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diy, my home · July 1, 2010

DIY Board & Batten Bathroom Redo!

I got my first big project done. Yay! I have been wanting to redo my hall bathroom for quite some time. It doesn't have a window and had been painted a very dark brown color with a River Rock finish. Here are some before pictures: Sorry - my camera lens wasn't working when I started ...

crafts, guest tutorials, sewing projects, tutorial · July 1, 2010

Guest Project: Accordion-style Bracelet Tutorial

This is one of those pinch-me-I'm-dreaming moments. Am I really guest posting on Tatertots and Jello? Cue panic . . . Okay, I'm back. I had to go to my happy place for a brief moment because right now I feel like the new kid in school . . . if you've ever been the new kid, you ...

kids crafts · July 1, 2010

Summertime Fun — Flip Flop Exchange

We are having such a great time this Summer! One of the first things we've done is participated in a really cool Flip Flop Exchange. My friend Becca from The Texas Darlings set it up -- it's her second year doing it. She matched everyone who signed up with a partner. I signed up my girls ...

crafts, diy, fashion, guest tutorials, sewing projects · June 30, 2010

Guest Project: DIY Custom Headbands

Hello everyone! You all, probably don't know who I am. Right? I thought so. My name is Ashley, and I have a humble blog called, Bramblewood Fashion, which I share with one of my younger sisters, Gabrielle. Our blog is full of sewing projects, daily (or rather weekly) outfit posts, and some tutorials ...

diy, sewing projects, tutorial · June 30, 2010

I Finally Made One!!

Do you know how long I have been lusting after a Camera Strap Cover? I have tried to win one so many times. So when I saw that Kari @ Ucreate's Craft Challenge this month was -- Char @ Crap I've Made's Camera strap -- I was all over it! Of course, I waited until the last second to actually ...

tutorial · June 29, 2010

20- Minute Tied Double Flower Necklace

I needed something to liven up a plain t-shirt the other day. So I got out my fabric scraps and went to work. 20-Minute Tied Double Flower Necklace Materials: Fabric Scraps (5 or 6 patterns) Sewing Machine (or hot glue gun if you don't have a machine) 2 Button Covers (or old buttons ...

Uncategorized · June 28, 2010

delightful Scentsy giveaway!!

Meet my newest obsession.... How did I live without these for so long? They have a little light that is so cozy. They smell yummy! I think Camu Camu is my favorite scent right now... Some other scents I want to try are: Perfectly Pomegranate Beach RainforestUmm, and pretty ...

blogging world · June 25, 2010

This n’ That

My friend Natasha from Samster Mommy contacted me and told me about a wonderful event -- Tutu Drive 2010 -- she is sponsoring for The Princess Alexa Foundation. This foundation is amazing --They take dress up clothes and match them with kids who are seriously ill so they can have a bit of fun ...

crafts, guest tutorials, painting projects · June 25, 2010

Guest Project: Rustic Garden Fourth of July Flag Tutorial

Hello Tatertots and Jello Readers! I am so excited (and a little bit nervous) to be here today posting on Jen's blog! She is fantastic and I am thrilled to be here! My name is Amanda and I am the creative mind behind “Every Crafty Endeavor.” I am married to a dashingly handsome, hard-working ...

gift ideas, silhouette · June 25, 2010

Adorable Baby Gift {using the Silhouette Craft Cutter}

Do you want to make an adorable, custom baby gift? I am addicted to making fabric projects with my Silhouette. They have this medium called Heat Transfer sheets that are so cool! It come in all sorts of colors and you cut out images with the Silhouette and then iron the images on to clothing. And it ...

guest tutorials, sewing projects · June 24, 2010

Guest Project: Fluffy Ruffly Tote Tutorial

Hello Tatertots and Jello Readers! First off, can you see me hyperventilating over here? Anyone have a paper sack I can borrow? This is my first guest post, and it's at Jen's place. Jen's place! I talk about her so much that I now refer to her blog as T & J. Isn't that some kind of lock jaw ...

crafts, guest tutorials · June 23, 2010

Guest Project: Anthro-inspired Wreath & Giveaway

I'd like to introduce you to my guest crafter today -- Tia @ Two Junk Chix. Tia is such a fun and bubbly girl. And so creative! She has done a couple giveaways here for some of her gorgeous Crimson Clover jewelry. This is one of her newest creations that I am obsessed with: Today she is sharing a ...

crafts, my home, silhouette · June 23, 2010

Beachy-ish Subway Art Sign {using the Silhouette}

To celebrate the exciting Silhouette Giveaway that's going on now, I am sharing a project each day this week that was created using the Silhouette. I'm working on my bathroom remodel right now, it's going to be a Board and Batten room with beachy colors. So I thought it would be fun to make ...

recipes, your ideas · June 20, 2010

Dinner Dilemmas: Great Grilling Recipes & Tips

Happy Father's Day! In honor of Dads everywhere and Summertime, this Dinner Dilemmas post is dedicated to grilling. I never seem to want to cook when the weather gets hot. It's so nice to grill something up and have it with a nice salad and some fruit. I am always on the lookout for new ...

crafts, sewing projects, summer projects, tutorial · June 18, 2010

20-minute Flip Flop Project

Here's a fun project to do this Summer. My kids loved being able to pick out the fabric and embellishments so their flip flops were 100% their own creation. I bought cheap flip flops from Old Navy. They have flip flops in almost any color you can imagine. Two pair = $5 and they are even $1/pair ...