*Project by Shannon @ Shannon Makes Stuff*

Your golf ball and tee’s of course!

What I used:

I originally bought the foam cone for the volcano, but later decided it wasn’t big enough.

Step 1: Remove any extra stuff from your suitcase, like this divider. You want a clean surface.

Step 2: I taped off the hardware and spray painted the inside brown.

Step 3: I cut two Capri sun boxes on an angle so they were the height of the inside of the suitcase. Then I cut half circles ,that were used for caves. Make sure your cut your caves so they are on opposite sides, so that when they are placed in the case, the caves are facing out.

Step 4: I glued down my Capri-sun ramps and my canister. When choosing an object for the volcano you need to make sure there is plenty of room for the case to close on top of it. You’ll need to account for extra bulk from the foam.

Step 5: Prepare to spray the foam. Wear clothes that can be ruined. It does not come off once it dries. WEAR GLOVES. This stuff can be pretty nasty. You don’t wan to get it on anything. Have extra gloves available. Attach the applicator and make sure to keep the bottle upside down while spraying.

Step 6: Create your volcano and hills with the foam. I started by filling in all the gaps around the containers.

Next I built up the volcano.

I covered everything else and then started adding rocks and bushes around the sides.

This stuff blows up pretty big. Using a plastic knife I smoothed it down over and over again. After a few minutes it would grow up again. Keep smoothing it down in the areas you don’t want it to grow. Once it looked good I let it dry over night.

When I came back the next morning I found that it had continued to grow and was now to big. The case wouldn’t close anymore. So I had to trim it down with a razor blade. I kept the trimmings and used them later.

When the foam is cut it doesn’t have the same texture, so I had to get another can of Great Stuff. Instead of spraying it on this time, I sprayed it into a paper bowl and used a plastic knife to spread it on. I kept pressing it down so it wouldn’t blow up too big. I let it dry over night again.

Step 7: I glued the grass and rocks down. I used the pieces of foam that were trimmed for my rocks. I didn’t trust the foam to not grow to big. * If you don’t plan on making the mistake I did, you can spray extra foam onto card board and trim it down after it dries.

Once everything is dry and in place make sure the suitcase will close!

Step 8: I painted everything. First I painted the rocks and volcano brown , the water blue and the bushes green.

Once that was dry I dry brushed gray over all the rocks. I wanted the volcano to look more gray, and it added texture to the rocks. I also highlighted the bushes with a few other shades of green.

My kids were literally playing with this the whole time I was working on it. I was glad because I realized the paint was not sticking to the smooth foam. It kept chipping off. To stop this I Mod Podged the whole thing. It seams to have worked. You can also try painting it with a primer before you paint.

Step 9: Glue greenery into bushes. I glued the ends and then stabbed them into the foam.

*It really wasn’t difficult, and didn’t take much time, except for waiting for things to dry. Remember it’s for kids and doesn’t have to be perfect.

I’ll be doing it again. I hope to make another case with a different theme in the future.

*Project made by Meredith @ My Magic Mom for the Scraps Only challenge*

For scraps week, I decided to make a fabric basket. I wove strips into this form to make a rectangular pail shape. Then I added a handle to carry it around easier. The button on the side makes it easy to move the handle up and down.

I can think of so many uses for this fabric container, but I decided to make it into our “Positive Attitude Pail.”

I filled the pail with note cards and wrote positive messages on them. Some are inspirational quotes, others are personal affirmations and some are words ofinspiration and encouragement for the kids. Each day we draw a card from the pail so we can read and talk about it.

So now we can start each day with a positive thought from the scrap fabric pail.

I think I will be making several more of these fabric containers in several different shapes and sizes. I have lots more scrap fabric just sitting around waiting.

*Project made by Meredith @ My Magic Mom for the Wall Decor challenge*

This was one of the toughest weeks for me yet. Wall decor is such a personal thing and in my efforts to keep my crafting for this competition aligned with making things we actually need, I wasn’t sure where to start.

When watching tv, we are always getting up to look at a clock in the kitchen and we had a big naked area of wall space over the tv. So I finally settled on the idea to make a clock and a wreath for wall decor week.

I covered the clock in burlap because I love the texture and look of the stuff. To balance out the burlap, I used jute to make the wreath. I made a sailboat for our clock, but you can put anything you love on the clock to make it totally yours. Although it’s difficult to tell the size in the picture, the clock is a large 18 inch square.

Now when I sit down to relax and watch tv, I can also enjoy the decor on the wall. It’s pretty handy to know the time too.

*Project made by Meredith @ My Magic Mom for the Red Week challenge*

An important part of preventing heart disease is controlling stress. When coming up with a project for this week’s Go Red for Women theme, I wanted to create a project that helps women relax.

Is there a better way to unwind than stretching out on a hammock? A fun part of this hammock is how easily it is to personalize it. You can even claim it as yours and yours alone by putting your name across it. Kids would get a kick out of seeing their name too.

Make a coordinating pillow to complete the relaxation process and add a splash of color to your backyard.

This project is easy enough for a beginning sewer, so it won’t stress you out to make one!

*Project made by Meredith @ My Magic Mom for the Game Day challenge*

For game week, I decided to make a stadium seat. Nothing worse than sitting on some cold (or hot!), hard bleachers to watch your child’s game. Going to a college or professional game can be just as bad with the hard plastic stadium seats. Taking along your own cushion can help you keep your focus on the game and off your sore bum.

The handy pocket on the back can hold whatever you need. Well, probably not everything, but you can put a player roster, your keys and various items like that. If you are in a giving mood, you can lay the cushion out flat and share the seat with someone else.

On the way to and from the game, the seat slips over your shoulder to keep your hands free. You can customize this seat to suit your style and needs.

*Project by Nicole @ Cole’s Corner & Creations for the Game Day challenge*

You know where I’ll be on Super Bowl Sunday?
In. The. Kitchen.

Yes- I could really care less about watching the game, but it will be fun to cook all day for the boys.

That means my girls and I need aprons to wear and what could be better than a apron fashioned after America’s Sweethearts- the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders!

With sparkly sequins and satin binding, this apron is sure to be a favorite!

Yeah… I know the Cowboys didn’t make it to the Superbowl this year, but there’s always hope for next year!

Want to make one for yourself, your girlfriend, or your little girl?
Vote for me!