The weather has been so lovely all week that we’ve been spending every day outside.  With all of the playing, gardening, and bike/trike-riding we’ve been ready for an early bedtime and I’ve enjoyed curling up with my computer (or a book, or my little sewing project) for a little evening relaxation.  Here are a few things I found this week (I’ll keep it short because, darn it, it’s too nice to be inside.  You should go outside too!)

@Gingerbread Snowflakes: These punched tin butterflies are just beautiful and the tutorial is wonderful.  Can’t wait to try these with my six-year-old.

@Kleas: I would be delighted to receive a fancy necklace made from these preschooler-made wet-felted wool beads.  They’re so unique and colorful!

@Little Birdie Secrets: I’ve been planning on sprouting alfalfa seeds, and here’s a great how-to!

@Red Bird Crafts: I love the many steps required to create these story-telling stones, and I can’t wait to see what my children do with this novel idea!  (and I’m in love with this blog, so click around!)

@Hungry Mouse: I must try hard not to make these homemade peanut butter cups.  Judging from the pictures my resistance will fail and they will be delicious.  Smores too?  Oh no.

@Skip to My Lou: I love pairing a story with a craft, and Cindy rounds up a nice list of book-and-craft tutorials.

@Goody Goody Handmade: This ladybug pincushion is beautiful and would make for a delightfully simple hand-sewing project (for those warm backyard days–see where my mind is?).  Also considering stuffing it with lavender and adding it to my unmentionables drawer.

@Fuoriborgo: I’ve always been fascinated by frescos, and this feels like another wonderful project for summer.

@Make and Takes: Our garden is planted, and these craft foam plant markers are next on our list!  So cute!