, this would be perfect. I adore this idea. I have the perfect wall just for this idea. Check it out HERE.

Life on Old Savannah

These are so cute. They are water bottles with vinyl stickers on them. They would make a great gift to give someone.
Check them out HERE.

E-Willow

TOO CUTE! I love making these cute party favors and over at E Willow they took it to the next level. They made the cake box favors into this beautiful cake tower. I am loving this idea. They even have the patterns to use. Check it out HERE.

Brooke

Fairy Dust

2010-07-26T04:40:00.000-07:00

My Aunt will be having a Fairy Tea Party for all the kids in the family.

I wanted to bring something special to the party. So I contacted the Queen of Fairyland and she was so generous to give me enough fairy dust to share with everyone at the Tea party.

I had made little toppers on my computer.

Added a small amount of fairy dust to a small craft baggie. I then folded the baggie down close to the Fairy dust and added the topper.

This will be fun for all the fairies in training as they are running around in the yard. They can make magical wishes and toss their magical fairy dust.

I can't remember where I had seen this little fairy poem but I think it is adorable.

Magical Fairy Dust

There is no star to far to reach.

No dream that may not come true.

Sprinkle this fairy dust in the yard and make a wish so it may come true.

Love, The Queen of Fairyland

Brooke

Hair Accessories

2010-07-24T03:00:00.000-07:00

Hello! My name is Brooke and I can't stop making hair accessories.

(Hi Brooke)

This is what I have been up to lately. It has been so hot outside! I have been trying to keep my kids and myself busy inside.

My little Princess will practically have a hair band for every day of of year!

Perfect for my Princess and gifts for friends and family.

I made them using a combination of how I made my 4th of July wreath flowers and my Mothers Day Zoo flower corsages.

For a sports fan

For a Rock Princess

I even made baby hair band gifts for all the baby diva's.

For the Flower children.

Brooke

The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas 7/23/10

2010-07-23T06:53:00.000-07:00

There are so many wonderful ideas all over the blogging world. I am inspired by so many crafts, decorations, makeovers and so much more!

Sometimes I forget where I seen a fabulous project, recipe or craft in the blogging world, so I am going to add it to my online notebook.

I can come back to it and know directly where I found it and share these wonderful project ideas with you and where to find them.

ENJOY!

Sassy Style

Over at Sassy Style she had redone her kitchen in 3 days under $300.00. Wow! That is amazing. It looks wonderful. Love the colors. She even spray painted her fridge. I can't wait to see how that was done. My kitchen and fridge is in need of a makeover.

Check her kitchen out HERE.

Homemade Mama's

Here is recipe for Homemade Gatorade. This would be perfect for summer time. I am going to have to try this. Anything that will help me save money. Check out the recipe HERE.

Eve's House

These are so adorable! She made these wonderful dolls for an orphanage in Haiti. It warmed my heart to read her wonderful story on how she sent these lovely dolls to Dolly Donations, a organization that makes and takes the dolls to Haiti for children at an orphanage.

Check out Eve's heart warming story and her adventures in making these lovely dolls HERE.

This is definitely something I would be interested in helping with. Using my crafty skills to make a child smile.

Twelve Crafts till Christmas

So Cute! Every time my kids see the Pillow Buddy commercial on T.V. they always ask if they can have one. Now I can save money and make one! This would make a perfect gift for Christmas. I am putting this on my super long list of things to make.

Check and see part 1 of the directions for this cute pillow buddy HERE.

Brooke

The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas 7/17/10

2010-07-17T03:00:00.000-07:00

There are so many wonderful ideas all over the blogging world. I am so inspired by so many crafts, decorations, makeovers and so much more!

Sometimes I forget where I seen a fabulous project, recipe or craft in the blogging world, so I am going to add it to my online notebook.

I can come back to it and know directly where I found it and share these wonderful project ideas with you and where to find them.

ENJOY!

Mommy Blessings

This is so wonderful. My kids would adore a fairy house like this. I would love a fairy house like this. I am on the hunt for the perfect tree trunk. Check out how to make this creative fairy tree house HERE.

Look at the details! The flower vine on the tree trunk and even a fairy poem was written on the tree trunk with a wood burning tool. Love the little details.

HoliDash

They have the most wonderful Felt Dahlia Flower brooch tutorial.

Amazing! You can find it HERE.

Food, Wine and Mod Podge

Katie from Food, Wine and Mod Podge made this wonderful canvas full of wine labels for her husbands anniversary gift.

It looks fabulous! Check it out HERE.

