Tag Along "On the Go" For Kids!

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Welcome!
Who doesn't love these?
Ice Cream Cone Cake...My favorite for kids!
You can find the recipe HERE.

Come along for "On the Go" ideas for kids!
Check out this CUTE project from Amazing Mae!
Super Easy to make and so functional for kids!

You can find the directions HERE:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/16944510/Road-Trip-Pillow-Case

I want to share with you another "On the Go" for kids.
I made these Activity "Tag along wallets" several months ago.

This one was a custom made project from my etsy shop.

The "Tag Along Wallets" are compact and easy to carry for little hands.
My Talented sister introduced me to Activity Notebooks,
she has made them for her kids.

There are many different versions that can be made, the main concept is:
 Entertain!

My little daughter loves to take her "Tag Along Wallet" on the road.

The plastic vinyl is added to keep the crayons from rubbing on the fabric when
the Tag Along Wallet is closed.
The notebooks are placed behind the vinyl pocket.

I also attach the clipboard to the inside pocket with a ribbon.
It keeps the clipboard from getting lost in our travels.
There are so many different variations of pocket sizes to accommodate
your kids treasures, like the electronic gadgets.


This one's for the BOYS!
(Made by Grandma)
Made a lot like the Crayon Roll.
Make several wide pockets for cars and trucks.




If you are new to my blog.
I have featured this Quilt HERE.
http://deckthehalls-christmas.blogspot.com/2011/01/sleep-over-quilt.html

Cute Ideas for Quiet Book Inspiration, check it out HERE.

Happy Trails To You and your kids!
I'm on the road with my kids.
I will see you all next week!

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Show and Tell Thursday

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Welcome Natalie from Hideaway Girl!
Natalie made a beautiful Rouenneries Valentines Wall Hanging Quilt 
Main Objective:  "Use What I have Kick"
I think every quilter has fabrics that can be turned into something beautiful!
Here is the pattern Natalie drew using Charm Squares cut into Quarters.
Natalie has inspired me to dig into my fabrics a little deeper!
The heart pattern looks so fun to CREATE!
You will see more inspiring quilts from Natalie, as she is making a beautiful quilt for her sweet Mother!
Thank you Natalie!
Happy Valentines!

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Sweet Treats for the Holidays

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Celebrate Christmas and many more Holidays  in a "Happy Meal" Style!
The Theme of treats are endless!
(I found my box(s) at Target-Dollar Isle)
Here are a few ideas of what you can put inside:

Handmade Candy Pin Cushion
You can find more ideas of my CUPCAKE Pin Cushions HERE!
(Red ceramic dish found at JoAnns-75% off Christmas Clearance)

The cupcake is made with a pair of Valentines socks rolled into a cupcake.  The cupcake is topped with a heart cupcake pick and flower.
(The socks were purchased at Target-Dollar Isle).
The French Fries are made with Pencils and a McDonalds French Fries Sleeve.
The French Fries are from a previous post, you can see the French Fries HERE.

"Valentines From The Heart" Valentines with card on the back for a "Love" note.
Great for everyone!
(A simple wood heart covered with decorative paper, buttons, ribbons and trims)
Do you remember the hearts from Christmas?
"Christmas From The Heart"

I love the RED box, because you can use the "Happy Meal" theme for Christmas, Birthdays,
Mothers Day, Fathers Day, you name it!

(Embellish your Valentines Box with tags, ribbons and trims)
Be resourceful, use what you have.
Enjoy!
 Wishing you all a "Happy Day"!
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Friends Are Fun!

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Welcome!
"Friends are fun!"
 Brought to you by my seven year old daughter.
I love the patterns/detail on the girl's dresses!
I so agree with her drawing. 
Friends give us warmth, sunshine, and smiles!
It's also great to look CUTE with your friends!
Who doesn't love polka dots, stars and hearts?
Speaking of hearts....I'm back with another
  Valentines apron(look familiar), one that matches
the reversible children's apron created from a kitchen dishtowel!

This one is created for my miracle daughter, my sweetheart, my friend,
who reminds me daily that
Life is Fragile.

I will share a few simple details on how to make it.

 For added length:  I added fabric to the dishtowel, which is your bodice front.
 1. Measure the desired length of your apron.
2. Measure the width of your dishtowel, cut bodice front accordingly.
(The width is 18 inches, the length of my bodice front is 12 inches.)
(My daughter is equal to a size 14/16 children's size)
If you want a larger apron you can add fabric to the sides of your dishtowel.

3.  Sew bodice front to dishtowel, right sides together.
4. For Reversible apron, lay apron on top of coordinating reverse fabric.
5. Cut your reverse side out, and set aside.

6. Make a band that slips easily over the heard from coordinating fabric
 (see directions for children's apron).
7. Pin your Rick Rack trim(optional) first to the right side of your bodice front.
8. Place band upside down on your apron front as shown.
9. Place reverse side of fabric on top, right sides together-- sew and press.

10. Your apron will look like the picture shown.
(If you want your rick rack on the front of the band, place it first, band second)
11. Make fabric ties for your apron
12.  Place Fabric ties between front and back of apron at the waist of apron or
where you are comfortable with your ties.
13.  Sew right sides together(front and back apron)
14. Leave a opening at the bottom of apron hem.
15. Turn hem under and sew.
 (The dishtowel shown was purchased with the eyelet trim.)


Thank you Tip Junkie, "handmade gifts to make", and  Someday Crafts,
for featuring my Children's Reversible Valentine Apron!
It's not to late to enter the
Valentine Cupcake and Frame Drawing!
To ENTER:  Link a project HERE!
I heart all of you!
"Friends are fun!"

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No Boys allowed

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I love my boys, I treasure my boys, don't get me wrong.
One thing I've learned, my sewing room/craft room doesn't jive with my boys curiosity!

The sewing machine has a motor, that's intriguing!
 My glue gun works great on RC car repairs.
I always buy "PINK" sewing and crafting tools
 thinking that will distract their desires.
Not a chance, they don't care.
The gingher scissors work great everywhere!
Next, the rotary cutter, now that is an awesome tool to a teenage boy.
They like to test it out on my ribbon and fabric!
My gingher scissors, they should have those available in the Tool isle for men!
My boys think my ginger scissors work great for cutting wire, rope, 4-H projects,
you name it-nothing works like Mom's sewing scissors!


So, I hide the scissors, I hide them from myself!
I don't get into their tools, why do they get into mine?
Just curious, does this happen at your house?
 I found my ginger scissors on the driveway! 
The glue gun was in my sons room.
I need a lock and a sign!
Boys keep life exciting!
What would I do without them?

PS. Don't forget to link up your projects, you know, the ones you've used with
all of your fancy crafting tools!
See post below!
A Happy Valentines Prize is coming your way! 

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Friday Weekend Fun Give Away!

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Hello Friends!
It's a Giveaway Linky Party!
Link your Creative, Fabulous and Fun projects...
Crafts, Home Decor, Valentines, Sewing and Quilt Projects, Recipes,
 you name it, link your projects below.
I will feature your projects next week.
The drawing will be January 24th.
All links and comments will go into a drawing for
 A Valentines Cupcake Pin Cushion and
Matching Frame!

Two Simple Rules To Enter:

                   Follow Deck The Halls and link your projects
Remember to link back to Deck The Halls
(My button is on the right side margin)
(you may enter 3 or more projects)

Have Fun!
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