Backyard Scrabble

"Backyard Scrabble" from Sunset.

My family loves a good word game. And, big tile Scrabble would rank high on that list. This actually doesn't seem too difficult to implement. Perhaps when we finally attempt our backyard remodel.

The game is made with stained concrete and tiles cut from baseboard. But it would also be cute with colored tiles.

Dad Rocks paperweight

"Dad Rocks Paperweight" from Crafts by Amanda.

I always struggle with craft gifts for guys, so I definitely want to remember this. It would be super cute as a garden stepping stone, too!

Kitchen playset

"HOW-TO BUILD A KITCHEN PLAY SET" by Miranda Walker of Narrating Life found via Marta Writes

My mom and dad built my sister and I a great kitchen playset one year for Christmas, and it was one of the greatest gifts we ever received. Ours was actually two-sided, so that we could each have our own APT to play in.

I can't wait to give my own children such a wonderful place to imagine. And the cheapo plastic versions just don't do it for me. I love this post from Marta's how-to series.

1 and 1 makes a baby

"Wishing you all the best of everything" from Abbey Goes Design Scouting.

Love this Christmas card design she used to introduce her new baby. Would also be a cute idea for a baby announcement!

Stockings

"Of Christmas Past" from Inchmark.

I dream of sewing stockings for my future family, but it seems like it might be a project where I put so much pressure on myself to make them perfect, that I never attempt it at all.

But if my stockings looked half this good--I would consider it a success. I love the embroidered names under the cuff!!

Superhero Party

"Super Easy Super Hero Cape" by Regina of Creative Kismet found via Craftzine.com blog

Love this idea for a creative party craft. How cute would it be to have a superhero cape decorating party. With a blank applique and fabric markers, each child could decorate their own cape.

Anonymous Christmas Elf

"Psssst!" by Elizabeth from Write. Click. Scrapbook.

What a wonderful way to share the Christmas spirit! Every year she makes a mix CD of Christmas tunes and then leaves them at public places for unsuspecting people to find. Sometimes she even buys at Target gift card and leaves it on a shopping cart in the parking lot.

Last year Rob was gifted with a pay-it-forward Christmas surprise at the mall, and he thought it was so cool--one of the highlights of the season, in fact. I'd love to be a part of making someone's holiday bright.

With kiddos, they could even help brainstorm where you should leave the surprises, and then of course accompany you as you deliver them around town.