Tortoise and the Hare

10 minute halloween wreath

2011-09-08T10:20:00.001-07:00

Supplies:

Stick wreath form (Hobby Lobby floral section $4.99)

butterflies (Hobby Lobby floral section $1.99)

spider webs (Dollar Tree $1)

crows x 2 (Dollar Tree $2)

big spider (Dollar Tree $1)

Probably the easiest project I have ever done. I love the combo of the pretty butterflies, mysterious crows, and creepy spiders. Halloween crafting is offically underway :)

pillowcase shirt

2011-04-06T15:41:00.001-07:00

I have talked many times on this blog about my lack of sewing skills. A few months ago I got a knock on my door with a package addressed to me...ummmm I didn't order anything. I opened up the package and inside was a brand new sewing machine, courtesy of my sweet husband. Just so you all know this was my very first sewing machine. I was very excited to see if I had any skills. The answer to that is I will need a lot of practice, however I did manage to bust out this little baby the other day. This little shirt if full of flaws but my little six year old was so excited about it and begged to wear it to school. In the end, I was proud of myself that I actually created something that was functioning :)

tutorial from little big girl studio

DIY vintage tins

2011-01-06T15:21:00.001-08:00

How many of you have Christmas tins (or any tin for that matter) that just don't make the cut on being cute enough and will most likely be in the garbage in one week? Well, I have plenty. Here is a quick project to make use of all those tins and maybe even inspiring some organizing. If not, they would look cute just sitting on a shelf. And don't we all love cute.

1. Spray paint your tin whatever color tickles your fancy.

2. Resize (I used photoshop) your label to fit your tin.
I found my labels here. Hugh selection!

3. Print labels onto sticker paper, cut, and place on tin.

Easy peezy, lemon squeezy! (my daughters favorite new saying) Can't wait to make some more!

paper snowflakes

2011-01-04T18:24:00.000-08:00

My daughter spent the better part of this afternoon and evening making paper snowflakes. There were so many little scraps of paper on the floor, I think we could have opened up a confetti store.

Tutorial found at High Hopes.

Of course, we had to display all of her hard work. My little clothesline never felt so happy having all of these snowflakes on parade.

winter decor

2011-01-04T11:09:00.000-08:00

Now that the Christmas decor is down, it is time for the winter decor to be put up. I added a quick change to my kitchen table that really brings in a sense of winter. Snowflake doilies made by my great grandma, thrifted milk glass bowls filled with oranges, turquoise mason jar (one of my favorite possesions), and fabric circles that have been stapled to some clothesline...yes I said stapled.

I have been dreaming of this winter skating party found via Hip Hip Hooray and have a little project up my sleeve inspired by it's beauty.

homemade biscotti

2010-12-29T17:15:00.000-08:00

Had some fun trying something new today...homemade biscotti. I have about four other recipes that I hope to try through out the week. Next up, white chocolate and cranberry biscotti.

recipe

glitter houses

2010-12-10T11:06:00.001-08:00

My favorite Christmas crafts are the ones that I get to do with my cute girls. This year we decided to make a little village of glitter houses. After gathering houses from Hobby Lobby and DI and even making one of our own with leftover cardboard we painted them up in a fun color scheme of red, pink, turquoise, and white. Once the paint was dry we painted over each house with mod podge and sprinkled with white glitter. Then embellished the houses with little wreaths that were also purchased at Hobby Lobby. They look so sweet and the girls love having them displayed in their playroom. You can also add battery operated tea lights in each house to give life to your houses even at night.

Hard at work!

I created the white wreaths using the same bleaching affect from the Christmas trees on the previous post.

Hope this adds a little sparkle to your day!

christmas jars

2010-12-03T08:06:00.000-08:00

My first little project I wanted to share was my pretty Christmas jars. I have sort of had an obsession this Christmas with anything bottlebrush - trees, wreaths, etc. It all started with a bottlebrush wreath that I bought at my favorite store in Utah, The Busy Biddy. I began looking at tons of pictures from different blogs and then became offically crazy.

With this project, I really just wanted to do something super simple (obviously these little jars and trees could be totally bedazzled) that just showed off mini bottlebrush trees covered in snow.

