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November 6, 2015
Paper Bag Turkey
The kids will love this fun Paper Bag Turkey! It’s a perfect Thanksgiving craft for the little ones. You will receive it free as my thank you gift when you subscribe to the Love My Big Happy Family. Plus you’ll get the monthly newsletter with info on all kinds of fun and exciting things you can find right here on the LMBHF website. LMBHG is an Online Lifestyle Magazine for families – Yours, Mine and Everyone Else’s! Featuring Crafts, Recipes, Home…
Posted in Crafter's Corner, Happy, Healthy, Smart Kids!, Holidays and Seasons | By LoriGraceH
September 24, 2015
Makeover for Welcome Bear
On our front porch stands a wooden bear holding a sign that says “Welcome.” I first found him at The Quilted Bear and thought he would be a great Christmas Present for my dad. He fit in perfectly with the oak brush and pine trees in the yard of my dad’s home nestled at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains and he stood proudly on my dad’s front porch for many years welcoming visitors to his home. When my dad…
Posted in Crafter's Corner, Hearth and Home | By LoriGraceH
September 10, 2015
Autumn Scented Soaps!
These beautiful luxury soaps look and smell great and are special Autumn scents! I love making them and choosing the scents and colors. I like to add herbs and spices for a special touch. What You’ll Need: Brick of Soap from the craft Store. Eventually I’d like to make my own soap from scratch but since I’m just starting out I’ve been using the premade bricks of soap. Soap molds. Rubber “stamps” to make pretty impressions and designs in the…
Posted in Crafter's Corner | By LoriGraceH
September 4, 2015
Free CANDY CORN MAN Printable
Your kids will love this friendly Candy Corn Man. Easy to follow instructions are included so you can help your little one make one to have for their very own! Kids will love this Happy Candy Corn Craft! Directions: Print out the pattern. Color it using markers, crayons, colored pencils or paints. Cut out the pieces. Use strips of paper folded accordian style, to attach the hands and feet to the body. It’s as simple as that! Your Candy…
Posted in Crafter's Corner | By LoriGraceH
September 3, 2015
Pumpkin Bear!
This is a super cute and totally simple fall craft. I had a lot of fun with my two daughters a few years ago when we all made one. I leave mine out from September through November every year! Here’s What You Need: One Foam Craft Pumpkin One Teddy Bear A Selection of Artificial Fall Leaves and Flowers An Exact-o Knife A Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks A Sharpie Marker A Ruler Directions: 1. Using the Sharpie marker, draw…
Posted in Crafter's Corner | By LoriGraceH
May 5, 2015
Free Printable! – Felt Roadway Pattern
Felt Roadway Pattern My grandkids love playing with this roadway I made out of felt. They play with it for hours, arranging the road pieces into different patterns and driving their toy cars on them. It’s the perfect size for Matchbox Cars, Hot Wheels and Legos. You can get a free printable pattern to make a roadway out of felt for your little ones. Felt Roadway Pattern DOWNLOAD Here’s What You’ll need: Printable Pattern 10-20 Pieces of Black Felt (I like…
Posted in Crafter's Corner, Uncategorized | By LoriGraceH
May 4, 2015
Mother’s Day Plaque
This unique and personal plaque makes a wonderful Mother’s Day gift. I made these for my three sisters using a photo of our mom and one of each of our grandmothers. I looked up “poems about mothers” on the Internet and found this one by Washington Irving. What you’ll need: A wooden plaque from the craft store Wood Stain Shellac Modge Podge Glue Stick Photo(s) of the mom(s) your plaque will feature A poem or quote about mothers 1 Sheet…
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May 1, 2015
Mother’s Day Gift Idea – DIY Luxury Soaps
These beautiful luxury soaps look and smell great. They make excellent gifts for Mother’s Day, birthdays or any special occasion, really. I love making them and choosing the scents and colors. I like to add herbs and spices for a special touch. What You’ll Need: Brick of Soap from the craft Store. Eventually I’d like to make my own soap from scratch but since I’m just starting out I’ve been using the premade bricks of soap. Soap molds….
Posted in Crafter's Corner | By LoriGraceH
April 15, 2015
Mother’s Day Calendar
Mother’s Day Traditions – Personalized Calendar My mom has been gone for over 20 years now and I miss her very much. My three older sisters and I go in together and purchase a great big bouquet of flowers and meet at the cemetery every Mother’s Day to remember our sweet mom. Since we can’t really buy any gifts for her other than that, we buy them for each other. We take them to the cemetery with us and exchange Mother’s…
Posted in Crafter's Corner, Family and Relationships | By LoriGraceH
March 30, 2015
Pretty Wrapped Easter Eggs!
Pretty Wrapped Easter Eggs Supplies: Choose Your Eggs – Plastic Easter Eggs, Actual Egg Shells with middles blown out, or Styrofoam Egg Shapes Embroidery Floss White Craft Glue Hot Glue Gun Embellishments such as Small Silk Flowers Appliqués Lace Ribbon Felt Pieces Directions: Real Eggs – Make a very small hole in each end. Shake the egg vigorously to break the yolk. Hold the egg over a bowl and blow forcefully into one of the holes in the ends. When all of…
Posted in Crafter's Corner | By LoriGraceH