A Valentine Bed!

January 31, 2012 by  

A Valentine Bed!

Valentines Day is coming up and I like to find ways to include my kids in showing love for each of the members of our family.  Today I’m sharing a fun way I got my daughter to help me show some love for her Daddy. ... [Read more]

“You and Me” Moments with your Child

January 17, 2012 by  

“You and Me” Moments with your Child

We all know how important having a one-on-one date night with our significant other can be. Yay for Valentines Date Night coming up! But we often forget to make the time to spend that crucial one-on-one date time with our children. As... [Read more]

14 days of gifts…countdown to Valentine’s Day

January 14, 2012 by  

14 days of gifts…countdown to Valentine’s Day

Time for a fun little Vday flashback… Everybody needs a little XOXO for Valentine’s day! I wanted to do a little countdown for V-day this year for my kids but I needed something to hold the little treats and love... [Read more]

Time to get Organized – Easy Menu Planner

January 4, 2012 by  

Time to get Organized – Easy Menu Planner

As a professional teacher on an indefinite motherhood sabbatical, I live by sticky notes.  If I am being honest with myself, it’s more of an addiction.  A cheery yellow sticky note posted on my fridge makes that to-do... [Read more]

10 Cold-Day Ideas to Keep the Kids Busy

December 28, 2011 by  

10 Cold-Day Ideas to Keep the Kids Busy

Christmas is over, but school is still out! Ack! That means loud choruses of “Mooooomm…I’m BOOOOOORED!”. Ooooh boy. What to do? I Share is a wonderful resource for finding ideas to keep those little fingers... [Read more]

Gorgeous Book Box Tutorial

December 8, 2011 by  

Gorgeous Book Box Tutorial

Happy Thursday, HowDoesShe Gals!! I’m so excited to introduce another FAB guest writer today! Let’s welcome Kendra from Key Lime Digital Designs: Momma and Wife by day and Blog Designer by night. Please pop by her... [Read more]

Merry Christmas! Here is your FREE Christmas printable!

November 30, 2011 by  

Merry Christmas! Here is your FREE Christmas printable!

MERRY CHRISTMAS! You asked…we listened! You LOVED the Halloween printable banner so much you wanted a Christmas one! I’m glad because so did I! Chickabug came through with some serious Christmas charm in the perfect... [Read more]

Homemade Rolling Stamp Wrapping Paper

November 29, 2011 by  

Homemade Rolling Stamp Wrapping Paper

So Thanksgiving is over- now I get to start talking about Christmas, right?  Our tree is up, the carols are playing, and I know I’m not the only one making plans! Today I want to share with you a fun way that we thought... [Read more]

Holiday Gift/Decor Ideas!!

November 21, 2011 by  

Holiday Gift/Decor Ideas!!

Need a Christmas gift/decor idea? No worries, we have a few! But first, have you seen the Martha Stewart Crafts Paint line and stencils? OH-MY-GOODNESS! The colors are so rich and yummy and they come in five fantabulous finishes:... [Read more]

Counting Blessings as a Family

November 14, 2011 by  

Counting Blessings as a Family

We should certainly count our blessings, but we should also make our blessings count! -Neal A. Maxwell Our first Thanksgiving married, my husband and I decided to take a moment out of our busy lives and write out all of our many... [Read more]

Lace Up Your Pumps!

November 3, 2011 by  

Lace Up Your Pumps!

Hey, HowDoesShe gals!! I am so excited to introduce a guest poster this week…welcome to Amanda from Carry on…Carry on..! Let’s show her a HowDoesShe welcome! Take it away, Amanda! I can’t tell you all how... [Read more]

Ric Rac, Burlap, and Felt accessories in 15 minutes

November 2, 2011 by  

Ric Rac, Burlap, and Felt accessories in 15 minutes

For some reason, when it comes to autumn, I HAVE to dress in autumn colors. I look at my closet and can’t fight the feelin’ to wear warm, fun, seasonal colors. I also love accessorizing in the fall. This is not... [Read more]

Custom Birthday Shirt with the New Silhouette Cameo! GIVEAWAY!

