Ashley's Craft Room

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53143345238405258212011-12-08T09:03:38.515-08:00Ashley's Craft RoomI love to craft.I make kids crafts, gifts, and decorations for Mom-Stuff.comAshley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.comBlogger821100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-25465877238867897462011-05-18T15:34:00.000-07:002011-05-18T15:34:37.308-07:00Teachers Appreciation Gifts

We have some new craft ideas to help you show your appreciation to your child's teacher at mom-stuff.comFirst Crayon Wreath Second Crayon Bouquet Third Popcorn Thanks Click on the links to get materials and instructions.

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-36901876448693444582011-04-13T09:35:00.000-07:002011-04-20T08:33:36.140-07:00Easter Decorations on a Budget

This year my family is on a toght budget due to anouther deployment to Irac for my husband. I wanted to make my home warm and welcoming for Easter using just the things I had around the house. For the front door I added some lest over easter grass and eggs to a wreath. Foe the kitchen table center pirce I added some pink tissue paper to a plant I had and sat one of the kids stuffed bunny by it.

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-70937023218118613402010-12-21T09:18:00.000-08:002010-12-21T09:18:02.502-08:00A Christmas Tale for Moms

‘Twas The Night Before Christmas…Mom Style‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the abode Only one creature was stirring & she was cleaning the commode. The children were finally sleeping, all snug in their beds, while visions of X-Box & Barbie flipped through their heads.Yes, and dad was snoring in front of the TV, with a half constructed bicycle propped on his knee. So only the

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-67300081507652222332010-11-22T08:52:00.000-08:002010-11-22T09:52:27.256-08:00Stylish Blogger Award

I was just awarded the Stylish Blogger Award from Carla. www.jollyjansen.blogspot.com http://HoustonParentsMagazine.comThanks for the appreciation. I've been awarded the Stylish Blogger Award by the great blog Jansen Family Adventures. Carla is a writer and her blog is well written with great content.Carla has been posting the things she is grateful for on her blog in celebration of

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-43101309067829572022010-11-17T08:38:00.000-08:002010-11-17T08:38:06.142-08:00Glitter Pumpkins

Materials:Plastic pumpkinsGlitterPaint Instructions: This was a really easy project. I picked a color for each pumpkin. I did a brown pumpkin with gold glitter. I painted the pumpkin and then before it dried I sprinkled the gold glitter on to the pumpkin then let it dry I did this with the rest of my pumpkins I did a green one and a black one

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-81999340554119249612010-11-15T10:06:00.000-08:002010-11-15T10:06:58.155-08:00Indian Corn

Materials:Twinkie 2 bags of candy corn One with brown bottoms One with orange bottoms Butter knife Lemon frosting Plate Instructions This is a fun craft that you get to eat and really easy for the kids to do the first thing that you need to so is unwrap your Twinkie and place on the plate then with the butter knife frost your Twinkie all over

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-68246273222120880262010-11-09T14:50:00.001-08:002010-11-15T10:02:01.243-08:00Turkey Door Hanger

Materials: 9 sheets of 12x12 scrapbook paper, in colors for the tail feathers1 sheet of 12x12 scrapbook paper tan or light brown for the body.Scraps of red, brown, white and yellow paperRibbon, 24 inchesHot Glue gun, glue sticks and paper glueStaplerOval Google EyesInstructions:Print off the pattern. Pattern will be posted at mom-stuff.com. Cut out the pieces and glue

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-62514862754087313232010-11-03T11:55:00.000-07:002010-11-03T11:55:23.657-07:00Mom-Stuff Thanksgiving Pages are Live

Visit for fun ideas to help make your Thanksgiving celebration the best ever.Glitter up your Thanksgiving table with:Wheat Thanksgiving ArrangementThanksgiving CenterpieceLeafy Napkin RingThanksgiving Name TagsIdeas for family fun:Thanksgiving Games and SongsThanksgiving Family FunThanksgiving RecipesKids crafts Pinecone Hand TurkeyWe will be adding more ideas for you this week so visit often.

