This Giveaway is now CLOSED!
I am back from a nice and relaxing weekend. Thanks for the Anniversary wishes! We grew a bit over the weekend! This giveaway is to celebrate our 300 Follower mark which we reached about 10 days ago…and well this just means that our 400 giveaway will be right around the corner!
Now, I know the Follower gadget is really just a popularity contest. I am under no illusions that being a Follower has any real benefit behind it except for the blog owner. I like it because I am able to get a glimpse at just who is lurking here in the shadows. So, I would like to actually let my Followers know how much I appreciate them. I am going to start having random drawings from my Followers and hopefully make it worth your while by sending you some fun prizes!
I will also be giving away one of these keychains to those who choose to enter the giveaway by leaving a comment. This time in your comment, instead of lathering me with your praises, just let me know what your favorite blog post/idea has been from The Idea Room, and/or what you would like to see more of on this blog.
This Giveaway will end on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Midnight. You will be able to pick your material colors. I will announce the winner of the key chain on Monday, August 24, 2009. I will also announce the winner of the Follower drawing as well. The Follower will have a choice of winning a key chain or something that I will be keeping a surprise until the winners are announced. Good Luck and thanks for playing along!
**I have also received some requests from people wondering if I would make and sell them one of these keychains. These people are admittedly non-sewers. I am wondering if there are others out there who would also be interested. I have added a poll on the left sidebar to see if it is something that you would like added to The Idea Room Store. Or maybe there are other things you would like to have an option to buy. Let me know what you think!
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Dana says
I love looking at your blog. I really like the glass tile necklaces! Dana
My friend just told me about your blog last week…you are amazing! Would you consider adding your crochet flower clips to your store? I just wish I new how to crochet so I could make them myself as well as the adorable hats you make! natalie
Oh man…my favorite? Everything! Well, I just made the pendant necklaces with my daughter last week. I use your kids checkbook system. I'm working on implementing a "store" for motivation…I really like it all!
I especially love any organization ideas (like your board) or things that help us be better moms.
I love your blog and all the simple craft ideas. I honestly can't pick a favorite–there have been so many, so keep them coming!! I was thrilled to see this key chain tutorial though.
I loved the paper beads! Keep the crafts coming!
Your blog has so many great ideas. I really like the simple sewing projects. Thanks for all the fun ideas!
It is hard to pick just one idea!! The glass tile necklaces brought me here, though, so I will name that as my favorite – although I plan to make one of these keychains soon, too!
I really like all the kid projects you post…like the slime, the paper beads, and all those yummy recipes you do with your kids. I don't have children that are old enough to do these yet, but I love bookmarking them for the future! I can just imagine the fun times to come!
I am brand new to your blog and loving it. I like the store idea for your kids when they do something to earn a treat. Thanks.
I am in desperate need of ribbon organization! Any ideas??
I really appreicated the home store and points system. I have blantenly copied the whole thing and am starting to use it with my boys!!!!
My favorite idea was the personalized hand sanitizer! What a great gift idea for anyone and so simple to make!! Really, it was hard to pick though because you have so many great ideas!! Keep them coming…love your blog!
Seriously? Just one thing? Impossible.
Love it all!
Love orgamizational ideas, and would love to see party ideas.
I really like your blog what first brougth me it was the mens dress shirt upcycle. But there are so many good ideas that I like too.
I really love all the great craft ideas you have! I especially enjoy the simple sewing projects! Thanks so much for the opportunity to win :) Oh, I will be on a cruise when you announce the winners, so if I am lucky enough to win, it will take me a couple of days to get back to you :) Thanks!
tornem(at)yahoo.com
I just recently found your blog, and I love it! I have to say that my favorite post that I've read so far is the fabric pumpkin project. What a great idea!
I'd love to win the keychain – thanks for the great giveaway!!!
Heather
I first stumbled on your blog and made the Personalized HAND SANITIZERS. I have actually added this item to my personal card business. They make great favors. I have ever since been following. I want to make everything and with I had everything in my house when I read them to start right away. You are so inspirational. I like so many of them but I have to say that the hand sanitizers are the first I really did and did MANY of them!THank you for all your ideas. I hope to make more soon. I really want one of these keychains too… I also am not a sewer… So if you wind up selling them I will prob buy one!
I love your blog. I first found you thru your reward system and now I visit you several times a week. I love ALL of your simple craft ideas for the family. I also love that you have gender neutral crafts for kids. I am just amazed that you have the time to do all this with 5 kids. I have half that and half the time! Thanks for the giveaway and chance.
