Artsy Fartsy

Most of my friends and family know that I love to do crafty things. I try to keep them easy, fun, and most of all, I try to keep them a little on the inexpensive side. The boys had a little art painting session today. Connor isn't really into crayons, playdoh, and painting. He lasts about 5 or 10 minutes and is ready to go play. I make him sit while Brandon "crafts" and we just talk about colors and shapes. Here are a few pictures of the boys expanding their creative minds...

Here mommy...let me paint you!!!

And then a picture of my latest creation.

I found a video on youtube.com of how to make these diaper cakes. It was very easy, inexpensive, and quick. The time I started watching the video to the time I sat down at the computer to write this...including cleaning up my mess...was only 2 hours. Not bad! My cost was 2 packages of diapers (I used coupons), 3 spools of ribbon (50% off at Hobby Lobby), a wooden dowel rod we had in the garage, and a piece of foil covered cardboard made from a box I had on hand. Super cute...super easy...SUPER GIRLY!!! Of course, I'm always very critical of myself. The only thing I would change would be a smaller bow on top. Other than that, I'm very pleased with it.


This is what I normally make my friends when they get pregnant...a cute little wreath. I decided to change it up and I'm glad I did. The cost was about the same!