https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:26:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-slime-experts#post-2926894 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:10:52 +0000 PinkElephant 2926894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Random question of the day!</p> <p>I'd like to make slime as a party activity for 7 and 8-year-old girls. Because of the timing of the party, I want this to go rather quickly, and prefer to have the girls just add mix-ins (glitter, beads, fragrance, etc.) to their own containers of slime that I've prepared ahead of time. Ideally, I'd love to let them each color their own slime, but am not sure if that'll work well if I make the batch ahead).</p> <p>So.....does anyone:</p> <p>(1) Have a favorite reliable, easy, big-batch slime recipe that I could make ahead (enough to fill probably 15 decent sized containers)? Must take mix-ins well!</p> <p>(2) Have tips on mixing colors into slime at the very end of the process?</p> <p>Also - favorite cheap but good take-out containers to send the slime home in?</p> <p>Thanks in advance! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wallpaper-removal#post-2917767 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 15:23:14 +0000 winter_wonder 2917767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The moment you realize instead of 2 layers of wallpaper there are: 2 layers, 1 coat of paint, and another f****** layer of wallpaper. :meh: </p> [attach=5135/20/qe74mq.600x450.0728201517_HDR.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clever-valentines#post-2908179 Sun, 12 Jan 2020 16:37:39 +0000 meadow 2908179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I saw this cute idea....and think I want to do the applesauce robot for my 3yo s daycare class</p> <p>Any thoughts on what I could swap out for the smarties? Our school says no candy....</p> <p><a href="https://www.craftymorning.com/valentine-robot-snacks-kids-make/?fbclid=IwAR1FcpJ4uQhef8MMsvzUcZ4yE3JV7De-qmHG8GjV60i3p9d13-phqBElxnk" rel="nofollow">https://www.craftymorning.com/valentine-robot-snacks-kids-make/?fbclid=IwAR1FcpJ4uQhef8MMsvzUcZ4yE3JV7De-qmHG8GjV60i3p9d13-phqBElxnk</a></p> <p>If nothing else I could do a pipe cleaner with beads thread on....but I'd love to keep it edible 😉 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-cricut-worth-it#post-2897024 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 12:56:17 +0000 Mrsbells 2897024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I find myself constantly ordering things on Etsy and I am a very hands-on diy person. Not sure why I have resisted buying the cricut all this time but I think I want to go ahead and get one. Would you say it's worth it and which one would you recommend? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-diy-a-lego-table-from-a-train-table#post-2894620 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 07:58:13 +0000 erinbaderin 2894620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The short answer is: don't.</p> <p>We had this train table that the kids don't use anymore, and I thought I'd be clever and repurpose it. Looked on Amazon - lego base plates cost HOW MUCH? But I need 15 of them! So ordered some non-LEGO ones. They still cost $80. Then I went to Lowes, got them to cut down a piece of wood ($20 - I had to pay for the whole sheet of plywood even though I only wanted 1/3 of it) and bought spray adhesive ($20), as per the instructions I found on google. Got home, sprayed the wood, let it lay on the lawn while I frantically tried to piece together all those base plates only to have them fall apart on me when I lifted it up, so I'm piecing them together in the sun, trying to do it before the adhesive dried while keeping bits of grass out of it. Put a piece of plywood on it to stick it down and left it for a while. Then I carried the thing down to the basement - LEGO baseplates falling off it like leaves. Apparently spray adhesive is not going to work. Back to Lowes, asked for advice, they suggested epoxy, bought two tubes of that ($30). Spent another half hour mixing it and scraping it onto the base plates, having to make every drop count to get through it all without having to go back for a third tube. Finally get the thing together - it looks fine. Show it off to the kids. They are underwhelmed. Google LEGO tables, find a Kidcraft one on Amazon for $89. I spent $150 and hours of work. Today my thumb is all red and sore from pressing blocks down to try to space the base plates evenly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-cricut#post-2888439 Fri, 21 Jun 2019 12:56:58 +0000 PinkElephant 2888439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thinking about getting a Cricut machine....I’d mostly use it for vinyl decals for labeling water bottles, pencil cases, etc., and would probably venture into iron on decals as well.</p> <p>If you have a Cricut - do you love it? Is it fairly easy to use for the above mentioned things? What else do you do with it?</p> <p>TIA! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-and-varnish-kids-toys#post-2872196 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 09:30:03 +0000 bakingdoodle 2872196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anybody attempted this? if yes, which paint and which varnish. My daughter took a black marker and drew on all her ooden pots and pans and cutlery from Hape. It's a non washable marker...<br /> I am not very crafty but I thought that maybe I could just repaint and varnish. ==&gt; I looked online and saw a few posts that mention kids safe low emission paint and i didn't see anything about varnishing... So was thinking maybe someboday attempted?</p> <p>thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-refinished-their-own-tile#post-2868789 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 12:10:04 +0000 Anagram 2868789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have any of you handy ladies refinished your own tile? Or have you redone your grout or caulking before?</p> <p>I kind of want to try a DIY job changing the color of our tile in our stall shower. It's a small space and the tile is in good shape, so it seems like a good DIY experiment.</p> <p>Has anyone done it? I got a quote and the price was ridiculous and I inquired about the process and it's exactly the same process as one of the $50 kits they sell at home depot. They quoted me $2k for a very small tiled area. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fixing-scratched-wood-finish#post-2867183 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 14:46:02 +0000 Foodnerd81 2867183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any handy DIY bees have ideas to fix the top of a vintage wood bookcase? I just bought it on a yardsale site for my lo’s room, planning to paint it, but it actually matches the dresser in her room that is from when i was a child, and in better shape than I expected, so I’m going to keep the wood. </p> <p>But the top is more scratched than I would like. I don’t need perfect (it’s a 3 yo’s room and I like the character- the piece is at least 60 years old), but would like to smooth it out and protect it. Ideas on easy fixes? </p> [attach=2307/19/plhqwr.450x600.258BDA90-8739-45AA-A525-B6E92D403056.jpeg] [attach=2307/19/plhqws.450x600.56D6BA56-A921-4796-98BC-A04F1D280874.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birdseed-feeder-diy#post-2864307 Tue, 01 Jan 2019 14:59:15 +0000 meadow 2864307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found this DIY recently and thought it would make for cute Valentine's "treats" for my 2.5 year old's daycare class. I would need to make about 20, so I would do it over a couple days.</p> <p>Has anyone made something like this?<br /> <a href="https://mamapapabubba.com/2012/11/14/cookie-cutter-bird-seed-feeders-a-toddler-friendly-method/" rel="nofollow">https://mamapapabubba.com/2012/11/14/cookie-cutter-bird-seed-feeders-a-toddler-friendly-method/</a></p> <p>I am concerned about spoilage with the gelatin..... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/instax-cameras#post-2841314 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 11:53:08 +0000 looch 2841314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone have an Instax camera? I am thinking about purchasing one and am not sure if the price I am seeing on Amazon (around $56) is decent. Are there other options? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/homemade-playdough#post-2826052 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 11:11:44 +0000 meadow 2826052@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone have a good playdough recipe without hot water? I am going to make some with my students this week but only have access to room temp water. I found some online &amp; tested 2 last week and they came out so sticky :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-time-toddler-diy-idea-felt-garden#post-2801635 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 14:13:24 +0000 Mrs D 2801635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just scooped up the materials to make this tonight/tomorrow for the kiddos. My girls loved the Christmas Tree one I made a few years back - so I thought I'd share this idea here as well! I'll post pics once its made.</p> <p><a href="http://www.hgtv.com/videos/diy-felt-veggie-garden-0261909" rel="nofollow">http://www.hgtv.com/videos/diy-felt-veggie-garden-0261909</a></p> <p>PS - JoAnns has their 72" felt rolls on sale for 2.99/yd right now. I got all the materials for $10. (Not including scissors or hot glue gun I already own) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carseat-poncho#post-2791380 Mon, 11 Dec 2017 20:52:16 +0000 winter_wonder 2791380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have any of you made a carseat poncho? I'm debating if I should make or just buy one. </p> <p>If you made one, what tutorial? How long did it take? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-with-holey-pants#post-2773700 Sun, 17 Sep 2017 15:45:47 +0000 kiddosc 2773700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have quite a few pairs of pants that E has blown the knees out of and I'm wondering if anyone has any great idea for what to do with them? I usually hand down all his clothes to a friend and I'm struggling with throwing a whole big stack away. Any craft ideas, or is there anywhere that recycles jeans? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/decorator-peeps-what-is-this-called#post-2773628 Sat, 16 Sep 2017 18:55:44 +0000 travellingbee 2773628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I need these covers to go over the neck of the Edison bulbs I have and cannot figure out what this cover is called. I had googled it 1 million different ways and can't seem to find it. Does anyone know what it's called? </p> [attach=3175/17/owed4x.450x600.IMG_0088.JPG] [attach=3175/17/owed4y.450x600.IMG_0086.JPG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crafty-bees-sewing-help#post-2773681 Sun, 17 Sep 2017 13:09:43 +0000 Foodnerd81 2773681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've decided my younger daughter will be Hei Hei to go with her sister's Moana. I'm attaching my inspiration picture. I ordered a rooster/ turkey hat from Amazon that I'm hoping she will wear. We have yellow leggings that will work. But I'm picturing a super simple tunic top that I can add the neck ruffles to. </p> <p>Any ideas or links to super simple (free) tunic patterns? I do not have a sewing machine but have sewn simple things and am willing to hand sew, use iron on tape, and a hot glue gun. Basically I'm picturing something like teal fleece folded over, with a neck hole cut out, and the sides sewn up, that I can then cut in the zig zag bottom and add the neck stuff. But having trouble even coming up with the right search terms. </p> <p>THanks!<br /> (edited to add the link to the costume- super cute but I can't pay that much and my kid would refuse to wear half of it anyway <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/523398824/moana-hei-hei-heihei-roosterchicken?ga_order=most_relevant&#038;ga_search_type=all&#038;ga_view_type=gallery&#038;ga_search_query=hei%20hei%20costume&#038;ref=sr_gallery_7&#038;source=aw&#038;utm_source=affiliate_window&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&#038;awc=6220_1505671819_a41dabd7b8eb9e8876dad50e77c09bf8&#038;utm_content=202819)" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/listing/523398824/moana-hei-hei-heihei-roosterchicken?ga_order=most_relevant&#038;ga_search_type=all&#038;ga_view_type=gallery&#038;ga_search_query=hei%20hei%20costume&#038;ref=sr_gallery_7&#038;source=aw&#038;utm_source=affiliate_window&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&#038;awc=6220_1505671819_a41dabd7b8eb9e8876dad50e77c09bf8&#038;utm_content=202819)</a></p> <p>[attach=2307/17/owfrs7.600x315.Hei-Hei-Costume.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/handprint-per-year-project#post-2768711 Sat, 19 Aug 2017 11:17:42 +0000 meadow 2768711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Before kids, I remember seeing a blog post on the internet about tracing your child's handprint onto cardstock every year and mounting them in a picture frame where the youngest is closest to the glass and each year you mount the new handprint at the back so you can see how their hands grow over time. It was really cute - so I filed it away in my mind as a "someday..." project.</p> <p>Well - I went and bought cardstock and frames and glue dots and got all excited.... BUT..... then I realized I'm not sure how to do it right. I have a background sheet of cardstock that I will put this year's handprint on. But in a year, I'll need to remove it to put the new one behind and reattach to the background sheet.</p> <p>So my question is.......... all you crafty people....... what is the smartest way to do this so I don't ruin the background sheet? Is there a removable glue dot type product that will really be removable after a full year - or even better - reusable for, say, 15 years?</p> <p>TIA! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-currently-diying-anything#post-2723805 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 09:02:08 +0000 looch 2723805@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son asked me if I could look up "Little Passports" last night. Apparently he saw a commercial for it at my mom's house. I like the concept, but was kind of blown away at the price! I am thinking about trying to DIY it, but I am not sure if my son would be disappointed by my efforts?</p> <p>Anyway, that's what I am currently researching to gear up to DIY. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/driver-bit#post-2741815 Tue, 30 May 2017 15:02:54 +0000 meganmp 2741815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone seen ads for a driver bit for your drill that can adapt to any shaped thing you want to screw in? I can't remember the name of it. I'm having a hard time describing it.... basically, it has little pins in it that will change to fit the shape of the thing you are drilling. Anyone? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/painted-kitchen-cabinets-question#post-2735356 Fri, 12 May 2017 12:23:48 +0000 HappyBaker 2735356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you painted your kitchen cabinets - did you also paint the interiors or leave them their original wood color? Bonus points if you have photos, I feel like bloggers that paint their cabinets never show what the insides look like! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-mothers-day-gifts#post-2733336 Mon, 08 May 2017 13:55:47 +0000 winter_wonder 2733336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone making anything cute? I'm going to try to make a version of this for my mom. But, I also need to think of other ideas. </p> [attach=5135/17/opndwz.361x600.Capture-_2017-05-06-10-53-59.png] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/homemade-bath-bomb-recipe#post-2728235 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:09:07 +0000 QueensBee 2728235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm thinking about making bath bombs with my four year old this weekend. Ideally, I'd love to ship them to his great grandmothers as part of their Mother's Day gifts. </p> <p>Has anyone tried this before and has tips, advice, or a foolproof recipe to offer?</p> <p>Thanks! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-would-you-make-or-buy-this-pennant-banner#post-2680354 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 13:08:58 +0000 Foodnerd81 2680354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are finally fixing up the playroom in our house and I am excited to actually decorate a room (as opposed to removing wallpaper and sanding and painting!). I love this picture and want to do similar- neutral walls with lots of cheery colors. And I want to have a banner like this across the room or a wall. </p> <p>How would you do the banner? I'm thinking of buying a bunch of felt squares in rainbow colors and hot glueing over long string of twine. How big do you think the triangles should be to pop? It's a big room but the ceilings aren't that high. I'm fairly crafty but don't see much or have a machine. Or have you seen anything similar for an affordable price? </p> [attach=2307/17/oju2fk.338x600.IMG_0184.PNG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-make-birthbirthday-chalkboard-type-infographics#post-2701874 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:36:48 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2701874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is there an easy way to make these? From my googling it seems that people use photoshop programs. I'd like to make my own because they're so expensive to buy, but I'm not too tech savvy and I want it to be easy-ish and not too time-consuming as well. </p> <p>I attached a picture in case my title is not what they're actually called.</p> <p>[attach=6109/17/oluh9c.600x329.IMG_7203.PNG] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wall-mural#post-2689598 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 10:49:27 +0000 Mama Bird 2689598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone painted an indoor wall mural? What paint did you use?</p> <p>And I'd love to see photos for inspiration :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/making-a-tutu#post-2677189 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 11:41:49 +0000 Mamaof2 2677189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How cheaply can I make 8 tutus?</p> <p>I saw some for $6 each - so that's almost $50</p> <p>They don't need to be fancy - just a prop for a party - kids are 6yrs old </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-christmas-crafts-projects-diy#post-2661859 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 09:02:57 +0000 Cherrybee 2661859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What are you making this year? </p> <p>I have been painting tree ornaments for my table centrepiece today. </p> [attach=2581/16/ohrocx.337x600.DSC_0172.JPG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-suggestions-on-how-to-repurpose-flat-sheets#post-2651022 Thu, 10 Nov 2016 19:54:37 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2651022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a ton of flat sheets because we don't use them on our beds. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I could repurpose them? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-spray-paint-steel#post-2635726 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 13:39:43 +0000 snowjewelz 2635726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.target.com/p/loft-by-umbra-retro-photo-line/-/A-16627837" rel="nofollow">http://www.target.com/p/loft-by-umbra-retro-photo-line/-/A-16627837</a></p> <p>I got this at Target on clearance and it's steel. I want to spray paint it white though.. Is that ok? I am totally clueless to anything DIY/craft! Tell me what to get and what to do to make it white! </p>