I love all your ideas but especially love the pillow case dresses. The tile necklaces are also adorable!
I must admit I am a newer followere…I was searching for sewing freinds. I love to sew…and this keychain was what drew my attention to you…I beacame a follower becasue I liked what I saw…I love little item es that most anyone can make..I am not into making quitls and long term items…quick little craft ideas for the fammily and friends. are awesome..I also like to recycle things into other things…i have two granbabies now and love things for them…welll see you already have it all..great blog in my opinion…lovely giveaway…good luck to all..
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Pick one? OMG I love all of them but the one I had the most fun with was the Hand Sanitizer Soap! Even the people at Staples loved the idea. :) I had them printed there. I stop by your blog first each day! Thank you!
Hello!!! What I would love to see from you is
either a book cover with a ribbon so you can
keep you place in the book or I would also love
to see your ideas on earlier start for the holidays, *(Christmas gifts)* I have 6 kids and
a large family …my husbands family is in Japan
also so I have to send out gifts early to get there on time. I want to do all homemade this
year but am hoping for loads of ideas…
I dont want to give just 1 quickly thrown together gift per person…or even worse
some kids have gifts that I have worked on really hard then other kids have gifts just thrown together so I have to start very early!
Thanks a million for all of you ideas~
Rane and Kids
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I love the variety…there's always a different aspect of my life that you have ideas for! Some of the projects I have on my to-do list from The Idea Room are the Secret Family Notebooks, the personalized hand sanitizers, and the homemade paints.
I just found your blog yesterday while searching for reward point systems. I love it! Haven't looked at everything yet, but love the fatgher's day idea with the soda bottle. I will be doing that for grandpas next year for sure. Thanks for all the project ieas!
I LOVE these key chains!! I had already bookmarked the page to make these as Xmas gifts for friends and family.
I love your blog! One of my favorite ideas is the secret notebooks! I plan on using this when my kids can write!
so far the favorite post on here has been the glow in the dark slime. but I love all your posts that are crafty and kids related. I've seen several I'm going to do with my girl scout troop this year.
It's hard to pick a favorite, but I love the name wall hanging. I'm always looking for ideas to decorate my kids' rooms!
I made the rainbow cake like you instructed for my daughters birthday. It was a major hit and very fun for me and my 11 year old to make for my 9 year old daughter. Thanks for the great idea!
My favorites are the fun ideas/activities I can do with my kids. I'm always looking for more of those. The cake was great too, though! I totally copied it and it turned out great!! Thanks for sharing!
I just started reading your blog but you got me with the bouncy ball recipe. My kids loved it. I have been hooked since!
So tough to pick just one favorite. I loved the washer necklaces and the rainbow cake. My favorite thing about your blog is your amazing pictures. You rock as a photographer. Oh yeah, I loved the cute knitted and crochet hats. I would love to see those in your store.
I started following because I love your kids ideas (like that cool rainbow cake)but am excited to do a little sewing. I need some cute fabric first. Thanks for all the great ideas.
Hi Amy, I have actually learned to be a little creative diva from following you. I've learned to be a thrifty shopper, which I needed to do in a major way. My favorite post of yours probably is the laundry room. I love the lettering you use throughout your home, It adds such warmth, and am even considering contacting my local rep of uppercase living to have a party because of you!!
Love the SLIME and the crafts. As a foster mom my kid situation changes every 6 months to 1 year It's nice that you have ideas for all ages! I found you through these key chains though so this has to be my favorite!
There are so many ideas that are great. My favorite so far has been the washer necklace idea. Thanks a ton!
Thanks for the chance at your giveaway! I'm a big fan of your blog! It's hard to pick a favorite post but I do like the washer personalized neclaces! What a great idea! Keep them coming! Oh and I also enjoy your wonderful photography!
i love all the simple sewing ideas, one of mu favorites is the mans shirt turned into a dress
I would have to say my favorite post was the one about the store, when your kids do their chores. I think it is an awesome idea.
love your blog! i've been following it for a good while now…i enjoy the tutorials and i have purchased the "Transportation Travel Game" from you through your link on the blog.
i think you ought to offer the "BUY" link on projects that you feel people might want to buy….even people that sew might not have the time or desire to make a project that you have featured and would rather just purchase it from you…
like me with your "Transportation" game…I could have done it myself, but you were offering it such a fantastic price & had done all the hard work of creating it…I just bought it from you instead…so glad it did…it's so cute!
love all the ideas you share with us…my faves have been:
checkbook for allowance
tile necklace
transportation game
washer necklaces
and your latest…the key chains!
i love them all!! lol…keep them coming!xox
I couldn't pick a 'favorite', but I love how you have your posts organized on the sidebar. It is so easy to quickly find what you need and move on. I am a busy mom like the rest of us , and I love that about your blog—–and the fact that you ROCK! Thanks for all the fun ideas! Keep them coming!