Brooke

More Gift Bow Hair Clips

2010-07-10T04:00:00.000-07:00

This is a bigger ribbon bow hair clip I made. I just used three layers of different size ribbons.

4- 12 inch strips of ribbon

4- 8 inch strips of ribbon

4- 6 inch strips of ribbon

A button

(I cut the back of the button off before I hot glued it to the ribbon so it would lay flat.)

See how I made these Gift Bow Hair Clips HERE.

For the smaller bows, I found this ribbon set at a Ollie's Store for a $1.49 a set.

I went this route because of two reasons:

1. The price

2. The ribbons coordinate with each other.

I used 2 different size sets of ribbon

4- 6 inch strips of ribbon

4- 3 inch strips of ribbon

A button

(* Just be watchful when young children are wearing any type of bows with buttons, flowers or small ribbon, it could be a potential choking hazard.) I had to write this, Its my Momma Bear mode kicking in.

Here is a few other bows.

These would even look great on actual presents.

I have to remember these around the holidays.

It could be the decoration and part of the gift.

Brooke

Simple Gift Bow Hair Clip Tutorial

2010-07-07T15:16:00.000-07:00

You will need:

A Flower or any other decorations

Ribbon- 4 strips about 12 inches long

Glue gun and glue

Hair clips to attach to the back

Glue the ends of the ribbon together. Then find the center of the ribbon and glue the bottom to the top.

Do this with all four ribbons.

Then you will layer one ribbon over the other and hot glue the centers together.

Keep glueing and layering the ribbon on top of each other like in the picture above.

Once you are finished glueing the ribbons together it should look like a gift bow.

Hot glue the flower or decoration to the top of the gift bow.

Turn the bow over and cut a piece of felt. I cut mine in a square but you could cut a circle also.

Hot glue to the back of the bow.

Then all that is left to do is glue the hair clip to the back of the bow.

And your done!

A sweet little hair bow for your Princess.

My little Princess loves hers.

I am running to the store to by some more ribbon and flowers!

Brooke

4th of July Decorations

2010-07-05T08:03:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to see all the 4th of July goodies I made this year.

This was a very quick and easy festive wreath to make.
I just cut a 4th of July bandanna into strips.
Some strips were cut bigger than others.
With a needle and thread, I sewed a loose stitch on one side then gather the fabric.
Gather the fabric into a circle and sew the ends together.
I then hot glued the circle to the wreath.
Then I hot glued a button to the center of the circle.

I also made a few extra circles and hot glued them to a piece of felt and added a clip to the back.

Perfect little hair piece for my little firecracker.

Brooke

Happy 4th of July!

2010-07-04T06:32:00.000-07:00

Happy Independence Day!

From all of us here at The Craft Cave we hope you have a wonderful and safe 4th of July!

Here are some pictures of some goodies I made this year.

4th of July Cupcakes

Wilton had these adorable cupcake liners and toppers this year. I just made some confetti cupcakes.

Veggie Pizza

Fruit Pizza

I just used strawberries and blueberry to keep with the 4th of July theme.

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Yummy!

First, wash the strawberries and dry before dipping in the chocolate. I melted the almond bark and dipped the strawberries into it. Shake off excess chocolate from strawberry. Let the first layer harden. Then I melted some more almond bark and added some blue food coloring to it and dipped the tips of the strawberries in. Then let harden.

Stain Glass Jello

Brooke

The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas 7/3/10

2010-07-03T06:31:00.000-07:00

There are so many wonderful ideas all over the blogging world. I am so inspired by so many crafts, decorations, makeovers and so much more!

Sometimes I forget where I seen a fabulous project, recipe or craft in the blogging world, so I am going to add it to my online notebook.

I can come back to it and know directly where I found it and share these wonderful project ideas with you and where to find them.

Enjoy!

I have a lot of crafts in the works but when you have sick children at home, kids trump everything. Hopefully my little Sweet pea's will be feeling better soon.

Yellow Black Bird

I had to add one more 4th of July idea because this rosette hair clip is so cute!

I love it! I am definitely making this for next 4th of July. I want to make one for all the holidays!

Check HERE to see how this beauty was made.

Mine for the Making

Look how adorable these little bookends are. I think they look wonderful and the best thing is they came from the Dollar Store! These bookends are definitely in my budget. I am running to the Dollar Store. Check them out HERE.

So Not Donna Reed

This is a great idea! I have done a hand print version HERE in the past but I am going to have to update my hand print family tree with one like this.

You can find out how this family tree is made HERE.