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-40723490131637486152010-11-01T12:08:00.001-07:002010-11-01T12:08:31.981-07:00Pinecone Hand Turkey

Materials:Pinecone TwoGoogly Eyes (10 mm)Low temp glue gun or tacky glueRed pipe cleanerOrange pipe cleanerWire cuttersCraft foamScissor Instructions:Trace the kid's hands on the craft foam for feathers then cut them out Cut the orange pipe cleaner into two (three inch) pieces. Fold the first orange pipe cleaner into half; twist about 1/4 inches from end and open Up ends to make the feet

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-81896421272825440912010-10-28T10:14:00.000-07:002010-10-28T10:14:35.611-07:00If You Are NOT Ready For Halloween

NEW HALLOWEEN IDEASCome visit and get our ideas to make this the best Halloween yet. We have some new pages this week and more coming. Thanks to everyone who shared their great ideas.NEW Neighbor Halloween GiftsNEW Pumpkin Pictures Easy Enough for KidsNEW Fun Family Halloween GamesNEW Fun Halloween Recipes-kids crafts with foodHalloween Trick or Treat Bag re purpose T shirtPumpkin Craft for

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-50690028651762757132010-10-26T13:50:00.001-07:002010-10-26T13:50:29.544-07:00More Classmate Treats

Poodle and Dog suckersThe Cricut Create a Critter Cartridge Poodle, for the girl classmates Dog, for the boy classmates Materials:Colored index paper in three colors. (white, pink, and black)Tootieroll PopsGoogle eyesGlue stickScott tape InstructionsThis year we used the Cricket Create a Critter and the help of a three year old. She wanted to give these out at her pre school. Using

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-12241265482741493682010-10-26T13:49:00.000-07:002010-10-26T13:49:04.650-07:00Classmate Treats

Birthday ButterfliesThe Cricut Create a Critter Cartridge is used to make these class room treats ro give out to friends on her birthday. Materials:Colored index paper in two colors.Black index paperTootieroll PopsGoogle eyesGlue stickScott tape Instructions:This year we used the Cricket Create a Critter. If you do not have a Cricket machine make a butterfly pattern be folding a pieces of

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-56390139778115165052010-10-13T11:59:00.000-07:002010-10-13T11:59:29.540-07:00Pumpkin Craft for Small Children

Do you have kids who want to carve pumpkins but are to small to handle a knife? This is the perfect solution. To get your instructions and material list click here.

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-11986058445993161652010-10-13T11:55:00.000-07:002010-10-13T11:55:13.953-07:00Spider Sucker

These are perfect for classroom treats. These are easier to make than they look. Get materials and instructions here.

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-8277563669799821832010-10-13T11:52:00.000-07:002010-10-13T11:52:39.326-07:00Small Spooky Spiders

These are so cute and fun to make. Put them all over your house. For materials and instructions click here

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-39288230262168933582010-10-13T11:48:00.000-07:002010-10-13T11:49:44.807-07:00Large Spooking Spiders

Instructions: Great for Halloween center piece or decoration.

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-86022267761714020512010-10-13T11:41:00.000-07:002010-10-13T11:41:48.206-07:00Fun Halloween Food Crafts for Kids

This year one of our moms at mom-stuff came up with some great Halloween kids crafts using food. Come and check them out. Click here to see all of easy and fun food crafts.

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-42777006268279536052010-10-13T11:25:00.000-07:002010-10-13T11:25:47.886-07:00Pumpkin Pictures Easy Enough for Kids

Last weekend my three year old grandaughter wanted to make a Halloween craft. Here is what I came up with. I made some pumpkin patterns. She was able to cut them out with a little bit of help and glue them on to black paper.Materials:PatternOrange, green, brown and black craft paperGlue and scissorsInstructions:Cut the pumpkin out on orange paper. Cut the stem out of brown. Cut the

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-46890029069850285482010-10-13T11:14:00.001-07:002010-10-13T11:14:19.694-07:00How to Scrapbook for Beginners

Scrapbooking has been around for decades. I remember my grandmother had a picture history book that was 4 or 5 inches thick. People from all walks of life have discovered the joys of creating albums to showcase their treasured photos and keepsakes. But with all the elaborate scrapbooking techniques and myriad embellishments available, getting started can be intimidating. The truth is, anyone

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-66017956232261879962010-09-22T09:36:00.000-07:002010-09-22T09:36:29.007-07:00Ghost Lantern

Materials:Clean plastic gallon milk jugsBlack permanent markerCraft knifeString of 50 clear low-wattage holiday lightsInstructions:Draw ghost eyes and mouths on the jugs (Tip: Leave the caps on while you do this so the jugs don't dent) Use the craft knife to cut a half-dollar-size hole in the back of each jug Arrange the ghosts near each other and string the lights between them (stuff

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-44312226433772460822010-09-21T14:43:00.001-07:002010-09-21T14:43:28.198-07:00Shrunken Heads

These decorations need to be made at least 1 week before Halloween in order for them to shrinkMaterials: 1 c. Lemon juiceApple corerFirms Apples1 TBS SaltParing KnifeBlack Pen Cocktail stick and a length of heavy string if you want to make garlandInstructions:Peal and core your apples. Use the black pen to draw whatever facial expressions and features on one side of the apple. Make the

