Caveman Party and Studio 5

The day before the Caveman Party, I shared all my ideas and party prep on Studio 5. You can watch the clip here:

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa

Panoramic Sugar Eggs

Today on Studio 5, I am sharing Panoramic Sugar Eggs. These are an easy and fun Easter tradition you can start with your family, using only a few ingredients that can all be found at the grocery store.

Click HERE for the full tutorial.

And, let me just share my instagram post form this morning with you.

It was so crazy, I was like, "Is this really happening?" Thank you Brooke for being amazing! I love you.

Come back later for the link to my segment!

Thanks for stopping by. Have happy and creative day!

Risa

Celebrate Sochi

Last week on Studio 5, I had the opportunity to share some Russian themed crafts for kids. This is a link to my segment.

Click on the photos below to link to my posts.

St. Basil's Cathedral

Nesting Dolls

Faberge Eggs

Russian Fairytales

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa

STUDIO 5 ticket GIVEAWAY!!!

Hi friends! I am so excited to offer a giveaway to a LIVE taping of Studio 5. The show will be filmed on Tuesday, November 26, from 10:00 to 11:30am at KSL Broadcast House in Salt Lake City. I am giving away 2 tickets! (No one under the age of 18 is permitted.)

Every member of the audience will go home with a loaded "Swag Bag," to celebrate the occasion. Let me just tell you… Studio 5 knows how to do things right. This is guaranteed to be a fabulous and motivating day!

This show is to celebrate the month-long "Body Love," movement.

Are you feeling the body love? This is the picture of me from Thursday night I posted on instagram as part of the campaign. It was not an easy thing to do!

This is my caption.

So… if you want to win tickets, please leave a comment below. 

And if you dare, give it some thought… Enter the "Body Love," campaign on Instagram, and @restlessrisa_risabaker me and @studio5ksl, and hashtags #bodylove & #stopthefatchat. I will be sure and come see what you said, and leave you a comment. 

Giveaway closes Thursday night. I hope you win!

Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa

Here's my clip from my last visit to Studio 5! Had a blast! Going on again this week on Thursday.

Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa

Sidewalk Chalk

I had a blast on Studio 5 today. and am excited to share my segment with you, along with some sidewalk chalk ideas.

These are a few examples of the things we did at home before the segment aired...

Murals:

 

Sidewalk Simon. I got the idea HERE. What a great idea!

These other ideas were not totally new, and can be found on my

SIDEWALK CHALK PINTEREST BOARD.

I love Studio 5, and had a great time on the show today. The best part was that I got to take two of my kids, my niece, my sister-in-law, and my neighbor with me! 

After the taping, my fabulous producer gave the kids a tour of the Studio! It was SO FUN! KSL is the best!

Have I mentioned before that I love my producer, Stephanie??? Well... I do. She is ridiculously talented, with a amazing vision! She knows her stuff!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa

Picture Frame Molding on Studio 5

I had the awesome opportunity to have a segment on Studio 5 last week, and thought I would share it with you here. I got to share my lovely picture frame molding. It was a fun segment, where I also shared ideas for decorating the top of the molding. Take a look.

I had fun prepping for this segment, and got to work with the lovely Mindy Dunyon on this one. She is great, super easy going, and helpful. Cody the camera guy was super nice. Makes me feel extra cool when someone comes to my house to film me or something I have done ;) Anyway, I hope you enjoy it, and will give a wall treatment a try in your home. It will make such a huge difference!

Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa

Studio 5 & my fabulous necklace!

On Friday, I had another opportunity to do a segment for Studio 5. This was a fun one, and I have to tell you... I have wanted to do a scroll saw segment ever since I got my scroll saw, 

I LOVE IT SO MUCH!

My dad originally told me I needed a scroll saw, and I really didn't want one, because I thought it was just for cutting things out for tole painting. Well, you can do SO MUCH more with a scroll saw. Lucky me, I got to share my creations on Studio 5!

I have fun on the show every time I go. This segment was with Darin, who is always so great. I have to give a HUGE and well-deserved shout out to my producer Stephanie, who is so talented, and really knows what it takes to create/produce a fantastic segment, start to finish. She works so hard behind the scenes, and I don't think she gets nearly enough credit. We had fun shooting the clip for the beginning of the segment in my garage a month ago. It was a treat for me to see how it turned out, (I loved it!) and she was a lifesaver with set-up and coaching this time! I love you Stephanie. You make me look good! I love learning from you! I am lucky to get to work with and learn form you! Thank you!!!

