Thanks to Hasbro for the toys shared in this post. All opinions are my own.
Make some of Pinkie Pie's Party Chow or Littlest Pet Shop Cupcake Puppy Chow for road trips, parties, and playdates!
Monday, June 27, 2016
Cupcake Puppy Chow
Monday, June 13, 2016
4th of July Firework Tank Top
Create a 4th of July tank top with vinyl and lyrics from Katy Perry's "Firework"!
Ever since my daughter first heard Katy Perry's song, Firework, it has been one of her favorite songs and sings it non-stop. With the 4th of July on the way, I decided to combine her love of that song with red, white and blue vinyl from Expressions Vinyl and came up with this 4th of July Firework Tank Top!
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Free Printable Finding Dory Bingo
Finding Nemo was one movie that saved my sanity when my daughter was a baby. During times when she just wouldn't stop crying, I would put the DVD in and she'd be mesmerized. Of course, I didn't mind watching it over and over either. The story is so sweet and Dory is hilarious. Finding Dory is coming to theaters June 17th, and my daughter (who is much bigger now) can't wait!! For those who also love Dory, Nemo and Marlin, I've created a free printable Finding Dory Bingo for you all to play to get excited for the movie!
Finding Dory Bingo includes all of your favorite characters like Dory, Marlin, Nemo and a few new ones you might not recognize yet if you haven't seen the movie. The bingo set includes ten bingo cards, so it's easy to print and use for parties. It's fun for every age to play, and the calling cards include the names of the characters in case you don't know who they are.
Download Free Printable Finding Dory Bingo Set
(Set includes 10 bingo cards and calling pieces in a single PDF file)
(Set includes 10 bingo cards and calling pieces in a single PDF file)
The blank set works a little differently. You get one bingo card with empty spaces (except for the "free" spot). Then you print and cut out the bingo pieces so you can assemble the bingo cards yourself! Just glue the pieces in place and you're ready to play!
This is a great option for little hands that want to be creative or if you have a larger group of people and don't want multiple cards that are the same. The blank bingo set includes all the same characters as the full set, but you can create your own bingo card setup.
(Set includes one blank bingo card, bingo pieces, and calling pieces in a single PDF file)
Game Instructions
1. Pick some kind of object to mark your squares (candy, glass gems, buttons, etc)
2. Give each player a bingo card and markers (or put your own card together with the blank set). Have each player put a marker over the free space.
3. Have one person choose a calling card and say it out loud. Each player will cover that item on their card with a marker.
4. Once a player has 5 squares covered in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally), call out "BINGO!" and win the game!
Some things you should know before downloading:
*Artsy-Fartsy Mama printables are for PERSONAL USE ONLY.
*You may NOT modify, re-sell, redistribute, or claim the design as your own.
*Please do not remove the credits/watermarks.
*If you share this on the internet, credit must be given to Artsy-Fartsy Mama & linked back to this post.
To lengthen the life of the prints, I would recommend printing the bingo cards and calling pieces on cardstock. All sets are 8.5x11 inches and combined in a single PDF format.
I would love to hear which Finding Dory or Finding Nemo character is your favorite in the comments!
Monday, June 6, 2016
Cricut Explore: My Favorite Crafting Tool
Here at Artsy-Fartsy Mama, I only want to share products with you that I honestly enjoy using myself. If you've been following here a while, it's no secret that I love using my Cricut Explore machine. While sharing multiple tutorials with you over the past few years, I realized that I've never actually told you why I love this machine.
I have owned other machines in the past (and have shared tutorials using them, too) and liked them at the time. They had their benefits, but overall, projects took a lot of user error and practice to get things right. When I was first introduced to the Cricut Explore, I was a bit nervous about learning a whole new machine. One thing I learned right away was that the Cricut team has done so much to make sure that this machine is user-friendly. Even if you feel like you aren't crafty or technology-savvy, you don't need to worry. You can do this.
In the spirit of full disclosure, this post contains affiliate links. That means that I may get a commission if you decide to purchase anything from Cricut. However, I only recommend products that I use and love myself, so I know you’ll be in good hands.
One of my favorite parts of this machine is the Smart Set Dial. Depending on what you want to cut, all you have to do is adjust the dial and go. No adjusting blade lengths, cut speeds, etc. All that nonsense is automatically programmed into the machine to cut your project right the first time - so you don't have to waste time, material, and sanity. There's also a huge list of other materials you can cut by using the "Custom" setting on the dial (like vellum, glitter cardstock, fabric, and even wood to name a few).