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-25584855570757618832010-09-21T14:40:00.000-07:002010-09-21T14:40:04.632-07:00Invitations for your Halloween Party

Monster Invitation Instructions Materials Paper, 1 sheet, shirt = 4 invitations 1 sheet, pants=6 invitations 1 sheet, head and hands=6 invitationIndex paper-Black base, 1 sheet=2 invitations Instructions: In a space of 2 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep. Print your information for your party in a word program.If you do not want to use a computer, you can skip this step

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-7387850160542886832010-08-04T14:22:00.001-07:002010-08-04T14:22:16.078-07:00Infant Bows

Make Your Own Infant Bows To make hair bows for infants all you need is some narrow ribbon and Kero Syrup. Yes the kind you make candy with. Using a 9 inch piece of ribbon tie a bow. Pull it tight and cut the ends at an angle. Put it on your little girl with a small amount of Kero syrup. To remove bow use a wet cloth. As you reuse the syrup it will stiffen the bow and keep it in shape. I have a

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-25686314956780763012010-07-12T12:34:00.000-07:002010-07-12T12:34:36.340-07:00Gift Ideas for Friendship Day

Give with a Cookie CutterMy wish for the whole wide world would be;Someone could invent a cookie cutter that would magically,create a wonderful, caring friend like you, for everyone. LARGE CANDY BAR A day or two ago I thought would make a treatFor all our special friends, a sweet treat to eat.My intentions were top notch, but my schedule wouldn't budge.Hence, here's this year's edition

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-42166145018528193242010-07-05T18:36:00.000-07:002010-07-05T18:38:56.400-07:00Fourth of July Flip Flops

Materials: A pair of inexpensive flip-flops. I found them at Old Navy for $2.50. 3/8 inch Red, White and Blue Ribbon curled. one 3 yd spool of shoe color and 2 spools of the other 2 colors. Glue Dots "Craft Dot n Go" Instructions: 1. Wrap one 3/8 spool of red, white and blue ribbon around a dowel and cook them in the oven. I used one dowel per one roll of ribbon. Do not mix

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-60603191858090758512010-06-29T10:43:00.000-07:002010-06-29T10:43:14.540-07:00Summer Take-A-Long Blanket

Perfect for the Fourth of July parade and fireworks Individual Blanket Backpack This is not a kid craft. Mom's you will have to make this for your children. This will give them a blanket to take to all of their summer activities.Materials:One yard of Fun Fleece fabricOne plastic tablecloth that matches your fleece colorA separating jacket zipperStraight pinsScissorsSewing machineThread that

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-67768878469528939782010-06-29T10:41:00.000-07:002010-06-29T10:41:33.440-07:00Fourth of July Rockin Bobbie Pins

Make your own Rockin Bobbie Pins. All you need are bobbie pins and your imagination. Use mini bobbie pins for infants and toddlers hair. These are so much fun. You can make some for every holiday or even every outfit. Instruction http://www.mom-stuff.com/public/245.cfm For girls hair styles visit the wright hair blog http://thewrighthair.blogspot.com/

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-63679044842809634782010-06-27T15:11:00.000-07:002010-06-27T15:12:44.619-07:00Funky Flip Flops

Materials: A pair of inexpensive flip-flops. I have found them at Old Navy for $2.50. Ribbon or fabric stripes. (Fabric strips will give a frayed look) Instructions: Cut the ribbon into 5-inch lengths and tie them to the stapes of the flip-flops. Make sure you tie a square knot so the knot does not come undone. (Left over right and then right over left) We found that this

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-12702907356157287012010-06-22T11:49:00.000-07:002010-06-22T11:49:49.379-07:00Fancy Flip Flops

Materials: A pair of plain flip flops Felt in (colors in your choice) Pattern Buttons Sewing needle and thread Instructions:Cut out the patterns form the felt.

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-44419426806327408082010-05-30T10:29:00.000-07:002010-06-01T16:41:04.201-07:00Father's Day Dragon

Materials: Craft clay or home made clay (recipe below) Acrylic paint Cookie sheet Tin foil Paper plate Silk flower Picture of a dragon Hot glue gun Instructions: I gave the clay and the picture of the dragon to my son and told him to mold a dragon. I set the oven at 350 degrees. I place a layer of tinfoil on to the cookie sheet. My son needed help placing the head, tail, arms

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-18884339070618269492010-05-23T15:04:00.000-07:002010-05-23T15:04:59.857-07:00My Dad Rocks

Is your Dad a rock star? Make him his own rock to show him he is a rock star to you. Materials: Smooth round or oval rock White, black and colors of choice Acrylic matte sealer spray Tacky glue Instructions: Clean rocks and dry completely. If you are doing this project for a group, base coat clean rocks with Jesso sealer to save time. Paint your rock the desired color. Let

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-48635046473173490322010-05-20T08:48:00.000-07:002010-05-20T08:48:31.607-07:00OH WOW! Our next car is DEFINITELY goin' 2b a SWAGGER WAGON! | Ten Talents...

