Disney Pixar Blog Hop -- A Bank, A Desk Set, and a DREAM!! :)

Welcome to DAY ONE of the Disney/Pixar Blog Hop!!  I'm so excited to once again be a part of this FABULOUS event hosted by my dear friend, Shawn!!  If you've hopped with our Mickey-tastic group of talented bloggie friends before, then you know that you are in for a MOUSE-erific time packed with great ideas, fun projects, and super prizes!!  If this is your first time hopping through, then I sure am glad you found us!!  Now let's get started on the FUN!!

If you've just happened upon my blog or are reading this via email, be sure to CLICK HERE to START at the BEGINNING of the hop with SHAWN from Crafty Chics!!  She'll be leading off the hop again tomorrow (with a whole NEW crew of fabulous creations), so be sure to stop on by again to see the rest of what everyone has in store....  Now here's what I have to share with you today:

I really wanted to focus on creating something FUN that you could do as a CRAFT with your kiddos...  With a few up-cycled cans, strips of paper, buttons, and a bow, y'all can create a Mickey & Minnie Desk Set as well as a place to save your pennies!!  My cans are three different sizes (a soup can, an olive can, and a large chicken broth can!!) that have all been cleaned and then painted (first with white, then with a semi-gloss black paint)...

Both The-Girl-Child AND The-Boy-Child have always been very good at SAVING their money for special occasions, events, or new things they'd like to buy...  So I thought a cute idea would be to create a BANK perfect for saving all my change for our next Disney trip!!  I added a 4" strip of red cardstock around the center of the can (to look like Mickey's shorts), then added the white iconic buttons...  My can is about 4" wide, so I cut a 5" circle and made 1/2 inch cuts around the edges to fold down around the can before adding a solid black 3/4 inch strip.  Be sure to cut the slot for the change (I always forget this in the first round!!  LOL)...

For my smallest can, I used a 2.5" strip of red and added 1" polka dots (like Minnie's dress)...  My favorite Disney-themed ribbon is this gauzy red one with the little polka dots -- I don't know why, but this ribbon always makes me SMILE :)  It makes the perfect organizer for some of my favorite (Disney colored) markers too!!  I duplicated the strip on the bank (this time cut at 3") for the medium can (and a Mickey-themed pencil holder) and added two slightly smaller white buttons...

Finally, I made an 18" wooden sign with my favorite Disney song quote...  "A dream is a wish your heart makes"...  It's important to remember to not let our dreams stay dreams -- Whatever your heart desires, be sure to take steps toward making that dream come true!!  If you have a dream to take a Disney vacation, then make a plan and make it happen!!  :)

I have a PRIZE for one lucky visitor today -- It's the sign that I've made for this hop!!  I will choose a winner on Thusday via Random.org...  

To be entered in the drawing, be sure to leave a comment on this post telling me what YOUR FAVORITE DISNEY SONG is -- you know, the one that pops into your mind anytime you think of the most magical place on earth!! :)  

If you are the winner and leave your email address, I'll be happy to email you; however, I will also post the winner on Thursday (January 24) right here on my blog...

Okie dokie, Disney fans -- It's time for you to hop on to your next stop: 

Ellen at CardMonkey's Paper Jungle 

(wait til you see her AMAZING project!!)

...And if you get lost along the way, here's a list of the ENTIRE hop (all of the links are updated to take you directly to each post)!!

Day One - January 19th

Shawn

Amy :)  You are HERE now :)

Ellen  Go here NEXT!!

Jamie

Jenny

Kathy

Lori

Madison

Day Two - January 20th

Shawn

Amy C

Bobbi Jo

Jenny

Kathy

Tami

Claire

Kim

Until next time,