Set up is always fun... the energy in the air... anticipation... I always have to snap a picture!

 

Do you LOVE THAT NECKLACE??? I know I do!

Here is another shot. Anyone that knows me, knows I might have a little jewelry obsession... just a little, okay, you got me, it's a big obsession! My new favorite place to shop for fabulous necklaces is Bridget's Boutique.

 She has beautiful necklaces that you don't see everywhere, but that are still well priced, well made, and on trend.

Look at this little lovely! I know the photo quality is not fantastic, but you get the idea!

Bridget's Boutique is offering a special just for my readers! You can get 10% off your order by entering the code:  risa  at check out! The price is only $15 right now. With the discount, that end's up being only $13.50!!! You won't want to miss this deal!

Here are a few more that she has in her store. I love the colors, the styles, and the selection!

I have a little secret... Bridget and her handsome hubby and darling son are the ones in the photo puzzle I demoed on the show! Aren't they just the perfect family?

So, head on over, and check her shop out. A necklace would make a great Christmas gift, and you might even consider getting a stocking stuffer (or two) for yourself! They are the perfect accent piece for any holiday party attire. So, treat yourself, or your friend, daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, mother, boss. (Hint, hint... Mom, are you reading this???)

Still to come this week... play mat post, and polar play set post. I hope you'll check back!

Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa

Scroll Saw Projects List

I will be live on Studio 5 today, sharing my favorite scroll saw projects! I thought I would make it easy, and give you a link to each project!

Wooden Letter

 Gnome Play Set

 Princess Beds

Taj Mahal

Wooden Puzzle

Eskimo Play Set

 This play mat is another toy I will be sharing today. It is more cute now than in this photo. The tutorial will be available soon as well! Be sure and check back for updated pictures and tutorial!

I will be adding the DIY play mat and the Eskimo play set this weekend, and will update this post as the tutorials become available. Please check back, and also... you can type scroll saw or any other topic in the search box in the top right to find anything you are looking for.

Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa

Embriodery Hoop Spider Web and Studio 5

This is one of the items I shared on Studio 5 a few weeks ago. It is super easy to make. All you need is an embroidery hoop, black fabric, thick thread and needle, and a spider. I think it's pretty self explanatory.

 If you didn't catch the clip, here it is:

I got to work with Amy again, and I hadn't done a segment with her in almost ten months. She is great, as is everyone there!

My bff from GA was in town, and she came with me, along with her many sisters. It was so fun!

Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa

Back-to-School Party segment and links!

I love back to school parties, and shared a few of the parties I have hosted in the past on Studio 5 yesterday. Here's the clip.

Again, I have to say, I LOVE Studio 5! Are you getting tired of me saying this? I love everyone, my producer, the camera men, the fabulous hosts - Brooke and Darin are fantastic, and super talented! I also love the other contributors I see and/or meet when I go. I feel so lucky! 

Thank you Studio 5 for allowing me to visit the set, and share my stuff!

Here are links to the back-to-school parties I hosted last year.

READING & BOOKS

Reading and Books craft edition

HOW TO EAT FRIED WORMS

And, a little teaser of what I am doing this year...

The theme for both kids parties this year is 

Back-to-School BOOT CAMP

Be sure and check back for party details - coming soon!

Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa

IKAT Rug Segment and promo from Warehouse Fabrics Inc.

If you didn't get a chance to watch my live rug segment on Studio 5 today, here it is:



 The awesome people at Warehouse Fabrics Inc. have given a promo code to Studio 5 viewers, to enter "STUDIO5" at checkout and receive a 5% discount on one order now through the end of the year 12.31.12! Aren't they the best!?! Now you have no excuse not to make a rug (or anything else). Please check them out at www.warehousefabricsinc.com.

For my DIY rug tutorial, please click HERE.

Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa

Studio 5 Clothespin Doll Clip, and a tour of the news room!

 

I had a BLAST on Studio 5 yesterday!!! I was able to take my cute daughter with me, and she LOVED it! I have never done a segment with Tanya Papanikolas. She is even more lovely in real life, and so sweet. And of course... I always love doing a segment with Darin! As I always say... I LOVE my producer Stephanie! I am so happy to get to see her every time I go in! She even gave Sophie an awesome tour of KSL! 

How LUCKY are we??? I know they are SUPER BUSY there, so I am glad she was able to  take us on the tour! I know Sophie LOVED it, and so did I!

News Anchor Sophie

Weather Girl Sophie

 

 Sophie in the KSL Weather Station

What fun I am having with KSL and Studio 5! I feel so lucky!