Lucky Star Lane

This is so cute! This necklace would be a perfect gift. You could make these for just about everyone. School pride, Favorite team, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts or even sleepovers, birthdays etc. You name it and you could find something to go in there. My kids would love this!

Find how to make it HERE.

Living with Lindsay

$12.00 for floor candlesticks! I am jumping on that wagon! They look fantastic! This is definitely going on my very long list of things I want to make.

Check how they are made HERE.

Lemon Tree Creations

You see these cute rosettes all over the blogging world. Lemon Tree Creations had turned their rosette into a adorable pillow. I think the pillow looks amazing!
Check and see how the pillow was made HERE.

Brooke

Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July weekend!

Toy Story Brownies

2010-06-27T04:00:00.000-07:00

My kids adore Toy Story. When Toy Story 3 came out, they were over the moon with joy!

I wanted to do something fun for them and found this cute idea for little alien cupcakes HERE.

I did a couple things different with mine then the recipe found above.

I made brownies. We are not big on sour candy straws so I found some green apple licorice sticks. I did use Mentos for the eyes. Instead of black cake gel, I used some chocolate cake icing.

I used white frosting and used food coloring to turn the icing green. Added a spoonful of icing to the brownie and spread it out. Then I added 3 Mentos. I cut the licorice into smaller pieces for the antenna. I just skipped the ears altogether.With the chocolate icing added the little mouth and eyes.

Perfect little treat for my sweeties.

oooooooooooh!

Brooke

The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas 6/26/10 - 4th of July Edition

2010-06-26T04:00:00.000-07:00

4th of July Edition of The Craft Cave Notebook ideas.

There are so many wonderful ideas all over the blogging world. I am so inspired by so many crafts, decorations and makeovers and so much more!

Sometimes I forget where I seen a fabulous project, recipe or craft in the blogging world, so I am going to add it to my online notebook.

I can come back to it and know directly where I found it and share these wonderful project ideas with you and where to find them.

Enjoy!

Blue Cricket Design

I have always thought these pop tab can gifts were so cute.

I have been wanting to make some. Over at Blue Cricket Design she has made some adorable 4th of July cans. Check it out HERE.

And Baby Makes Five

These look amazing! I can't wait to make some. Colleen gives you the step by step on how to make these fabulous bowl fillers.

Check her tutorial HERE.

Oopsey Daisy

Once again I adore another project idea from Oopsey Daisy.

Her Patriotic Denim-Burlap Flowers are so cute! They would look great sitting anywhere.

She also has a fabulous 4th of July runner.

Check them out HERE.

Heartland Paper

Perfect party decor for the 4th of July! Very cute! I think this would look amazing sitting on the table. All the directions can be found HERE.

There is even the recipe for the Patriotic Candies popcorn.

Country Living

Country Living has a great variety of 4th of July projects. Above is a picture of some Firecracker Favors. You can find them HERE.

Frugal Life Project

Look how cute this 4th of July Candlebox is! This would look great with any 4th of July decor.

Very cute, Very creative and very simple to make. Check out how this is made HERE.

Craft-o-Maniac

WOW! This looks fabulous. Check out this great coffee filter garland. I have always wanted to make one of these...and Jens is so cute! She also has lots of other wonderful ideas!

Check her 4th of July garland HERE.

Joys Hope

When I think of summer and the 4th of July, I think of BBQ's Lots of them!

This is a great idea for a outdoor menu board. I am definitly going to have to make one.

Check this great idea out. HERE

Brooke

I Won A Award!

2010-06-23T05:34:00.001-07:00

The Versatile Blogger Award

I won a award! Thank you so much! I am very honored to receive this award from Kathleen over at Charm Bracelet Diva. Great blog. You should check it out.

To accept this award the nominee (me) must:

Thank whoever gave it to them. Thanks Kathleen!

Tell 7 things about themselves.

Pass the award on to 15 blogger's whom they recently discovered and think they are fantastic.

7 things about myself

1. I love to make crafts. (When I have the time.)

2. My best works of art I every made are my children. (They are the beat of my heart.)

3. I enjoy swimming.

4. I enjoy planning fun activities for my family.

5. Baking. I love me a good treat. Peanut butter and chocolate is my weakness.

6. I have been married to my best friend for 9 years and counting.

7. I heart Garage sales! I love a good deal. If its a garage sale, Thrift store or on the side of the road.

Here's a list of 15 awesome blogger's I have recently discovered. So please stop on by and check them out.

