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Sunday, April 8, 2012

Washi Tape Bracelets

I have the cutest neighbor girls.  She is  8 years old came up with this one. I just had to share.  After making these my 4 year old was thrilled.  She has been wearing them around like a princess. They are cute easy and you are not broken hearted when they are ready to throw a way.  I was inspired by this blog post I found on pintrest: Sewing in no mans land. And wonder woman of course!



Supply List:
Empty toilet paper roll
Washi tape
Duct tape
any kind of lovelies; stickers, jewels, flowers whatever you like.
Start off with an empty toilet paper tube.  

Cut in Half and up the center. So it looks like a letter "C"

Start wrapping with Washi Tape. I did mine short end to end.  But you can do whatever.  Wrap your entire TP roll.


Next I cut a piece of duct tape the lenght of the inside of the toilet paper roll.  Stick it to the inside.  I use the duct tape to give the bracelet some stability and to hold the shape.


Cover in whatever {Lovelies} you would like.  We used jewel stickers.

This is a great rainy day or summer activity for your kiddos or to use for a Halloween costume for boys or girl super hero cuffs.  The creativity is endless.  Mix or match, make shapes and designs with your washi tape.  Just let your kiddos create!


Thursday, April 5, 2012

Knobby Necklace

A friend found this adorable knob necklace a small boutique in Utah.  It was adorable.  The price not so much.  So we went out hunting for the supplies to make one.  It is kind of one of those personal preference kinda projects where no two will be the same.  So here is my {Knobby} Necklace



I found my knob on line at Mindy Mae's Market.  I used my others for cabinet doors.  This one was perfect for a necklace.

You have to get a knob that has a whole all the way through. 
Sometimes they are called curio knobs.




This knob was purchased at Hobby Lobby. 

Not to bad for a cabinet knob.
Right???



Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Washi Tape Twist Ties

I finally scored some Washi Tape.  Here in Idaho it is hard to come by. I ordered some from
Mindy Maes Market.  I have been waiting and it finally came.  Now I needed a project.  I thought this one was easy and fast and is great for gift giving.  I was inspired by these Organize & Decorate Everything.

Washi Tape Twist Ties


Thursday, March 15, 2012

We all scream for {Ice Cream!} Felties

I love all the cute Felt food. But oh the time.   My little girl loves to play in her little kitchen.

I have seen lots of felt food tutorials. Super cute ones.  But never came across felt ice cream so here it goes..


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Thursday, March 8, 2012

Crap room to Craft room part 2: Ribbon Redo

Did you miss Part one of Crap room to Craft room??
 I am loving my new set up.  It makes sewing and crafting so much easier and less stressful. I get so much more done in the time I have to sew and craft.
 
 
Now onto another project to improve the room.
Oh the dreaded Ribbon dilemma...
What to do???
I have tried many methods of organization.  None seem to fit.
I found this great bin at Walmart.
It is the perfect height for a spool of ribbon. Perfect!
An the container is stackable. 
Even Better!
This ribbon was in 1 large bin with a bunch of loose ribbon on top.  I could not find anything.


Now its pretty and separated by type of ribbon.
Grosgrain, satin and specialty


Thank heavens for mini elastics.  I remember these when you had to get them from your orthodontist.  Perfect for Little Miss' hair..
And now my ribbon.


I bought these at the dollar store. 
I wrapped the ribbons around my hand and then wrapped a rubberband around them.


Now all pretty.
Next Ric Rac and trims.



Now they are all neatly wrapped and in my handy bins.  The perfect size for my shelves.  I had all kinds of Trim, Ric Rac and Pom Pom fringe.



The closet is still a little cramped. But fairly organized.  At least I know where everything is. 
And thats all that matters...Right??
Well 2 big projects down and a few more to go. 
My Crap room is becoming a Craft Room.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Pot O' Gold

I started thinking about  March much to long ago.
Hoping that spring would come, I guess.
( We still have not had measurable snow this year.)    
I guess March will be a snow filled month.  But with a little {Luck}it will be warm and toasty inside.

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So back to my shelf.  I thought a Pot O' Gold would be a cute addition. 
 I found this Pot at a party store.
(This was not easy to find in the heart of Valentines season.  But they pulled one out for me.)
 Thinking this was to Blah.  I thought a little pizazz was necessary. 
 So out comes the Modge Podge and Glitter.

I stuck my hand in the pot and coated part of the pot in Modge podge.
Then sprinkled on glitter. 
Turn the post and repeat. 
I left the bottom plain so it would sit flat.

I let it dry for a bit and then touched it up with a little MP and glitter where needed.

For the gold I purchased mardi gras coins from the dollar store.
I tried to find just gold coins but they were no where to be found.
 Nothing a little spray paint can't handle.
To start I traced  the top of the pot o' gold onto a piece of paper. 
I laid coins on top of the pattern. 

The next layer was E6000 and a layer of coins stacked on top and in a little to make a pyramid type look.
I kept layering glue and coins until I reached the top.

For stability I used a grocery sack in the center to keep the coins from caving in until the glue was hard.
Let it dry over night.
Then next morning, Spray them gold.

I filled my pot with empty plastic sacks and sat eh gold on top.

Voila!
Pot O' Gold


Here are the links for other projects on my mantel.
Printable
Would make an adorable center piece on a table for your St. Patricks Day Dinner or a Mantle.

Adrienne

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