I found all of my trees at Hobby Lobby for super cheap. When I bought them they were green. I came home and gave each of them a nice soak in some hot water and bleach. I let them soak for about 30 mins. Then I rinsed each one throughly to get off any additional bleach. I let them dry overnight. Once dried, I sprayed each tree with a little snow spray that I also got at Hobby Lobby, called "Snow" and sprinkled with a touch of glitter. I gathered all the glass jars around the house that I could, poured in a little sugar for snow, placed in the tree and ta da...pretty little Christmas jars. Super simple, but very soft and pretty.

sweet

2010-11-30T17:01:00.000-08:00

I am so excited about sharing with all of you the many Christmas projects I have been up to. I love Christmas, especially Christmas decorating. Today we took a break from painting, glueing, and glittering to fill our bellies with some yummy treats. My daughter took her time to make each cookie special. I love her attention to detail even at age 6. I also love that my three old thought that the jar of sprinkles was available to be dumped freely into her mouth. And I know her secret motto is "you can never put too much frosting on one cookie".

Be back soon.

fall lunch

2010-11-21T13:59:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I had a fun fall party with a few of my friends and their kids. The kids munched on some grilled cheese sandwiches while the mom's enjoyed some of my favorite butternut squash soup and sun-dried tomato, fresh mozzarella and pesto panini's (inspired by Pizzeria 712).

Our little center pieces where made from some wax paper crayon leaves , a DI vase, and some sticks from the backyard. My girls helped me with this little project and loved seeing them displayed.

Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving...full of thanks and giving!

just add water

2010-11-01T20:35:00.001-07:00

I loved the "just add water" paint books when I was little. I saw this idea and it brought me back. Can't wait to put some of these together for my girls. Check it out at Giver's Log.

supergirl party

2010-10-25T15:10:00.000-07:00

This weekend my sweet girl celebrated her 6th bday with a supergirl party. I love that she is "super" creative and comes up with fun themes for her birthdays that help me become very inspired. Here are a few fun pictures of the eye candy from the party along with pics from the supergirl themed photo shoot I did with my daughter a few days before the party. Hope you enjoy!

credits to the cutest superhero cape ever go to my wonderful sister...the hare!!

printable banner from ruffled

superhero jars...just a twist on these halloween jars from Not So Idle Hands

My supergirl looking over the city she protects.

oh, the places you'll go

2010-09-07T08:32:00.000-07:00

Today as I dropped off my little baby (well, only a baby to me her mommy) for her first day of preschool. I drove away thinking about this Dr. Suess book and beaming with pride over my sweet little girl. The universe must be calling me, because when I got home I came across this free printable from one of my favorite blogs 74 Lime Lane. Oh, how I love free printables.

paper crane

2010-09-03T15:54:00.000-07:00

Today the girls and I had some fun folding paper and making cranes. We have high hopes of making a chandelier to hang in the soon to be playroom. Lots of fun!

secret storage books

2010-09-03T08:47:00.000-07:00

I think next I get a box like this in the mail I won't be so quick to toss it. Now I just have to track one down. Check out this project at Design Sponge.

pretty dishes and pretty florals

2010-08-31T19:28:00.000-07:00

I found these dishes today at the thrift store and loved the soft florals.

I love this simple collage of plates.

Not too much but not too little.

I think I will make my own.

image found via 6th street design school

i've flipped...

2010-08-26T17:09:00.000-07:00

...for FLIPPED.

I have never done a book review on this blog but I had to share this book with everyone. It was so heartwarming, fun and wholesome. I absolutely loved it!! If you are looking for an easy read that is sure to lift your spirits...try FLIPPED!

lunch bag pattern

2010-08-21T11:25:00.000-07:00

so cute. I want to go back to school just so I can carry this cute little bag around. Check it out at The Long Thread.

cupcake wrappers

2010-08-19T23:00:00.000-07:00

One of my try loves in life...cupcakes. I found a template for these cute cupcake wrappers and had to try them immediately. Thankfully I had all the activity girls coming over so I had an excuse to make a batch of cupcakes. Check it out at Snow and Graham.

couture candy

2010-08-17T13:22:00.000-07:00

Pretty much fell in love with these instantly. And the rock candy tied on top basically makes this the best favor. Check it out at Paper and Cake.

back to school...

2010-08-16T11:02:00.000-07:00

My brain is in full back to school mode. My oldest is starting kindergarten and my little baby (not really a baby anymore) is starting preschool. I am going to try really hard not to cry...I can tell you already that I will 100% not succeed in this.
Check out this cute flower arrangement for back to school. One Charming Party (love them) has the instructions.

to be with...