OH WOW! Our next car is DEFINITELY goin' 2b a SWAGGER WAGON! | Ten Talents...

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-31309705587909298832010-05-19T21:18:00.000-07:002010-05-19T21:18:59.303-07:00Father's Day Air Fresheners.

Materials: Car air freshener Colored card stock paper Cricut Paper Doll Cartilage Instructions: Choose the paper for the body. Cut out using the Cricut Paper Doll Cartilage size 5 inch. You can get six dolls out of one 12 x 12 sheet of paper. Choose the hair color and cut out some of the hairstyles. Cut out using the Cricut Paper Doll Cartilage size 5 inch. Using some

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-43358431489096012202010-05-11T21:49:00.000-07:002010-05-12T11:07:50.214-07:00Kids Crafts for Father’s Day

Working With "Dad" Picture Frame Materials: Wood frame, Small screwdriver set, Acrylic paint and paint brushes One measurer tape, Small letters DAD, One lighter, Wire, Nails, and Picture frame hanger, Sand paper, Hot glue and glue gun Instructions: I first took the wood frame and painted it brown. After it had dried I aged it by sanding the sides and making nicks in the

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-46380356044623454872010-05-05T17:16:00.000-07:002010-05-05T17:16:55.876-07:00Craft Bonanza at My Four Monkeys Next Week!!

Next week Mom-Stuff will a guest blogger at My Four Monkeys Craft Bonanza. They will highlight on or more of my crafts. Stop by and enjoy all of the amazing craft projects. Craft Bonanza – at My Four Monkeys Next Week!! Next week I will be out of town with my family, preparing for my little sister’s wedding on the 15th! Yay! I will be gone the entire week, and have a big surprise for you while

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-23063909622861592942010-05-05T12:52:00.000-07:002010-05-05T13:10:23.450-07:00Large Felt Flower Barrette

Materials: Felt in white Material (colors in your choice) Pattern (http://www.mom-stuff.com/public/272.cfm) Buttons

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-78347452222300873482010-04-20T20:10:00.000-07:002010-04-20T20:10:38.445-07:00Helping Hand Tree

Another great Kids Craft for Mother's Day gifts Materials: White art foam Ribbon ¼ inch wide Scissors Pencil Hole punch Sharpie or permanent marker Silk flower or live plant Instructions: Trace your child's hand on to the foam using a pencil. Cut out as many hands as you want. Punch a hole in the hands to hang on the tree. Have the child choose things they want to do for their

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-21853108654201088842010-04-18T09:49:00.000-07:002010-04-18T09:50:32.928-07:00A Flower as Pretty as Mom

Materials: Clay pot Printed paper Mod Podge Small sponge or paint brush Potted flower Potting soil Small rocks Instructions: Let the kids tear the paper into small pieces. Using a small sponge or a small paint brush place the pieces of paper on the clay pot with the Mod Podge. Repeat until the pot is covered in paper. Pieces can overlap. The Mod Podge is used as the glue and the

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-72320301430751304582010-04-17T10:21:00.000-07:002010-04-17T10:21:18.760-07:00Totally You Tote for Mother

Materials: Loew-Cornell Totally You Tote Medium 14 x 13 x 3 It's so Me! Breaded Fringe 3 6 inch Marvy Uchinda Fabric Sharpie Markers Instructions: Sew the fringe on to the tote and give your kids the fabric markers to design their own Mother's Day Present.

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-33079024744805299942010-03-24T10:55:00.000-07:002010-03-29T19:09:42.700-07:00Bunny Butt Flower Pot

Materials:One 2 ½ inch clay potDarice Foamies shapesAcrylic paintWhite foam for feetPink paper or foam for foot pads-use what you have,Three 1 ½ inch white pom-pomOne ½ inch white pom-pom Instructions:Let the kids use their imaginations and decorate the clay flowerpot. You can let them use acrylic paint or just the Foamies. They have some really cut packages of small

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-80215859445643270222010-03-24T10:51:00.000-07:002010-03-24T10:51:40.492-07:00Easter Lights

