Boutique Style Baby Blanket

I stumbled upon Tuesdays With Molly and found this beautiful blanket tutorial, here. She uses baby satin and minkie or baby chenille (sooo soft) to make this. I can't wait to make some as baby gifts!!

Two-Toned Button Window Shade

Add some fun color to any room with this button window shade tutorial @ Woman's Day. I think this style is so classy & such a great way to spice up a home!

Apples for Teacher (Teacher Appreciation Week)

This is what we're doing for my kids' teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week (May4th-8th). Thanks to Skip to my Lou for this great idea!

She even provides you with the leaf print-outs, here.

Coolest Business Cards Ever!

You have to check out the awesome business cards @ Creative Bits! Here is one of my favorites (how easy to just run it through a sewing machine?). Some are so hilarious and who knows? You might get some inspiration for your own business cards.

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Big Flower Clips

Big flowers are definitely the trend right now! Wear them in your hair, pin them to your clothes or bags, put them on a baby headband, etc., etc! I was way excited when Abby at A Feathered Nest posted the tutorial to make these, here. Super, super, cute accessory!!

I seriously can't wait to make some!

T-shirt Crafts for Earth Day!

In honor of Earth Day I want to feature these great ways to refashion t-shirts! I think refashioning is a really cool way to turn something you already have into something new while saving money.

Isn't this headband so fun? Find out how to make one at Craft Stylish.

Other t-shirt ideas I've posted:

Scarf

Maternity Jeans

Baby Hat

Newborn Gown

Blogger's Quilt Festival

If you're a quilter I am sure you've heard of the first annual Blogger's Quilt Festival by Park City Girl. There are already 470 entries!! I have browsed through some of them (I wish I had the time to look at everyone of them) and they are AMAZING!! If you're not a quilter go check it out anyways, here, the talent is InCrEdIbLe!

DIY Wall Art

I am always looking for fun ways to decorate the house! I love

Do It Yourself mag and on their site they have 30 DIY wall art ideas to decorate that blank wall you might have (using coasters, liscense plates, doll clothes, tile, etc.!). Just click here.

My newest project...

I haven't been good at posting my own projects, but I have decided it's good to show that I actually create along with you! Today I am working on this:

Pattern: Raggedy Hearts quilt by Needful Things

Fabric: Urban Couture Basic Grey (Moda charm packs)

Purchased here: The Quilt Shoppe

I only have the quilt top finished (the background in the photo is only my living room rug). I still need to wash it to give it that raggy look!

This is so much fun to make!! I have really been into hearts lately so this heart rag quilt will look great as a throw on my rocking chair in my living room. I will make sure and update this post with the finished product!

30 Meals Project

All I am going to say today is: "Go to Nannygoat right now and check out their 30 Meals Project, here!"

Brilliant idea!

Dog Toy

K, here's a tutorial for all of you dog lover's! This is made out of a dishtowel tied in knots. SOOO COOL! Find it here, at realsimple.com.

Grocery Bag Holder

This is going to be my next project. I have to have one! I have many bags under my sink in a paper bag and I love how this is easy access. I already have a place for it (inside door of pantry). This is the cutest ever and it's created by Make It and Love It.

Ruffle Pillows!

I had to share this with you because they are so fun and girly-don't you just love the bright, fun, fabrics? These would be fabulous on my girl's beds. Make your own with the tutorial, here, by SandyHenderson.com. DARLING!

Craft Fail

We have all failed at creating something (well...except Martha).

If you want a great laugh or are craft challenged, go check out Craft Fail! They have hilarious examples of crafts gone wrong. SOOOO FUNNY!

Quiet Book

Homemade by Jill is making a quiet book for her son and sharing one page a day with us! These are wonderful for keeping the kids entertained and "quiet" at a restaurant, church, dr. appts., etc! I will be updating this post as she adds each page. So be sure and check back!!

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Modern Tablecloth

I think this trendy tablecloth by Make It And Love It is amazing!! These modern flowers are so fun and different. She is so creative! I love, love, love how she put vinyl over it to protect it from the little ones! Ashley says you can purchase it at Walmart and they will cut it to order. GENIUS!! Ashley shares the tutorial, here.

"Create" Layout

K, one more layout for today. I actually haven't been in the scrapbook mood lately, but for some reason today I have found a couple that I love.

this. is. one. of. them.

I have seen the you tube video going around on many blogs lately and how clever to scrapbook it! (Created by Elizabeth Kartchner, here)

Documenting Your Tunes

Ali Edwards (who needs no introduction) created this great scrapbook page sharing her favorite tunes. I love the idea of doing this because my taste in music is always changing year to year. If you don't scrapbook you could always blog about it, too!

You could scrap about what is on your Ipod right now, your favorite children's music, religious hymns, etc. I am so doing this!

Chicken Wire Picture Boards

I received one of these for Christmas and I LOVE IT!

Stacie from The Creative Crate tells us how to make our own, here. Great for home decor & also makes a fabulous gift!

Spring Letters

Tara from It's A Girl Thing shows us how to make these darling "SPRING" letters, here. I love her choice of spring papers and fun flowers!!

Ribbon Capris

I. love. these.

What a brilliant way to spice up a pair of your daughter's capris or even jeans that are getting too short!! I have a HUGE ribbon stash and I am so excited about this tutorial by Make It And Love It. The possibilities are endless.

"Tie" Dyed Easter Eggs

Our Best Bites shows us how to use these old, silk ties to make really cool Easter eggs! I've never seen anything like these!Check out this fun tutorial, here.

Printable directions also available, here.

Spring treats with M&M's!

Anybody who knows me, knows that M&M's are my favorite candy ever!! I found Bright Ideas (thanks to Be Different...Act Normal) and found so many darling as heck treats!

Here are a few of my favorites:

-Mini Cheesecakes

-Cupcake Garden

-Fun Flyers

-Flower Cookies

Wanted: Followers!

K, so I have decided to add the follower's gadget (I know, don't ask me why I didn't add it before). Anyways, this will be fun to see how many followers Ucreate has!

Washer Necklaces

I've seen so many cute versions of these with all sorts of phrases, names, personalizations, etc. They are definitely a trend among crafters right now. Melinda on Sugardoodle shows us how to make them, here.

The metal stamp letters are only $5-8 (pretty cheap)! She also shares some great YouTube video tutorials. Thank you Melinda!