October 25, 2011 by  

Custom Birthday Shirt with the New Silhouette Cameo! GIVEAWAY!

UPDATE: WE HAVE A WINNER! Shelley who said, “I have a quote I would love to put on canvas for my hubby!” Come on down! You are the lucky winner of the new Silhouette Cameo! {In case you are wondering…No, it is... [Read more]

BURSTING with Burlap! 14 Ideas

October 20, 2011 by  

BURSTING with Burlap! 14 Ideas

Okay, who KNEW you could get so creative with potato sacks? I Share has been BURSTING with BURLAP! It is not just for potato sack races anymore I am here to share just 14 of the burlap projects that caught my eye – but... [Read more]

Door Knob Pumpkin Patch

October 11, 2011 by  

Door Knob Pumpkin Patch

Happy Tuesday! We are so thrilled to do a little re-share of a fabulous post from our friend Stephanie Lynn from Under The Table and Dreaming this week! She is one creative gal and we are so inspired by her! If you haven’t... [Read more]

Chic, DIY Halloween Decor!

October 10, 2011 by  

Chic, DIY Halloween Decor!

It’s another Halloween Post! {Because you can never have enough Halloween posts!} If you missed it, last week Alysha shared some adorable Halloween party food ideas and AmberLee shared a cute and delicious Halloween centerpiece... [Read more]

The Mighty Wonders of the Silhouette

October 1, 2011 by  

The Mighty Wonders of the Silhouette

You know how much we love the Silhouette Machine here at HowDoesShe?! Did you know that it can help you design custom scrapbook pages, cards, apparel, vinyl decor, etch glass, sketch designs, temporary tattoos, stencils, and more?!... [Read more]

5 Awesome Autumn Activities For Little Fingers

September 29, 2011 by  

5 Awesome Autumn Activities For Little Fingers

Happy Thursday, HowDoesShe Gals!! With all of the splendors of Autumn comes the COOLER weather that tends to keep little ones indoors a little more. So, I am sharing just five autumn activities to keep those little fingers busy... [Read more]

Dear Craigslist, I love you…

September 28, 2011 by  

Dear Craigslist, I love you…

Dear Craigslist, I love you. I’m sorry I forgot about you for a while. Life got busy, and I pushed you to the back burner. It won’t happen again. Pinky Promise. Thank you for not holding a grudge and for helping me... [Read more]

Perfect Paper Poppies

September 26, 2011 by  

Perfect Paper Poppies

My cute black front door was begging for attention. It’s a nice door, but it needed some pop and I was in that crafty kind of mood that can only be satiated with a juicy project. Bring on the GLUE GUN, BABY! I got my... [Read more]

FREE exclusive SpOOky Banner!

September 20, 2011 by  

FREE exclusive SpOOky Banner!

Email subscribers, Click here to get your FREE printable banner! (Sorry to some of you who received our newsletter with the wrong link to the printables, here is the right link and the password is the same.) If you forgot the... [Read more]

9 Fab and FUNCTIONAL Craft Ideas!

September 15, 2011 by  

9 Fab and FUNCTIONAL Craft Ideas!

The only thing better than a fab craft is a fab AND functional craft!! Let’s put those crafts to work, shall we? I’m sharing just nine of the amazing functional craft submissions from I Share Crafts! Haven’t... [Read more]

7 REALLY Repurposed Craft Ideas

July 19, 2011 by  

7 REALLY Repurposed Craft Ideas

“Save the Earth! It’s the only one with chocolate!” — Unknown Okay, there can be no better reason to practice the three “Rs” and if you can make something cute at the same time? BONUS! We love reusing and recycling... [Read more]

How to Make Confetti Fire Crackers With Your Kids

June 23, 2011 by  

How to Make Confetti Fire Crackers With Your Kids

Yesterday Bobbi-Jo shared some awesome Craft & Project ideas we can all use to celebrate the 4th of July or adapt to fit a celebration for our own countries.  Like Bobbi, I’m Canadian, so we’ll be celebrating... [Read more]

A ‘green’ daddy book!