1. Sixty Fifth Avenue

2. Tattered and Inked

3. From Glitter to Gumdrops

4. Le Chateau des fleurs by Frenchy

5. Craft O Maniac

6. Creative Ambitions

7. Dollar Store De'cor

8. Eighteen 25

9. Inspiring Creation

10. House of Smiths

11. Fun to Craft

12. Me Making Do

13. Tales and Trials

14. Sweet Something Design

15. Redberry Barn

Now I must go to these fantastic blogs and let them know they received a award!

Enjoy!

Brooke

The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas 6/19/10

2010-06-19T15:30:00.000-07:00

Welcome to The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas Page.

There are so many wonderful ideas all over the blogging world. I am so inspired by so many crafts, decorations and makeovers and so much more!

Sometimes I forget where I seen a fabulous project, recipe or craft in the blogging world, so I am going to add it to my online notebook.

I can come back to it and know directly where I found it and share these wonderful project ideas with you and where to find them.

Enjoy!

Seven Thirty Three

I think this card is so great! Perfect card for all those Super Daddy's.

Check it out HERE.

Oopsey Daisy

This is a very cute idea for Fathers Day. Over at Oopsey Daisy she made the cutest Fathers Day, Superman capes. Check and see how they are made HERE.

She also had other wonderful ideas for a Super Daddy.

The Creative Crate

This is a very cute idea. It looks so beautiful. You can even change the pictures in it. Genius! Check HERE to see how its done.

Funky Junk Interiors

I adore Funky Junk Interiors decorating. I think her wood gate window screens are so awesome and the best thing she shows you how she made them! Check it out HERE.

Brooke

The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas 6/12/10

2010-06-11T04:19:00.001-07:00

There are so many wonderful ideas all over the blogging world. I am so inspired by so many crafts, decorations and makeovers and so much more!

Sometimes I forget where I seen a fabulous project, recipe, or craft in the blogging world, so I am going to add it to my online notebook.

I can come back to it and know directly where to find it and share these wonderful projects ideas with you and where to find them.

ENJOY!

Joy's Hope

One word... Adorable!

Check out how she makes this wonderful bandana dress HERE.

Party Wishes

Over at Party Wishes they throw the cutest backyard movie nights. This is such a adorable idea for summer fun. Everything from Babe, Night of the Museum, Madagascar to Indiana Jones. You can enjoy a fun summer night out without ever leaving your own back yard.
You can find it HERE

Le Chate Au Des Fleurs

This is such a cute idea! Here's a log cake complete with worms, dirt and some moldy mushrooms. She threw a wonderful party fit for a OGRE. Lots of adorable ideas for a wonderful Shrek feast. She also has a fabulous fairy log cake. I have to remember this idea for when the movie comes to DVD.

Sixty Fifth Avenue

This is a perfect idea for a fairy garden. This is on our Summer Fun list. Now after seeing this precious little fairy garden, I can't wait to start on ours.

You can find where fairies live HERE.

From Glitter to Gumdrops

Christy from Glitter to Gumdrops threw this fabulous Cowgirl Baby Shower. I adore this Baby Shower! Not just one thing.... Everything! Lots of fun ideas. Lots of details. Very creative. Check it out HERE.

Sixty Fifth Avenue

Once again another fabulous idea from Sixty Fifth Avenue.
This picture is so cute! You will not believe how wonderfully easy it was to make it.

LOVE IT!

Check it out HERE.

Have a great weekend!

Brooke

More Fabric Flowers!

2010-06-10T12:10:00.001-07:00

LOVE THESE!

I told you I can't stop making flowers!

I did not use a pattern to cut my circles out. I just folded my silk fabric in layers and cut four different size circles out. They do not have to be perfect circles.
You can use chiffon, silk, tulle or organza. Just be safe. Some materials will curl and puff others will melt. Just have some scraps set aside to try first.

Carefully burn the edges of the material with a candle. Be careful, some material burns faster.

This should be done by an adult.

Layer together when done. Then sew together with beads in the center of the fabric flower.

This is the back of a different flower. I just wanted to show you that you just cut out a piece of felt and hot glue to the flower. Then add your clip to the felt. I also used hot glue for the clip.

Here is the finished beauty.

This flower I added some netting circles in between layers.

This one I made to wear to see an upcoming flick with a gorgeous sparkly vampire in it.
I know you know what movie I'm talking about!

I added feathers to these flowers. I hot glued the feathers to the back of the flower before I hot glued the felt circle on.

One pretty flower with some bright colored feathers.
Perfect to wear to an evening of summer time fun.

Here's my little beauty queen wearing one of the feather flowers.

Brooke

Flowers, Flowers and More Flowers!

