Mini Totes {kids craft}

Throughout the summer we have been trying to stay busy and making a few fun crafts along the way.  This one we made for my girls, sister and nieces to sell to make $ to donate to a charity.  They have a little group they call {K-JAM} and throughout the year they earn money and then donate it to various good causes.  It is so fun to see them get excited about helping other and I am so proud of them!

     

This was really so simple and fun for them.  We purchased these small bags 3/$1 at the dollar store and then embellished them with things we had around the house {flowers, jute, burlap, tags and scrapbook supplies, etc.}  We used hot glue and little brads to attach everything to the bags.  The brads worked great because they could go right through the material of the bags.

They were so happy with how they turned out. 

A fun, quick and simple project!

Happy Birday Ke-che!

My little guy Christian, AKA "Ke-che" (how he pronounces it) is turning 2!! We're having a little family 4th of July party for his birthday and he is so excited. He is constantly talking about "baby's bir-day party," reciting the guest list and more importantly (hee hee) the menu: "Ice cream, beans (he loves beans) cheeseburgers, cake, pizza..." The funny part is he added in the pizza himself. We hadn't been planning on serving pizza but he brings it up every time so now I feel like maybe I should do one of those little personal ones for him. (Let's be honest, if there's time.)

Although it's a birthday party, since we're having it on the 4th, I figured we'd go red, white & blue with the decorations. Here's a little preview:

I thought you might enjoy seeing these adorable little plaster of paris flag holders my grandmother made for the table centerpieces. They're so easy to make & can be reused year after year. (Just put plaster of Paris inside disposable cups and make little holes up top for the flags to slip into once dry. When it's all dried, tear off the cup & add the flags!)

I hope everyone has a happy 4th of July!!!

xoxo,

lauren

ps- if you haven't already, check out the rug giveaway. Winner will be chosen Sunday night!