Musings of a Mom…

Happy Mother’s Day!

M – O – T – H – E – R
“M” is for the million things she gave me,
“O” means only that she’s growing old,
“T” is for the tears she shed to save me,
“H” is for her heart of purest gold;
“E” is for her eyes, with love-light shining,
“R” means right, and right she’ll always be,
Put them all together, they spell
“MOTHER,”
A word that means the world to me.
Howard Johnson (c. 1915)

Please enjoy these Mother’s Day freebies as my gift to you! Just click to get full-size image then right-click and “Save”!

Come grab my National Scrapbook Day freebie in my store at Wilma4Ever!!!

Welcome to my portion of the “A Royal Wedding” blog train!

I offer up 3 300dpi full-size personal use .jpg papers and 14 300dpi personal use .png elements.  If you like what you see, you can find me at Wilma4Ever!

Download here (19.5MB) (Box.net download link) OR

Download here (19.9MB) (SkyDrive download link)

You should have come from HunnyBee Design.  Your next stop will be My 4 Princesses Designs!

If you get lost, you can find the full train here.  Make sure to stop by and grab all the goodies on the train!  They are awesome!

And don’t forget to leave some lovin’!!!  =)

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Please remember that we’re all on different time zones, so come back if the other designers do not have their parts up yet. And remember to leave some love for the designers, that’s what keeps them participating each month!!! Continue following the Blog Train from the list below to gather all your freebies and make one huge coordinating kit:

Wilma4Ever (start here)
ABCreations
Always Creations
April the Scrapaholic
Claudya’s Designs
Craftypoly’s Curiosity Shop
Crystal’s Creations
Digicats (& Dogs)
EmJay Scraps
Galerie de Jackie
Sugarbutt Designs
Joyfully Yours Susannah
Krazi Daizi Kreationz
Moody Designz
Nette’s NightOwl Works
Pink’s Poetic Scraps
S.G.Rowe Designs
Scrappin Wright
Tina Shaw <== You are here!
Wilma Fourever

I offer up 12 300dpi full-size personal use .png felt-stitched angel and moon shapes/elements!  Very cute and should match nice with other components in the train!

Download my parts here:

(17.4MB)* (Box.net download link)

Or from my SkyDrive account:

(SkyDrive download links)

Don’t forget to leave some lovin’!!!

I can’t believe it’s been this long since I posted anything!  Wow!  Life got busy!  Well, on to the goodies…

Hi all! It’s time once again for the Wilma4ever Blog Train!

Please visit all other blogs along the way and remember to leave some .

Stop in at the main page for a complete list of designers and remember we are all on different times so please come back in the event the post is not ready yet.

Start your train ride here and continue at the following stops:

I offer up 4 300dpi full-size personal use .jpg papers and 8 300dpi personal use .png elements.

Download my parts here:

(7.17MB)* (Box.net download link)

Or from my SkyDrive account:

(SkyDrive download links)

Don’t forget to leave some lovin’!!!

As promised…THANK YOU cards are the last project in this series!  Make as many as your kids need to thank family and friends for their thoughtfulness and generosity during the season!!!

Date   Craft

12/18  Bookmark

12/19  Paper Plate Snowman

12/20  Pipe Cleaner Heart Ornament

12/21  Homemade Stamped Wrapping/Tissue Paper

12/22  Homemade Gift Bag

12/23  Reindeer Candy Canes

12/24  Cookies for Santa

12/25  Homemade Christmas Thank You Cards

Bookmark

Supplies:

• Paper, ribbon, fabric or yarn
• Scissors
• Markers, stamps, or stickers
• Con-tact paper, optional

Instructions: http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/gift-bookmarks-663244/

Paper Plate Snowman

Supplies:

• 2 white paper plates
• Construction paper (black, red) or wrapping paper
• An orange pipe cleaner (for the nose)
• A short length of yearn or ribbon
• Hole punch
• Marker or crayons
• Scissors
• Glue
• Optional: googly eyes, large buttons

Instructions: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/christmas/snowmanpaperplate/

