I love DIY, I love crafts, I love repurposing, I love this website:
diycozyhome.com
So many cool projects to try!
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Monday, September 9, 2013
First Day of Preschool!
My little munchkin has officially started school! Well, preschool, that is.
I was more nervous than anybody, including the little student herself; but I knew deep inside she'll do just fine.
Here she is on her first day of school!
I saw a picture that a friend posted of her daughter with a "first day" sign and I thought it was such a clever idea to capture this milestone. I did some "research" aka pinterest and saw some adorable and creative ways different parents have done this, and thought to take a stab at it myself.
Here's a brief explanation of how I made the one for my daughter:
I bought the frame from Michael's for about $5 (using their 40% off coupon!), and also a poster board.
I painted the frame - super easy! I cut the poster board to be slightly bigger than the frame opening, and had it lightly taped to the back while penciling in the words.
I stenciled the words using Martha Stewart paper stencils and a pencil.
Then I painted in the stencils. I HIGHLY recommend using a marker instead! =)
Some of the light paint colors allowed the pencil marks to show through, so I had to neatly erase the pencil marks. Also, the paint blobbed through to the back of the stencil, leaving a whole lot for me to clean and touch up. This took a while.
Then I hot-glued the poster board to the back of the frame, then added some cool scrapbook stickers. That part was super easy too.
This was a fun 1-day project to try and I loved how it came out. I'm not sure what to do with it now that her first day is over, but hope that the pictures will leave my munchkin lots of memories to reminisce over.
: : : Caeli & Co : : :
I was more nervous than anybody, including the little student herself; but I knew deep inside she'll do just fine.
Here she is on her first day of school!
I saw a picture that a friend posted of her daughter with a "first day" sign and I thought it was such a clever idea to capture this milestone. I did some "research" aka pinterest and saw some adorable and creative ways different parents have done this, and thought to take a stab at it myself.
Here's a brief explanation of how I made the one for my daughter:
I bought the frame from Michael's for about $5 (using their 40% off coupon!), and also a poster board.
I painted the frame - super easy! I cut the poster board to be slightly bigger than the frame opening, and had it lightly taped to the back while penciling in the words.
I stenciled the words using Martha Stewart paper stencils and a pencil.
Then I painted in the stencils. I HIGHLY recommend using a marker instead! =)
Some of the light paint colors allowed the pencil marks to show through, so I had to neatly erase the pencil marks. Also, the paint blobbed through to the back of the stencil, leaving a whole lot for me to clean and touch up. This took a while.
Then I hot-glued the poster board to the back of the frame, then added some cool scrapbook stickers. That part was super easy too.
This was a fun 1-day project to try and I loved how it came out. I'm not sure what to do with it now that her first day is over, but hope that the pictures will leave my munchkin lots of memories to reminisce over.
: : : Caeli & Co : : :
Thursday, August 1, 2013
filling in the gap
Whoa, I just noticed that I haven't posted in 2 years!
Well, since this precious boy has joined our family, time has flown by!
Well, since this precious boy has joined our family, time has flown by!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Cookies
Recently, my daughter received a twin size bed & mattress from her aunt as a birthday gift. I'm not sure if my "baby" is ready for a big girl bed, but she sure is outgrowing her crib! My husband and I put the bed together this past weekend and I had ordered a adorable twin bedding set from Target, which arrived today. I also had briefly researched for a waterproof mattress pad, as my Little One is potty training, and found this one at Bed Bath & Beyond. When I'm shopping for my daughter, retail therapy is always in session. The mattress pad and sheets are in my washer now, and I keep checking it to see if it's almost done washing. I feel like a child waiting in front of the oven for the cookies to be done baking!
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Friday, July 1, 2011
Welcome to Caeli & Co!
Hello!
Let me introduce myself: I am just a stay-at-home mom of a delightful toddler. Since I became a mom, my focus has shifted to providing the best that I can for my daughter. I hope to share this learning adventure as a mom, and also share products that are inspired by my child.
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