2010-06-07T03:37:00.000-07:00

Ever since I made Mothers Day Zoo Corsage's for my family, I can't stop making them.

Here's a flower complete with leaves.

I think Princess will have a different flower to wear everyday of the week!

I can't stop!

I just hot glued alligator clips to the back of them.

Here is a picture of one of the Mother's Day Zoo corsage flowers.

You can find the directions HERE to see how to make these flowers.

I can't stop making flowers! Here I added feathers.

Lots of summer flowers.

I Heart Flowers!

These little beauties I made for my baby sisters upcoming Baby Shower.

I show you more on these later.

I made them to use for the corsage's to decorations for the Baby Shower.

Brooke

The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas 6/5/2010

2010-06-05T04:09:00.000-07:00

There are so many wonderful ideas all over the blogging world. I am so inspired by so many crafts, decorations and makeovers and so much more!

Sometimes I forget where I seen a fabulous project, recipe or craft in the blogging world, so I am going to add it to my online notebook.

I can come back to it and know directly where I found it and share these wonderful project ideas with you and where to find them.

Enjoy!

Funambulist Damsel

These cupcakes are adorable! I have to try to make these. You can find out how she made her cupcakes HERE.

She also has the cutest GARDEN CUPCAKES and CHICKEN DINNER CUPCAKES. They look fantastic.

A Place for us five

This is very pretty. It looks so great in her hall way.
Check HERE to see how these fabulous signs are made.

House of Smiths

Once again another fabulous idea from House of Smiths. Her decorating is so wonderful. Her laundry room makes me want to do laundry!

This is such a cute idea for the stain remover! Check it out HERE.

Dollar Store D'ecor

This is such a great easy idea for a couch makeover. I love it! It looks so wonderful. You would of never guessed the material came from Menard's. Also the price of this couch cover you can't beat. I am headed over to Menard's! Check it out HERE.

Tattered and Inked

These signs are so cute! I adore the colors. She did such a great job. I can easily picture signs like these hanging in my living room, kitchen, bathroom or patio.

Check out how Tattered and Inked made her fabulous signs HERE.

*There are so many possibilities for these signs. From lake, cottage, cabin, beach, pool, patio, backyard, Margarittaville, It's 5 o'l clock somewhere, to your favorite vacation spot to your hometown pride.

House of Hepworths

Just when you think your cooler has made it to the end of the road and your going to toss it. Think again! Check out this great way to give your old cooler a makeover HERE.

* That would be really cute to make the cooler with your kids school colors or favorite sports team colors.

Brooke

The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas 5/29/2010

2010-05-29T04:51:00.000-07:00

Hello!

Welcome to the 1st edition of The Craft Cave Notebook Ideas.

I take notes on just about everything. Things I want to craft, make and do.

There are so many wonderful ideas all over the blogging world. I am inspired by so many crafts, decorations, makeovers and so much more!

Sometimes I forget where I seen a fabulous project, recipe or craft in the blogging world so I am going to add it to my new online notebook. I can come back to it and know directly where I found it and share these wonderful project ideas with you and where to find them.

Enjoy!

Knock Off Wood

One Word - Amazing! Ana from Knock Off Wood has the most amazing furniture plans.

I adore them all! I am not a carpenter at all but I am sure going to try. She makes the plans so simple to follow. These Adirondack chairs are definitely something I want to try to make out of about 100 other plans. You can find these amazing plans HERE.

Sumos Sweet Stuff

These baby burp cloths are so cute! These would be a perfect gift to make for a Baby Shower gift. You can see how to make them HERE.

Decor to Adore
This looks fabulous! Find out how they made this beauty HERE.
They found this on Craig list.

House of Smiths
This sign is so cute! I will have to make one for my family.
Her blog has wonderful decorating ideas. Check how to make this gorgeous sign HERE.

Susie Harris

This is a great idea for a sign. It looks so great! I so want to make one for my kitchen!

You can see how she made it HERE.

Fireflies and Jellybeans
This is a very cute idea. I do a version like this but we use sand. I love the fact I can snap the lid back on and it will stay on. I will definitely have to make a water fun box like this for my kids. Check it out this cute idea HERE.

A Little Lovely guest posts at Blue Cricket Design
I must be on a decorating kick because I can't get enough of all the wonderful decorating idea's floating around in the blogging world.

This is very cute! I am a big picture person. Something like this would look great on my wall.
You can find this great idea HERE.

Have a great weekend!

