Heidi’s Projects Post
November 13th, 2008 by HeidiThis is for you, Rachel! 
But I realized I needed a good way to get these ideas all in one spot before they were abandoned in my bookmarks folder forever. I have a whole other folder of food projects/gifts I want to try so I’ll save that for another post.
PAPER CRAFTS
Flower Garland made from catalogs.
How to decoupage a notebook and seriously cute, I want to try that soon for the kids’ journals - we use composition books.
Make your own bows from magazines. I want to try this with the kids.
Craft Hanging Ball made from old cards.
Dollar Bill Rose - made me laugh but fun to try.
Cereal Box Mobile - I think those would be fun in the kids’ rooms.
SEWING & CROCHET PROJECTS
Quick baby hat from old t-shirt.
Baby Burp Cloth and I’ve made these - very cute.
Another baby burp cloth that’s also adorable but more complex.
Crocheted Newborn Roundie Hat - once I learn how to read crochet instructions!
Kids’ Puppet Show Curtain (I think we need to make this one soon, maybe with Grandma’s help??)
MISC.
Cookie Sheet Calendar
Peanut Butter Jar Containers and I love these and am saving jars for this. I’m also considering saving enough jars up to make an indoor bowling set for the kids. One of the therapists suggested we slip some of Mo’s speech cards into them and whichever ones she bowls over we pick out and work on… could be fun!
Photo Magnets, and these can also be done with kids’ drawings?
(Disclaimer - I have NOT browsed these other sites extensively beyond the one page I am linking and I am assuming they are all safe/family friendly but just a heads up in case you run across something odd. However, many of them have really wonderful things to explore so let me know if you find other great ideas. )
November 13th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Heidi, THANK YOU!!! You just might win….
November 14th, 2008 at 7:59 am
These are GREAT. So many fun ideas. I’m excited! Keep ‘em coming if you find more!
December 18th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Heidi, i don’t know if you remember me from Germany my family lived next door to yours family in Reilingen. i was on Rachel’s blog and found yours hope you do not mind. your ideas look great i love the old tee shirt baby hat i want to go make one right not, maybe i will and give it to my 10 month old for Christmas. have a great day and good luck with all those great projects.
December 18th, 2008 at 11:25 am
Emily, of course I remember you! I know Jenny was just staying with your parents during Sean’s R&R. I’m glad you found us, welcome.