Easter Lights made from a string of Christmas lightsRe-purposed Craft My girls and I have a tradition that we call re-purposing. Any decoration we are tried of or it does not match any more we tell each other that we are done with it. If anyone has an idea for any component of it they take it apart and make something new. At Christmas time one of my daughters put all of her Christmas

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-59854167253936524082010-03-24T10:49:00.000-07:002010-03-24T10:49:16.596-07:00Foam Egg Plant Sticks

Plank Stick Instructions: Glue a Jumbo Stick on the back of the egg with Tacky glue. Place it in the center on the width running vertical. After the first stick has set glue on another stick. Place the second stick on top of the first stick. Glue it to half of the first stick and the other half extending the length. You can repeat this step if you want your stick longer. Place these in

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-32498986433618424432010-03-24T10:45:00.000-07:002010-03-24T10:45:30.120-07:00Fridge Magnet Easter Eggs

Decorate Foam Easter Eggsto make Fridge Magnets Materials:Darice Foamies Easter eggsDarice Foamies shapesMarkersFor fridge magnets-ProMAG 2 inch x 3.5 inch 51mm magnetsFor plant sticks-Forster Jumbo Sticks Instructions:Put out the supplies and let the kids use their imaginations. There is not a wrong way to decorate an egg. Fridge Magnets Instructions: Put one magnet on the back

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-76725600480807575972010-03-24T10:41:00.000-07:002010-03-24T10:41:40.233-07:00Chick Magnet Tee

This simple and fun hand painted tee is fun for your boys to make and wear. Materials:T-shirtCardboard-cut up boxPaper plate or a piece of tinfoilDinner plate and pencilFabric paint-yellowSharpie markers Instructions:Start by cutting the cardboard the size of the shirt and sliding it inside of the shirt to keep the paint from bleeding through. With a dinner plate; mark your circle and

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-67395767735589156432010-03-24T10:38:00.000-07:002010-03-24T10:38:56.139-07:00Easter Egg Bunnys

Get the materials and instructions at http://www.mom-stuff.com/public/165.cfm

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-82116091783340781212010-03-15T19:22:00.000-07:002010-03-15T19:22:16.646-07:00St. Patrick's Day Rockin Bobbie Pins

Add some shamrocks to your St. Patricks Day hair style.Make your own Rockin Bobbie Pins. All you need are bobbie pins and your imagination. Use mini bobbie pins for infants and toddlers hair. These are so much fun. You can make some for every holiday or even every outfit. For instructions visit mom-stuff.com http://www.mom-stuff.com/public/245.cfm for more hair style ideas for the Rockin

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-90414779777181024862010-03-11T11:26:00.000-08:002010-03-11T11:26:36.000-08:00St. Patrick's Day Kids Crafts

Pot of Gold Materials:5-6 yellow or gold pom-pomsYellow ribbon 1/4 inch wideSmall baby food jarGlueScissorsM&M's, Skittles® or other colorful small candiesInstructions:Start by gluing the ribbon around the skirt of the lid. Tie ribbon into a bow. Next glue on the pom-poms to the top of the lid. Fill the jar with candy. To give as a gift attach a card that says I'm Irish! or Pot of Gold

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-44213781235553392822010-03-02T03:08:00.000-08:002010-03-02T03:08:53.958-08:00St Patrick's Day Wreath and Centerpiece

For St Patrick's Day I made these crafts fir Mom-Stuff.com for moms to make and enjoy. Mom-Stuff hopes you will have the luck of the Irish with you, get a kiss from a good looking lepracon, find the gold at the end of your rainbow or at least have a toast with us. May you live as long as you want, and never WANT as long as you live. "Irish toast" Materials: Two wreaths: One 5 inch

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-72075058211150125642010-02-21T14:17:00.000-08:002010-02-21T14:17:43.592-08:00St. Patrick's Day-Lucky Page

The first thing I do when designing a scrap book page is choose the pictures I want to use. The next step is to choose the background paper and contrasting colors that match the pictures. The next step is the most important step in making a scrap book page. What is the theme you want for your page? What do you want your page to express? For this page I wanted to make a St Patrick's page

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-17407589546241738772010-02-15T11:51:00.000-08:002010-02-15T11:51:31.376-08:00Wedding, Anniversery and Birthday Flowers

I was ask to make corsages, boutonnieres and barrettes for a family anniversary. I bought all of the flowers’ at the dollar store and it took me an afternoon to make them. This is a great way to save some money. I thought you might like seeing them. If anyone wants instructions let me know. These are the boutonnieres Corsages for the young girls Barrettes for the girls hair.