2010-07-13T00:40:00.000-07:00

I know that this blog has been lacking in the posts department, but it is for good reason. FAMILY. I have been on vacation for almost the last month and lucky for me the fun continues the next few weeks. I decided to focus my attentions totally on those around me and pick up on the blog in a few weeks. I promise I will be back to my posting everyday self real soon.

DIY chandelier

2010-06-30T08:47:00.000-07:00

After a two week vacation we are back and ready to start posting.

I came across this chandelier yesterday and fell in love. Check out the tutorial at My House of Giggles.

mustache mug tutorial

2010-06-08T12:50:00.000-07:00

A fun, easy and silly gift to give the cute men in our lives this Father's Day.

First, draw a mustache on the top of your mug with a sharpie marker. As you can see mine took a couple times to get right.

Second, trace around the edges of the drawn mustache with your Pebeo pen.

Next, fill in the mustache with your Pebeo gel stain.

This is a picture of one coat.

Be patient because it will take a couple of coats to get the look you are going for.

Lastly, follow the directions of the stain. Mine said to bake at 300 for 30 minutes.

Ta Da...the cutest little mug I have ever seen.

Fill with a favorite drink or candy and pass it on to the men in your life.

Happy Father's Day!

As you can tell, I might have a hard time giving mine up. They are just too cute!

aqua mason jars

2010-06-07T09:06:00.000-07:00

I am obsessed with the color aqua and anything cool like an old mason jar is my best friend. When I found this tutorial on how to make your own aqua mason jars I was very excited. Check it out at iDIY.

fabric button necklace

2010-06-01T23:45:00.000-07:00

So cute and really vintage looking...I love that! Check them out at Very Purple Person.

paper dolls

2010-05-28T14:11:00.000-07:00

We can't get enough of these free printable vintage paper dolls. My daughter and I have been printing, cutting and playing all afternoon. Check them out at here.

paint effects

2010-05-27T11:19:00.000-07:00

Cool paint effects from Studio Calico. I love the technique with the credit card.

mod podge books

2010-05-26T08:38:00.000-07:00

I have been wanting to make some of these mod podge books for awhile now, but you know how that goes. Yesterday a few of my friends came over and we each left with our own cute set of mod podged books. Mine are sitting nicely in my bedroom on my thrifted vintage suitcase.
Check out a tutorial on Drab to Fab.

Hanging Mason Jars

2010-05-24T08:00:00.000-07:00

I found this project on Thrifty and Chic and fell in love with it! It would look amazing on my entry table! One more project to add to the list of projects for when my sister comes to town! =) Check out the awesome tutorial here.

great wall art

2010-05-19T08:42:00.000-07:00

Not sure what to hang on that wall? Under the Table and Dreaming has it all figured out for you here.

mail organizer

2010-05-18T13:44:00.000-07:00

I would love this to help organize my mail. Check it out at Noodlehead.

no sew flowers

2010-05-10T10:20:00.000-07:00

This Saturday we are doing a special Mother/Daughter activity for the Activity Days girls. I have been looking for some fun easy table settings and decorations. These little flowers will definitely be put to good use. Check them out at MADE.

vintage book planner

2010-05-05T10:08:00.000-07:00

I absolutely love this and think it would be such a fun Mother's Day gift. Check it out at Just Something I Made.

facial mask

2010-05-03T08:16:00.000-07:00

This could really help...check it out at The Joyful Journey. Which by the way, is a wonderful blog and you have to check out how she has decorated her children's bedroom.

cupcakes in a jar

2010-04-29T08:53:00.000-07:00

I want to make these, sit down with my mom and sister, laugh, and enjoy the yummy goodness of these red velvet cupcakes in a jar. Check them out at cakies.

mod podge clock

2010-04-28T10:04:00.000-07:00

I just love when it is a cold, windy day outside. I feel like doing nothing but staying indoors. I am surfing through blogs and come across a project that is super cute and I happen to have all the materials on hand. I am able to keep with my laziness of avoiding the outside while crafting a beautiful new project for my home. What a great day!