June 12, 2011 by  

A ‘green’ daddy book!

Father’s Day is coming fast!  Last year my daughter brought this home after a girls party and I’ve kept it under lock and key until now because I didn’t have enough time to post it before Father’s day... [Read more]

Water Fight!

June 11, 2011 by  

Water Fight!

Have a wonderful weekend! Host a water fight if you need a little cooling down. Here are some fun water ideas from last year… Nothing says SUMMER like a water fight! You definitely need the right tools, however so what... [Read more]

Repurpose your broken umbrella…your kids will LOVE this!

June 2, 2011 by  

Repurpose your broken umbrella…your kids will LOVE this!

We are the luckiest gals around! Heather has kindly agreed to continue sharing her FUN ideas with us here on HowDoesShe!  She has the most clever ideas about how to make memories with your kids.  We are absolutely thrilled that... [Read more]

Strike that. REVERSE IT!

May 16, 2011 by  

Strike that. REVERSE IT!

You know you have one.  One of those neighbors who is amazingly talented and you go over there just to steal ideas!?!  You make up excuses to borrow an egg to see what they are working on??? Ya.  Meet Amy.  She oozes with... [Read more]

Color Me Happy! 7 Colorful Spring Craft Ideas

May 10, 2011 by  

Color Me Happy! 7 Colorful Spring Craft Ideas

Happy Tuesday, HowDoesShe gals! I hope you’re finally enjoying some Springtime weather where you are. We have been, and let me tell you…the green grass, blue skies, red tulips, and purple lilacs have been coloring... [Read more]

Classy Dollar Store Teacher Appreciation Gifts!

April 29, 2011 by  

Classy Dollar Store Teacher Appreciation Gifts!

Dollar Store Teacher Appreciation Gifts I used to teach Jr. High.  Loved it, but struggled smiling sincerely during teacher appreciation week after opening up my 32nd ‘#1 teacher mug’.   Okay maybe not 32 of them,... [Read more]

Easy 2×4 Teacher Appreciation Gift

April 28, 2011 by  

Easy 2×4 Teacher Appreciation Gift

Easy 2×4 Teacher Appreciation Gift Here is an easy 2×4 craft you can make for all the teachers you want to thank! I can’t take credit for this, it is Alison’s genius – I just photographed it and since... [Read more]

15 Funky Fabric Projects You Can Do Today!

April 26, 2011 by  

15 Funky Fabric Projects You Can Do Today!

Does anyone else get absolutely GIDDY walking into a fabric store? The colors, the textures, the patterns….it’s like Christmas! There are fabrics for every personality and style and there is something intrinsically... [Read more]

8 “Egg” Craft Ideas! Easter “Egg”stravaganza!

April 19, 2011 by  

8 “Egg” Craft Ideas!  Easter “Egg”stravaganza!

What would Easter be without those adorable little eggs? The sign of new life, new beginnings, a true ‘salute’ to Spring! I have been amazed by the “eggs”traordinary craft ideas being submitted to IShare... [Read more]

SIMPLE Easter Countdown

April 7, 2011 by  

SIMPLE Easter Countdown

I LOVE countdowns! Especially when I get to teach my kids something in the process – double bonus! I also LOVE holidays, but sometimes all the fun, traditions and decorations outshine the real meaning behind the celebration. ... [Read more]

HowDoesShe Celebrate Spring? 7 Ideas!

April 6, 2011 by  

HowDoesShe Celebrate Spring? 7 Ideas!