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-83690300137468671072010-02-09T15:53:00.000-08:002010-02-09T16:01:31.954-08:00Rockin Bobbie Pins

Make your own Rockin Bobbie Pins for your girls hairstyles. All you need are bobbie pins and your imagination. Use mini bobbie pins for infants and toddlers hair. These are so much fun. You can make some for every holiday or even every outfit.

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-63244629649783654672010-02-09T13:51:00.000-08:002010-02-09T14:09:31.422-08:00Valentine Hair Clips

I just posted the insrtuctions for these fun Valentine hair clips. You can find them at http://www.mom-stuff.com/pubic/245.cfm Hairstyle ideas with the Rockin Bobbie Pins can be found at http://thewrighthair.blogspot.com Have fun making these and wearing them. ENJOY!!! Happy Valentine's Day

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-47469517292711217232010-01-29T12:04:00.000-08:002010-01-29T12:13:52.367-08:00Make Your Own Valentines

Classmate ValentinesCrafty Moms, School Teachers, Anyone who wants to make your own ValentineMom-Stuff has a NEW selection of original fun and easy Valentines!!!Let your child choose the valentine he/she wants to make and give to their classmates at school. Keep in mind your child’s skill level. The Bee, Lady Bug and Butterfly are the easiest. While the Monkey and Lion are more difficult. They

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-20685457297920454942010-01-28T09:55:00.000-08:002010-01-28T10:03:02.392-08:00Tooth Fairy Pillow

I believe in the tooth fairyI believe in the Easter bunnyI believe in Santa, tooMy Grand daughter ask me this year, "Grandma do you believe in Santa Clause?" I replied without hesitation "Yes Kaylee I do believe."I believe in all things good. You might ask how the tooth fairy, the Easter bunny and Santa are good. In my experience they teach us at a very young age to believe in things we cannot

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-48149686513937469142010-01-18T11:54:00.000-08:002010-01-28T09:54:21.946-08:00Valentine for Boys

I want to thank Mom-Stuff.com for featuring my blog on their Mom-Stuff Blog Tour. I have had a lot of fun working with them. This is a great resource for moms. Visit them by clicking on the mom-stuff banner on my site.Valentine for Boys idea came from Family Fun.comI never "tire" of your friendship.This Valentine Card is so easy kids can do it all by their selves.Materials:White craft foam-one

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-16149635650448573492010-01-16T16:50:00.000-08:002010-01-16T16:54:34.385-08:00Love Bug Suvkers

Today is our last day at the Ashley’s Craft Blog on our Mom-Stuff Blog Tour. The Mom-StuffTeam has really enjoyed visiting Ashleys great blog. She is a great resource for moms with young kids who like crafts. We still have a few spots left on our Mom-Stuff Blog Tour if you want us to highlight your blog let us know. dianne@mom-stuff.comMaterials:Heart suckersGoggle eyesRed riddenWhite and pink

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-61320199119589272102010-01-16T15:58:00.000-08:002010-01-16T16:04:34.535-08:00Blog of the Week-Ashleys Craft Room

Today is our last day at the Ashley’s Craft Blog on our Mom-Stuff Blog Tour. The Mom-StuffTeam has really enjoyed visiting Ashleys great blog. She is a great resource for moms with young kids who like crafts. We still have a few spots left on our Mom-Stuff Blog Tour if you want us to highlight your blog let us know. dianne@mom-stuff.com ScrapbookingYou Warm My Heart Instructions:-The first thing

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-14306378045599961542010-01-14T07:45:00.000-08:002010-01-14T07:48:00.375-08:00Valentine Flower Ball

Materials: Silk flowers Styrofoam craft ball Low heat glue Low heat glue gun Scissors Fun ribbon in different widths (Valentines colors) Craft beads Instructions: First I would plugged in the glue gun to preheat before you begin. Cut the flower stems off close to the flowers. I put a spot of glue on the Styrofoam ball then my son would place a flower where I put the glue. We did

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-53244642717192083882010-01-13T06:05:00.000-08:002010-01-13T06:08:04.014-08:00Valentine Candy Ball

MaterialsCandy KissesStyrofoam craft ballLow heat glueLow heat glue gunScissorsFun ridden indifferent widths (Valentines colors)Craft beadsThe first thing that I did was get my 4 year old son to come help me.I plug in the glue gun.I had him pull all of the Hershey tags out of the kisses.I put a spot of glue on the Styrofoam ball then he would place a kiss where I put the glue. We did this half

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-88898767966610278682010-01-12T11:36:00.000-08:002010-01-12T11:48:40.947-08:00Thanks to Mom-Stuff Blog Tour