Seriously…love so many ideas that you share. Your blog is such an inspiration and makes me motivated to get making cute fun things!
I honestly don't think I can pick a fav. I found your blog last week and have gone through all the archives copying my favorite ideas for the files! I really loved your slime/bouncy ball ideas because I'm always looking for things to do with my kids for fun (and learning *gasp*). I intend to make the key fobs for Christmas so I would love to win one for myself (by someone who actually sews … unlike myself.. it should be an interesting project!).
I can't pick just one idea! I love them all! I like the idea of personalized hand soap for teacher's gifts. I'm always looking for things to get for my kids' preschool teachers.
I really just enjoy any tutorial you put out there. I love to try to make things!
I am so glad I found your blog! You have terrific ideas! I really like the key chain! I actually found a little clamp like you used and I want to make one. I found my clamp at the 2nd hand store for fifty cents! Anyhoo, I'd love to win one too! Thanks for sharing all your ideas!
I'm a new follower, so I haven't actually tried any of your projects yet. I love the organizational board, though. And the peanut butta cups (I LOVE Reeses!) are something I definitely want to try.
I went out and bought one of the purse clip thingys to make a key chain, but since I'm 35 weeks pregnant, it may not happpen for a while since I'm busy making baby stuff! So, I'd love to win one.
There are so many good projects! I really like the hanging name letters and when you posted it I also loved the key chains! I am definitely going to try one :)
You mean I have to pick only one?!!? LOL! To be honest, I LOVE the rainbow cake idea! How simple and totally creative! It amazes me the ideas you have, and then I smack myself in the forehead! Doh! LOL We will be making the rainbow cake for an upcoming birthday and we CAN'T wait!! :-)
This is a great blog! I love the ideas and how easy you make the directions.
My favorite ideas (so far) are the Secret Notebook Journal that goes under the pillow. I have a 4 year old and a 1 year old. Too much for the baby, but with my 4 year old we could use pictures and she would have a blast writing notes to mommy and daddy and her sister! What a great idea and a FUN memory that will be.
The other is glow-in-the-dark slime. The slime idea is awesome but then to make it GLOW?!?!? That's genius! And your pics of it are so pretty . . . who knew slime could be so stylish!
Thanks for all the great ideas!
I love the Tutu tutorial and made some with my friends!
I just discovered your blog and love your ideas. The key chain clip tutorial looks like something I can actually do.
I loved the post about the reward store and system you do with your children! That really inspired me to do the same. I love that idea! Thanks for sharing I LOVE THIS BLOG!
I love all the recipes in your blog. I also wish I could sew or I would be making all the cute stuff you put on. I totally would buy one of those keychains.
I ran across your blog just a few days ago and love everything I have seen so far! You have such great talent! I look forward to trying to make those keychains. I am not the greatest sewer but will attempt it. If I can't make it, I would be really interested in buying one!
I love all your ideas. Every time I come here you always have a new idea. I would say right off the top of my head I LOVE you organizing bulletin board. I so want to try that.
Raquel
scrappindaisy at gmail dot com
You have the greatest ideas and explain them in away that even I can accomplish them. I absolutely love the tile necklaces, we have made several to keep and give as gifts. I have to say that my favorite is the Kids Orgainizing Bulletin Board. I am a single mom that works full time, teaches dance and has a church calling. I have a teenage daughter who dances at school and in a studio, she plays the clarinet, she plays softball and volleyball, the list could go on and on. I also have a 20 month old daughter to throw in to the mix. We have very busy lives and this has made it a little easier. THANK YOU for the great idea.
Mindi
Well, I just found your blog last week :) But, so far, my favorite thing has been your rewards system. I hope to implement it in our family. Thanks for sharing your ideas!!
amy
I am a new follower of yours and I have enjoyed seeing several of your ideas!
As a recent widowed bereaved parent, I am trying to find more ideas to organize myself without my family :(. Since many of your ideas are family-oriented, they don't always work for me.
I am also always looking for easy and fun crafts. I am not a sewer (I would love to learn someday though!) but I do like looking at your ideas for "someday".
