Homemade finger paints

So last week I came across this picture -

Today I tried it! I took a lot of photos to show you how it turned out.

Looks like milk at the beginning!

I have my jars all ready.

Starting to thicken. Looks kinda gross....

Weird!

Hm sort of resembles vasoline.

Scooped into my jars.

Food coloring added! Pretty!

I had to try them out of coarse. :)

My son Oliver trying them out.

His masterpiece! Oliv Er

My daughter Emme trying them out.

Love her tongue sticking out in concentration.

They loved them! I had fun making them too, and watching them finger paint.

: )



DJ the Dino, as named by Oliver

So, one day my son (7) comes up to me and asks me if I am done making a crocheted bag I was working on. I told him almost, why? He then proceeded to say, well I want a long neck Dino and I want half of it to be orange and half to be green. I say uh, ok, well I will have to see what I can find.

I finish the bag (which was really cute btw) and started working on some other orders. Oliver (my son) comes up to me and says mom, you were supposed to make my dinosaur.

I told him I didn't forget, but I actually did....LOL

So I went searching for a long neck dinosaur crochet pattern. I checked Etsy, Ravelry, and just plain ol Google. I found this one - Apatosaurus Dinosaur on Ravelry.
Here is her picture. Isn't he cute???

We went yarn shopping together and Oliver picked out a light green for the bulky yarn, and a orange for the worsted weight. This Dino is crocheted using two strands of yarn at the same time (one super bulky, and one medium).

Slowly over the next couple of days I worked on DJ. Oliver had already named him before I even started making him. :)

Here is my finished DJ -

The pattern was fun and easy to do. I am now working on a purple and white one for my daughter. I hope to have her finished soon!

Yummy soups!

On Thursday I had my wisdom teeth removed, which means I haven't been able to eat much. My husband has been taking great care of me and the kids. I feel very lucky to have him around! I wanted to share with you a couple of yummy soups we made the last couple of days. We got both recipes from the Pioneer Woman. I love her blog and all her recipes are so easy and yummy!

On Friday we made the Broccoli-Cheese Soup. It was extremely good and very easy to make. Both of my kids loved it, and it felt great that they were eating such a healthy meal! You could also add some ham to this soup for a little extra umph. We didn't do that this time since I couldn't chew very well. :)



Today my husband picked out the Homemade Chicken and Noodles. He went shopping and made this soup all my himself! It turned out so yummy, I even had two bowls! Both of my kids loved this as well.




If it wasn't for these awesomely easy and yummy soups I would be stuck eating applesauce, yogurt, pudding, and store bought chicken noodle.... I am very grateful. :)

Nook/Kindle Sleeve

Here is a new item I added to my shop. They are sleeves for your Nook Color, Nook Tablet, Kindle, or Kindle Fire.

Pink heart wallet

Here is a Valentines inspired wallet I made -

Revamped the ol' blog!

Well a new year means a new look for my blog. Right now I am currently still on "vacation" but I expect to start taking orders very soon! A big THANK YOU to all of my supporters!

Here are a few things I worked on during my Holiday break -

I made my babies some tie blankets for Christmas

A heart dishcloth for a CAL I am in

The Nubbie Scrubbie dishcloth for the CAL

I made my son Oliver a Dino Hat

A matching kitchen set (3 washcloths and a plastic bag holder)



Tuesday - Something great in my shop

Adult/Teen Slouchy Beanies!

These are super comfy and stylish! Order one today in any color that fits your style.

*This pattern is available at Nutella Dreams Late Night Crafts

One of my Fave shops on etsy!

Rebecca at Hoffe and a Nuffin(Sock Monkey's and More) is currently having a spontaneous sale! It is her sons Birthday and to celebrate she is offering 20% off ALL in stock items! The discount will be refunded after purchase. Enter Happy Birthday in notes to seller at check out in order to receive the discount.

She also has a cute little shop called Sweetest Little Things where this discount is also available. I already purchased some cute little birdie buttons! :) I can't wait to get them.

So stop by both her shops and take advantage of these awesome savings!

Fave Recipes - Triple Veggie Dip

Sorry I have been slacking! I have been so busy that I haven't blogged for a while. So since I love recipes so much, I am going do one today, even though I should have done it Monday.

This dip is amazing! I am in love with it. Try it out and let me know if you like it.

Baked Triple Veggie Dip -
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 can (1lb 3oz) asparagus spears, drained and chopped
1 pkg (10oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 can (8 1/2oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 container (8oz) Philly chive and onion cream cheese spread
1/2 cup mayo

~Preheat oven to 375
~Reserve 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese; set aside
~Mix remaining 1 1/4 cups Parmesan cheese and all remaining ingredients until well blended
~Spoon into 2 qt baking dish
~Sprinkle with reserved Parmesan cheese
~Bake 35 minutes or until lightly browned
~Serve hot

I like to buy loaves of french bread, sliced, and warmed for this dip.

Wed - Another Awesome Artisan - AE BABY

This weeks awesome artisan is AE Baby. A fellow Cafemom Team member, her shop has some great items for children.

This learning toy snake is adorable! It has snaps, ties, and laces.

Play fruit set with felt and cotton

I spy bags

Sugar cookie bake set

She also has a DIY shop Pattern Play where you can buy playful sewing patterns, fabrics, and craft kits.

This campfire cookout set is my favorite and if I could sew, I would buy this pattern!

These barnyard balls are so cute! They would make a great gift for baby. :

AE Baby on Etsy

Pattern Play on Etsy

Something Great In My Shop - Mini Pouch

I recently listed a mini pouch on my Etsy shop Colorful Creations. So far a lot of people have showed interest in them. They think they are adorable! I have a couple more made up that I need to photograph. They are lots of fun to make! Stay tuned for more.

Fave Recipes - Cake Cookies

Cake Cookies are so easy and yummy! They take very little ingredients and turn out soft and scrumptious.

1 box of cake mix (choose any kind!)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/4 cup white chocolate chips
1/4 cup your choice of chocolate chips

A really good combo for this recipe is cherry chip cake mix with 1/4 cup white chocolate chips and 1/4 cup cherry chips. Be creative and try all sorts of different kinds. :)

*Mix cake mix, oil, and eggs until blended.
*Stir in chips
*Cook on greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for about 10 mins or until desired doneness.

Finds and Faves!

The Cafemom Team on Etsy recently had a secret sister Valentine gift giving. I received my gift yesterday from picardcreative.etsy.com.

Check out Paula and her great shop for FUNctional Art with Attitude.

I was given a Sassy Gal Magnet and a Debit

Card/Credit Card Wallet with Register.

They are so cute and I love them! Thank you so much Paula. :)

Another Awesome Artisan - Half-Pint Creations

Amber is the owner of this really cute, whimsical shop. Her boutique offers an array of items for mamma's and babies. From skirts for the little one to nursing pads and scarves for mom, their is sure to be something of interest to you or someone you know!

Check out Half-Pint Creations to see all of her items in all their glory. :)

Also now open is Do Ri Mi Fa Sew. Her new shop has do it yourself kits, for the ready to create type of person. The fleece and cotton scrap packs are perfectly coordinated and the applique ties are so cute. Stop by and see what she has to offer.