Crafty Sunday

I went shopping (alone) at Pat Catan's on Friday for some things I needed for some gifts we are making for Jocelyn's teachers.  It's dangerous for me to go shopping by myself without the kids.  When I have them with me, I stick to my list so I can get in and out as quickly as possible.  Most of the time--Maybe not when I go to Target--Anyway, without the kids with me on Friday, I had the option to browse.  Browsing almost always = spending more $$.  I came home with a couple of craft projects for the girls and Jocelyn couldn't wait to get started.

My first find was a wooden bird feeder.  I really, really wanted a bird feeder for a few years now, and this was the perfect fit for us!  A bird feeder that Jocelyn could decorate herself!

The girls always "ohh and ahh" over the neighbor's windmill spinners, so when I saw some that they could decorate themselves, I didn't hesitate to put them into the cart as well.

Jocelyn did a lot of painting, and enjoyed every second.

After a couple coats of sealant, the bird feeder was ready for bird seed.  Jocelyn did a really great job!

 Oh, and I did get everything I needed for the Teachers' gifts as well!  I think they turned out cute!  They are Ice Cream Sundae party gift baskets complete with sugar cones, waffle bowls, hot fudge, caramel, sprinkles, mini Oreos, mini M&Ms, mini chocolate chips, Skor bits, sprinkles and a gift card to Giant Eagle for the Ice Cream and Whipped Cream.  I wish I could say I was creative enough that I thought up the idea on my own, but I really found it on pinterest, which led me here.  I like the way I put mine together better, though, and it's a really great idea as a gift for Jocelyn to give because having an ice cream sundae party is certainly one of her favorite things to do!  :)