Thursday, May 31, 2012

Paint Chip Gift Idea for Father's Day


eighteen25 always has some great ideas..

Here's a simple, last minute gift to make for that special dad or grandpa. and it's pretty near free to make. just take a quick trip to Home Depot, Lowes, Wal-Mart or anywhere that sells paint and grab yourself some free paint samples. as many as you think you might need.

Then you'll need to download and print off our little saying sheet HERE or HERE if you're an only child.

After printing off the sayings, we held the paper up to light with the paint sample behind it. lined it up so the saying we wanted was centered. then flipped the paper over, traced it and cut it out.

Next, use a small hole punch and punch holes in the top corner of all of your samples.
You can use ribbon to hold your samples together, or a binder ring...

Now have your Kids draw some pictures or write some reasons why they love Daddy!
(this idea works for Grandpa's too!)


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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

End of School Year Free Party Printables

Here are some FREE Party Printables for an 
"End-Of -the-School -Year-Party"
"Welcome Summer Party"
or just "Summer Fun"


Here are some cute cupcake toppers, tags and napkin wraps, bubble jar wraps

Make a set of cupcake toppers to take a celebratory treat to your child's class or create some quick and easy favors for all of your their friends with adorable bubble bottle wraps.





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Welcome Summer!!!!
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Sunday, May 27, 2012

Father's Day Gift Idea: Sock Bouquet!


Father's Day Gift Idea...SOCKS!!!!!
Who Doesn't like getting new socks???
How Does She.com shares a cute tutorial for making a Sock Bouquet.
I can't wait to make one of these!

You could use this for a guy who wants socks, or you could make a more colourful one for a little girl who’s getting a practical item for a gift- or you could use it for a baby shower.....

Here’s what you need:
- Socks
- safety pins
- wooden dowels or skewers
- a vase
- a ribbon
Start by laying your sock out flat (see the pictures below for a visual) and:  1. Fold the end up.  2. Start rolling, keeping it tight on one end and loose on the other  3. When you get to the bend of the sock, fold it over as shown, to make it straight 4. Keep rolling  5. Fold again as needed, to keep things straight (the folds just make your flower fuller)  6. Voila!



When you’ve created your flower, grab a safety pin to secure it and push the dowel or skewer into the bottom of the flower, to make your stem:
When you’ve completed all of your sock flowers, arrange them in a vase & tie a ribbon around it:
Great idea! Thank You How Does She.com!

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Friday, May 25, 2012

Creative Ways to Give Gift Cards to Teachers


I love this gift card idea! It is from 
I am Momma Hear Me Roar. Click HERE for instructions to download 
then add a Barnes and Noble Gift Card
Just add an i Tunes gift card!!!!
This is also from I Am Momma Hear me Roar...
Click here for instructions to download
Here is another cute Idea, you can purchase an App Card from iTunes
or an iTunes card and attach here!




Tuesday, May 22, 2012

End Of the Year Treats for Students & Friends!

See Ya Later Alligator!!!!
Need a cute End of the Year Treat for Friends? Classmates?Students?Teachers????
This free printable is from Anything But Perfect.com
Just fill bags with treats...
Print Topper
Cut and staple!
xoxo




Monday, May 21, 2012

Homemade Donuts Recipe!


Get Ready for Memorial Day weekend and how about some Patriotic Donuts!
Actually, any day is good for Homemade Donuts...
share her recipe for Donuts!
Glaze-
Whisk together-
2c powdered sugar
4 TBSP butter melted
1 TBSP milk
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla
Set aside

Donuts-
1 1/4 cup cake flour, sifted
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. lemon zest
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 egg lightly beaten
1 1/2 TBSP butter, melted
3/4 tsp. vanilla

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Mix together sugar and lemon zest- set aside.
3. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.  Stir in sugar mixture.
4. Add in the rest of the ingredients and stir until combined.
5. Put batter into piping bag.
6. Fill donut pan half full.
7. Bake for about 6 minutes.  Donuts will be light on top and darker on bottom
Let donuts cool slightly and then top with glaze and sprinkles.




Yummy!!!




Friday, May 18, 2012

Graduation Subway Art and Awesome gift Idea!

Of Course Eighteen 25
gives us another awesome Free Subway Art and 
here's a fun gift any graduate is sure to love!
$$$$$
you'll need:
a clear mini paint can ( we found our at Michaels )
twine
moola
the tag - download it HERE

this is a gift i'd be willing to bet... all Graduates would love to put to good use!!


Wednesday, May 16, 2012

End of the Year Teacher's Gift Ideas


This idea is easy...candle and print label  and get instructions from here: Detail Oriented Diva
How Cute!!!
Gift Card from Starbucks...Idea and free printable click here: On eighteen25
Burt's Bees Wax always is a great gift!
Free printable from here: Detail Oriented Diva

Skip to My Lou 
shows us how to make this cute gardening theme teacher gift!
Click here for instructions!
Make Custom Scissors from scrap paper and glue
Get instructions here: Skip to my Lou
and a free printable...from: Balancinghome.com
Thank you teachers!
xoxo




Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Mother's Day Krispy Kreme Donut Party


Happy Mother's Day!
This was our Mother's Day Party!!!!

"Krispy Kreme Donut Party: Mother's Make Life Sweet!"
This is a super easy party to pull together!
I went to Krispy Kreme and they gave me hats and boxes...
I just had to go on Mother's Day and pick up Hot Donuts!
No Baking Required!!!!!




As for the sign "Hot Donuts Now"
I printed an enlarged photo at Costco Print Center for $3.00!

Color Story is easy and so pretty, Pink and Green...

If only my photography skills were better....This party was visually simple and sweet!

This easy Mother's Day Party works for any theme, birthday, Father's Day, Baby Shower..who doesn't like Donuts????

(This party was inspired by Little Blue Boo
Check out her beautifully photographed Krispy Kreme inspired Party, and a sweet reason behind her party...Keep up the Fight Ashley...)