Monday, September 5, 2011

Barn Owl Primtives

Have you heard of Barn Owl Primitives , Little Miss Momma, or Tatertots & Jello? If not you are missing out!!!
And right now there are TWO BOP giveaways
on T&J HERE
And Little Miss Momma HERE
Dont miss out!!! These are BOTH great giveaways on my favorite blogs.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Dollar store re-do- Matchboxes

These teeny tiny cuties would be great as a wrapping for a small gift.

Bursts of Creativity has the tutorial HERE

"Ice Cream" sugar cookies

Cute idea. These are sugar cookies made to look like scoops of icecream. :)

Find the recipe and instructions HERE from Tradewind Tiaras

Cookie Dough Cupcakes with Cookie Dough Frosting | TidyMom

You KNOW you love cookie dough, and these make it socially acceptable ;)


Find the recipe from TidyMom HERE:

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Recipe- Blueberry Banana Bread

Blueberry season is coming up. I have a stash of of fresh/frozen blueberries just waiting for this recipe :)
Finding My Aloha has the recipe HERE

Free Printable: Get Well Tags

Cathe Holden has done it again. :) Check out her awesome Get Well Tags HERE

From the blog Just Something I Made

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Monday, February 21, 2011

Necklace T-Shirt

A little bit glam and a little bit rock star, and all cute! This T-shirt is a must.
Its shown for a little girl.... but I know that some of you could pull off the look too:)

My Own Road has the tutorial HERE

DIY Desk

I was just inspired to build my own desk (and scour Craigslist) because of this post. :)
You will find the instructions from Sit Relax & Read (part1) HERE and (part 2) HERE

Upcycle: T-shirt Scarfs

Another great use for t-shirts.... Scarfs!

Learn how to make three types of scarfs via video HERE from TheDIYDish.com

Free Printable: Camera Poster

So cute! Perfect for you or print it and give it to your favorite photographer :)
These are created to print on a 8 1/2x11 paper and fit in an 8x10 frame.

Get the printable HERE, from MaryJanes and Galoshes

Sunday, February 20, 2011

DIY Party Blowers

When you have that perfect party theme & decor, just any old party blowers will never do! So, make them yourself! :)
Find the instructions HERE from Utterly Engaged

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Curly Ribbon Wreath

Because wreaths and curly ribbon are FUN......
A wreath form and some dollar store curly ribbons makes for a fun & festive decoration.

Embellished Bayou has the tutorial HERE

Friday, February 18, 2011

Red Velvet Oreos

Yep, just what I said.... Red Velvet Oreos. Seriously.

To try these, find the recipe HERE from A Diamond in the Stuff

Upcycle: T-shirt Poofy Pins

Another t-shirt upcycle AND another type of flower to make :)

These are simple, just a bunch of circles attached together. While this isnt a step by step tutorial, Im sure that you will be able to figure it out from the description in the post.

These come from Someone's Gotta Pay. Find them HERE

Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

A chocolate chip cookie with an Oreo cookie center?! Hello Heaven! ;)


Get the recipe HERE from The Picky Palate

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

TWO ingredients!!! That's right. Gather up the peanut butter cups and an egg! :)
The Picky Palate shared this recipe HERE

Decorative Balls on the CHEAP!

Check this out.... some wiffle balls from the dollar store, napkins and some Mod Podge = soooo creative!

You will find the tutorial from A Diamond in the Stuff : HERE

Friday, February 11, 2011

Upcycle: Canvas Storage Bins

Have little ones around? You probably already have the main part for this project
Diaper boxes!!!!!!
If all of your littles are beyond the diaper stage..... start making some friends with babies :)

You will find the tutorial HERE from Positively Splendid

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Ric Rac Rings

Oh hello there fabulous little ring... I must make a few of you!
Among my random things that I just love for no apparent reason (ex; felt, glitter, oilcloth & chalkboards) is ric Rac... dont ask me to explain it, I just have a fondness for it.
 I will be making a few of these next week when my son is off of school for furlough days (thank you California school system). LOL..... although, Im sure that HE will be less than thrilled when I drag him to the fabric store. :)

You will find the Tutorial HERE from Maize Hutton

Corsage T-shirt

A fun t-shirt for you to make for yourself or your little lady.
This one is made with matching fabric, but I think it would look great with some contrasting colors as well.

