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Getting Organized — My Family Message Center {take two}

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I am not a naturally organized person. So one of the things that’s hard when my kids go back to school is keeping track of all of the papers and notes that come home in their backpacks. There have been many times that some “crucial” papers have been accidentally swept into the garbage in one of my efforts to tidy up my kitchen. And the kitchen is where everything seems to get dumped after … [Read more...]

{{Gobble Gobble}} Thanksgiving Pillow tutorial

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Here's a little Thanksgiving project I made up this morning. {Kind of fun for this time of year.} {Gobble Gobble Pillow} I made it with my Silhouette and Heat Transfer Material. But you could print out the letters and make a stencil too, then stencil the words on your pillow with fabric paint. I used the other side of my Pretty Witch Pillow -- I'm frugal like that. They are cotton Ikea … [Read more...]

Fall Project — Make a Tree Button Shirt! {with free pattern}

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Hi there fellow TT and J'ers, I'm Jen from My Own Road, and I'm so excited to be guest posting on Tatertots and Jello today! Thank you for having me, Jen! I'm a working mama of 2 who squeezes crafting in afterhours. My blog is a little of this and that, but you can usually find me making clothes for my two kids (who are growing out of clothes faster than I can make them lately!) Today, I … [Read more...]

The New Silhouette Advent Calendar and discount code!

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 I am loving my new Silhouette Cameo. It cuts things so precisely and I love the larger cutting space. I spent the weekend working on this Silhouette Advent Calendar!!   It's a new product from Silhouette. When you buy the Advent calendar, it comes with a download card that gives you access to 25 different advent boxes and a background you can cut out!! I think this Countdown … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 15 Inspired Decorating Solutions!!

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Tomorrow is Halloween!  Are you prepared for what happens after?  The holiday rush, the planning of Thanksgiving.  Need to spruce things up a bit for your family?  Kind of stuck and not sure what to do?  How about a little inspiration! Here are some FABULOUS decorating solutions that were linked up.  Hope your holidays can be INSPIRED! Bedroom Makeover @ Custom Slipcovers by … [Read more...]

14 Easy Ways to Refashion a Winter Coat!! {tutorial}

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 I love a good refashion. I've refashioned shirts, sweaters, skirts and accessories. And with the Winter months coming, I thought it would be fun to try some Coat Refashions!! We all have a coat that we've had for years. It's good quality, and keep us warm, but it might be a little on the blah side or a little outdated. Instead of giving it to the thrift store and spending money on a new … [Read more...]

Fall Project — Make Pumpkin Whoopie Pies!! {recipe tutorial}

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I am the momma who revealed her biggest, most personal secret –on her blog. I am the momma who experiences frequent bouts of guilt. I am the momma who silently judged other mommas until becoming one herself. I am the momma who sometimes super sizes a McDonald’s value meal to overcome a tough day. I am the momma who makes lists for everything, who has cheerios stuck to her bum most … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving Project with the NEW Silhouette Cameo!! {and GIVEAWAY}

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Update - we have a winner!! The winner is Marie from Chocolate Covered Chaos!! Congratulations!! {I used And The Winner Is - a random generator to get the winner} And, if you didn't win… there is still time to get one before they sell out, all you have to do is head over to Silhouette and buy one! [[UPDATED: The promo code “TATER” is no longer valid -- sorry!]] The new … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 18 Spookilicious Halloween Costumes and Outfits!!

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Good Sunday Morning! Did you know there are only eight days until Halloween?  Where has the time gone?  It seems like the little kiddies just returned to school.  Have you decided what your little spooks are going to be wearing?  If not, you will find complete inspiration in this post.  Check out the Spooky and Fabulicious costumes below!  Sure to be FRIGHTFULLY AWESOME! Pinkalicious … [Read more...]

Great Ideas– 25 Fabulous How to Projects {DIY}

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The Holiday season is quickly approaching and some of you might need some extra motivation to finish those LINGERING projects.  ...Or maybe you need motivation to update your home??  Either way check out these AMAZING DIY's!  MOTIVATION GUARANTEED!  This is just a taste of some of the AMAZING How-TO  projects that were linked up -- be sure to head over and see them all. There were so many … [Read more...]