Archives for 2011

guest tutorials, kids crafts · March 11, 2011

Guest Project — Decor Friendly Chore Chart!!

Hi! I'm April from Wildflowers &Whimsy. So, a little bit about me....I am a wife and mommy to two sweet little boys and one very outspoken little girl...all 4 years and under. I plan on homeschooling, but since they aren't of school age yet, I spend a lot of time sewing ...

Favorite Things, weekend Wrap Up Party · March 11, 2011

Great Ideas — Favorites and a winner!!

{The Adventures of Ordy and Joon} Holy Moly, you guys! Almost 800 projects were linked up last week. You guys are so amazing. I had a great time going through all of the links. Here are a few more of my favorite ideas: {Decor Chick} {A Diamond in the Stuff} ...

crafts, diy, recipes · March 10, 2011

Guest Project — Make Your Own DIY Cookie Cutters!!

Hi - I'm Callye of Sweet Adventures of SugarBelle. I'm an artist who expresses myself through cookies. Martha Stewart is my hero...(don't knock her, I LOVE her!) When I was in High School, I'd cut school just to stay home and watch her on TV. I love to learn, when I get into something, I go ...

guest tutorials, kids crafts, sewing projects · March 9, 2011

Guest Project — Dragon Tails {sewing tutorial}

My name is Jessica from Running With Scissors and I'm so thrilled to be guesting here today! My blog is just a collection of projects I've been working on as I run around sewing, crafting, refinishing furniture, painting, building furniture, and trying to decorate, all for the least amount of ...

refashion, sewing projects, upcycle · March 8, 2011

Spring Sweater Refashion 2011 {#3}

Welcome to the next installment in my quest to refashion my wardrobe :) My third sweater refashion started off with a plain white cardigan from Target. Add a few chiffon flowers and you have a sweater refashion that is super easy, fast and requires no sewing machine. ...

giveaways · March 7, 2011

Giveaway Monday — Buttons and Badges {Buttons and more}!!

Update -- Winner has been announced!#114 Happy Monday!! This week's Monday Giveaway is from an awesome etsy shop Buttons and Badges! {I may be obsessed with these mustache buttons - so funny!} {And these Vintage Buttons are so fun!} Just think of the projects ...

holiday, weekend Wrap Up Party, your ideas · March 7, 2011

Great Ideas — Green/St. Patrick’s Day {2}

{Infarrantly Creative} There are so many wonderful Green/St. Patty Day ideas linked up this week. I just had to share a few! {Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures} {No Biggie} ...

decorating, guest tutorials, upcycle · March 6, 2011

Guest Project — Brown Paper Flooring Technique!!

Hi! I'm Rachael from Lovely Crafty Home! 77% And I would love to show you something that quickly climbing up the ladder as one of my favorite things -- Brown Craft Paper Projects!! Seriously, is there a club for people like me? It all ...

decorating, featuring you · March 5, 2011

Great Ideas — {Pink}!!

{Welcome to NatSprat} {Everyday is a Celebration} {TidyMom} ...

free printables, guest tutorials · March 4, 2011

Guest Post — {free} Printable Bookplates!!

Hello!! I'm so excited to be visiting Tatertots and Jello today! Thanks again, Jenn for the invitation. I'm best known as Pamela Donnis, and I am a wife, mommy of three, digital artist, blogger, couponer, and pre-mommy first-grade teacher who is on a never-ending quest to keep it all ...

decorating, diy · March 3, 2011

DIY Entertainment Unit Remodel {Update}

Here's a couple updates on what's happening in our family room. Right before I left to go to Blissdom, we ripped apart our built-in entertainment unit: {sorry - this is a really old picture before we painted the room} Our neighbor and handyman, Brent helped us install a false-back to ...

diy, refashion, upcycle · March 2, 2011

Spring Sweater Refashion 2011 {#2}

My second sweater refashion is a plain, black Target sweater that I bought last year. It was too plain. So I decided to embellish it a little. This refashion also uses a scarf. This is the problem -- I buy scarves because I think they are so adorable but then I never feel like I know how to ...

Favorite Things · March 2, 2011

My New Windows 7 Notebook PC from Staples!

If you follow me on twitter you may know that I have been having major issues with my laptop. My 10-month old HP was having a hard time. I’ve had two keyboards fall apart on me … and recently the hard drive crashed and it has been refusing to boot. (I think it’s a fan problem.) I need to send it in ...

fashion, refashion, sewing projects · March 1, 2011

Spring Sweater Refashion 2011 {1}

Last Thursday I went on Studio 5 and shared a bunch of sweater refashions. Now, let me preface this by saying that I have only been sewing for about a year. So these are really easy, straight-stitch kind of projects!! The first one I'd like to share is also one my favorites {I have 11 to ...

crafts, decorating, holiday · February 28, 2011

Quick and Easy St. Patrick’s Day Craft

I don't usually decorate for St. Patrick's Day. It's not a big highlight at my house. But since Easter is later than usual this year, I thought it might be fun to make something this year. ...

diy, weekend Wrap Up Party, your ideas · February 27, 2011

Great Ideas — DIY Inspiration {4}

{Lovely Chevron Dresser @ Twice Lovely} {Reupholstered Chairs @ Don't Disturb This Groove} { I {heart} this Chevron Pantry @ Just Pleased as Punch} ...

featuring you, holiday, your ideas · February 26, 2011

Great Ideas — Green/St. Patrick’s Day {1}

{Amy Tried It} {A Girl and a Glue Gun} {Less Than Perfect Life of Bliss} ...

decorating · February 25, 2011

Chevron Crush: {20 Chevron Project Ideas}!!

{VT Interiors} {Santa Barbara Chic} I just love the Chevron trend. It's graphic, bold and makes a statement. Reminds me of Subway Art - lol. {Coco Cozy} ...

diy, guest tutorials, painting projects · February 24, 2011

Guest Project — DIY Glazed Mirror Tutorial {with a twist}

Hi, ya’ll! I am so super, super excited to be here at Tatertots & Jello today! I love Jen and her fabulous blog and was so thrilled to meet her in person at Blissdom this year! Thank you, Jen, for letting me share my project with you today. :) Let me tell you a little about myself… My name is ...

decorating, silhouette · February 24, 2011

A Decorating Solution {project} and some Silhouette information!

You might know that we turned our Dining Room into my Craft Room/Office, And I LOVE it. It was one of the best decisions that we ever made. In doing it, we filled in a big arch with drywall and installed big french doors. I love the french doors because they let in the light from both ...