Hair Bow Hanger and Door Wreaths

I recently went on search for the best way to keep all of Cilla's hair bows in one place. We had bows everywhere.....until recently!

I have seen several cute ideas for hanging bows.  So this is what I came up with.

I took what looked like an old frame, but it was new at Hobby Lobby.

Stapled chicken wire, which can be found at any home improvement store, to the back.  I bought a small roll of the wire for just a couple of dollars at Lowe's.

Finally, I stapled thick ribbon to the back.  I wanted to be sure it was strong enough to hold the frame.  

The back is not pretty.  It is FULL of staples from the stable gun, but it works!
I had some questions about my Razorback door wreaths.
Basically, I just raided the Christmas section at Hobby Lobby for anything red and white or football.
The balls, footballs and the ribbon are actually Christmas decor!  That is the good things about being red and white!
The Hogs are magnets and I just used hot glue to secure them to the wreath.  You could probably find these at your team's store or your university's bookstore.  And lastly, the "Go Hogs" are just decals that I stuck to red card stock.  That is why they are a little bent.  Then I used hot glue to secure those as well.  Not the best option for being out in the weather, but they held up all last fall.  So, I have faith

And there you have it.
I want to see your wreaths!  Please share!

The New and Improved Cilla Suite

I know my little lady is rapidly approaching the age for a big girl bed, but we do not have any reason to rush her out of her crib so- I'M NOT!  I am just not ready to move her and frankly, I do not think she can handle it.  She sleeps great in her crib.  She is confined.  And those two reasons alone are enough to let it be right now.   

Since we moved back to Arkansas, there has been nothing on Cilla's wall above her crib.  Recently, my friend, Kelli, showed me an idea that she pinned on Pinterest and I knew I had to do it in Cilla's room.  Which by the way, was the last straw for my signing up on Pinterest!

So....here it is.  I think it turned out super cute and it made for some great conversation as I explained to Flint about embroidery rings!!!

I painted wooden letters, put hangers on the backs of each of them and hung them.  Then I filled different sized embroidery rings with fabrics from Cilla's room and a couple of other coordinating fabrics.  Voila!  A project that was done in under one nap time!  That is way I like them!

DIY Brag Book

So, I wish I could take the credit for this cute and fun idea, but it was actually a craft that Cilla brought home from "school" or MDO.  These make the cutest little brag books that any grandparent would be proud to carry around!

I actually made them for the grandpa's for Father's Day.  And then I made one for Flint's aunt, Cilla's Coke Coke!

This one is the original.

The plastic covers are just heavy baseball card protectors.  The ones I used were really thick plastic from a sports card shop, but you can get a thinner plastic, if you choose to.  

Supplies you need: 

Plastic Card Protectors

Scrapbook Paper

Pictures that can be cut down to sports card size

Key Chain Ring

Ribbon

Paper Cutter or Scissors

Hole Punch

I had an example, so that I knew what size to cut the paper and pictures.  But you can use a sports card for sizing.  

First, you must put the scrapbook paper in each card protector.  I did front and back.

Then you will need a heavy duty hole punch.  I actually used my 3-Hole Punch.  It took a little trial and error before I got it right.  But, it seemed to be the strongest punch that I could find.  I actually broke a little single punch trying to punch through the heavy plastic.

Next you need to cut your pictures down smaller than the scrap book paper and small enough that they slide below the punched hole.

Slide pictures into plastic protectors.

Decide the order that you want your plastic protectors and put them on the key ring.  I did 8 "pages" which was a total of 15 pictures if you choose to make the front a cover.  I layered scrapbook papers and printed a message in photoshop for my covers.  But, Cilla's teachers did a "C" on her's and I thought that was super cute!

Lastly, cut strips of ribbon (I did about 6 on each book) and tie them around the ring in a double knot.  Trim them down to the size that you want them to be.

Viola!  Your very own book of your favorite pictures.

I have actually thought about making one for Cilla with a picture of each of her friends so she will remember to pray for each of them by name!  Or you could do this with vacation pictures.  The possibilities are endless.