Happy Elephant Day!!

So it's Elephant Appreciation Day and no, we did not make that up! :)

But what a FUN little holiday to celebrate a cute (though not fluffy) animal.

In honor of the creatures, we gathered together some fun Elephant DIY Crafts 

that are pretty much guaranteed to put a smile on your face. 

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This is such a cute (and simple) bookmark!

Just trace the shape of an elephant onto some scrapbook paper

and use in your next reading material!

Source: Pinterest

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Maybe I'm weird, but I LOVE to color!

So of course I fell in love with these FREE elephant coloring pages

from Easy Peasy and Fun.

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I'm pretty sure my fingers will get all twisted

but I can't wait to try out this Origami Elephant Tutorial

from Origami Spirit!

Aren't they just adorable!!!

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Would you believe it if I told you these elephant bookends 

were made with elephants from the dollar store?!?!?! So cool right? 

Check out the tutorial at Love Grows Wild and see just how EASY these are to make!

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This adorable banner-of-sorts is super easy to make!

Just cut out the shape of an elephant and trace it onto different colors of scrapbook paper.

Then tape onto string or jute and hang!

  Source: Pinterest

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In case you get bored doing laundry, 

learn how to fold this fun Elephant Towel!

Instructions from Twenty Two Words.

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Over on Ginger Snaps you'll find a great tutorial

for these amazingly cute key chains!

Isn't the gold elephant just speaking to you?!?!

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If you're into sewing, there are a lot of free patterns for 

soft and fluffy little elephants like this one from Fabric Worm:

Or this one that just makes my heart melt from Wonderful DIY:

Pinterest Roundup: 2015 Mutual Theme - O Ye That Embark (Round 2)

Remember our first post with 2015 Mutual Theme ideas? 

Well, there are just so many cute ideas out there that we needed to share more!!

So here is Round 2 of 2015 Mutual Theme ideas!!!!! Enjoy!

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Learn how to make this Anchor Charm Bracelet

at Chalkboard Blue!! Isn't it adorable?

This creative Sailboat is made from fabric scraps and drift wood!

The original source is in a different language, but you can use the picture as inspiration.

We love this cute and easy-to-make Glitter Anchor Tee!

Buggy & Jellybean has a great tutorial for you!

This fun idea could easily be adapted and used at a YW activity - 

"Stranded at Sea Emergency Kits" from Carrie at Cue the Confetti.

Something Turquoise shares how to make Hand-Stamped Muslin Favor Bags

that could be used for an activity or birthday gift!

DIY Nautical Totes could be fun at Girls Camp or for a weeknight activity!

Tutorial from Bayside Bride is easy and simple!

We love this girl-centered and creative poster 

by Susan Finch that you can download from her site.

National Bake Cookies Day

Today is a good day for two reasons.

First, it's Favorite Things Friday!

And second, It's National Bake Cookies Day!

And those two things go perfectly together :)

So here is a gathering of a few of our favorite cookie recipes,

and you can thank us when you're done stuffing your face with goodness.

I'm the biggest M&M fan 

and I LOVE these Perfect M&M Cookies

from the Picky Palate.

These Cake Batter Pudding Cookies 

from our friend Nikki at Chef in Training

are so fun and yummy for any party or celebration!!






If you're short on time, you can make a Cookie in a Cup!
I love this recipe from No. 2 Pencil
that is simple yet definitely satisfying.

Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are one of our favorite cookies
to make this time of year.
You can find our recipe here.

If you're a fan of Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

then these little yummies from The Idea Room

might be a match made in heaven for you :)

Again from our friend Nikki at Chef in Training,

(she is the QUEEN of delicious pudding cookies, promise!)

are these delicious and easy Pudding Cookies.






If you like Oreos then you need to try Homemade Oreo Cookies
from Tastes Better From Scratch.
She shares one that uses a cake mix and one completely from scratch. Your choice!

Cake Box Cookies are one of the easiest and most versatile cookies.
You can find some great ideas at Ella Claire.





What is your favorite cookie recipe?

Pinterest Roundup: 2015 Mutual Theme - O Ye That Embark

I know, I know. It's not 2015.....yet.

But starting January 1st the new mutual theme will be Doctrine & Covenants 4:2.
And there are already so many ideas floating around out there to kick off the new theme.
So here's a small gathering of some of my favorites so far!

This cool poster can be found on lds.org and used however you'd like.

Class handouts, a large poster, scripture bookmark...so many possibilities!

You can also check this site for more info/ideas for the theme!

I fell in LOVE with these DIY Anchor Bracelets.

Check out SwellMayde for complete instructions on how to make your own!!

You could make adorable little bags like these made by Marci Coombs.

They fit your personal progress, true to the faith, and for the strength of youth books!

At Life with Fingerprints you can find these cute and FREE printables!

She has binder covers, photo and poster sizes, as well as logo printouts. 

These origami boats are so fun! 

There are no instructions on the site but I'm sure Google has help for you.

This is a cute idea you could use any time during the year.

A yummy treat of chocolate bark (or any kind!) with a little tag ;)

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And we'll continually be adding new ideas to our 2015 Mutual Theme Pinterest Page

so check there often for more cuteness!!!