I found this tutorial on Make It and Love It and was inspired to create this fun Spring clock for my kitchen.

download and print

2010-04-27T12:46:00.000-07:00

Tons and tons of beautiful invites and rsvp cards and all you have to do is Download and Print. Thank you for making my life easier :)

DIY plate hangers

2010-04-27T12:25:00.000-07:00

Very excited about trying these out...and doesn't the plate mural look gorgeous. Check it out at Meet Virginia.

calender holder

2010-04-27T12:18:00.000-07:00

I have been looking for projects that would allow some reuse of my old message boards. I think this is perfect. Check it out at The Fabric Market.

Stamped Twill Tape

2010-04-26T08:00:00.000-07:00

I love this easy idea for dressing up plain twill tape to use when wrapping a package. With all the stamps that are available the possibilities of what you can create are endless! Idea shown on Little Birdie Secrets.

Canvas Drop Cloth Wreath

2010-04-22T08:00:00.000-07:00

I like how simple but very cute this Canvas Drop Cloth wreath is that I found on Brown Paper Packages. For a tutorial click here.

homemade bagels

2010-04-21T09:28:00.000-07:00

We are a huge bagel loving family, so when I realized how easy they were to make I have been on a bagel making frenzy. If you have a dough recipe that you love use that and follow the remaining steps from this recipe. They taste so yummy and are so worth it.

doily art

2010-04-20T11:18:00.000-07:00

I love me some doilies...and you can find them at The Dollar Store. Check it out at Tatertos and Jello.

little pretties

2010-04-20T11:10:00.000-07:00

Two fun projects that are super pretty and feminine. Check them out at Ruffles and Stuff.

Layered skirt.

Rose Cuff Bracelet.

furniture bling

2010-04-19T08:32:00.000-07:00

I love how just adding those numbers turns this piece of furniture into something so fun and unique. If you need random numbers check out Habitat for Humanity Restore...they always have random address numbers. For this project, check out Funky Junk Interiors.

DIY shower curtain

2010-04-19T08:27:00.000-07:00

Very cute...love the shabbiness of it. Check it out at Design Sponge.

old purse makeover

2010-04-14T08:09:00.000-07:00

What great ideas, and I love the color. Check them out at At Second Street.

pegboard shelving

2010-04-14T08:06:00.000-07:00

What a great way to customize and beautify your workspace. Check it out at DillyDally and Flitter.

colorful macaroons

2010-04-13T12:55:00.000-07:00

These beautiful little creations have been calling my name lately. I know they are a little tricky to get just right but I am on a mission to perfect my macaroon making skills. Check out tutorials at Project Wedding and Bakerella.

source

anthro inspired knobs

2010-04-13T12:54:00.000-07:00

Very fun..check them out at Love Stitched.

DIY moss spheres

2010-04-12T09:57:00.000-07:00

Wow, completely eliminating the need for a styrofoam ball. Very cool! This project could be done for $1 because I know that moss is available at the dollar store. Check it out at Creations by Kara.

quilt pattern

2010-04-12T09:51:00.000-07:00

I really need to learn how to sew. How beautiful is this. I want a big one to put on my bed. Check it out at Whip Up.

spring break

2010-04-05T10:25:00.000-07:00

Yummy sour cream orange rolls. I made these Easter morning and had to stop myself from eating the whole pan. Luckily I had a family that was very willing to partake with me. Check out the recipe on Studio 5.

How about turning those cheap plastic leftover Easter eggs into a beautiful decoration. Here are a few that are being displayed in my house. Check out a tutorial on Crafty Sisters.

The last project that my girls and I have been working on this last week is growing our own wheatgrass. This is the perfect project for kids because you start to see result in just a few days. My girls have loved taking care of there little plants. Check out some great instructions on Make and Takes.

I will see everyone back here in a few days after I enjoy my spring break holiday. Hope you have a great week.

easter candy jars

2010-04-02T08:36:00.000-07:00

What a fun way to present some candy to the kids on Easter morning. I know my girls would be so excited seeing the Easter Bunny's handy work :) Check it out at Blonde Designs.

t-shirt necklace

2010-04-02T08:08:00.000-07:00

This is very cool and I honestly can't wait to try one out today. Check it out at IS*LY.

storytelling frames

2010-04-02T08:03:00.000-07:00

I think that these are so special. A new twist on hanging up family pictures. Check it out at The Year of Story.

quick little bunny

2010-03-31T11:14:00.000-07:00

How sweet is this little guy. I love it. Check it out at elise marley.