I love your sewing projects, craft ideas, the things you've done around your house. I think that you have a really well-rounded blog and I love that!
I am new to your blog but I love everything on here! My favorite *so far* is the pink towel sling bag tutorial. I am going to make one for my little girl to take to the pool!
Thanks :)
I love your blog. You have so many great ideas, and your tutorials are very easy to follow. I love the ideas that take one thing and turn into something else, like the pillowcase dress. I am amazed every time I open your blog!
I like your metallic board for weekly calendars. I haven't made one yet, but it's on my To Do list. Thanks.
I am new to your blog and was drawn in by this key chain. I really like the kleenex cover tutorial thing. I am a beginner sewer, and I LOVE how people are willing to take the time to put instructions and tutorials for those of us less creative:)
Kaylan
[email protected]
I love so many of your ideas but I really enjoyed two posts in particular–making a dress from a man's shirt and the dog carrier purse. I made one for my daughter and she LOVED it!! Thanks for the chance to win–I LOVE LOVE LOVE this keychain!! *fingers crossed*
I really like seeing all of your great idea. However, I think the allowance checkbook idea has been my favorite.
It's hard to pick just one favorite!!!! My son loves your travel games and I'm going to implement your reward system and home store soon. Thanks for all your awesome ideas!
just discovered your blog last week and i love love love it! so many things i want to do. keychains, tutu, & marshmallow shooters…i could go on and on. i've gotten lots of ideas for Christmas gifts. thanks for all you do!
-shannon
I just came across your blog – just in time for my 6 year old's birthday party, which i am definitely using the mini-marshmellow gun idea for!! I love anything creative that would make a good gift too!
I love all your easy (able to be done in an afternoon) crafts–keep them coming! And let me know when I win!! janadec9 at yahoo dot com
This is my first time visiting so I haven't really had a change to look around, but I love your keychains. And i love doing crafts so I am looking forward to finding more cool things.
I was just at Joann's trying to find the key chain hook to make my own, unfortunately I was unable to find it at my store so I'd be so lucky if I could just win one made by you. :) Love your blog and all your ideas!
I love your head- I wish I could think like you
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your kids organizing bulletin board. I've been working on something similar to get ready for the school year. I'm adding a few of your ideas and should be ready for school to start in less than a week! YIKES!
I just came across your blog about a week ago and I am DYING over it! You have adorable ideas! I can't wait to learn more from you!
I think the crafts and recipes you put on this site are super. I have used several of your ideas, patterns, and recipes. When asked for a favorite, I wanted to laugh, there are many amazing things to make and do with your ideas and designs. I have to say, I really like the kool-aid playdough and my family is a huge fan of the ice cream cookie cups.
Right now I'm working on the Decorated Diaper Wipes Case that you have posted on your blog…I'll let you know how it turns out! I also really like your key-chain tutorial, but if I could win one…Wow! That would be great!
I love your blog!! All your ideas are awesome one favorite though among all my favorite is the bored jar love it you have so many great ideas that benefit us all!! Love love the keychain !
I just discovered your blog last week. I loved the key chain idea because I'm always on the lookout for inexpensive gift ideas that I can make. I look forward to many more good ideas in the future!!
I really liked your rainbow cake idea, and I loved the washer necklaces. I am going to try to make them. And I am not a sew-er, so I would love to win that keychain!
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I love your blog! It has such great ideas with directions that are easy enough to follow. My favorite idea is your reward system and store. Keep up the great work!
Love the rewards system! Love your blog and all your ideas!
I stumbled across your site just last week and can't stop looking at it! Here are a few of my favorite ideas: hand sanitizer, organizational board, chocolate chip cookie bowls, and all the other neat things to do with my 3 girls.
I love all your ideas! What brought me to your blog was the personalized liquid soap dispenser – my sister-in-law made one, posted pictures of hers on her blog, and linked to yours. For me, the applique tutorial has been the most useful post you've written. I also liked the glow-in-the-dark slime idea. I've made lots of slime out of Borax and glue, but I can't wait to show my kindergartners how to make our slime glow this year.
I'm anonymous above! I can't figure out how to leave a comment with my name!!! So my name's Kelli and I was comment #85. Sorry
I loved the edible eyeballs you posted a little while back. I was on a break in one of my education classes at college when I saw the post. I showed them to all the girls at my table (future teachers) and they were all so excited about them! Now we want to make them for our kids!
Thanks!
First of all I love your blog. I found it a few months ago & have been stalking it ever since. I love all of your orginizing ideas & my son loved the slime. We have used some of your ideas & everything has been a lot of fun. This blog has kept us busy during my staycation. Thank you so much for doing this blog. Rachel
I'm Melissa, no. 35. I took my blog to private today, got a problem there, so in case I were to be chosen to win, here's my email address, its [email protected]
I am most enjoying the kid crafts and recipes!
love your blog! I'm very fond of the 'store' idea, my 5th grade teacher did something very similar for our class – and then we would have 'auctions' with the money she gave out. fond memories…
I just found your blog too. I went back through your posts and there were so many great ideas! I joined as a follower right away. There are so many people that inspire me on the internet and I appreciate it. I also liked the science recipes – like making bouncy balls/slime etc. I also love the sewing projects. I got the stuff to make a fabric key chain on Sat. I am so excited.
Of all the Key chains and rings I have on my set of keys. This is perfect!
I really liked the family store idea. And the key chains. Ok, well pretty much everything. But the family store is pretty awesome!
I love the reward system. I just made mine today! Thanks!
I am so proud of you, awesome 300 followers. I know I shouldn't be surprised that you have so many because you are so talented, but WOW 300! I am glad to have a personal connection with you and I would love to have you show me some stitches although I think I want you to crochet with me instead. I found the cableing to be above my level for not having knitted before(ever). I love it all,but since you asked for one thing i'll say the organization board. I have a smaller version of one on my wall, but like the laminated cards you have on yours and i'll be adding them to mine. I love the postive things for the kids giving them learning abilities/rewards, and the crafts.
I LOVED the rainbow birthday cake. It was bright and beautiful, just like a birthday should be!
I also LOVED the crochet beanies. I had wanted to learn how to crochet since I was a kid and your post inspired me to do it. Thanks
I love the rainbow birthday cake-I just made it for my daughter's birthday party and it was a hit! I also love those keychains! -April
If I had more time, I would read every single entry…but, for now, I love the bath salts. I am going to make them for Christmas presents! You are so very crafty!!
I just recently started following your blog when I realized that I loved nearly every post that others were linking to!
I love your tutorial on etching glass. it's one of the first post I found on your site and has had me hooked ever since.
Oh and someone just reminded me the bath salts… those also rank way up there on my list.
Ok so maybe I just love the blog altogether.
Meg
Onourwayonline.com
I have only recently found your blog…and I absolutely love it! I read through the whole thing in one sitting!!! And now I look at it every day of course! My favorite post so far is the one on making tutus. (This is the only craft/idea that I have done so far.) I have 16 month old twin girls, and they LOVED wearing their tutus! We are big LSU fans, and I bought purple and gold tulle today to make tutus for my girls and the 3 girls next door. Thanks for all of your fun ideas! Please enter me in your keychain giveaway. It is so cute!
Sarah Faller
I love, love, love the "Rainbow Cake"!! It's at the top of my "to try" list!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog. It's a sad day when you don't have a post! ~Amber
I absolutely loved the Kids Organization Bulletin Board tutorial that you posted! I can't wait to try it & get my household in tip top shape!!!
Amy,
I just loved the check register for the kids. All four of mine are using it and I love how it teaches them paitence and money saving skills, not to mention money management.
I just found your blog, so my favorite post so far is hte one under this one. I searched for a how to and I'm so lucky I found a giveaway too! I'm off to go hunt through your blog. Thanks!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog. I'm a new follower and will be around for along time to come.
I really like the rewards system you posted! What a great idea!
I love your blog. I love your tutorials and I love all of the pictures so it makes it extremely easy to follow. The slime was a favorite with my kids. We have made it three times so far. Every time someone comes over Emily, my daughter, gets out our "slime equipment!"
I am not sure I can pick one thing that is my fave! I have many that I like – the necklaces, the aprons , I do love the key chains — all your ideas are great!
I love the name wall hanging. I may do that for my kids' room instead of doing the alphabet around all four walls… maybe both… how can you go wrong with letters:)
I've been reading your blog for about a week now and keep finding great ideas. Can't wait to see who wins.
I loved the rainbow cake you made – that was so cool!!
Thanks for all of your fun ideas! I am also a non sewer…it is something I would love to learn SOMEDAY!!!
Why do have have to choose one?? I love your kid projects the most, I guess. My four and I have so much fun doing them!
How very kind of you to offer this generous give away…the key chains are ONE of my favorites…I agree however..that ALL you have posted are unique. Great tutorials, easy to follow.
I'm always looking for things to pass on to my daughter who homeschools..and for nice homemade gifts. You've covered it all…thank you so much!