Pipe Cleaner Heart Ornament

Supplies:

• Pipe cleaners
• Transparent craft beads (5- to 10-millimeter diameters)

Instructions: http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/beaded-ornaments-662808/

Homemade Stamped Wrapping/Tissue Paper

Supplies:

• Art paper, construction paper or paper bags
• Acrylic paint in your choice of colors
• Foam vegetable tray
• Cookie cutter
• Scissors
• Paintbrush
• Paper towel
• Glitter glue (optional)

Instructions: http://crafts.kaboose.com/stamped-paper-wrapping.html

Homemade Gift Bag

Supplies:

Kraft Bags

Various supplies, depending on choice of decoration

Instructions: http://familyfun.go.com/christmas/homemade-christmas-gifts/christmas-gift-wrapping-ideas/

Reindeer Candy Canes

Supplies:

• Candy cane
• Small pompon for nose
• Two “google” eyes
• Brown chenille stem for antlers
• Green chenille stem for bow-tie
• Small jingle bell
• Non-toxic craft glue

Instructions: http://christmas.organizedhome.com/gifts-crafts-gift-tags/candy-cane-reindeer

Cookies for Santa

Supplies:

Toll House cookie dough

Cookie sheet

Instructions: Bake per package directions.

For other recipes:

Homemade Christmas Thank You Cards

Supplies:

• Card stock, reclaimed wrapping paper, old Christmas cards
• Glue
• Scissors
• Varies, depending on choice

Instructions: http://crafts.kaboose.com/thank-you-cards.html

Additional Crafts: http://www.kidactivities.net/category/Holidays-Christmas-Crafts.aspx

I hope you’re still enjoying these kid-approved holiday crafts!  I know we are!

Date   Craft/Notes

12/11  Mosaic Candle Craft

12/12  Pipe Cleaner Bell Ornament

12/13  Craft Stick Star Ornament

12/14  Paper Plate Reindeer

12/15  Tissue Paper Plate Wreath with Pom Pom Berries

12/16  Construction Paper Woven Placemat (Christmas Colors)

12/17  Craft Stick Snowman Ornament

Mosaic Candle Craft

Supplies:

• Empty Toilet Paper tubes
• Glue
• Foam shapes (or tissue paper) in red (or pink), yellow and orange
• Small paper squares (or construction paper)
• Scissors (optional)
• Small holiday garland
• Cotton balls

Instructions: http://www.kinderart.com/seasons/mosaiccandles.shtml

Pipe Cleaner Bell Ornament

Supplies:

• Pipe cleaners
• Transparent craft beads (5- to 10-millimeter diameters)

Instructions: http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/beaded-ornaments-662808/

Craft Stick Star Ornament

Supplies:

• 10 Popsicle sticks, colored or plain
• Hot glue gun or ordinary glue
• Length of fishing line
• Paint or markers, glitter, etc.

Instructions: http://crafts.kaboose.com/popsicle-stick-star-ornament.html

Paper Plate Reindeer

Supplies:

• Paper plate
• Brown construction paper
• Any water-based paint
• Paint brush
• Scissors
• White glue
• Pencil
• Black marker or crayon
• Wiggle eyes
• Pompom
• Fabric bow (optional)

Instructions: http://www.firstpalette.com/Craft_themes/Animals/paperplatereindeer/paperplatereindeer.html

Tissue Paper Plate Wreath with Pom Pom Berries

Supplies:

• Tissue paper in green, light green & white, cut into 2” squares
• Paper plate
• Glue
• Red pom poms for berries
• Fabric or ribbon for bow
• String for hanging

Instructions: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Tissue-Paper-Wreath

Construction Paper Woven Placemat (Christmas Colors)

Supplies:

• 9”x12” construction paper in Christmas colors (red/green, silver/gold, blue/white)

Instructions: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Placemats-by-Weaving-Paper-Strips

Craft Stick Snowman Ornament

Supplies:

• Large craft sticks
• Small twigs
• White and black acrylic craft paint
• Orange toothpicks
• Colorful felt
• Glittery chenille sticks
• Shiny pom poms
• Black craft foam
• Buttons or sequins
• Ribbon
• Hot glue gun
• Scissors

Instructions: http://crafts.kaboose.com/stick_orn.html

I LOVE this color palette! I hope you enjoy my kit as well as the rest of the train!