It is such an honor to be a part of the Mom-Stuff Blog Tour. I love the mom-stuff community. Here is the article they wrote about me on the Mom-Stuff Blog Tour Mom-Stuff Blog TourJanuary 11th, 2010The Mom-Stuff Team is having lots of fun on the Mom-Stuff Blog Tour. This week we will be highlighting one of our favorite Craft Blogs- Ashley’s Craft RoomMeet Ashley. Ashley is the mother of two

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-54430867150560764052010-01-07T09:50:00.000-08:002010-01-07T09:54:05.976-08:00Valentine Suckers

Materials:Suckers Pipe CleanersArt FoamPompomsgoogle eyesBunny Valentine Some BUNNY loves you (text for bunny tag)Wrap the sucker with a white pipe cleaner. Uses a pink pompom, for the tail. Use four white pompoms for the feet. Use four pompoms for the head. Use a pink and white pipe cleaner for the ears. Use a white pompom for the nose. Glue on two goggle eyes.Bug Valentine Be my love BUGTake

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-7159349077662808442010-01-07T09:46:00.000-08:002010-01-07T09:49:39.180-08:00Valentine Animals Made From Hearts

Materials:Card stock-different colors- I used four different colors.GlueColored pens or crayons.Paper to glue animals onto to make a picture or a cardInstructions:Cut hearts from several colors of card stock.I cut hearts ranging in size from 1\4 to 3 inches.I used the Cricut, Plantin SchoolBook Cartridge.Let the kids crate animals. Have a sheet of paper folded in half so children can make a

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-76204177861920005562010-01-07T09:38:00.000-08:002010-01-07T09:45:40.958-08:00Valentine Scrapbooking Page

ScrapbookingYou Warm My HeartInstructions:-The first thing I do when designing a scrapbook page is choose the pictures I want to use.-The next step is to choose the background paper and contrasting colors that match the pictures.-The next step is the most important step in making a scrap book page. What is the theme you want for your page? What do you want your page to express?-For this page I

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-9235461264055764082009-12-15T14:59:00.000-08:002009-12-15T15:01:15.153-08:00Christmas Spider

Materials:4 pipe cleanersSmall Christmas ornamentMed Christmas ornamentInstructions:Take one pipe cleaners and fold it in half. Twist it together forming a circle the size of the med ornament in the center. Repeat with one more pipe cleaners. Place these two, one on top of the other. Wrap the ends around both pipe cleaners in opposite directions, for about ¼ inch. This will hold the circles

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-55850156470458385272009-12-10T11:00:00.000-08:002009-12-10T11:28:35.127-08:00The 12 Days of Christmas

Amber, One of the mom-stuff team members has posted her version of the 12 Days of Christmas to share with other moms. If you are looking for some cleaver gift ideas you would love this.Last year I decided I wanted to bring some joy to a family's life that I knew was struggling due to the troubled economy. Everybody needs a little bit of cheer all the time but especially at Christmas. I focused on

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-71870217100275765992009-12-10T09:57:00.000-08:002009-12-10T10:04:36.465-08:00Friends Giffs

Are you looking for simple and inexpensive gift ideas for friends and neighbors? I have put together a great collection see them at http://www.mom-stuff.com/public/department33.cfm

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-36763483874391466182009-11-28T14:18:00.000-08:002009-11-28T14:19:13.811-08:00Santa Cookie Plates

Fun and inexpencive GiftsThis gift is simple for people of all ages. Take an ordinary glass plate (no decorations on the center plate works best so you can read your saying). Find some 3D paint that will stick on glass. Find the saying of your choice here are a couple we have used:Dear Santa, Here's a cookie for you and some carrots for the reindeer1 Day of Coal 364 Days of fun,I'll take my

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-22341104602336014892009-11-28T14:14:00.000-08:002009-11-28T14:16:48.412-08:00Santa's Beard Countdown

Materials:Poster boardPaper plateRed feltBlack pom-pomCotton ballsGoggle eyesBlack felt pen

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-30756194303621678662009-11-28T14:12:00.000-08:002009-11-28T14:14:50.214-08:00Christmas Tree Countdown to Christmas

Materials: Christmas Cheer Cricut cartridgeCardstock paper, Background colorof your choice, Green, and 5 Christmas designsof your choice (we used red and white)Brown, White, and Yellow24 sparkley pom pomsInstructions:Using the Christmas Cheer Cricut cartridge pick your Christmas tree 1 cut 8 ¾ " on green cardstock. Trace trunk and cut out of brown cardstock. Trace the star and cut out of white

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-42880233871885362922009-11-28T14:11:00.001-08:002009-11-28T14:12:43.943-08:00Candy Countdown