HOPE~
I just found your blog and I absolutely love it. I can't wait to become a follower and check out more of your blog.
I've seen many hair bow holders, and yours is the best. SO CUTE!
laurencrooks(at)hotmail(dot)com
Thanks!
I love the artistry of your photos most of all … but if I had to choose I would pick either the family organizer board or the rainbow cake!
Thanks for the great ideas!
I love the idea of having a frame around the hair bow holder. I have been wanting to make one for my daughter and that is such a great idea!
I keep coming back to your blog for all the fun ideas of crafts and things I can do with my kids. Thay love it! Thanks a million.
Okay, I want this!! And, my favorite?…YOU! No, seriously…you are AMAZING! I want to be you.
I just found your blog & cannot believe it has been a secret to me. I love it, came through somehow through tip junkie :) Love the keychain, always wanted one of those!!!
I love your knitting bits here…I'm new to knitting, and some of those adorable hats have me working to improve my skills!
I would love to win that keychain! I love your different things that you come up with. Like today's post for instance. So creative!!
I love your blog too! The keychain is fabulous. I am a non-sewer :) I sew on scrapbook layouts but I can barely sew a button on!
Love the kid's wall schedule you made with sheet metal! So creative and looks amazing!
ccgirlie3 at yahoo dot com
My 8 year old daughter and I are daily followers of your blog and we've decided to go with the rainbow cake as our favorite entry. She wants to make this for her birthday this year with a whole rainbow theme and has told all of her friends about it, showing everyone who comes in the house your blog! Such a simple thing, but so, so pretty. We can't wait to give it a try!
Well, I love everything that you have posted about, but probably my absolute favorite was your magnetic board for the kids' schedules. I showed it to my husband and told him I have to have one! He is in the process of making it for me! Thanks for all your great ideas!
One of my favorites had to be the Points system little store you posted not that long ago! As soon as I got off the computer I told my husband your great idea and got all the supplies to start our own!
Thank you so much for sharing all you ideas!
~Brooke
heartnmaui(at)gmail.com
Wow!! Its hard for me to pick just one…I guess it would have to be the kids bulletin board. I would love to see a tutorial on the glass tile pendants. I love your ideas! Keep up the awesome work
I am a newbie to your blog! I just subscribed this week! But I found your blog when I was searching for ideas for organizing school work and tasks and backpacks…now I am addicted!!
First time on here. . . love the keychain idea. . . I am a classic at not remembering where I put them last. . . sure would help my Mommy Brain!!! Great Blog!
I really can't choose a favorite. I did try the bathtub paints last week though with my two year old and it was a lot of fun. I love your tutorials and since I have a little boy I especially love the things that are for boys. Thanks again. I LOVE this blog!
I love the marshmellows and toothpicks from today! I am at the end of trying to keep kids from going crazy before school starts. We will definitely try it this week. Thanks for all the great ideas
I saw your keychain on U create and came to your blog today. I'm going to try to make it (i can never find my keys in my diaper bag!), but thought I would enter to win still.
I love your teacher gift's ideas! That is how I actually found your blog.
My favorite was the chocolate play dough because it entertained my kids for hours, literally, and so super easy. So now I can't wait to try the tooth pick and marshmellows one from today. Still loving your blog. Hard to believe how fast news has traveled about your great blog. Congrats on all of your follows, and yeah I would love to be able to purchase some of your stuff. The idea store is a great idea!
I just recently stumbled on your blog, but the most fun thing I've enjoyed so far is the edible eyeballs!
Craft related, I really like the Glass Tile Pendants. They look WAY more complicated than they really are! Thanks for simplifying it!
I am a fairly new follower but I absolutely loved the idea for "Organizing your Hair Accessories" and even tried it out. It works great…thanks!
Now I am follower .. what I wanna see more are giveaways :-P
I like especially the decoration tips, like the personalized candles :)
Oh I have so many favorites but the one I just love is the kids organizing bulletin board.
I follow your blog because you have the most awesome ideas. And I will keep following.
Oh Crickey! A favourite post? I'd have to say, on my son's behalf, that the homemade icecream sandwiches were definitely a winner at this house! He's only 2 1/2, and we rarely do sweets because I just try not to let him focus on them, but the biscuits we made ourselves and used an all-natural icecream, so he was over the moon!
I loved the organization bulletin board post. I have six and sooooo need organization!
I loved your reward points/family store post so much that we are starting that at our house. My kids are super excited to have the chance to 'buy' their own stuff at our own family store!
