Hey there tatertots! My name is Karly Barker and I come to you from The Married Life. I like to call myself a make do crafter and party planner. I am no perfectionist but love to create a fun space, party, and even a little organization. Like many of you my husband and I are newlyweds and just ...
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The Candy Party: Part 2 — Embellished Lanterns, Dimensional Magic Necklaces and Goodie Bags
To decorate the front of the house and each side of the Candy Buffet, we made these Giant Lollipops. I saw the idea on Tip Junkie. They are super easy to create and make such a statement!! Another decoration we created was Embellished Lanterns. I bought some plain lanterns at Pier 1 a ...
Candy Party: Part 1 — The Cupcake Tower, Candy Bar and Invitations
It was Hannah's 12th birthday last week and she really wanted to have a "Candy Party" with a couple of her good friends. Her favorite color is yellow, so we decided to go with a yellow and turquoise color scheme. So bright and happy!! And what better way to anchor a "Sweet Candy ...
Giveaway Monday — Win a Lightscoop!! {say goodbye to ugly flash photos}
UPDATE -- Giveaway Closed. The winner was #302 Missy from Pure Femininity I know I've said it before, but I really want to share some of my favorite things in my giveaways this year. And I'm so excited to tell you about another one of my favorite things -- the Lightscoop. I love my ...
Great Ideas — Fabric and Paper Flower Projects!!
Happy Mother's Day!! You must check out this DIY banquette and Rosette Pillows @ Dixie Delights Make a Layered Cake with Rosettes @ The Tomseth Family Transform a Thrift Store Lamp with rosettes and burlap @ A Little Birdie Told Me... ...
Great Ideas — DIY Inspiration {7}
I love the weekends - the time when I can see YOUR ideas! And there is so much inspiration this week! Here are some amazing DIY ideas :) I adore this Suitcase Chair @ See Kate Sew Build a DIY Craft Table @ Little Lucy Lu This Toilet Paper Roll Art is amazing @ Just a Girl ...
Weekend Wrap Up Party — and DownEast Swim Giveaway!!
Update -- Giveaway is closed. Winner is comment #665 -- Natalie @ Corduroy Dreams {winner chosen via Rand.org} TGIF!! It's Friday - my favorite day of the week. Today I'm super excited to have one of my favorite stores -- DownEast Basics sponsoring the Weekend Wrap Up ...
Guest Project — make a DIY Ruler Height Chart!
I'm Carly From Mason's Roost! First, I must say how thrilled I am to be guest posting here. Tatertots & Jello was one of the very first blogs I started following and continues to be my absolute favorite! Okay! So the project… a ruler height chart. I had my first baby last July and ...
Kids Project — make an easy Summertime Chevron (zig zag)Tote!
Last week I had the opportunity of participating in the I Love to Create Live event. Video streaming by Ustream {My segment begins at about 1:30 into the show} It was so much fun! There were a few guest designers that were sent the same I Love To Create products, and then ...
Guest Project: Cinco De Mayo — make Deep Fried Ice Cream!!
Happy {almost} Cinco de Mayo, friends! I'm Jami from Ain't She Crazy! I want to thank Jen for giving me the opportunity to share one of my favorite Mexican recipes with all of you. Now, I don’t think I have a drop of Mexican blood in me, but that doesn’t stop me from celebrating with ...
A pretty wedding gift idea — Etched Chevron Glasses and Pitcher {Tutorial}
You may have noticed that I have a new obsession lately -- Chevron or Zig Zag Patterns. {my painted Chevron Rug} {Chevron Pennants} {Chevron Summertime Subway Art project} And since it’s Spring, with weddings in the air. I thought a really cool wedding or ...
Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea — Make Personalized Tote Bags!!
It's Teacher Appreciation Week!! I'd love to share what we are giving our wonderful teachers this year. I recently saw some cute pillows on Freshly Picked and thought they were so funny and whimsical. {Freshly Picked} I thought I would take that concept and make some tote bags for my kids’ ...
Great Ideas — Handmade Mother’s Day Gifts to Make!
Mother's Day is coming up soon! Here are a few wonderful Mother's Day gifts ideas that were linked up this week: Simple Starfish Display @ Charcoal & Crayons Mother's Day Text Art @ K.I.S.S. {Keep it Simple} Make Mom a Personalized Coupon Book @ Something Created Every Day ...
Porch Makeover Part 2 — make a 10 minute pillow cover out of cloth napkins!
The sun is out and I love looking at my freshened up front porch. Yesterday I showed you my Chevron Frame Door Hanging {with Washi Tape}: And today I want to show you a 10 minute pillow you can make out of napkins! ...
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 ...
