Ok, so this is not strictly home and garden. But I couldn’t help but post about this as these images of public art are gorgeous and very creative.
Besides, they are outdoor. And they are a creative re-use of discarded … Read More...
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{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Cool Brittannia!
The Olympics may have ended, but colorful London style is still calling over at Poptastic Bride!
Rainbow Chocolate Party Spoons
Since I just declared my final Olympics post, I took the liberty of renaming these. Oh, but I can’t, because these chocolate party spoons are still so perfectly Olympian. But colorful enough for any kid’s rainbow party, I think. Remember … Read More...
Final Olympic Rings… Fruit n’ Cookies
So long Olympics… Until the next time, here are some easy-to-make, fruit topped cookie rings to bid farewell. Make them HERE at Little Food Junction.
Tutorial: Olympic spirit bag tags
Jill from Creating My Way To Success made Olympic themed tags for her daughters’ swim bags, and she shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to do it. She made the tags to encourage her daughters, who were both … Read More...
Day 14 Winner
This is the giveaway that has had the best odds of winning, naturally because it was limited to people who live close or are willing to travel to Chicago.
I’m happy to report that our winner is number two, NotElizabeth, … Read More...
Day 8 and 9 Winners
I hope everyone was busy watching the Olympics, knitting or doing something else fun over the weekend! I got a little knitting done on something I’ll share with you on Tuesday, and spent way too much time out in the … Read More...
In Other Olympic News
Have you seen this side of the 2012 Olympics?
Many of us have been glued to the TV, watching mostly youngsters from all over the world compete in the planet’s favorite sporting event. Gold, silver, and bronze metals … Read More...
Olympic Medal Candy Jar Game
Have you been keeping track of medal winners in the Olympics? This idea has so many levels of awesome. Aside from the crafty flag jars in and of themselves, filling the jars with candy for each medal won helps kids … Read More...
Medal Madness with Jimmy Bean’s Wool and Lorna’s Laces
Everybody’s a little giddy about the Olympics this year, and the folks at Lorna’s Laces and Jimmy Beans Wool have teamed up with a special yarn at a special price that will have us all shouting “USA! USA!”
Lorna’s Laces … Read More...
Kids Olympic Artwork
This is a simple craft yet the outcome is just beautiful! What a great way to talk about the history of the Olympics with your children, through art! You can find the tutorial at East Coast Creative Blog.
13 Olympic Crafts for Kids
Tonight is the Opening Ceremonies for the Olympics. I have heard of many people having an Olympic party. If there are kids coming, you will definitely want to have a craft table! Why not use these fun crafts for kids!! … Read More...
Join Me for a Giveaway of Olympic Proportions!
I’ve been hinting at something special happening in conjunction with the Olympics, and now that the opening ceremonies are just a day away I can share with you what I’m planning. I really wanted to do something special to celebrate … Read More...
Olympic Rings Pizza (and More)
There are tons of games and party ideas in this Olympics feature, but you must scroll down to see the Olympic rings pizza. (Also, as a fan of all things Bugles, the Bugle torches caught my eye.) Find them all… Read More...
A Mysterious Knitalong for the Ravellenic Games
Now here’s a cool idea: as part of the “Ravellenic Games,” Raven Knits has designed a mystery shawl knitalong that will be released periodically during the course of the Olympics (which start Friday!).
It’s not a complete mystery; you can … Read More...
Olympic Swimming Pool Cake, Torch Cake Pops, and Tons of Sweets Ideas
The grandeur of the Olympics is inherently inspirational, this I understand. But as one concerned with the food side of things, I can’t help but appreciate the cleverness that the Olympics has inspired in that one little arena. As evidence, … Read More...
Olympic Torch Cupcakes
The countdown to the Olympics is well underway now. If you’re searching for some sweets to serve, check out these Olympic torch cupcake cones HERE at Sweetology.
Hosting a party? Need Olympic decorations
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Olympic Medal Treats
Quick, easy, and made from just Oreos and fruit by the foot
. That’s it! This would be great for a last minute treat to celebrate the Olympics. Find the how-tos HERE at Mirabelle Creations.
Walthamstow Resident Shows Her Olympic Love in Knitting
I love knit displays of all sorts, but this is pretty epic. There’s a woman who lives on Howard Street in Walthamstow (that’s in London) who apparently honors all sorts of special events by knitting up a bunch of characters … Read More...
Olympic Rings Candy Favors
Oooh, two candy favors in a row… This one for the Olympics. Party ideas for those rings seem few and far between, so I appreciate them fully when I spot one. These easy, colorful candy favors are keepers. Plus, this … Read More...