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I just found your blog yesterday…I LOVE IT! My friend sent me a link for your slime and we are going to make it next week for Preschool. I looked at your site the whole time my kids were napping and I fell in love with all of your ideas. I can't wait to make that bulliten board for organization when I my kids get older. I think its great. I would love to see what ideas you have for homemade Christmas gifts as well. Thanks!
Great giveaway! As far as a favorite project you've put on here, I really loved your glass etching project. It's something I never would have thought I could do. But I found it on your blog and ended up etching a special glass jar that my fiance and I are using in our sand ceremony in our wedding in October. I put the first letter of his (and soon to be my) last name and it looked great!
I love your blog so much! I might be obsessed :) I love the rainbow cake and the washer necklace posts!! I love all of your kid friendly posts and ideas! I could use some good crock-pot recipes!!! :)
Great Blog! Love all the cool ideas and great crafts.
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I just found your blog and am loving it! It actually caught my eye because of this fabric keychain. So, I guess that would be my fav so far! I need to search around more!
I just saw these on U create! Super duper cute. Now I need to check out other stuff on your blog!
Love your blog! I'd like to feature you on http://ablogtobehold.blogspot.com/ if you are willing to answer a few questions and get some free publicity. :)
What a cute keychain…it would be perfect for my classroom keys for the new school year.
My favorite idea you've posted this summer has to be the rainbow cake! I saved that post on my computer to have it in the future for my own dear daughter– she's only 18 months now and could care less about what color her cake is as long as she gets to eat it.
Too many favourites! We've implemented and tried out so many of the activities I don't even know where to begin. Surprisingly, one of my daughter's favourites was using a craft organizer for her hair ties. She loves putting everything together by colour. (I love the fact she is actually organizing her hair ties :)!)
I really like your organizing posts, and the tile pendants! Love your blog!
Hmmmm…my favorite? Well, I think I really like the Name Wall Hanging! I currently don't have kids, but when I have kids I have always had this creation in the back of my mind for the nursery! It is just so precious!
I to am a firm believer of being creative and making things myself. You can check out some of my ideas as well on my blog!
I recently located your blog and have to say I can not chose a favorite yet. Maybe the apron, maybe the make your own candy or the command central for your family. I adore this blog. So glad I made my way on it…I forget how though!!
Wow! This is such a fu website! I tell everyone I know about it! I am really excited to make one of these awesome keychains!
Where do I start with my favorites? All your posts are my favorite!!! i would love a keychain!
Oh man – I just typed a whole response that didn't seem to post.
Just found this site – OMG – instant fave!
Can't wait to explore! Love everything!
I love to sew, so my favorite post is probably the nightgown from a pillow case. So Precious! I would love to see more sewing ideas in the future!!
PS Your pictures are so refreshing and beautiful!
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I just found your blog recently and am just started to peek around and so far I love it! Thanks for the super fun giveaway, I'm crossing my keys that I'll win!
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I love the young womens handout ideas. They are hard to find anywhere else!
I originally found your site looking for a tutu tutorial and since have found so many things I love and want to try. I have yet to make the tutu, but want to do it soon. I am amazed at ll the things you do.
I love the key chains and love your blog. You also take such beautiful pictures of everything!
(Found your blog – and so glad I did – from UCreate.) I LOVE THIS! You are extremely talented!! Thanks for sharing!
Love this! I also love the new hairbow holder you made, and it is my next project amongst my own business orders ;)
The bouncy balls are a hit! But after my diet the chocolates will be! ;0)
I just found your blog! I love it already! You are now one of my favorites! I too love the bow hanger. I made one a while ago but I love your idea. I might just have to change mine!
What a fun blog! YOu do a great job explaining how to do things….and the pics are great! My favorite was the organization board you made as well as the ideas to help kids manage their money. Definitely what I needed!
Love your blog – and what a fun giveaway!
I am having lots of fun exploring your blog, as i just found it this week! So far, I am especially excited about your idea for personalized books on tape. Though there are so many cute craft ideas, too, this simple thing warms my heart as a mom living away from my little one's grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Hhhmmmmm, I would have to say the food posts since I LOVE treats! But all in all I think you have a good variety. LOVE the crocheted stuff since I can't do it myself. Thanks!
What a great idea for a key chain. Would love one of those.
Fantastic blog, I've seen a few things that I'm definitely going to have a go at myself – definitely want to try the foot scrub, and will possibly make some up as little presents from the kids for teachers at Christmas. I also want to try the paper beads with the kids – a great project for our next rainy day – that'll be today then!
