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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 ...