Spring is here! It’s one of my four favorite seasons! A new season means NEW recipes, home decor, crafts, and fashion ideas to try! One thing we LOVE sharing on HowDoesShe is our ideas on making every season SPECIAL in our... [Read more]

Fabric Covered Cork Board Frame

March 20, 2011 by  

Fabric Covered Cork Board Frame

Spring is just around the corner! Can you believe it? I am so excited for the warm weather to come and stay! I find myself itching to get that spring cleaning done and go crazy on cute projects. My husband tells me I’m just... [Read more]

Alphabet Letters in Objects! Scavenger Hunt Turned into Letter Photo Art

March 14, 2011 by  

Alphabet Letters in Objects!  Scavenger Hunt Turned into Letter Photo Art

Speaking of spring {because it’s coming soon…hopefully…} Last spring I was able to visit my uncle’s farm with my family. We lived there when I was younger and a lot of things have changed since I’d... [Read more]

unusual baby gift…

March 7, 2011 by  

unusual baby gift…

unusual baby gift Kids play with them way more than real toys. They are a lot more sturdy than real toys. They are a lot cheaper than real toys. They will make you the coolest Aunt ever! Add a bit of vinyl to a batch of these... [Read more]

i like to swim

March 3, 2011 by  

i like to swim

Do you?  Like to swim?  If it’s bathtub temperature you can count me in.  None of this cold water stuff for me! I needed to make a quick gift for a friend who loved to swim and I happened to have a piece of 1×4... [Read more]

What would you do with them? 3 pink bumps! {{video}}

February 10, 2011 by  

What would you do with them?  3 pink bumps! {{video}}

I saw my friend making these ribbon tulips and thought they were darling.  I got so caught up in her showing me how to make them that I forgot to ask her what she did with them.  {{Next time I’ll have to bribe her to... [Read more]

Be Mine Valentine Banner

February 3, 2011 by  

Be Mine Valentine Banner

A SimPle addition to your Valentine’s Day decorations I originally posted this idea last year, but I just got it out and hung it up for this year and thought I would share it again…    My super talented friend... [Read more]

How to make a Plank Door Mat!

January 31, 2011 by  

How to make a Plank Door Mat!

How to make a Wood Plank Door Mat I think this post is a ‘deja vu’ of the chore chart for multiple kids post. Hello L…O…N…G……post. BUT I promise to give you an intermission. It will be... [Read more]

How do you make a Mod Podge video ‘THRILLING”?

January 17, 2011 by  

How do you make a Mod Podge video ‘THRILLING”?

Seriously…how do you make mod pod tips exciting, thrilling and full of adventure?  Ummm…not sure.  BUT, with at little help from imovies trailer mod podging and Indiana Jones may go hand in hand. This is the first... [Read more]

Vase Transformation

January 14, 2011 by  

Vase Transformation

Happy Friday, HowDoesShe Gals! We’ve got a treat for you today. Brittney, from Our Poverty With A View (tee hee hee – love it), is here to share a fun and EASY way to transform a simple clear glass vase with nothing... [Read more]

8 Bright Revamping Ideas!

January 11, 2011 by  

8 Bright Revamping Ideas!

8 Bright Revamping Ideas Hi, HowDoesShe Fans! So glad you stopped in! You must be ready for some creative inspiration, am I right? How about some IShare inspiration? I love gleaning all the knowledge and crafty expertise I can... [Read more]

26 ABC’s

December 27, 2010 by  

26 ABC’s

I know this is a re-post, but I am spending  this week with the family and our new family dog(ahhh!). I decided to put up one of my favorite projects.  These make me smile:) ABC’s with Vinyl Yea!!! I’m excited how... [Read more]

10 Things to do with a block

December 23, 2010 by  

10 Things to do with a block

We posted these last year when we had a few followers (thanks to our moms…they were our first followers).  We wanted to make sure you saw the fun things you can do with a simple block. So on with 10 things to do with a... [Read more]

Fabric Ornament Makeover

December 17, 2010 by  

Fabric Ornament Makeover

I am so thrilled to introduce you to our guest this week! Angie, from The Country Chic Cottage is a master at transforming ordinary objects into works of art. I love her tutorial this week because it reuses old Christmas ornaments... [Read more]

Layered Soap Making

December 15, 2010 by  

Layered Soap Making

Did you hear us SCREAM when we were invited to contribute to Disney?!  EEK!!!! Truly, such an amazing honor! No pressure, right?! I had to push my creativity for something extra special.  This is what I came up with: Layered... [Read more]

2×4 Snowman…easy, fast and he doesn’t melt!

