Free Time Frolics

Super Hero Cape {Riley Blake Designs}

By: Freetimefrolics

 
A few months ago I received the new Riley Blake Designs Catalog.  I saw these capes and knew I needed one for my little guy.  I was so excited when RBD told me they would send me out a few to try and share with you. 
RBD will be releasing these beautiful panels later this month. They come in 3 colors. See them below.{even the girls can play along}
This is one of the coordinating fabrics. I think I need a project just for this fabric. Maybe a cute Neck Tie??? I love it!
Each panel comes with written instructions, a cape (one side), wristbands, waistband and mask. To complete the project you will need 3/4 yard coordinating fabric for back of cape, hook and loop tape, elastic (for mask) and a small amount of felt or batting for the accessories.
If your are new to sewing or want to start this is the perfect project to get started with! Just a few straight lines and a little zig zag stitching!

RBD will also be releasing Princess capes.  Perfect for your pretty princess. 
Be sure to get these before they are all gone. They will make perfect gifts for Birthday’s or Christmas. Check out the Ribbon Retreat online to purchase these adorable capes or anywhere Riley Blake is sold!
Check out the entire post on my blog www.freetimefrolics.com

The Lazy Mom School Supplies Shopping List {Free Printable}

By: Freetimefrolics

How is it already August? How am  I already buying school supplies and school clothes? Well the summer may have flown by but me and my blog friends have some projects to get you in the mood for back to school. Check out these amazing back to school projects and get in the school spirit! Back To School Blog Hop Collage
 1. Back to School Mantle by The Crafted Sparrow 2. Churched up Backpacks by Maybe I Will 3. Back to School Wreath by Among the Young 4. Flour-less Cookies by Hollyhocks & Honeybees 5. Portable Homework Station by The Benson Street 6. ABC Book Page Bunting by She’s Crafty 7. Back to School Trends by Flats to Flip Flops 8. Back to School Shopping List by Free Time Frolics
Every year I receive a single sheet of paper that is divided into grades.  Each grade lists the supplies I need to buy for my students for the coming year.  Some grades need more supplies than others, needless to say when you have two or more kids in elementary school it is crazy organizing what I need to buy for school. So this year I made an alphabetized master list of school supplies. There is even a spot when you can write a few things in if you need to.
Just right click and save to your computer of click on the link and print directly from my site.
Be sure to check out my Back to School Clothing shopping list.  Everything your kids need to start the school year off right!

Painted Pull Back Cars {Kid Craft}

By: Freetimefrolics

With summer in full swing I often find my kids bored to tears with nothing to do except watch T.V. and play video games.    So I love to find a fun craft for them that fits all ages.  So today I am sharing my painted pull back cars. We made these a while ago and my kids loved it.  They painted for an hour or so then spend the afternoon racing there cars.  A perfect activity when you are trying to beat the heat or stuck inside.  

I started with a 6 piece pack of pull back cars from the party store in the party favor section.  I think they were $2.99. Next I picked up some $1 nail polish from Sally beauty supply.  These little bottles are the perfect size and come in tones of colors.  Even metallics.
Next lay down a paper towel or plastic table cloth you don’t care about.

Then let them go to town and paint there racer any way they want.

My little Miss loved painting them and so did my 2 year old  With a little supervision of course.

When they are all done, let them dry for 5- 10 minutes.  Then race away! During the summer use sidewalk chalk to make a raceway outside or in the winter use masking tape on a hard floor.  Your kids will have tons of fun playing together!
My kids had a blast painting a racing.  These kept my kids occupied for a few hours and let there imaginations get to work.  The great thing is we have plenty of nail polish to do it again.  

Check out the entire post on my blog www.freetimefrolics.com

LDS Young Women- August 2013 Lesson Handouts

By: Freetimefrolics

As a new Young Women’s President I found myself looking through the new LDS Youth curriculum and wanted each lesson to have a handout.  I loved getting handouts on Sunday and kept each one.  I still have a few of my favorites.  I think having that little handout is a reminder throughout the week of how we can hold to our teaching and promises. I have tried to make a free printable for each lesson or have a link to someone who did one.  If you have a free printable for the new curriculum I would love to add it to my post.  Please send me an email (cosettescloset{at}gmail.com) with your link!
For the Lesson  Why is Family Important?
Why is a Temple Marriage Important?
For the lesson why is Chastity Important?
I used a quote from Elaine  Dalton’s talk “Return to Virtue“.
 

[Read more…]

Princess play Capes {Riley Blake Designs}

By: Freetimefrolics

With Christmas in July at an end I wanted to share a product from one of my favorite companies.  Riley Blake Designs. They sent me there new Super Hero and Princess cape panels to try  out and share. My little Miss is obsessed with blue right now so of course I had to make the turquoise princess cape panel.