Did you know that you can cut AND draw at the same time? Cricut pens come in multiple colors and thicknesses so that you can write, draw, and/or color any project to perfection! You can even use fonts in your designs that can be written with the pens that are really fun to use on projects like cards and wall art.
The blades are also something that I have been really impressed with. It is built to last! I've noticed that only after you cut a bunch of thicker materials and/or are having a serious cutting party, you will rarely need to replace the blade. In exception of using a deep cut blade (instead of a regular blade) for thicker materials, I have never needed to adjust the blade or exchange it with another just to cut another material.
*A great tip for keeping your cuts looking beautiful: after cutting things like fabric or glitter cardstock, remove the blade from the housing and simply blow on it to remove any particles left behind!
I don't know about you, but when I'm knee-deep in a project, I am always losing my scissors and weeding hook. Having a spot right there on the machine to keep my Cricut tools all in one place has saved me so much time and sanity. I'm always needing help with organization, so this really is so smart!!
If you are someone who has used older Cricut machines, I'd guess that you are extremely familiar with the cartridges. See that little rectangle just above the "Open" button? You can load your current cartridges into your Design Space account to keep all your images in one place.
Speaking of organization, this secret storage for your tools and spare blades right there in the machine is awesome. Like I mentioned before, I'm always losing things and need all the help I can get. Not only is this feature incredibly useful - all those Cricut tools together look so fun and colorful!
To use the Cricut Explore, you need a computer and internet. There's a USB cord that you can connect the machine to your computer to cut your designs. This wireless adapter pictured above has taken my crafting a step further by allowing me to connect to my machine via Bluetooth. Working wirelessly has been such a convenient way to craft and also makes it possible for you to use the iPad and iPhone app to create.
Like a drill or a saw, the Cricut Explore is merely a tool to get a job done. Design Space is where all the magic happens. If you aren't sure how to go about making a project on your own, you can choose Make It Now projects that will guide you through the entire process from beginning to end.
Here's a few of our favorite Cricut Explore projects: |
| Vinyl Transfer Hack | Paper Flower Wreath | DIY Unicorn Coloring Shirt | You Are Loved Blocks | DIY Custom Lunch Box |
I'd love to help answer any questions you have, or feel free to tell me what you love about your Cricut!
Sunday, June 5, 2016
25 Camping Recipes
Planning menus and cooking at a campsite can start to get overwhelming. Oftentimes I will just go for the basic PB & J to avoid it, but campfire cooking doesn't have to be difficult! Whether you're headed out to a campsite or just staying in the backyard, I've found 25 incredible recipes to inspire some delicious meals and desserts on your next camping trip.
1. Campfire Cones from Suburble
2. Campfire Breakfast Burgers from Jelly Toast
3. Walking Tacos from The Girl Who Ate Everything
4. Campfire Style Breakfast Burritos from Taste and Tell
5. Campfire Chili Cheese Fries Tin Foil Dinner from The Kitchen Magpie
6. Campfire Mexican Street Corn from Saving Money Camping
7. Camping Mac n’ Cheese from Lauren's Latest
8. Campfire Eclairs (Woof ‘Ems) from Fabulessly Frugal
9. Dutch Oven Beef & Biscuits from Artsy-Fartsy Mama
10. Dutch Oven Pizza from What's Cooking America
11. Campfire Toasted Cinnamon Rolls from Dabbles & Babbles
12. Campfire Pizza Nachos from Cooking with Janica
13. Easy S’mores Dip from No Biggie
14. Campfire French Toast from This Lil Piglet
15. Camping Hotdogs from Frugal Coupon Living
16. Cheesy Dutch Oven Potatoes from One Sweet Appetite
17. Hot Ham & Swiss Croissants from Life with the Crust Cut Off
18. Campfire Tarts from Cooking Classy
19. Campfire Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich from Twin Dragonfly Designs
20. Grilled Chocolate Banana Foil Pack from Tablespoon
21. Cheesy Ham and Pineapple Sandwich from Well Plated
22. Camping Quesadillas from Cupcake Diaries
23. Campfire Cinnamon Roll-ups from Almost Supermom
24. Chicken Fajita Foil Packet Meal from Real Housemoms
25. Campfire Parmesan Popcorn from Kitchen Concoctions
What's your favorite foods to make on camping trips?
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