Archives for 2011

guest tutorials, spring, spring project · April 28, 2011

Guest Project — Love Birds Wall Hanging {tutorial}

Hello all you wonderful Tatertots &Jello followers! I am beyond excited to be here sharing a tutorial with you today. I met Jen at CHA this past January and wasn't a bit surprised at how nice she was. If you get a chance to meet her you won't be sorry. My name is Dresden and I absolutely ...

crafts, spring project · April 27, 2011

Porch Makeover Part 1 — Chevron Door Hanging {tutorial}

It snowed here yesterday, but that didn’t stop me from trying to Spring-ify my front porch. I am so ready for some warm weather!! I started off with my front door. I had a unfinished wood frame in my garage, so I pulled that out. My inspiration for this door hanging is this beautiful chevron ...

guest tutorials · April 27, 2011

Guest Project — Make Soldered Pendants {tutorial}

Hi! I'm Malory from Snips & Spice. I am so excited to be here today at Tatertots and Jello! For Mother's Day, I wanted to create a pretty, soldered pin for my sister-in-law. She has the two cutest kids! George (curious George) also made the cut because he goes everywhere the kids ...

guest tutorials, pillows, sewing projects · April 26, 2011

Guest Project — make a Mod Peacock Pillow with PDF{tutorial}

Today's tutorial is from one of my favorite bloggers. Amy from Positively Splendid. Amy is adorable and she has SPLENDID ideas. I had the treat of meeting her at Blissdom this year and then again at Creative Estates a few weeks ago. She is as adorable in real life as she is on her blog. {here ...

giveaways · April 25, 2011

Giveaway Monday — win a $50 credit to Word Whipped {Homemade Typography Art}

Update -- giveaway closed. the winner is #33 April. Happy Monday!! This week's Monday Giveaway is from a great etsy shop -- Word Whipped {hand painted, custom typography signs} {Family Signs -- you can add places, names, addresses} {What little girl wouldn't love this Rosette ...

Favorite Things, your ideas · April 24, 2011

Great Ideas — ♥ Favorites ♥ {2}

Love this lamp made out of a pickle jar AND Burlap Pennant Shade @ Redberry Barn How pretty is this Modern Nursery? I love the colors! @ a' la mode Turn an old windowpane into a Whimsical Coat Rack @ Johnny in a Dress ...

easter · April 24, 2011

{{{Happy Easter}}}

{Happy Easter} {I love this cute idea. I think I am going to take our leftover jelly beans and plant them this week. Come over to C Jane Blog to see what grows!} I also wanted to let you all know how much I love and appreciate you. Tatertots and Jello brings so much joy into my life. I ...

Favorite Things, your ideas · April 23, 2011

Great Ideas — ♥ Favorites ♥ {1}

I'm loving this pretty front porch makeover @ In Between Laundry And this pretty entryway @ Decor Chick Find out how to make this gorgeous DIY Coffee Table @ Shanty 2 Chic ...

refashion, tutorial, upcycle · April 22, 2011

Give clothes new life with Rhinestones {and a sparkly Silhouette deal}

In honor of Earth Day I have a little project that will help add some new life to hand-me-down clothes. You might know that I have four kids. Well, if any of you had older siblings you might know what it's like to get hand-me-downs. Ella, my youngest has two older sisters and she is very familiar ...

gift ideas, guest tutorials, sewing projects · April 21, 2011

Guest Project — Make a Zippered Pouch with coordinating fabric liner!!

Happy Thursday!! We are still enjoying Spring Break at The Happiest Place on Earth, but in the meantime, I have a super talented guest who is sharing a beautiful tutorial today! I'd love to introduce you to Katy from Lil' Alice. Katy inherited a sewing machine from her beloved grandma ...

fashion, guest tutorials · April 20, 2011

Guest Post — make a Nautical, Anthro-inspired Necklace!! {tutorial}

Hi, I'm Nina from Momma Go Round, and I'm SO excited to be here today with Jen! Since day one of my blogging adventure I've looked up to Jen, so it's a real honor to be on TT&J! Momma Go Round is all about the miracles, milestones, and meltdowns of motherhood. I love to figure out ...

spring, spring project · April 19, 2011

Getting Creative at Creative Estates — Spring Bunting Canvas!!

There were a few reasons that Creative Estates was so awesome. One was meeting so many fabulous ladies. Another was the weather. And the third reason I loved it was that it totally recharged my creativity. Being in a room with so many other, creative women was amazing!! {Ashley, Bev and ...

spring project, tutorial · April 19, 2011

Spring Project — make Nest Placecards {Letterpress Tutorial}

I am having such a great time experimenting with my Epic Six Letterpress system that LifeStyle Crafts sent me. There are so many ideas that I have swimming around in my head! I had never tried making anything with a Letterpress before, so I asked LifeStyle Crafts if I could come up to their ...

Favorite Things, giveaways, my home · April 18, 2011

Giveaway Monday — Epic Six Letterpress System {$169 value}!!

One of my goals for 2011 is to share some of my favorite things with you. And today I have one of my favorite things to GIVE AWAY!! It's an Epic Machine from Lifestyle Crafts. An Epic is a wonderful tool, it: Die Cuts Embosses AND is a Letterpress System Yay!!!! One ...

organizing, your ideas · April 17, 2011

Great Ideas — Organization/Storage {1}

Transform a bathroom closet into a beautiful vanity area @ Liz Marie Blog There are so many amazing organizing ideas in this amazing craft room @ Sew Many Ways Make a pretty Laundry Drying Rack @ Little Lucy Lu ...

free printables, spring, spring project · April 16, 2011

Great Ideas — 15 Spring/Easter Printables!!

Spring & Easter Printables! Print off this Spring Bunting printable @ Landee See Landee Do Beautiful He is risen Easter Printable @ Tattered and Inked Happy Easter printable @ Nifty Thrifty Things ...

crafts, easter, holiday, spring, spring project · April 15, 2011

20 Great Easter/Spring Ideas via Pinterest!!

How adorable are these Easter Chicks form Living Locurto? Get the instructions and free printable. Are you familiar with Pinterest? It is a visual smorgasbord of beautiful eye candy. I find myself drawn there almost every day drooling over the beautiful ideas. I thought I would share a few ...

guest tutorials, my home · April 14, 2011

Guest Post — Installing Barn Sliding Doors!

My husband and I design, build, and decorate custom homes in Portland, OR. Having "champagne taste" on a "boxed-wine budget", I have learned over the years to DIY most everything in my home. Everything I've learned over the years in building and decorating has evolved into my blog. I'd love to ...

blogging world · April 14, 2011

Creative Estates — Recharging my Creativity!!

I spent an amazing weekend at Creative Estates. It was wonderful being around so many creative, beautiful women! Plus, we were in Arizona and the weather was so nice {except for Saturday - lol}. I learned so much, I laughed so much -- it was AMAZING!!! I just HAD to share a few pictures and ...

decorating, silhouette, tutorial · April 12, 2011

Spring Project – make a Washi Tape Topiary Centerpiece {tutorial}!

I am a little obsessed with Washi Tape. Have you ever used it? Washi Tape is Japanese decorative tape -- Washi comes from wa meaning Japanese and shi meaning paper, and the term is used to describe paper made by hand in the traditional manner. I love all of the different patterns and colors ...