Artsy-Fartsy Fun

Cyrus & I decided to have a "mommy-son date night". After throwing a few ideas around we decided to head to Wal-Mart. We picked out some inexpensive wooden objects-birdhouse & key holder sign-from the craft section and some acrylic paint. We had a great time picking out our supplies & spending the evening painting! It was a very inexpensive and fun way to spend some quality time together. 

Here's my little artist starting on the wooden birdhouse. For Mother's Day he made me some really cute "suncatchers" that are hanging in the big tree in our front yard. Cyrus thought the small birdhouse would

be a nice addition to the tree. 

I picked out this key-holder sign. Out last key-holder shelf recently broke and I've been needing a good place to keep the keys handy. Teal is my favorite color! 

We always have a good time together! 

Finishing up his masterpiece! These colors match the suncatchers! 

All finished! 

I can't wait to have the birdhouse hung in our tree and our key-holder up in our entryway! 

If you're looking for an easy craft with your kiddos-or just yourself!-this was quick, easy & cheap way to have some artsy-fartsy fun! 

Things I've found on Pinterest

So, my new addiction is Pinterest. 

If you haven't heard of it, you're missing out! 

It's an online cork-board type website that allows people to post links from their blogs or other websites.

It's FULL of good DIY-ideas, craft ideas, kids/parenting/life tips, etc etc. 

I love it & have found so much good information. 

I have made/tried/created a few things from Pinterest...

For Dr. Suess's Birthday we made "Cat In The Hat" Marshmallow  Pops

Here's the link to where I found it. 

http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/02/dr-seuss-hat-pops.html?m=1 

These were super easy to make & lots of fun! 

Just marshmallows, red fruit roll-ups & wooden skewers. 

At Christmas time we made paint swirled ornaments.

I purchased clear glass ornaments from the craft store & assorted colors of acrylic paint. 

Basically just squirt paint inside randomly, swirl it around & let it sit upside down to dry. 

Here's the link to the original idea. 

http://pinterest.com/pin/214343263484788018/ 

For Valentine's Day this year, Cyrus's teacher asked if I would 

come help the class make a craft at their Valentine's Day party. 

I found this on Pinterest & it was a big hit. 

The kids had a blast, got a bit' messy & had something to bring home to Mom & Dad. 

Here's the link to the original idea. 

http://www.meetthedubiens.com/2011/02/handprint-hearts.html 

And...I learned an EASY trick for heart nail art! 

Here's the link:

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/02/i-heartchoo/ 

If I can do this...anyone can! 

SO, there have been a few other things I have tried that I discovered on Pinterest but I'll save those for another day. 

If you haven't seen Pinterest...Go check it out! NOW! 

You will love it! 

P.S. Just to clarify-NONE of these were my original ideas.

 All ideas came from other SMART & CRAFTY women who posted these ideas on pinterest. 

These are my photos, but not my ideas.