Make A Broom!

{A Witch Craft ;)}

We are in preparation mode.  The theme for this year's birthday party: Harry Potter.

The budget: Not so much.

The good news: When you're turning 7 all that matters is having fun. :)

{The Broomstick}

Whether you're a witch that needs a new flying machine, or a muggle looking for some holiday decor this is a simple, fast, fabulous little craft. 

Now go for a little walk and start collecting some sticks!:)

TahDah! 

And if you are so inclined, grab your wand...

and off you go!

{Its here!}

Don't worry, more Harry Potter, and fall fun will be coming...but I had to share one last thing with you:

And the winner of a Camera Coat giveaway is the Rafahi Family! Congrats! 

And wish us luck with the party this weekend! Have you guys have a great weekend.

XOXO

Toady;)

SticksandThings

{Sweet Littles}

Could they be any cuter?!

All it takes is a few little acorn hats that have fallen off the tree by the bus stop...

and a few felted wool balls made in Nepal.   Welcome Fall.

I'm totally diggin' these.
{Thanks for the sweet balls & the fun idea Jenn!}


{SticksandThings}
Want a few of those cutie acorns or a bunch of sticks to create with? 

Your dream has come true.

In between his games of chase with his "favorite" girl at school and playing Star Wars on the Wii, he has found time to collect.  My little business man.

Yes, not only acorns, but sticks.  Want some? You betcha.
Etsy never saw this kid comin.   http://www.sticksandthings.etsy.com/

Now go get creative!

We were all ripped off

{Ripped Off}

If you're reading this post, then you are probably over 5 years old.

And if you're over 5 you probably don't remember a world without the internet, craft blogs, $1 "craft kits" at the local craft store, or totally cool kids craft books at the library.

Yeah, if you were born before 2004 you were pretty much ripped off.  I mean really.  While we spent our summers as kids trying to make bubbles out of dish soap, beg our parents for a Snoopy Snow Cone machine, or make slippin' slides out of black tarp OUR kids have FUN at the tips of their little fingers.
{The House of Books}
I randomly grabbed a few "crafty" books at the library the other day to help keep Ethan {5} entertained in the afternoons while Aidan {1} takes his naps. I figured this would be "our" time, and wanted to make it fun for both of us.

Today Ethan looked through one of the books...

and this is what he wanted to make:

We actually had all of the ingredients {a summer afternoon miracle} & he felt like a little scientist bossing me around the kitchen to collect them all.

It was not only fun to make, but who doesn't enjoy a good vinegar + baking soda reaction?

Oooh, and look at the fun colors you can create!

Ethan opted for the paint brush over using his fingers...which I couldn't complain about!

Just one warning though.  Kids are like the ocean, you can never turn your back on them.  Looks like we'll have to pick up some food coloring next trip to the store!




{Craft #2}
After the painting was over, Ethan wasn't done being crafty.  Here was his next project:





And when he sets his mind to something, there's no turning back.


And how cute is this new little addition to our family.  {Too bad making babies isn't this easy...or ooops...I mean having babies.;)}




{Coming Soon}
And Ethan's not the only one who's been "crafting"! Here's a peek at just a few projects I'll be posting about soon!

{Winner}
You are all winners in my book. ;) However random.org can only choose one to get the headband.  The lucky winner is the Rafahi Family! Send me your address and I'll stick that cute band in the mail for ya! toadstreasures@gmail.com

OXOX--Toad