A DAY IN THE LIFE OF GRANDMA

Sep 29, 2011

HALLOWEEN JAR

I found this on the IDEAROOM in my LINKS TO LOVE LIST list.

She made her own chalk board paint, but if you are only doing one then I would buy a can of chalk board spray paint.

Paint the rocks and then write words on with chalk.

Simple and fun.

HALLOWEEN TOPIARY

I found this cute topiary on http://www.poppiesatplay.blogspot.com .

Very cute. I think I would go buy a ready made topiary (cheap one) and spray paint it black. It would save a lot of time. I love the idea though.

She used a small styrofoam ball and used duck tape to make all the roses.

Glue the roses on with hot glue

Aug 31, 2011

HAVE A GREAT DAY AT SCHOOL

What child does not like FRUIT LOOPS? For those with a Cricut, cut out an apple, punch a hole and string in your Fruit Loop Worm. TaDa. Put a smile on their face :)

Grandma's keep a stash of craft supplies around. Grandkids are always ready to do something fun with Grandma. Collect some different shape rocks and let them decorate their own pet rock. Use your imagination and have fun.

GUMBALL FLOWERS

This fabulousness is from RUFFEL. You could make these for any HOLIDAY theme or PARTY

What you’ll need (per flower):
1 plastic balloon stick (I ordered mine from Oriental Trading)
1 clear elastic band or ribbon to match
7 small gumballs
1 large gumball
1 cellophane cut into circle shape (check the gift wrap section of your dollar store for cellophane gift wrap)

Because gumballs like to roll, assembled them upside down to their tutorial...

1. Place the cellophane circle in a small, shallow bowl. Nope, a plate won't work, gumballs roll.

2. Place the large gumball in the center of the cellophane circle, then surround the gumball with the smaller gumballs.

3. Set the balloon stick cup on top, then gather the cellophane around gumballs and secure at base of the balloon stick with your clear elastic band or ribbon.

Ta-da!