pretty easter eggs

2010-03-31T11:10:00.000-07:00

Very pretty and I have seen the old book pages mod podged on lots of eggs this Easter. I love the vintage effect. Check them out at inspire co.

chocolate birds nest

2010-03-30T12:20:00.000-07:00

Don't these little nests bring back memories of childhood. I know I made these on many a Easter. I was especially happy with this recipe because it had no peanut butter (daughter is allergic). Check them out at Mustard Seeds.

egg design book

2010-03-30T12:16:00.000-07:00

This is so fun and could help in keeping my kids quiet during those moments where they need to be and can't seem to :) Check it out at Chez Beeper Baby.

paper lollies

2010-03-29T09:02:00.000-07:00

This weekend we were busy adding a little more color and whimsy to my little girls room. The final result were these super cute, super easy and super inexpensive paper lollies. I received my inspiartion from a segment that I saw on Studio 5. Although they do not have the segment linked to their website yet, you can follow this tutorial from Blue Cricket Designs to get the same effect. I embellished my lollies with a little Dollar Store doily, leftover paper scraps and buttons. I attached them to the wall with some wall stickies from the Dollar Store.

ballet bunny

2010-03-25T13:10:00.000-07:00

Pretty little bunnies. Check them out at Chubby Hobby.

birdhouse wall

2010-03-24T08:11:00.000-07:00

I just about died when I saw this birdhouse wall. What a great statement piece and hello my little girls room already has a bird theme in it...this would be perfect. Check out a tutorial at Caitlin Creer Interiors.

peeps bunny bunting

2010-03-24T08:03:00.000-07:00

How adorable is this...I love peeps. My little girl had a peeps bunny stuffed animal when she was a baby, so when I think of peeps, I think of her. Check out this cute bunting at V and Co. via MADE.

Covered Decorative Books

2010-03-23T13:33:00.000-07:00

I have been looking for old books for my shelf at Goodwill for quite sometime and have not had much luck. I think I am going to change my whole focus and go with this cute project instead! I love how these books look. What's even better is you can personalize with colors that you like or that fit with your decor. Now when I go to Goodwill I can just grab any book and go from there. See the project here at Brown Paper Packages.

yo yo yarn wreath

2010-03-19T11:38:00.000-07:00

I wanted to add a little color to my front door so I made this fun and bright wreath.

Supplies

wreath form

yarn

fabric

needle/thread

glue gun

ribbon for hanging

All that I did was wrap the yarn around the wreath form (purchased at the dollar store). Then I made a few fabric yo yo's (tutorial found at Hello My Name is Heather), hot glued them to the wreath, tied my ribbon up top and hung on my door. So easy and I had all the materials on hand except for the wreath form. I guess you could say this project cost $1.00. Not to shabby.

paper egg cups

2010-03-17T22:52:00.000-07:00

These are pretty. Check them out at The Fab Miss B.

little people

2010-03-17T22:43:00.000-07:00

These would be perfect to add to my daughters collection of figurine toys. She plays with little figurines for hours and would love any new additions. Especially some that were made by mommy. Check them out at Shannon Makes Stuff.

vintage art...

2010-03-17T22:40:00.000-07:00

...using nail polish remover. This is very cool! Can't wait to give it a try. Check it out at Twice Remembered.

st. patty's cupcake toppers

2010-03-16T11:32:00.000-07:00

I had to get this posted before the big day tomorrow. Maybe this will help with all of the St. Patty's festivities. Check it out at The TomKat Studio.

Bleach Stenciled T-Shirts

2010-03-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

How cute and fun are these shirts! Like Homemaker says on her blog you can use lots of different materials to create different designs. I personally love the names.....the font I love also! Check out the project details here.

sticker book

2010-03-16T06:39:00.000-07:00

What a great idea to keep that love of sticking the stickers alive :) Check it out at Samster Mommy.