A friend & I are now getting together once a month, after our kiddos are down of course, and we craft. We get our ideas from your blog. You inspire us! Our next project is the tooth pillow! That is one of my favorite ideas..I love it! Thank you for all the ideas. :)
I know its a newer project, but I really love the picture frame converted into a hair clip holder. I also like that you post links to where your inspiration comes from because it allows me to take everyone's ideas and compile my own version. Thanks and keep up the creativity!
I've just recently started following your blog and love all of your ideas. I think the one I've enjoyed the most is how to applique shirts because I've recently become addicted to applique. I found a product called "Steam a Seam" that is sticky on both sides and makes cutting out and placing the applique very easy. Anyway…look forward to lots more ideas!
I love the apron tutorial!!!!!
I found your blog just today because of this exact tutorial in a different blog and i knew i HAD to make it…and then i saw this give away and said, oh my gosh i HAVE to have that! :)
i never win anything, but i'm hoping this blog makes me lucky!
WOW, All of your ideas are awesome. I have tried soooooo many! I love that most of them are simple and easy to do. If I have to choose one it would be the picture wood blocks, so easy and cute! Thanks for all of the fun ideas!
I have liked everything you have posted so far. I especially like the key chain! Thanks!
Love any of the kids craft posts. Homemade paints are the best!!! Thanks for your great ideas!!!
I love the applique how to. I can't wait to make my daughters birthday shirt. Keep doin' what your doin', so much fun to have!
I love the rewards system, the art smock (which I made), the twirly skirts (which I made) and the crocheted hats (which I hope to make!)
I love that your blog has it all, a little bit of home decor a little sewing and a little cooking. Since I'm a beginner at sewing I also enjoy the tutorial and the helps you give. Thanks! Very inspiring!
There are so many fabulous posts to choose from… but, I would have to say that my very favorite is the post about your rewards/points system and home store! I've started my own rewards system and home store, and it is a big hit with my kids! (Even my teenager). Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas!
I just love everything on your blog… but I am a huge fan of these key chains! thanks!
I have tried so many of your ideas – we did marshmallow guns last week, are doing the notebooks under the pillows, etc etc. But the one I'm most excited to try, with school starting, is the organizational magnet board and backpack hooks. I love it! Thanks for all the great ideas.
What a treasure! I have been given the task of finding a monthly craft for a MoMs group and a Woman's Night. Some excellent and exciting projects here. Starting with the Pumpkins, Christmas Card NotePads, HairClip Organizer, Ribbon Flowers, Oh yeah the Candles – My year is almost all planned just by finding this site tonight..Thank you SO MUCH!!! Can't wait to make this keychain!!
I love all of your ideas! I don't know how you have time to do so much stuff, but keep doing it because I love to see all the new posts. I have actually given my kids checkbooks instead of money for their chores and it is so much easier. Thanks for the great ideas.
I really like this tutorial. I am always losing my keys in my purse, so this is perfect for me! I think it would be a great idea if you sold some keychains as I am no seamstress. Thanks for the giveaway!!
I'm a new fan of your site. So far, I love it all! My oldest son (9) is sitting by me and was THRILLED when we discovered the homemade recipe for glow in the dark goo! He was wanting to buy the kit for glow in the dark goo from Scholastic – but now we don't need to! THANKS!
I love all your projects, but I especially like the kids pet holder. I love the sewing projects, those are my favorites. Just keep ALL the good ideas coming.
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wow Amy… You are a popular one! My next thing I am going to try is your idea with the rainbow cake. I am going to do it for the kids after the first day of school. I always do some fun treat for the first day of school, and I loved how bright it looked with the fun rainbow colors of balloons in the back ground. What kid wouldn't want to come home to a kitchen so colorful and yummy looking. Great Idea!
Of all the things I do in my busy life, I always find time to explore your blog for new, creative ideas. At 62, and a retired teacher, I've seem and done many things but I always find something new here. Thank you for your work.
I love the etched glass and the personalized embossed candles tutorials. Definitely something I would love trying someday!
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i just found your blog, and I love all your projects, the millet planter is perfect for fall…and i adore the keychain
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I love so many, but I think one of my favs is the brown sugar foot scrub! I am giving it away as teacher gifts this year!
Love the idea! C
I LOVE this idea, it looks so classy and even easy to make!
I recently found your blog from tip junkie but I LOVE what I see! We made your chocolate play dough this past week and it was so much fun. I'm also thinking about making the towel back packs for my boys. You have great ideas.
I love this key chain too ;)