Materials:Plastic wrapHershey Kisses varietyRibbonInstructions:Spread plastic wrap out. Count out 24 groups (if you have three children you will use a group of three candys) Hershey kisses along plastic wrap. Start at one end by wrapping candy and then tie ribbon in between each group of candy. Continue until your you have tied off all 24 groups of candy. Hang your candy garlands on a wall or

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-73443098981407573302009-11-28T14:05:00.000-08:002009-11-28T14:10:17.154-08:00Snowman Craft

Materials:Quilt battingLarge pom pomsA little Christmas tree with starRibbonA fence3 foam balls (one small one medium one large)Small ornamentsCorksHot glue and glue gunFoam board (10 x 1" Circle)Pipe cleaner-blue. Instructions at www.mom-stuff.com

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-74125971989905479002009-11-28T14:02:00.000-08:002009-11-28T14:05:08.827-08:00Leafy Napkin Ring

Materials:Gold glitterFall leaf (silk)Gold ropeMod Podge or glue Visit www.mom-stuff.com for instructions

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-43297551804467870822009-11-28T14:00:00.000-08:002009-11-28T14:02:37.814-08:00Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Materials and Instructions atwww.Mom-Stuff.com

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-17027635374695900522009-11-28T13:57:00.000-08:002009-11-28T14:00:13.403-08:00Wheat Craft Centerpiece

Materials:Water bottleHot glue gunWheat StocksFall leaves (silk)Instructions:Glue wheat around the water bottle leaving some long to pop out of the top to the bottle I place some dirt in the bottom of the bottle so that it will stand Then place leaves and other wheat around like a fan would look Then place sticks and gourds around to finished your look Craft for Mom-Stuff.com

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-53118865097982625132009-11-28T13:54:00.000-08:002009-11-28T13:56:35.133-08:00Pinecone Hand Turkey

Materials:Pinecone TwoGoogly Eyes (10 mm)Low temp glue gun or tacky glueRed pipe cleanerOrange pipe cleanerWire cuttersCraft foamScissor

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-81405565648605347742009-11-28T13:44:00.000-08:002009-11-28T13:53:21.828-08:00Happy Thankgsgiving

At this time of year we are reminded to be grateful.I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have.Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free.Today I can feel sad that I don't have more money or I can be glad that my finances

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-42562505990732491362009-09-21T15:41:00.000-07:002009-09-21T15:41:28.858-07:00Favorite Blogs

Tell us your "Mom-Stuff Favorite Blogs" Let us know your favorite blog. We are posting mom's favorite blogs to let our mom-stuff friends know about them. You can email dianne@mom-stuff.com or make a comment on this post. Tell us the address and what you like about the blog

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-80417611110594648092009-09-11T09:31:00.000-07:002009-09-11T09:53:00.130-07:00Best 10 minutes

I got to hold my new son for the first time. Best 10 minutes. Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers.

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-22793743268989576462009-09-09T11:17:00.000-07:002009-09-11T10:00:57.157-07:00Smashed Witch Pencils

Materials: (for 1 smashed witch)1 (6 inch) orange pipe cleaner1 (6 inch) white pipe cleaner1 (6 inch) and a (3 inch) yellow pipe cleaner1 (6 inch) and a (3 inch ) brown pipe cleaner1 (2 1/2 ) and a (1 1/2 ) green pipe cleaner1 Pencil1 (1 inch) green pom-pom1 square black craft feltScissorsWire cutter ·Tacky white craft glue or low temperature hot glue2 google eyes2 (10 inch) strand

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-85617684903440580742009-09-09T11:08:00.000-07:002009-09-11T10:00:22.015-07:00Bat Lanp Shade

Fun and easy way to add so Halloween Charm with Bat Lamp ShadeMaterials: 1 sheet of black craft foam (with sticky back) Scissors Instructions: 1 trace pattern, then cut from craft foam, remove sticky back paper then stick on to lamp shade. Craft from www.marthstewart.com 2008

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-38291058748901389732009-09-09T10:39:00.000-07:002009-09-11T09:59:16.550-07:00Ghost Lanterns

Ashley from Mom-Stuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291323678456543441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334523840525821.post-78792919719510189782009-09-09T09:50:00.000-07:002009-09-11T09:58:17.148-07:00Shrunken Heads

Shrunken Heads These decorations need to be made at least 1 week before Halloween in order for them to shrinkMaterials:1 c. Lemon juiceApple corerFirms Apples1 TBS SaltParing KnifeBlack PenCocktail stick and a length of heavy string if you want to make garlandInstructions: Peal and core your apples. Use the black pen to draw whatever facial expressions and features on one side of the apple. Make

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