The tutorial by The Crafting Chicks is HERE, on Rea Gun Ramblings

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Valentine's Soap

"I was 'soapin' you'd be my valentine"


How cute, simple AND inexpensive!

Find the idea and free tag printable HERE from My Digital Creations

Duct Tape Roses

Give your man some flowers for Valentine's day this year..... these are just manly enough.


Frou-FruGal has the tutorial for the roses HERE

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Owls, Owls Everywhere! :No Sew Towels

I know some of you probably LOVE some NO SEW projects. This one is for you! ;)
CraftJr.com has the tutorial HERE

Upcycle: T-shirt Necklace

I dont know about you, but I HATE having to throw away a t-shirt just because it has a tiny little stain..... so you shouldnt be surprised that I will post any tutorial I find that uses those old t-shirts. :)

Sophie from Sisters4 has her tutorial featured HERE at Dollar Store Crafts

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Upcycle: T-shirt Pom poms

HERE is a fabulous way to use those t-shirts that you just dont wear anymore :) Craftaholics Anonymous has created a great use and tutorial.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Sock Cupcake

Super cute! And SUPER easy... Got to love it! Yeas those are slipper socks rilled and made to look like a cupcake. Great gift!
You will find the tutorial HERE from the 733blog

Holiday Confetti

Here is a little treat that you can make for any holiday, or even birthdays.... :) yeah! Just get the M&M's for the holiday you are making it for, or regular colors for birthdays... Totally easy.
This Blessed Nest has the recipe HERE

Friday, January 14, 2011

Free Valentine's printables

Yes another free printable :) Just helping you keep the things easy and your decorating costs down. These printables will fit in a 8x10 frame.
Less Cake More Frosting has three colors/ designs for you to choose from HERE

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Beaded Bangle

I posted this on the Facebook page before Christmas, but Im posting it again on the blog, so you can find it when you want it :)

You can find the Beaded Bangle tutorial HERE, from Craftster

Valentine's Subway Art

What's up with all the free printables? I LOVE it!!!

You will find one HERE from eighteen25. You can easily print this at Costco (the least expensive price I found for the size) and pop it in a frame.

2010 Photo CD Cover

Undoubtedly you have a ton of pics from 2010 and you will be saving them on a CD (or twelve.... I understand, I dont judge) ;) Well, no matter how many CDs you require, you will want them to look lovely and matching is good too ;)


HERE is a free printable from eighteen25 to solve your unsightly CD dilemma.

Stitched Love Note

I LOVE,LOVE, LOVE this! I may have to go out tomorrow and go get these thread colors. :)
You will find the tutorial from Flamingo Toes, HERE.

Epsom Salt Candles

A beautiful touch to a plain candle.... who would have thought... Epsom Salt!
Easy and Pretty!
Find the Trendy Pockets tutorial HERE

Valentine's Versatile Printable

Head over to It Is What It Is and download this FREE printable.
Super cute AND you can use it for so many things. It starts as a frame-able print... but its sooo much more!
Get the free download HERE

Snowflake Hearts

So cute..... And I am loving all the bright colors! No need to stick to pink and red. :)
Im this tutorial, Party Starters uses bright color copy paper. Dont want to buy a whole pack of one color. Head to your local copy center (Kinkos, Staples, etc) and you should be able to buy individual sheets.

You can find the tutorial HERE

Valentine's Waxed Paper

If you will be giving some great baked goods for Valentine's Day, you will need to make some super special waxed paper to wrap them in! :)


The Idea Room has some super easy instructions to make this one of a kind goodie wrapping :)
You can find the tutorial HERE