Family Values Canvas

2010-03-15T08:00:00.000-07:00

I saw this project on Brown Paper Packages and knew that it would be a fun and very cute way to remind my children of some of our family values. I love all the different paper that she used and all the different fonts! See the cute project here.

burlap wreath tutorial

2010-03-12T08:25:00.000-08:00

Of course we all know that burlap is all the rage, but I personally have never used it. I clicked on my moms blog and saw a super easy tutorial that she had done for a St. Patty's Day wreath. She is so crafty! I never realized how incredibly easy one of these burlap wreaths were. I can't wait to whip one up of my own. Check out my cute moms blog for this tutorial and lots of other fun projects at It's Just So Fabulous.

shabby chic banner

2010-03-12T08:24:00.000-08:00

So cute and so easy!! I wonder if this same idea could work using coffee filters instead of crepe paper. Check it out at Tatertots and Jello from {a.e. filkins}.

chalkboard containers

2010-03-11T08:40:00.000-08:00

One year, after Christmas, my mother-in-law gave me like 20 Christmas containers. It has since become a joke between my husband and I and his parents that they unloaded all of their junk on us that Christmas. We always laugh about it...well...maybe when my husbands sees these he will understand that anything can be turned into something great. Check out this idea at Someday Crafts.

palette daybed

2010-03-10T08:36:00.000-08:00

This is beautiful! Not only the great idea with the palettes but the beautiful colors throughout the room. This pictures gets me inspired and I love that. Check it out at Whip Up.

rolled fabric flower bib necklace

2010-03-08T21:10:00.000-08:00

I have wanted to make a necklace like this forever and finally got the chance this last week. I tried to put together a tutorial that will hopefully to helpful to anyone else interested in these pretty little beauties.

Supplies:
fabric strips
felt
glue gun
necklace chain

First step is to roll all of your fabric flowers. I used this tutorial found at made by the mama monster.

Next, cut felt circles and hot glue them to the back of each fabric rose to give it more sturdiness.

Cut a cresent shape out of your felt which will be used as your base for your fabric flower necklace.

Arrange your flowers on the felt to create a pattern that is desirable to you.

Take your glue gun and glue down all of your flowers to the base piece of felt.

The back will look something like this. Not perfectly beautiful but no one is looking at this side.

Lastly, take your piece of necklace chain and hot glue to the back. Then glue a felt circle over the chain to hold in even more securely in place. Make sure that the chain is long enough so that the necklace can fit over your head.

Pretty necklace that will make you feel oh so beautiful.

eat up

2010-03-04T12:45:00.000-08:00

I love this sign! I mean, hello, what else do we do in our kitchen...EAT! Well, we also clean, but I'd rather be reminded of the eating part. Check it out at Lolly Jane Boutique.

cookie dough truffle

2010-03-04T12:40:00.000-08:00

These look delicious and are right up my alley. Who doesn't love cookie dough and then dipped in chocolate. Thank you! Check them out at Be Different...Act Normal.

jute ribbon coat rack

2010-03-03T08:23:00.000-08:00

Jute is everywhere!! I love the rustic look of this coat rack. Check it out at Susie Harris.

DIY candlesticks

2010-03-03T08:20:00.000-08:00

Love the candlesticks made by the ladies from Drab to Fab. I could seriously make a set of these for every room in the house. Check them out at Drab to Fab.

doily t-shirt

2010-02-28T22:13:00.000-08:00

I feel in love with this cute idea the second I saw it. Anything granny is sweet :) Check it out at A Little Gray.

DIY Oscar party

2010-02-26T08:29:00.000-08:00

I will admit that one of my favorite times of year is Awards Season. I am a junkie and always watch, and then call my sister the next morning and we spend hours talking about all the good and bad. It is so much fun! When I saw these awesome invites and popcorn bags I had to let everyone else in on the fun. Check them out at Twig and Thistle.

inspiration wall

2010-02-25T10:01:00.000-08:00

So excited about my new inspiration wall in my little corner office space. Having the clipboards is so much fun because you can always change things up.

Thanks to Smile and Wave for the great idea.

flower necklace

2010-02-24T07:29:00.000-08:00

After seeing necklaces all over the place made from fabric and beads. I finally took the time to make one for myself. I made it yesterday and wore it today :) This project is as simple as buying a long string of beads from the store and hot glue gunning (is that a word?) some fabric flowers to them. So easy!! Mine took a little longer because my beads were from another necklace that I cut, restrung and added the metal chain to extend the length. However, without this added step this projects could be done in 30 minutes or less.

Step 1: Get on the internet and find a tutorial for a fabric flower. I used this technique that I had seen awhile back on Once Wed for one of my flowers. The other flower I did was a simple rolled fabric rose found here at Everyday Chaos.

