Crafts
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In the Spotlight with Life is Rosey Jewelry
As some of you might know, this past month I attended the Tory Johnson Spark & Hustle Los Angeles event which provided pep talks from other women business owners, as well as information and resources for women so they can realize their dream of starting a business. The seminar also provided tools to help existing businesses take the next step. I couldn’t believe the number of driven women who attended the seminar and it felt great to be around these women who were going after their dreams! I met Sarah Jane Nelson on one of our breaks and she told me she makes custom jewelry. She showed me some of her jewelry and I fell…
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Do You Give Grandkid Presents for Mother’s Day?
Most of us appreciate Mother’s Day more once we become a mom. It was fun to make homemade cards for our moms, but now that we are moms too, we understand how lovely it is to have a holiday that recognizes and honors motherhood. Show your mom how much you and your kids love her by making her adorable and useful gifts. Mothers Day Central suggests easy, attractive and functional gift ideas that grandmas are sure to love. Picture Frames If the outing went well, or if gram is far away, send her a picture for her fridge, desk or brag book. Pick up photo frames from a dollar…
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Crafts :: Create Memorable Mother’s Day Crafts
Celebrate Mother’s Day with some home-made gifts: According to the National Retail Federation’s consumer spending survey conducted in April 2012, Americans spent about $18.6 billion nationally for Mother’s Day. And the trend to spend more continues in spite of high gas prices and uncertainty around our economy. Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I think most moms can attest that the best presents are those made by our kids. For our kids, the process of creating something and then seeing how excited we get over their arts and crafts is pretty special! But don’t get me wrong – I am always a sucker for pretty flowers and…
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Crafts :: Fun and Easy Earth Day Craft for Kids!
Celebrate Earth Day With An Easy Craft: With Earth Day approaching, many are wondering how to show kids how important our earth really is to us. My kids are too young to really understand what Earth Day is all about but that did not stop me from looking for a fun (and easy) craft idea to do with them. I found this craft while doing a bit of research and was immediately drawn to the simplicity of it. I have two girls who are ages 3 and 2 so easy is important. I look for ideas that will keep them engaged while being fun to do. And what toddler doesn’t…
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Spotlight On Sara Paloma Pottery
Over ten years ago I was walking along the side streets in Laguna Beach, California and came across a store that had the most amazing pottery in their window. I immediately went in and just had to have these two pieces that are still sitting in my living room bay window. Luckily, the name of the artist was written into the bottom of the vases so I contacted her to see about an interview for dandelion moms. Her pieces are so simple yet so beautiful in this simplicity. The clean lines are gorgeous and look amazing with a single stem flower of your choice coming out of the…
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Crafts: Last Minute Easter Crafts for the Kids
My intention this week was to do all these great crafts, egg hunts and activities centered around Easter with my daughter. But then life steps in and things come up so I ended up doing about half of what I had intended to do! We are planning on doing some last minute crafts tomorrow morning that I found online that I wanted to share with you. Most of the crafts require materials you probably already have in your house so you probably don’t need to make a special trip to the craft store. Easter Tulips Craft: What you’ll need Wooden kitchen skewers Green craft paint and paintbrush Tulip templates Scissors Scrapbook paper Glue stick This Tulip…