I offer up 3 300dpi full-size personal use .jpg papers and 8 300dpi personal use .png elements.  If you like what you see, you can find me at Wilma4Ever!

Download here (11.9MB) (Box.net download link) OR

Download here (11.9MB) (SkyDrive download link)

You should have come from BeeHaven Designz.  Your next stop will be Marisa Lerin!

If you get lost, you can find the full train here.  Make sure to stop by and grab all the goodies on the train!  They are awesome!

You can purchase the full kit in my store (click here)!!!

And don’t forget to leave some lovin’!!!  =)

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The kids are really enjoying the crafts!  Hope yours are, too!  Don’t forget to post your crafts in the comments at the bottom of the post!  We’d love to see what you all make!

Date   Craft

12/4    Tissue Paper Candy Canes

12/5    Handprint Peppermint Candy

12/6    Christmas Tree Craft (Decorate the Christmas tree forms)

12/7    Pom Pom (Cotton Balls) Santa Hat Ornament

12/8    Accordion Leg Santa Paper Plate

12/9    Handprint Reindeer

12/10  Tissue Paper Snowman

Tissue Paper Candy Canes

Supplies:

• Cardboard such as from a cereal box or heavy cardstock
• Tissue paper in the colors of red and white
• Pencil for tracing
• Thread for hanging

Instructions: http://www.craftideas.info/html/candy_cane_ornament_b.html

Photo courtesy ebay.com

Handprint Peppermint Candy

Supplies:

• Salad Spinner (optional)
• 3 paper plates
• Red and/or green paint
• Glue
• Scissors
• Prints of the poem (see below)
• Optional: ribbon and peppermint oil. You can add the oil to the paint to make it smell like a peppermint.

Instructions: http://jennwa.blogspot.com/2009/11/handprint-peppermint-candy.html

I think you’re sweet as candy.

Your love always makes me smile.

Please keep these hands to remind you,

of when I was a sweet child.

Photo courtesy orientaltrading.com

Christmas Tree Craft (Decorate the Christmas tree forms)

Supplies:

• Precut Christmas tree shapes
• Jewels, buttons, etc.
• Glue

Instructions: Glue the tree shape along the edge so it stands like a tree.  Allow to dry.  Glue jewels, button, ribbon or other décor to the tree, to decorate like a Christmas tree.

Photo courtesy daniellesplace.com

Pom Pom (Cotton Balls) Santa Hat Ornament

Supplies:

• Red Card Stock or Construction Paper (cut into isosceles triangles, about 5” wide by 7” tall)
• Cotton Balls or White Pom Poms
• Glue
• Green ribbon

Instructions (use as a design guide): http://www.orientaltrading.com/pom-pom-santa-hat-ornament-craft-kit-a2-48_7322.fltr

Photo courtesy squidoo.com

Accordion Leg Santa Paper Plate

Supplies:

• Paper Plate
• Crayons or markers
• 2 2”x12” red construction paper strips in red
• Construction paper in red, white, green, black, peach
• Ribbon, for hanging

Instructions (use as a guide): http://www.orientaltrading.com/accordion-leg-santa-craft-kit-a2-48_7202.fltr

Photo courtesy orientaltrading.com

Handprint Reindeer

Supplies:

• Construction Paper in brown, dark brown, red
• Crayons
• Black Marker
• Scissors
• String
• Glue

Instructions: http://www.dltk-holidays.com/xmas/mrudolf.html

Photo courtesy familyfun.go.com

Toilet Paper Snowman

Supplies:

• Empty Toilet Paper Tube
• Construction Paper in white, black
• Empty Egg Carton
• Paper or Red Ribbon
• Scissors
• Glue

Instructions: http://www.dltk-holidays.com/winter/mtpsnowman.html

Photo courtesy karismaheartsavannah.blogspot.com