Brooke

Summer Time Fun List

2010-05-26T04:06:00.000-07:00

My kids LOVE lists! They love to make all kinds of lists. Lists for chores, things they are planning to do, go, see and make. You name it, they love to make a list for it. I thought a Summer Fun List was a perfect idea to make for my family.

We used some scrapbook paper to make our lists but a poster board would work great also. We added some stickers to our lists.

Summer Fun List

-Bowling Fun

(Check with your local Bowling Lanes to see if they have a Kids Free Bowling Program.)

-Slip-N-Slide

-Eat dinner by candle light (Teach kids about saving energy plus it would be fun!)

-Make a summer writing journal (FUN but also learning!)

-Fair

-Homemade slushies

-Take a nature hike

-Sleep over at Grandma's

-Go Camping (Make smore's)

-Make a sandbox and water fun box (I'll will have more on this later.)

-Go to the movies

(Check with your Movie theater. Some places have Free Family Fun Movies or even a Dollar Movie theater.)

-Play dough fun

-Go Fishing, fishing and more fishing

-Lots of swimming

-Bubble fun

-Go to the Zoo

-Ride bikes

-Picnic in the park

-Go to Science museum

-Make homemade ice cream

-Build a Tee pee in the backyard

-Make a fairy home

-Homemade pizza night

-Go to a water park

-Go to the library

-Painting

-Water fight (hose, balloons,buckets, sponges, you name it.)

Here's a few more idea's:

-Have a garage sale

-Go garage sale shopping

-Have a lemonade stand

-Catch bugs, lightning bugs and worms

-Painting with pudding (Doing this outdoors would be a good idea.)

-Make smoothies

-Have a Wii Night

The list consists of lots of frugal summer fun ideas with some day trips on the side.

They thought this was the greatest idea! The kids came up with some great ideas for some summer fun.

Brooke

Summer Time Favors

2010-05-25T04:53:00.000-07:00

Simple Summer Time Favors anyone would enjoy.

I used:

Craft baggies

Kool-Aid packets

Scrapbook paper

Scrapbook glue

A Stapler

I just put the Kool-Aid packet in the craft bag.

I also added a recipe for Kool-Aid play dough in the bag.

Cut the scrapbook paper wide enough to make a topper for the bag and staple the topper to the bag. You could also use a scrapbook glue runner.

Then you add the label. I had printed out Have a "KOOL" Summer on my computer and added it to the topper.

You could add stickers, etc also to the bag topper.

Perfect little favor to give to a friend.

They can make Kool-Aid or even make some Kool-Aid Play dough!

Brooke

Simple Zoo Picture Frames

2010-05-11T03:42:00.000-07:00

This is a very simple easy craft to make.

Great little souvenir gift.

There are a 6 pack of frames for $1.00 at the Dollar Tree in the wedding section.

I had some magnet strips.

A variety of scrapbook paper

I slowly pulled apart one of the frames so I could use it as my pattern.

I can glue it back together when I am finished with it so I can still use it.

Trace and cut out the pattern to fit the frame.

Then I just mod podged the scrapbook paper on the frame.

Let completely dry and add the magnet strips to the back of the frame.

And your done! Cute Zoo frames for the fridge.

You can add flowers, stickers anything else to the frame area.

Perfect for a Zoo picture of my little animals.

Lions lounging in the sun.

Baby Giraffe

Zebra's grazing very close to us.

Hope Everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day! We had a great time at the Zoo.

Brooke

Mother's Day Zoo Flower Corsages

2010-05-07T03:48:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day Zoo Flower Corsages

A fun little activity we do around Mother's Day is take a fun filled trip to the Zoo.

I wanted to make something special for my Mom and all my Sisters and myself to wear on the trip.

I came across these flowers Here and I was instantly inspired to make my own and I

now I can't stop making them!

I had some animal print material that was perfect for my Zoo corsages.

I used a butter bowl lid for the circle pattern of my big petals.

I used a salt container for the smaller petals pattern.

Traced and cut out my circles.

It works best if you iron out any wrinkles.

Fold the circle, right side out and iron.

Then fold in half one more time and iron.

I had all the petals for my flower ready to sew together.

Thread your needle with coordinating thread. On the bottom of the petal, loosely

hand sew across the bottom opening.

Once your done sewing the bottom of the petal, pull the thread slowly together. It

should form a petal shape.

Keep adding the petals until you have the petals all connected.

I used 5 petals for the big flower and the little flower.

Repeat same steps as above for the little flower.

Once you are done with the big and little flower you can connect the two together with

thread and attach a button.

Flip the flower over after you attached the two flowers together and added the button.