Check out these beautiful colors!
Each panel makes one cape, crown, waistband and wristbands.  The only thing you need to add a 3/4 coordinating fabric for the inside of the cape and a small amount of batting or felt for the accessories.
These adorable panels are the perfect project for you to make for your little miss.  With complete instructions and only straight lines to sew, you can’t go wrong. If you are new to sewing or want to start this is the perfect project for you!
These panels will be released in August.  Be sure to ask your local shop owner if they are going to get them in.  They will go fast. Don’t Miss out!
For more info on the Super Hero Capes check out this post.

Check out the entire post on my blog www.freetimefrolics.com

Dinosaur Quiet Time Playmat

By: Freetimefrolics

Yesterday I posted my Lil’ Traveler Race Track.  Today is the Lil’ Traveler Dinosaur Play mat.  I found this post with Serving Pink Lemonade.  I love the little mat she made for traveling on the airplane or car and wanted to make one for my little guy.  I just never got around to it until I had my Race Car Mat idea.  Both of these mats are the perfect size for carrying around. Not Bulky and will keep your lil’ guy occupied. Here is how I did it.
For the Vinyl version, I used the layout from Serving Pink Lemonade but used iron-on transfer vinyl from Expressions Vinyl. I just picked a few colors and went for it. (Note: When buying vinyl make sure you have a piece long enough to work.) I love this method.  I just cut everything out one night while watching my favorite show and the next morning I put it together. For the background, I use 2 fabrics. One for the sky and one for the ground using equal parts.  Just sew them together and Iron.  Then finish the instructions in the play mat tutorial.
Vinyl Version
For the felt version I followed the same method except I really like having my felt sewn on.  So I sewed mine into place instead of ironing
Felt Version
Fold them up and you are ready to go!

Lil’ Traveler Race Track Quiet Toy

By: Freetimefrolics

A few months ago my in-laws came into town. They brought each of my kids these little mini race cars.  Each of them pulled back a went for a short drive. They all loved them.  This gave me an idea.  Why not make a small race track to drive them on? So I started coming up with ideas on how to make it and voile here it is.  There is two way to do it.  Purchase the vinyl race track or cut one from felt and sew it onto your mat.  Here is what I did. The cars were purchased at a local place.  But you can purchase microcars at Target and Toys R Us as well.

Quiet Time Playmat Tutorial

Race track pattern
{Note} You can right-click, save and print from your home computer. You could also make this out of felt and stitch is onto your inside fabric.
Lay your vinyl on top of your inside fabric. Cover with a light towel or cotton fabric. Press according to instructions. about 1 minute in each section.
Pull back plastic coating. cover with cloth again and press one more time.  Ensuring the iron on transfer is attached.
Continue with the play mat tutorial above to finish your track.
All finished!
 I added my little guy’s name to the track. He loves to play with his track.  It keeps him occupied for hours. Especially at church!

Future MacGuyver Kit {Maybe I Will}

By: Freetimefrolics

Do you have a guy who love gadgets and gizmos?  If so this may be the perfect gift.  Do you remember Mac Guyver from when you were a kid?? My family loved it.  Know you can watch it on Netflix.  So I sat my kids down and showed them a few episodes.  It is a little hokey looking back but if nothing else it brings back the creativity and problem solving kids need. Andie from Maybe I will came up with this adorable kit for her son and he is in love.  I used it as part of my TV segment. He was thrilled when I brought  it back home. Needless to say it was a hit!  So head on over and check it out! 

Future MacGuyver Kit @ Maybe I Will
Check out the entire post on my blog www.freetimefrolics.com

Play Bow & Arrow {Sugar Bee Crafts}

By: Freetimefrolics

Another day of Christmas in July/  Are you loving all the projects?  I am@ So many amazing ideas.  Today’s Idea is brought to you from Sugar Bee Crafts.  She has made a play bow and arrows.  My boys would have a blast!. Head on over and check out how to make a det {or 2} of your own! 
Hand Made bows an arrows @ Sugar Bee Crafts
Check out the entire post on my blog www.freetimefrolics.com

Paper Dolls {Everyday Art}

By: Freetimefrolics

I have always loved Paper dolls. My Everyday Art shared how to make your own with free printable’s. Just print, laminate and play.  I love how easy they are!  Head on over and get your dolls going!
Please stick around and check out all the amazing Christmas Gift Ideas.
Check out the entire post on my blog www.freetimefrolics.com

Categories

Archives

FOLLOW ME HERE