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Hair Bow Bouqet

Catherine — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:57:55 +0000

I think this pot of hair clips is the perfect favor for a party full of little girls.

Custom Zipper Pulls

Catherine — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:56:27 +0000

I’m always looking for little surprises for boys. These DIY zipper pulls would be so fun, especially to personalize a backpack.

Thanks, One Pretty Thing.

Mega Surprise Ball

Catherine — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:17:21 +0000

Visit here to see the coolest surprise ball ever.

Bubble Wrap Travel Game

Catherine — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:12:47 +0000

This little travel game would be a hit with my kids. I’m bookmarking it as a future farewell gift too. See how to make this here.

MaryKate McDevitt

AmberLee — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:34:51 +0000

I love MaryKate McDevitt’s handpainted chalkboards and handpaited clockboards (which would be perfect for dad or grandpa’s workshop, office, or garage).

Bubble Wrap Hop Scotch

AmberLee — Thu, 20 May 2010 05:05:09 +0000

Bubble wrap hop scotch is the perfect, light-weight, mailable birthday surprise.

Ribbon Sticks

AmberLee — Thu, 20 May 2010 04:49:37 +0000

Visit this blog post to get a tutorial for DIY ribbon sticks, perfect for your little guests to whirl and twirl and add some lovlieness to your wedding or party.

Vellum Mobiles

AmberLee — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:34:49 +0000

I think waking up to a room full of these on your birthday would make for a great day. And they look super simple to make.

Felt Market

AmberLee — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 13:53:34 +0000

Visit here to get the DIY for this table cover play house, complete with felt market, bank, and ice cream parlor, found via here.

Bean Bag Chair

AmberLee — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:03:15 +0000

Visit CRAFT for a tutorial for making a bean bag chair from old Ts.

Painted Cookie Tutorial

AmberLee — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:08:46 +0000

I’m sure there is someone you know who would love a batch of painted sugar cookies right now.

Classic Headband

AmberLee — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:05:00 +0000

Visit here to get the tutorial for this sweet girl’s headband. Found via One Pretty Thing.

Toy Portraits

AmberLee — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:14:21 +0000

I love this idea found here of having portraits done of your child’s favorite toy. Commission it here.

Bunting Crayon Roll

AmberLee — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:53:33 +0000

This has to be an all time favorite preschooler gift. Stop by and see the tutorial.

Felt Design Book

AmberLee — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:45:51 +0000

This felt design book would keep my kids occupied for hours. Found here.

Skate Ramp

AmberLee — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:01:00 +0000

Visit this blog post to meet a very talented couple and their awesome skate ramp.

Monogrammed Crayons

AmberLee — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:59:33 +0000

Visit this blog post for a tutorial on making monogrammed crayons to hand out to little ones at your next party.

Playhouse

AmberLee — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:53:00 +0000

Don’t you want one of these? You will probably want one of everything else on this blog too.

Rainy Day Kit

AmberLee — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:47:59 +0000

A rainy day kit in a suitcase that can be tucked under a bed sounds to me like the perfect gift for a whole family.

Petal Pinata

AmberLee — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:08:06 +0000

Wouldn’t this pinata win over the heart of any little birthday girl?

Chalkboard Globe

AmberLee — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:04:13 +0000

What fun to get to design your own world. It was one of the many activities at a jedi party, which you can see here, found via here.

Coupons for Kids

AmberLee — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:59:31 +0000

Sweet coupons for a date with mom or dad. Get the free printable here.

DIY Face Plates

AmberLee — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:47:45 +0000

A family place setting like this would be just the thing to start interesting dinner conversation, don’t you think? Via here.

Cardboard House

AmberLee — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:54:48 +0000

We all know, deep down, that it’s hard to give a cooler gift to a child than a cardboard box, found via OGG.

Zippy Wallet

AmberLee — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:43:22 +0000

Little gives a child or grownup more pleasure than pulling out their own pretty wallet filled with their own treasures. Get the tutorial to make one right here.

Mailable Suprises

AmberLee — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:42:19 +0000

Visit {this} blog post for a roundup of surprises that are easy to send by mail.

Skates

AmberLee — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 07:36:59 +0000

A few fun skate gift ideas for little girls and big girls in {this} blog post.

{photo from here}

Aprons-a-go-go

AmberLee — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 07:25:47 +0000

Get over 100 apron patterns, visit {this} blog post for details.

Baby’s First Christmas

AmberLee — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:03:08 +0000

Visit {this} blog post for a roundup of sweet, loving gifts to shower on baby for his or her first Christmas.

Stocking Stuffers a Man Can Make

AmberLee — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:51:27 +0000

Visit {this} blog post to find some super great little gadgets to send in the mail or add to stockings.

{photo from here}

Four Generation Quilt

AmberLee — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:27:13 +0000

{This baby quilt} was made with clothing from four generations of men. What a timeless gift. Found via {here}.

Bubble Wand

AmberLee — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:35:24 +0000

I’m dreaming of the perfect party for giving out a pretty bubble wand like this one, available {here}, found via {here}.

Book on Tape

AmberLee — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:25:17 +0000

What a great idea from {here} to give a new mom a {good audio book}, since her hands will be too busy for a regular one.

(photo from {here})

Record Your Own Book on Tape

AmberLee — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:47:52 +0000

What a nurturing gift idea for little ones. {Make your own books on tape} by recording as you read favorite stories.

Felt Potato Head

AmberLee — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:18:00 +0000

I’m quite fond of this little guy already. Get the tutorial {here}, found via {here}.