Then cut out a felt circle and hot glue to the back of flower.

Then you can add a pin to the back.

And your done! A wonderful Zoo corsage for some wonderful Mommy's

To make the corsage's even more special for the Mommy's, I put each one of the

corsages in a plastic baggie and added a cute topper to them.

(Mother's Day 2010)

(Have a Zoo-riffic Mother's Day)

Brooke

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It's a great way to find wonderful, creative blogs and meet new people.

So Thanks for dropping by The Craft Cave and I hope to see you again.

Have a great weekend and a wonderful and safe Mother's Day!

Teacher Appreciation Gifts

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My kids have had a great bunch of teachers this year.

We wanted to do something special for them for teacher appreciation week.

I can't stop making these cake box favors so I thought it would be a great idea to make

them for the teachers.

I made them just like the ones I made for the Office ladies HERE.

You can also find the pattern HERE.

I made 1 cake just for the kids teachers and I made a extra cake for each teacher to

pass out to other teachers.

Just add the candy and close ends up. Set on the plate. Decorate with stickers, etc.

I purchased clear wrap at The Dollar Tree and wrapped each cake plate and tied with ribbon.

Wrapping them also makes the plates easier to carry to school.

Perfect, sweet treat for the teachers!

Brooke

Happy Secretaries Day Gift

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The Office Ladies at my children's school are wonderful. We wanted to make them something SWEET for Secretaries Day.

I needed a variety of scrapbook paper, scissors, scrapbook glue runner, treats for the inside and some stickers for the tops of the cake boxes.

I found a great cake box template HERE.

I used a variety of Bliss chocolate and mints.

I used a variety of flower stickers for the tops of the cake boxes

I traced the cake box template on to my scrapbook paper. Then I cut out the cake boxes.

I needed 12 cake boxes to make a full cake.

Once I was done cutting the cake boxes out, I folded the boxes like shown on the template.

I glued the box together with the scrapbook glue runner and added a flower sticker to each cake.

Then added candy to each box and glued the end of the boxes shut.

I set them on a plate and added a bigger flower sticker to the middle of the cake.

And it's done!

Easy sweet treat for the Office ladies. They loved it.

This would be a great treat for just about anyone!

Brooke

Whew! What a crazy month!

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April has been a crazy month here at The Craft Cave.

We have been feeling a little under the weather here.

If it was not the kids that have been sick, then I have been sick.

It seems like it has been a never ending cycle.

So there has been lots of other things piled up,

laundry. dishes, appointments, games, etc.

Things are looking up and the kids have been feeling a little better and I have had a

little more energy to make more crafts so please stay tuned!

Brooke

Stay-cation

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The kids were on Spring Break last week. We wanted to do something fun for them.

We wanted to plan some fun activities for the family and save us from breaking the piggy bank.

So we decided to have a Stay-cation.

A vacation at home.

It saves us the hotel expense plus adds in some family fun.

We turned our home into a B & B.

I really enjoyed making our B & B brochure.

I left the days of when we were planning on doing certain activities open in case plans changed or we did something different.

The kids thought this was great. It gave them a itinerary for some of the activities we were going to do for the week. Just like a actual vacation. My kids love to make lists for everything.

I made a Entertainment Guide on a variety of activities we could do.

Examples:
-Egg Decorating 101 in the Main Kitchen.
-Craft Classes
-A Game Night
-A Wii Game Night
-Movie Night

-Chef activity

Here's a picture of the kid's complimentary goodie package. Fish crackers, 2 juices, a couple Easter eggs and some snacks.

G & B Bed & Breakfast Gift and Souvenir Shop

I had so much fun making things for our B & B. I filled a tray full of fun items. This was our Gift Shop. Through out the week they could shop at the gift shop for all their vacation needs.

Crackers, suckers, stuffed animals, etc.

I made our B & B label on scrapbook computer program.

Sweets, postcards and popcorn.

I even made postcards for our Stay-cation that the kids could send to their Grandparents and cousins.

Here's some B & B postcards.

I even made hotel door hanger for the kids to let the Chef know what they would like for breakfast.

Here's what they wanted:

Princess wanted waffles, bayckin (bacon) Love that!, french toast, OJ and Milk.

Pirate decided to draw me pictures of his: 5 pieces of bacon, 4 Cheez-its, 3 French toast sticks, 1 bowl of cereal and 2 cups of water.

(Those are big orders!)

Stay Tuned for Stay-cation Part 2!

Brooke

Have a Happy Easter!

