Hi guys, it's me, that girl katie,
I love ice cream and making it has become an obsession of mine over the last few years. With my recent ACL surgery I have less time to do active things and now more time to make ice cream.
My kids tend to have an input on what flavor I make so even though Peppermint Ice Cream is more of a holiday winter flavor it was a flavor we could agree on and it was yummy.
Hi guys, it's me, that girl katie, My husband and I have a camper van and it's taken 2 summers for us to dial out some of the kinks. Of course, he is more concerned about the mechanics of the van while I am all about the decor and making sure it's kid friendly. Last summer I had this idea for a map floor cloth. If it rains while we are camping the kids would have a fun place to play while we weather out the storm. My husband didn't think my idea would work which only pushed my desire to achieve my goal and prove him wrong. Oh, how I succeeded!
The map floor cloth adds a decorative element to our van while also entertaining our kids. They play on it as expected when it's raining but also when they need a sun break. They have enjoyed it so much that they often ask me to bring it inside our house when we aren't camping.
Here are my 9 steps:
It is teaching my kids map reading skills while they also learn about our town.
Supply List:
- linoleum - gesso or primer - paint colors - tape - projector - exacto knife - varnish
Have you ever made a floor cloth? How did it turn out?
Hi guys, it’s me, that girl katie, Happy Café is OPEN for business and reservations are quickly filling up.
It took some time to pull together but it has been so rewarding watching my kids and their friends outside playing cafe.
I have such awesome memories of playing cafe with my Grandmother in her real kitchen.
Happy Café to do list:
1. Varnish play kitchen and move outside 2. Stain play structure 3. Have kids design custom MakIt plates 4. Scalloped curtains 5. Paint Can to Floral Arrangement 6. Laminate placemats from Oil Cloth Fabric 7. Design a menu 8. Paint Open/Closed sign 9. Paint Happy Café sign 10. Purchase items.
Items purchased:
1. Oil Cloth By The Yard 2. Fake Food 3. Plates, Cups & Trays 4. Chef & Waitress Outfits.
Items already had:
1. Play Kitchen 2. Cooking Utensils / Pots and Pans
TIPS – I laminated the menus and I have a plastic container outside for the uniforms so they don’t get soaked when it rains.
I really hope you are having a Happy Summer!
Hi guys, it's me, that girl katie, This DIY project is so easy. I love the texture of the twine mixed with the softness of the flowers.
I might have to make a few for my outdoor table because this one is for my kids HAPPY CAFE.
I would love to hear about any DIY projects you are doing this summer.
Hi guys, it's me, that girl katie, I am making some headway on the Happy Cafe for my kids and thought I would share my oilcloth DIY scalloped curtains.
Stay tuned for the GRAND OPENING of the Happy Cafe.