Knit Bunnies

These super cute Knit Bunnies can be found via Ravelry, a site for knitters and crocheters.  The pin can be found on my "Easter" board.

These are PERFECT for a gift, decoration, probably could stuff them with cat nip as cat toys (which I probably will!).  An easy pattern, great for beginners, easy techniques, and knits up fast!!

The pattern said to use needle size US 6, but I used US 4. I liked the tighter knit look, plus if I decide to stuff with catnip, there is less likelihood of the catnip coming out if I knit tighter.  

Quick, grab your needles and make some for Easter!!

Kids Crafts: Easter

My daughter LOVES to do crafts, and with Easter being in just under two weeks, we rushed out, stocked up on cotton balls, and decided to try the Paper Plate Easter Bunny Craft that I had pinned under "Easter". 

The craft was cute, used items we had around the house (except cotton balls, I was shocked that we were out!).  However, after completing her bunny face, my daughter was completely bummed out that we ONLY did the face and decided to make her own bunny to include the body and tail.

 

I have to admit... I kind of like her idea a little better, it allowed for more creativity instead of just following my directions.  But both are very cute (of course I think so, she is MY daughter!!).  

Berry Danish Minis

I pinned this under "Desserts"... but will be moving it to "In The Kitchen" (which eventually I need to split up, in that case it will go to "Breakfast" or "Brunch".  I still need to reorganize my pins!

You can find the original link here: Inspired by charm.

Of course, I forgot to take a photo... so you will have to visit the link to what they looked like.  I will try to get photos of everything I make next time, and I don't want to copy/paste her photo since that just seems a little bit wrong and I want to make sure I go about this as legit as possible!

These were SO easy to make, and my kids loved them.  We made them yesterday as an afternoon snack. The best part about this recipe is it used ingredients we had on hand: Cream cheese, crescent roll dough, jam, sugar, vanilla extract.  I made half of mine with apricot jam, the other half with strawberry jam mixed with fresh strawberries.  I accidentally forgot the sugar and vanilla.  But honestly, I don't think you need it, and if you are watching calories, its best not to have extra sugar, right?  With just the three ingredients, these tasted great.  My family and I ate all 12 up that afternoon!!

We will DEFINITELY be making this recipe again! 

Welcome to my blog!

If you are reading this welcome page, you are either a family member, friend, or have recently fallen in love with Pinterest.  That is what happened to me... Like most new people to Pinterest, you don't quite get "it".  You see the empty boards on your profile, not quite sure what it means to "pin" something, or where to find it.  But eventually you figure it out... and then you can't stop! Suddenly you are overwhelmed with ideas.  You wish you had more hands and time to craft, bake, cook, garden, do everything you see.  You may lay awake at night thinking about your next project.  Oh wait, you have to run to the craft store first.  What fabric will your child like most?  We have an empty milk jug...what can we make with it? Does that recipe really taste as good as it looks?

My goal with this blog is to let you know what I've pinned and tried.  If I thought my final product was a success or failure. I hope to guide you through Pinterest to discover amazing recipes, crafts, fun things to do with your kids, ways to enrich your life. 

Here is my one disclaimer.  There are certain things I do not pin.  I am not interested in fashion or makeup.  I do not pin anything that has to do with home decoration or remodeling, since we live in military housing and don't dare paint a speck on the wall!  I don't have a green thumb.  However, I have blogger friends who are interested in these subjects, and from time to time will guest blog with what they have tried. 

Here are my most favorite Pinterest boards:
In The Kitchen
Desserts
Knit
Preschool/Kindergarten Learning Tools
Kid Fun
Sewing for Kids

Of course, I have many more boards. I have provided a link for my Pinterest account, and you are welcome to follow me. 

I have also (shamelessly!!) provided links to my Facebook knitting page and eventually will add my Twitter account (once I tweak it a bit to my liking!).