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From all of us here at The Craft Cave,

We hope you have a safe and blessed Easter.

Brooke

Birds Nest Treats

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Birds Nest Treats

(also known as Butterscotch Haystacks)

I enjoy making these treats for Easter.

They are so easy and yummy for your tummy.

You will need:

-1 package of Nestle Toll House Butterscotch Flavored Morsels

- 3/4 cup of creamy peanut butter

- 1 package of chow mein noodles

Line baking sheets or trays with wax paper.

Melt the Butterscotch Morsels in the microwave or on the stove.

Stir in peanut butter.

Add chow mein noodles. Mix until everything is coated.

Drop by spoonful onto prepared baking sheets.

I added little bird Peeps to the noodles and some jellybeans on the others to look like nests.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Brooke

April Fools Day Treat

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Eggs and Bacon Surprise!

This is a fun little treat idea I remember seeing a few years back in a Family Fun magazine.

Our kids thought this was great.

I just melted some white almond bark in the microwave.

I scooped a spoonful and spread it a little on a sheet of wax paper.

Then I quickly added a yellow M&M to the center and 2 pretzel sticks on the side.

Let harden.

And that's it! A cute April Fools Day Treat for my Sweetie's.

Brooke

Easter Goodies!

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I made a bunch of Easter Goodies. I got a bunch of these Wilton carrots bags last year for 25 cents a package. Yep! 25 cents a package. I could not believe they were that cheap.

I picked up all kinds of treats for the bags.

I made these carrot bags for our nieces and nephews. Jellybeans at the bottom and bunnies and chicks on top.

These I added Goldfish crackers. Too cute! Great alternative to candy.

You could even add Cheetos or Popcorn Puffs.

These we added jellybeans. I did not fill them all the way to the tops of the bags. That would be sugar overload!

These are great little treats for family, friends, neighbors, teachers. Any one that you would want to give a sweet treat to.

I picked up these cute bug catchers from the Dollar Tree.

The kids can catch a bug in their container and peek from the top through a magnify glass. It also comes with a small net and a string attached to the container so they can wear it around their neck.

I put some Easter grass in the bug containers and added some cute little lady bug chocolates I picked up from Aldies.

Have a Sweet Weekend!

Brooke

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Ballard Inspired Topiary and More!

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I adore topiary's! Ballard Design has some wonderful topiary's.

The price of the beautiful topiary's is what I do not adore.

I had seen a fabulous topiary HERE. It made me even more determined to make one.

2- Pots- Dollar Tree = $2.00

3- Styrofoam balls- Thrift Store = $1.69 for a bag of 6 balls

2- Bags of moss- Dollar Tree = $2.00

2- bushes of boxwood greenery- Hobby Lobby -on sale for $4.00 each = $8.00

2- Doll rods- Walmart = $1.98 a package

2- Styrofoam squares- Dollar Tree = $2.00

1- Green floral tape = Had on hand

-Glue gun and lots of glue sticks = Had on hand

Total: $17.66 for 2 topiary's

Take the foam squares and cut the corners so they will fit into the flower pots.

I took the extra pieces and filled the openings in the flower pot.

You can also add some hot glue to the inside of the flower pot to hold the foam in place.

Take the doll rod and place it in the middle of the foam in the flower pot. I also used hot glue to hold the doll rod in place.

Then I wrapped the floral tape around the doll rod.

I think next time I will use a thicker doll rod or a thicker stick from the yard.

The doll rods I used were very thin.

Added the foam ball to the top of the doll rod. I also used hot glue to hold it in place.

Then I hot glued some moss to the to of the foam in the flower pot.

Take the leaf bushes and pull the leaves apart.

Like the picture above.

Take the small pieces of the leaf stems and push into the foam ball.

I would do a section and add a small line of hot glue to hold them in place.

THIS IS A LONG PROCESS!

It took me about a week to finish. I did little sections at a time.

Be careful when using hot glue.

There is definitely a good chance you will get some on you. I have the crafting war wound on my thumb to prove it.

When your finished with your topiary ball.

If there are any openings on the ball just add a dab of hot glue on a leaf and add it to the ball.

Ta-dah! My Ballard Inspired Topiary with out paying $50.00!

My Moss Covered Topiary

For my moss covered topiary, I did it the same as the above topiary but just hot glued the moss on the foam ball.

Brooke

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Frugalicious Friday @ Finding Fabulous

Spring has Sprung @ Fun to Craft

Frugal Friday Linky Party @ The Shabby Nest

Craft Concoction Friday @ Thats so Cuegly

Have a Great Weekend!