Thursday Thought....Idea Notebook

Today is Thursday and I got the thought to call this my thought day since I have so little during the day and the minute I hit the pillow at night my brain goes crazy with decorating and projects ideas and the latest is the someday book that I would like to write. I have always kept a notepad on my night stand to help with my sleep issues and to quickly write down my thoughts so that I can get back to the restlessness. I know this is nothing new or original but I thought that my readers might bring back an old favorite and make sure that they are filling it with thoughts and ideas. Happy Thoughts!
May your thoughts bring you happiness, ideas and of course more creativity.!
Your Friend, Creative Dot Mom

Here are a few samples of Handmade notebooks....

Tuesday To do...Teenage Daughters Desk

The Project for This week was finding a replacement desk for my daughters room since I so kindly took her white kids desk and moved it into her sisters room (which caused some sisterly contention). I told my daughter to give me two weeks to find a new desk well this gave me a good excuse to shop and did I shop. It took me a total of two days to find the perfect desk along with only spending less than 200.00 which was my tight budget. Thank goodness for second hand stores I was able to keep in my budget and better yet it was a pottery barn scratch and dent. Now my daughters relationship is on the mend and she is happy with her almost completed bedroom.
Have a Wonderful Day be creative and find joy in all that you do!
Your Friend, Creative Dot Mom



I picked a simple black and white stripe to be made for a chair cushion. The color of the room is purple, black and white and since the walls are busy I thought that a stripe would add some texture and yet help draw the eye to another space in the room.

Along side the desk is a traditional black chair that had some curves at the top to help soften the room. Also to help add a whimsical feel that is felt by the painted black and white wall mural.

This is the treasure! A Pottery Barn scratch and dent desk with minor scratches on the top and one on the side I couldn't pass it up and it looks perfect in my daughters room. Some of you might be asking why not go black well here is my answer for that...I thought that the room could use some warmth and a classic style and color of furniture so that in the future we can use this desk as a transitional piece. Also I was a bit tired of all black it can be a bit much for any one let alone a teenage daughter that it trying to deal with emotions.

Tuesdays To Do...Valentine Purse

Tuesdays to do... is creating a one of kind Valentines Box for my daughter. My oldest daughter school class is having a valentine box decorating contest and of course the one from last year just wouldn't do "no way mom" is the response that I got. Creative Dot Mom was up to the challenge and loves anything creative and challenging with design aspects that is. This is my to do this week and I am glad that my daughter and I can have fun creating together!
Have a great day! Be Creative and find joy in all that you do!
Love, Creative Dot Mom


I will be using a design from Teresa Collins from Melstampz.blogspot I love this design and I think it will transform into a Valentines box quite well.

This is the Fabric that I will be using for the base of the Valentines Box along with coordinating Fabrics, a polka dot one of course. I will use the template from the picture above and the only change that I will be making is the Handle I will be using Heart beads along with lots of ribbon.

Tuesday To Do's...Valentines Project

Valentines Project Day with my little women
Every year I have a fun afternoon with the little women in my home.This valentines week I am going to atempt making homemade heart suckers. I have always wanted to make suckers and yes get a use out of my candy thermometer that sits so quietly in my utensil draw. Plus I get to enlighten the minds of my girls (a bit of selfish reasoning too)with taking a trip to our local bakery shop to pick out molds, sucker sticks, flavored oil and wraps. I love Holidays! and spending it with the ones that I love is a blessing and a treat!.
Enjoy your day and Be Creative!
Your Friend, Creative Dot Mom