THANK YOU!

Here is my segment:

I hope you like it!

Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa

Studio 5 & instructions for kid fun!

Boy has this week been busy! I went on Studio 5 on Wed, and then I was in charge of my ward's Christmas party. The theme was "Christmas in Zarahemla." It was a ton of work, but now it is over, and it went very well! I had a little meltdown, but took a deep breath, and got over it. I had a great committee, and hope to post pics soon.

I did want to post the clip from Studio 5, and also the instructions for the projects I shared.



Can I just say... it is hard to watch myself, and I feel like I look like I am 20 lbs heavier. Maybe I was slouching! I don't know, but here is a picture from about one minute before I went on. See... I actually do have a waist ;)

By the way... people always ask me after I go on the show, how I like the hosts, and how I like doing it. I have to say... I LOVE IT, and they are SO NICE and GREAT to work with. Everyone from the producer that I usually work with, to Darin, Brooke and Amy... They are all fabulous! They have been so good to me and my blog. I am lucky to know them. And no, I don't get nervous. I don't know why. Maybe because they are great at making you feel comfortable.

THANK YOU STUDIO 5!!!

Alright now... Back to business.

Here are the instructions:

HOMEMADE LAVA LAMP

Lava lamps are so fun, and mesmerizing! They are easy to make at home with a few ingredients you probably already have on hand.

You will need:

· Clear plastic bottle. A glass would work as well.

· Vegetable oil

· Water

· Food coloring

· Pie pan

· Effervescent antacid tablets such as Alka-Seltzer

Instructions:

1. Fill the bottle just over halfway with the oil, and then add water to an inch from the top. Add 10 drops of food coloring.

2. Place the bottle on the pie pan to catch potential spills. Cut or break an antacid tablet in quarters and drop one quarter into the bottle. When the bubbling slows, add another quarter-tablet to get it started again. (Adding too many tablets at once will cloud the oil with bubbles.)

3. To store the lamp, let the bottle sit until all the bubbles have completely dispersed. This prevents the buildup of gas in the bottle. Cap it and put it in a safe place to prevent spills.

MAGNETIC PUTTY

You kids will be entertained for hours finding new uses for magnetic putty. It is super easy to make, and stores indefinitely.

You will need:

· Putty – I prefer the kind you buy from the dollar store. It seems to have a little more moisture.

· Finely ground metal. I got mine at Utah Idaho supply for $1.75. The finer the better. They had a jar of shavings there as well, and the shavings were too thick, and fell out of the putty.

· Paper Plate

· Magnets

Instructions:

1. Heat up the putty with your hands, so it is pliable.
2. Flatten and stretch the putty out, then lay it on the paper plate.
3. Dump metal onto putty.
4. Knead the metal into the putty, until it is well mixed.
5. Have fun seeing what the magnets will do!

BOUNCY BALL

Your kids will love the fact that they get to be a part of the whole process of creating a bouncy ball. They will love getting their hands dirty too!

You will need:

• borax (found in the laundry section of the store)
• cornstarch (found in the baking section of the store)
• white glue (e.g., Elmer's glue - makes an opaque ball) or blue or clear school glue (makes a translucent ball)
• warm water
• food coloring (optional)
• measuring spoons
• spoon or craft stick to stir the mixture
• 2 small plastic cups or other containers for mixing
• marking pen
• zip-lock plastic baggie

Instructions:

1. Label one cup 'Borax Solution' and the other cup 'Ball Mixture'.
2. Pour 2 tablespoons warm water and 1/2 teaspoon borax powder into the cup labeled 'Borax Solution'. Stir the mixture to dissolve the borax. Add food coloring, if desired.
3. Pour 1 tablespoon of glue into the cup labeled 'Ball Mixture'. Add 1/2 teaspoon of the borax solution you just made and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Do not stir. Allow the ingredients to interact on their own for 10-15 seconds and then stir them together to fully mix. Once the mixture becomes impossible to stir, take it out of the cup and start molding the ball with your hands.
4. The ball will start out sticky and messy, but will solidify as you knead it.
5. Once the ball is less sticky, go ahead and bounce it!
6. You can store your plastic ball in a sealed Ziploc bag when you are finished playing with it.
7. Don't eat the materials used to make the ball or the ball itself. Wash your work area, utensils, and hands when you have completed this activity.

Give them a try. You will be amazed at how easy and entertaining each one of them are. Please let me know what you think after you do.

Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa