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Baby Sleeping Sack: A Tutorial

LiberatedMind.com — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:53:08 +0000

At the start of this winter my little boy was waking up during the night cold, even though he had warm footie pajamas on. Sewing mommy to the rescue! Those Halo sleep sacks were too expensive at $25-$30 per sleeping bag. I needed at least 2, preferably 3 to keep in the wash rotation. I …

Auto Mat, Little Boy Gift

LiberatedMind.com — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:00:10 +0000

What to make a four year old for his birthday? There are dino tails and forts, bean bag tosses and car launchers… but what would his mother like me to make for him? Probably something quiet, something he can play with on the go, in the restaurant, pretend quiet play… yes, that is what his …

Shadow Box Photo Gift

LiberatedMind.com — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:07:43 +0000

This is the perfect gift for dad or grandparents for the holidays! Capture your child in 3D with creative messages inside a shadow box and hand or footprints inside the glass on the shadowbox. They can replace baby's picture and keep the box as a frame keepsake as your child grows.

Less is More: Life Editing

LiberatedMind.com — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:28:48 +0000

Since I was 18 years old and moved off to college, I have experienced a change of dwelling every year, once a year. It is like a season for me, a way of being. Recalling where I’ve lived each year helps me benchmark those years and what happened in them. Renting hasn’t been the most …

Map Blankets: Cuddle with Space

LiberatedMind.com — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:53:41 +0000

What a neat idea! As a map-maker and crafter I find this combines the whole of my existence… sort of. From Haptic, I give you Soft Maps! You May Also Like:Civil Liberties under attack: Graduated Color Map of USAXKCD: Map ProjectionsMap of Atheism. Where are you?

Roll-up Puppet Theatre Gift Idea

LiberatedMind.com — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:27:16 +0000

What is more fun when you are a toddler than watching a puppet show or putting one on yourself? Nothing, except maybe getting dirty in the sandbox or having someone give you a ballon – sweet! I made this colorful, fun portable puppet playhouse for a 3 year old’s birthday gift. It turned out super …

Wine Cork Coasters Gift Idea

LiberatedMind.com — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:32:48 +0000

Wine Cork Coasters! A friend of mine wrote on wine corks when a bottle was enjoyed and the name of the occasion. Having kept them all she entrusted them to me to meanfully craft into something usable. Whew, what a responsibility! These little coasters a sure to be enjoyed as conversation pieces as well, as …

Simple Wine Cork Trivet

LiberatedMind.com — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:01:00 +0000

A friend of mine graciously gave me a grocery bag of wine corks she had been saving for years. I had so many crafts I wanted to try with wine corks, let the fun begin! Of course she will be gifted back with a wine cork creation of her own, you can bet on it! I made …

Simple Pancakes: Gluten Free, Dairy Free

LiberatedMind.com — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:11:59 +0000

Recently I have found the pre-made mix of gluten free pancakes to be a bit too expensive for a modest grocery budget of $80/week. And the recipes online are often complicated, requiring 3-4 types of flour, all usually costing over 4-5 a pound. My solution is a simplified version you can make at home that …

Highchair Cushion Cover

LiberatedMind.com — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 09:43:16 +0000

We recently bought a brand new, lovely wooden highchair from Keekaroo for our little man. It is a wonderful highchair that grows with baby, as the seat and foot rest are adjustable. The belt buckles and removable food tray are a must for us, as this chair is often used by baby in the kitchen …