Here's how I made some simple prize ribbons for the pony race winners at last week's Mary Poppins party! You'll need: crepe paper streamers hot glue gun cardboard pin backs ribbon lighter or fray check to seal ends labels I cut out circles from my cardboard, nothing fancy...I used something hanging around my craft room-spool of thread or … [Read more...]
DIY cake plate
August 23, 2011 By 17 Comments
So I almost didn't take pictures for this tutorial, since it's pretty straight forward and has been done many times....but what the hay? why not.It's pretty and easy and they are oh so addicting to make! I think I made seven for Sadie's Mary Poppins party, and they only cost about $30 total in materials...that's much less than even ONE nice cake … [Read more...]
ric rac flower tutorial
June 13, 2011 By 85 Comments
Aren't these little ric rac flowers gorgeous? I did not quite understand the full cuteness power of ric rac until recently, but I count myself enamored. My crafty cousin Jenni first showed me a flower like this last year at my sister's wedding, and I promptly (and sadly) forgot about them! Until I needed a quick add on to a skirt and had ric rac … [Read more...]
fabric puzzle blocks tutorial
May 24, 2011 By 41 Comments
Sorry it only took me like 2 months, but here's the tutorial for the puzzle blocks I made for One Month to Win It! You'll need:wooden blocks (mine were 2" wide and I bought them here)6 different fabrics (I go into detail on where I got my fabric and what designers they are made by here.) Mod Podgefoam brushrotary cutter and ruler It's pretty … [Read more...]
bracelets for Craft Hope
May 7, 2011 By 7 Comments
You've probably heard of Craft Hope before, but it's an awesome organization that chooses a cause or need, and then puts the call out to crafters everywhere to fill it. They've had many different types of projects in the past, and I've participated a few times. It's always fun and it's so nice to give back when you can. It reminds me of how … [Read more...]
Tacky the Penguin finger puppets (with free pattern!)
March 28, 2011 By 29 Comments
When I was little, Tacky the Penguin was one of my favorite books! So of course it was one that absolutely had to be added to my daughter's library. (that happens to you all, right? lol) So when Polly emailed me about the Read Along series she was planning, I jumped right on board and started thinking of possible books. Tacky the Penguin … [Read more...]
invasion of the giant buttons
March 14, 2011 By 33 Comments
Remember these? Well, you can probably guess now what I did with them. Giant buttons! I sanded, primed, painted them, and then hot glued some ribbon in the holes I had Rory drill for me in the middles. I hung them up with those awesome Disc-hangers. (got mine on Ebay) I LOVE how they look on the wall, they make me smile every time I glance … [Read more...]
play kitchen canisters-trash to treasure
March 11, 2011 By 35 Comments
So, did anyone guess that this was my project? I thought it might be blatantly obvious, seeing how obsessed I am with felt food and Sadie's kitchen. I do love me a good pretend nibble. So here's how I made them...watch out! Two pictures ahead. Yes, only two. It's pretty self explanatory...and hard to take pictures of yourself painting. So … [Read more...]
I "dig" you valentines
February 9, 2011 By 12 Comments
Red shovels+candy+ tag that says "I dig you!"=super cute valentines! I saw this idea somewhere last year and tucked it away in ye o'l brain of mine to do "someday", and was reminded this year, by this lovely lady! She was also kind enough to plug my kiddos names into her own printable and send it to me! What a nice gal-I just love blogland, for … [Read more...]
LOVE felt wall hanging tutorial
February 2, 2011 By 10 Comments
I guess I"m in LOVE (hehe) with red and white together! It's so graphic and quite striking. (didn't I sound all designer-ish there? ha. ha. ha.) Wanna make this quick and easy wall hanging?Click below for more details! You'll need: felt-I used a wool felt blend, and got about 1/2 yard of white, and 1/3 yard of red, but didn't use half of … [Read more...]