December 9, 2010 by  

2×4 Snowman…easy, fast and he doesn’t melt!

2×4 Snowman. I thought we needed more 2×4 love.  It’s been a while. If you need some more 2×4 ideas…you are in luck. 2×4 decor galore! Gift giving at it’s finest,  from scraps of wood. ... [Read more]

It’s Beginning To Look A lot Like Christmas! Thrifty Decor Tips

December 8, 2010 by  

It’s Beginning To Look A lot Like Christmas! Thrifty Decor Tips

Christmas is just around the corner. And I L.O.V.E. it. I love singing Christmas carols, watching all the classic Christmas cartoons, drinking hot cocoa, the smell of cinnamon and pine, and even the crazy holiday shopping. The... [Read more]

Circle Tree Modern Art

December 3, 2010 by  

Circle Tree Modern Art

Hi HowDoesShe gals!! We have SUCH a fun treat to show you today. Welcome Amanda from Crafts by Amanda who is going to teach us how to make these GORGEOUS art canvases! I can only imagine all of the fun color-combinations that... [Read more]

Free Christmas Gift Giving Printables

December 1, 2010 by  

Free Christmas Gift Giving Printables

You knew we would have a special gift in store for you? Right?! Never doubt us! We have been collaborating with the one and only chickabug to create a gift giving set exclusively for you.  We hope these help make the your holiday... [Read more]

Advent Awesome!

November 23, 2010 by  

Advent Awesome!

Have I ever mentioned how I LOVE advent calendars!  Why?  Maybe because of all the great memories it brings back from my childhood.  My mom always bought me and my siblings our own cardboard chocolate advent calendar.  OH!... [Read more]

Toy Story 3 Movie Night

November 12, 2010 by  

Toy Story 3 Movie Night

Are you sitting down? Have a snack? Ready to be wowed? I hope so, because I have been giddy waiting to introduce you to a personal friend of mine. Her name is Amy Workman and she is one CRAFTALICIOUS  babe. She is a wife, mother,... [Read more]

Ribbon Snowman Hair Clip

November 10, 2010 by  

Ribbon Snowman Hair Clip

Snowman Hair Clip Tutorial I have been waiting for this for WEEKS!  I recently stumbled across this adorable shop and HAD to buy my girls matching Halloween spider clips…EEK! Aren’t they cute?  Both the spiders... [Read more]

Pumpkin Scarring

November 1, 2010 by  

Pumpkin Scarring

  When we moved into the house we are in now, the previous owners had some sweet little girls who’d been working hard on their pumpkin garden.  They had plans to have a pumpkin selling stand on the corner near Halloween. ... [Read more]

Turkey Handprint Tablecloth

October 29, 2010 by  

Turkey Handprint Tablecloth

I am so excited to introduce our guest poster this week. Meet Becky, one of the AMAZING Crafting Chicks! If you are looking to be inspired in ANY way, you can be sure to find what you’re looking for with the Crafting Chicks.... [Read more]

Mummy Wrapping

October 25, 2010 by  

Mummy Wrapping

First off…It’s Missy’s Birthday today! Whoot!  Happy Birthday to You. I tried to find an 8th grade picture of her, but I didn’t have any luck…so if anyone happens to have one please feel free to... [Read more]

Corn Husk Wreath Tutorial

October 19, 2010 by  

Corn Husk Wreath Tutorial

My sweetest cousin sent me an email a few weeks ago showing me her latest creative project. {She is always doing something jaw dropping}.  I said, “That’s it.  You’re in.” Lucky for us, I’ve recruited... [Read more]

Bucket O’ Chalk

October 12, 2010 by  

Bucket O’ Chalk

Oh you sad soul.  White, plain and boring. Did I mention I got you from the dollar store? All you need is some ‘fluff’, some love and of course, some vinyl! I needed a bucket to put some of the homemade chalk into. A... [Read more]