Step 2: Attach your flowers to the necklace using felt circles and a glue gun. See the picture below.

Step 3: Wear your beautiful necklace and love it!

lemon lime cupcakes

2010-02-23T08:03:00.000-08:00

I made these yesterday and just about died at how yummy they tasted. Melted right in my mouth. I saw the recipe on Studio 5 a few weeks ago and knew the second I saw them I had to have them. They took a little longer than the average cupcake because of the zesting, but it was worth it.

I used this recipe for the batter.

And this recipe for the frosting.

If you love lemon bars you will love these.

a branch of whimsy

2010-02-22T08:16:00.000-08:00

This last week we were all sick and forced to stay at home, so...we decided to make the most of it by making some fun crafts. One of the fun projects we did was this cute little whimsical branch to hang in my daughters room. Easiest and most inexpensive project ever and the smile on my daughters face when she saw it was priceless.

What you need:
tree branch
scrapbook paper
scissors
glue dots
yarn
butterfly template (or butterfly punch if you have that)

First I printed off this butterfly template. Traced and cut out butterflies of both sizes. Then I took my yarn and made a few pom poms using tutorials found here. Then using my glue dots I placed the butterflies on the branch in a cute pattern and tied the yarn pom poms on the branch. Lastly, I traced and cut out a few leaves from my scrapbook paper and placed on branch using glue dots.
How perfect of a decoration for any little girls room.

Lucky Blocks

2010-02-19T07:00:00.000-08:00

Now that Valentine's Day has come and gone it's time to start thinking about St. Patrick's Day and all the fun green decorations that come with this day. This is a perfect project to start with. I love the different scrapbook paper that she found and the sparkly letters! Off to the scrapbook store I go!! Check it out here at Every Crafty Endeavor.

milk and cookies party

2010-02-18T09:06:00.000-08:00

Another party that I have fallen in love with...Milk and Cookies. How fun would this be! Tons of cookies and tons of milk...sign me up. Check it out at The Creative Party Place.

beaded wreath

2010-02-18T09:00:00.000-08:00

Very pretty and soft and doesn't seem to difficult to make. Check it out at Frills, Fluff and Trucks.

sock monster

2010-02-16T09:43:00.000-08:00

I really want to make one of these and have it sit so nicely on the shelf in my daughters room. Then I will need to make one that can sit so nicely cuddled in her little arms. Check it out at Monster-Munch.

butterfly mobile

2010-02-16T09:33:00.000-08:00

I believe this qualifies as whimsy...and I love whimsy. Check it out at Bugs and Fishes by Lupin.

pocket valentines

2010-02-11T19:46:00.000-08:00

When trying to figure out what Valentine cards my daughter was going to bring to her preschool friends I found out two things...1) she wanted to make the valentines herself and 2) she wanted to include a picture of herself. This is what we came up with. (Above is all of our materials)

Because they have pockets you can add all kinds of little goddies. Including the Valentines that Ellie made for all of her friends and the picture of herself.

Edible Paint

2010-02-10T10:25:00.000-08:00

What a fun idea for kids that can be done on a lazy day with supplies that are usually always in your pantry. Edible Paint!! Living Lucurto says with just food coloring and evaporated milk you can whip up a fun activity for kids. Who says you can't play with your food!! =)

antropologie inspired

2010-02-09T07:45:00.000-08:00

You had me at antropologie...I must admit if I see this word I am automatically drawn to whatever beautiful creation may be in store for me. First up is this super cute dishtowel tutorial. Check it out at The adventures of bluegirlxo.

I literally passed out on my keyboard when I saw these pictures of this beautiful antropologie inspired baby shower. So gorgeous! I want all of those colorful glass vases. Check out all of the amazing pictures at Hostess with the Mostess. Part 1 and Part 2.

cotton candy cone

2010-02-08T08:08:00.000-08:00

We used her Thanksgiving treat idea for my daughters preschool class and you can bet that those little kiddies will see some of these as well. Check out these cute cones at La*T*Da.

unraveling letter

2010-02-04T22:15:00.000-08:00

How much would you love opening this up to unravel a fun little message? I would love it a lot! Check it out at Paper n Stitch.

chalkboard fun

2010-02-04T22:10:00.000-08:00

Went today to get some chalkboard paint to create my own version of this cute project. Check it out at Ruffles and Stuff.