Art Notebooks

October 8, 2010 by  

Art Notebooks

Hi HowDoesShe Gals! I am so excited about this week’s guest poster AND her awesome project. Meet Erin from Sutton Grace. Her blog is BURSTING with creative inspiration. I could spend hours browsing there. We were THRILLED... [Read more]

S P A R K L E Baby Bracelet

October 7, 2010 by  

S P A R K L E Baby Bracelet

I know the BEAUTIFUL baby is a bit distracting from what I am teaching here (you should try taking her pictures:), but if you can peel your eyes off of the baby, look closely at her wrist…that’s what we’re here... [Read more]

Candy Corn, Pumpkins, and Spiders, Oh My!

October 6, 2010 by  

Candy Corn, Pumpkins, and Spiders, Oh My!

EEK! This is “officially” my first post on HowDoesShe and I’m not going to lie, I’m shakin’ in my boots! Working with all these extremely talented ladies can be a tad bit intimidating and, (just... [Read more]

3 Metal Magnet Board

October 4, 2010 by  

3 Metal Magnet Board

3 Metal Magnet Board Bring on the metal.  This sheet metal that needs a little less ‘out of the factory’ look. It’s nice and shiny, but I don’t want that. I fell the need to ‘un’shine it…give... [Read more]

Dollar Store Mug…solving problems!

September 4, 2010 by  

Dollar Store Mug…solving problems!

At our house we had one ‘special’ mug in the house.  The girls claimed it to be special because it was pretty and made everything ‘taste’ so much better. Well, the problem with that was there was only... [Read more]

Cupcake Liner Pom Poms

September 1, 2010 by  

Cupcake Liner Pom Poms

Hi there, HowDoesShe Gals! Today we have an adorable and fun tutorial by guest poster, Heidi from Made by Heidi: Sew.Craft.Create.   We love her blog and have been inspired by her many unique creations. Isn’t she just... [Read more]

How to Make a Plexi Frame!

August 30, 2010 by  

How to Make a Plexi Frame!

How to make a plexi glass frame! You’ve seen these in the stores, now it’s time to make one. Items needed: 1×12 x14 pine board…I routered the edges of this one, but that is optional 4 hex caps 4 screws 1... [Read more]

Make a Friend Board

August 23, 2010 by  

Make a Friend Board

With Jen over at Tater Tots and Jello doing all this subway art…I was beginning to feel a bit left out! I needed some family gifts that had a bit of meaning to them so I thought I’d hop on the subway art bandwagon. So... [Read more]

A night stand for under $20

August 20, 2010 by  

A night stand for under $20

i’m so excited to be posting over here at HOW DOES SHE! oh how i adore this site!! well, i pondered several ideas over with alison, and this was the one she liked the most!!! we moved into our home almost exactly one year... [Read more]

Exclusive FREE Back to School Printables

August 19, 2010 by  

Exclusive FREE Back to School Printables

Back to School! It’s such an exciting time for the family.  It’s also a time when children need a little extra TLC.  Will they make friends?  Do they know how much we love them?  CHICKABUG created an exclusive... [Read more]

School’s in…Back to School Teacher Board!

August 16, 2010 by  

School’s in…Back to School Teacher Board!

Gifts for teachers School is in or almost in…I can’t believe it’s that time of year again. Do you remember Amber from the birthday wreath post and birthday board? She called me and wanted something to give... [Read more]

Rocket Mobile Chandelier

August 13, 2010 by  

Rocket Mobile Chandelier

3. 2. 1. Blast Off!  Megity’s Rocket Chandelier I stumbled across Megity’s Handmade last month and almost died when I saw her butterfly chandelier.  I immediately contacted her to see if she would create a special... [Read more]

How to make a Watermelon!

August 11, 2010 by  

How to make a Watermelon!

YAY!  I found my computer…It only took 2 days and 4 hours with the internet company to get it hooked up.  We {{my family and I}} made it into the Utah Valley safe and sound on Saturday night.  Thanks for all your well... [Read more]

1st day of school teacher gift idea

August 5, 2010 by  

1st day of school teacher gift idea

hello! we are the sisters from eighteen25 and we are beyond thrilled to be posting over here on the awesome blog how does she! we’d like to share an idea for the first day of school. just a little gift for the teachers. your... [Read more]

Table Makeover

August 3, 2010 by  

Table Makeover

I can’t believe I’m about to show you this, because it’s rather embarrassing.  But, we are all friends here, right? Okay then. Here it is,…my sad-looking dinner table.  My water-logged, kid-scraped,... [Read more]

Vinyl Decoration for Borders

August 1, 2010 by  

Vinyl Decoration for Borders

Before I start this project tutorial I have a deep thought… How come every time you finish a ton of home projects you find out you are M.O.V.E.ing? My family and I will be headed down to Utah this week.  U-Haul and all! So... [Read more]

Vinyl Decoration

July 26, 2010 by  

Vinyl Decoration

A little seasonal Vinyl Decoration. This post is dedicated to the love of vinyl.  It’s easy, fast, festive and not clutter’y'! One thing about having a cutter is that it’s easy to add a little seasonal decor... [Read more]

Grandma’s SWEET Treats!

July 22, 2010 by  

Grandma’s SWEET Treats!

Grandma’s SWEET Treats! Every Grandma needs a cookie jar…or a candy jar…or an anything SWEET jar! I found these fun jars at Target and thought I would personalize them with a little vinyl, Once it is applied... [Read more]

How to Make a Wood Growth Chart

July 12, 2010 by  

How to Make a Wood Growth Chart

Wood Growth Chart! YAY, It’s finally here.  We’ve received a lot of emails from Shelley’s Toddlers Boy Room post about wanting a tutorial on how to make a wood growth chart. here. you. go. A tute on a wood... [Read more]

Laundry Sign

July 9, 2010 by  

Laundry Sign

Back when HowDoesShe was a wee 7 days old, Alison created an adorable Laundry Room sign.  We pulled it from our archives knowing most of you probably haven’t seen it. Super cute right?!  I just made one and gave it to... [Read more]

How to make a flag!

June 21, 2010 by  

How to make a flag!

hAPPY 4th of jULY I guess I am excited for the 4th this year, because I’ve done 2 flag posts in a week.  Here’s the other one just in case you missed it:) The parades where kids get more candy than on Halloween, cool... [Read more]

2×4 Decor…4th of July!

June 14, 2010 by  

2×4 Decor…4th of July!

A 2×4 Flag! Just what you’ve been waiting for:)  another 2×4 idea! Why the obsession  with 2×4 decor?  They are so cheap to make and fun to give!  All the ugly scraps of wood need is a little crafting... [Read more]

An Idea for Thrifty Family Room Picture Displaying

June 7, 2010 by  

An Idea for Thrifty Family Room Picture Displaying

In the pictures in the post I did on Saturday, you’ll notice these.  They are in the first picture… right hand corner…did you find them?  Pretty soon you are going to know this home inside and out! You know... [Read more]

What Does Your Family Stand For?

June 4, 2010 by  

What Does Your Family Stand For?

This post will be addressing two very important topics.  HUGE…Really Ginormous.  One might not be so huge, the decorating of a boring spot,  but the other one  I think can help to shape the future of a family and to... [Read more]

Men and Pistachios…

June 1, 2010 by  

Men and Pistachios…

Father’s Day Presents What to get?!  What to get!?  Isn’t that always the question!?  Father’s Day Presents are hard. This year we decided to put a creative twist on a very traditional gift…I found chipboard... [Read more]

Ruffled Party Streamers

May 28, 2010 by  

Ruffled Party Streamers

My twin baby girls turned one this week {whimper, whimper}.  Really.  Why must they grow?!  In celebration of this event, I have been party planning like crazy.  Their party isn’t officially until this weekend, but... [Read more]

Toddler Boy Room – Dr. Seuss

May 25, 2010 by  

Toddler Boy Room – Dr. Seuss

 Toddler Boy Room  Dr. Seuss What little boy would not L.O.V.E. this room?  I can’t think of one.  It was designed by my little sis, who happens to have an amazing eye for decorating!  My sisters aren’t going... [Read more]

Come in…It’s PLAY time!

May 24, 2010 by  

Come in…It’s PLAY time!

Come in…It’s PLAY time! Adding to the kids bedroom decor! We got together with a couple of my daughter’s friends and made this.  It was a super fun ‘swap’ and I will get a post up soon on ‘swapping... [Read more]

A Bit of Magic Potion!

May 21, 2010 by  

A Bit of Magic Potion!

As a gift for my daughters I gave them: Plaster of Paris Wax paper Cups and some food coloring I found the Plaster of Paris from Lowe’s after searching all of the craft stores.  It was around $7 Kind of a weird present... [Read more]

Hello Therapeutic

May 20, 2010 by  

Hello Therapeutic

How Does She…keep her toes warm? Let me introduce you to one of the cutest girls I know, who just happens to be my adorable cousin Lara. You can’t help but love this girl!  Lara has the most fun loving personality... [Read more]

Pinkalicious Bottle Cap Necklace

May 19, 2010 by  

Pinkalicious Bottle Cap Necklace

pInKaLiCiOuS bottle cap necklaces Our friend, Jen threw the most aDoRaBlE pinkalicious party last weekend for her daughter…don’t worry, I took pictures of all the details and a post will be coming. I hadn’t... [Read more]

s p a r k l e s everywhere…

May 17, 2010 by  

s p a r k l e s everywhere…

s p a r k l e s ! You really can never have too many if you ask me and I am sure my sister would agree.  She figures out how to sparkle just about everything!  She is answering our HowDoesShe? question today…How Does... [Read more]

Flower Toes

May 11, 2010 by  

Flower Toes

Let’s be honest, as cute as shoes are on babies under the age of one, they simply aren’t that practical.  They are bulky, they fall off, and they serve no purpose (but to be cute).  Whoever made up ‘shoe socks’... [Read more]

How do they know when I put my baby to sleep?

May 10, 2010 by  

How do they know when I put my baby to sleep?

I  have been trying for the last hour to get the baby to sleep… He’s finally is out… DING. DONG. ! After having babies I have wanted to disconnect my door bell many times! How do people know when I put the... [Read more]

What would you do with 144 Balloons?

May 5, 2010 by  

What would you do with 144 Balloons?

How Does She…make a birthday wreath? This wreath is so festive and fun to decorate with for every birthday! Birthday Balloon Wreath! First you need balloons.  Lots and lots of balloons. (2 bags of 72 count…the... [Read more]

Free Birthday Printables!

May 4, 2010 by  

Free Birthday Printables!

We are so  excited to share these new exclusive HowDoesShe Free Birthday printables (valued at $10.00) {designed by Chickabug of course}. I am slightly in love with these free birthday printables. The possibilities are truly... [Read more]

Money, Love, and Mom

May 3, 2010 by  

Money, Love, and Mom

LOVE and…money, isn’t that what we really want for mother’s day!…okay maybe a nap too!A day to be celebrated for our hard work.  Whether or not we have children.  We are all mothering someone somewhere…it’s... [Read more]

So, What Was in the EnveLOpe?

April 30, 2010 by  

So, What Was in the EnveLOpe?

Over at Dollar Store Crafts , Heather does a secret envelope ‘swap.’   She sends out 10 envelopes of random stuff to readers who apply.  The readers take and make something from the ‘secret’ envelope. ... [Read more]

Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers

April 27, 2010 by  

Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers

Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers Can you find the fake ones? Okay, I won’t insult your intelligence, but just in case … Here they are:) These paper roses are so fun…fun to display, fun to give, and FUN to plant! Wanna... [Read more]

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