7.31.2010

Receive a Breast Cancer Awareness Washer for an amazing cause!


My grandmother is a breast cancer survivor.


I was immediately touched when I read how Ashley from Cute As A Fox was helping her sister raise money for Cedar Bennett through the Susan G. Komen website.


Ashley says:
"Being a crafter, I figured the best way I could help would be to give something back to those who donate. So here is the plan, for every $15 you donate to Cedar Bennett's account at the Susan G Komen website I will send you either a washer necklace or keychain which shows your support for the cause.

It would mean more to me than you could possibly ever know if you could donate to this cause. You aren't just supporting me or my sister, you are supporting women everywhere. Sounds a little cheesy, but it is totally true.


Check out these beautiful washer necklaces and keychains you can choose from...

2-sided necklace


2-sided keychain


I also want to give a shout out to my friend Amy from Mod Podge Rocks for donating product to this cause without even knowing it...that's just how Amy is...always super sweet!

What do you say?!

Wouldn't it be amazing if we all supported Ashley's cause and gave her so many orders to keep her super busy?!
Donate as little or as much as you'd like!
Share this with your family and friends (maybe you want to blog about it, too!).


Thanks to all of you for taking the time to read this post and a special thanks to Ashley for giving service to such an amazing charity!!
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7.30.2010

Beautiful Pettiskirt


Want to learn how to make a beautiful pettiskirt?
Make It and Love It has a fabulous tutorial on this gorgeous one!






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Fabric Covered Shelf


Cantaloupe Corner shares how to spice up a shelf by using your favorite fabric!!
How cool is that huge clothes pin, too!






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7.29.2010

Before and After: Hutch into Bookshelf!

I'm loving Beckie's hutch transformation over at Infarrantly Creative!

She turns this...


into this updated Pottery-Barn inspired bookshelf!!



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Knit Ear Warmers w/Flower!



Ashley from Topsy Turvy shows you how to make those adorable ear warmers that button in the back!

SO. ADORABLE. and perfect for the upcoming seasons!!











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7.28.2010

My Favorite Craft Tips!


I thought it would be fun to share little ways that make our crafty lives easier! Here are some of my very favorite craft tips...
  • Use a cookie sheet w/ newspaper or wax paper for a portable craft surface…super easy cleanup!
  • Sharpen your scissors by cutting sand paper.
  • Place a little bit of Vaseline to the end of your glue gun to get rid of those long glue strings.
  • Soak your paint brushes in fabric softener or hair conditioner for 10 min…cleans right off!
  • Recycle large plastic lids by using them for a painter’s pallette or cutting them up for stencils.
  • Need to create a large pattern? Use newspapers!
  • Keeping a magnet close by makes picking up those sewing pins a sinch!
  • Store those pipe cleaners for kid’s crafts inside of a paper towel tubes.
  • Break up some styrofoam to create snow for craft projects.
  • Keep those cardboard boxes! Cut & cover with patterned paper to make a mini album, cover with art paper and use as a canvas, and I always use them to eliminate a mess while spraypainting!

Do you have any craft tips you'd like to share? I would love to hear them!
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Distressed Wood Flag Tutorial


I'm a huge fan of The Lettered Cottage and I love Layla's style! How incredible is this mantle?!
Well...she shows you how to create this amazing distressed flag on her blog!



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7.27.2010

Light Fixture to Lantern

Jessica at Running With Scissors transforms an old light fixture into this fabulous lantern...and it only cost her a couple of bucks!

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Matchbox Fridge Magnets!


Love and Lollipops shows you how to make these adorable refridgerator magnets by using matchboxes!


I continued browsing around her creative blog and discovered more magnets...

...how cute are these mosaic ones, too!



Both are simple to make and the kids can even help!!
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7.26.2010

Create Your Own Fabric Bolts!

 
 
 
I have a serious fabric addiction.
 
Thanks to The Little Green Bean I'll be able to organize my fabric and see exactly what I have!
 
Check out these DIY fabric bolts she created by using foam board! GENIUS.
 
 
 
 
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Nightstand into Play Kitchen!


Turn a nightstand into a gorgeous play kitchen with Kate at Oh Write!
Jaw dropping cute...and that red is just perfect!!


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Ruffle Table Runner




Check out this classy ruffle table runner by Stephanie at Under the Table and Dreaming!

She says it only took her 30 minutes and cost under $10...my kind of craft!
LOVE. IT.


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Tile Coasters!


I wanted to show you Blueprint Crafts tile coaster tutorial...not only is it fabulous, but I know lots of us are working on Christmas in July projects and this makes a perfect gift!


Just pick out some favorite craft paper and tie these babies up in a bow...so simple and great to give to anyone!!
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Magnet Bow Holder



Stopped by the Mother Huddle and found this adorable bow holder {k, so this isn't an actual tutorial but I had to share this fun idea}! What a super cute and easy way to store all of those hair accessories!!

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Felt Fishing Set


You have to see this felt fishing set that Larissa at Just Another Day in Paradise made!
Always love to feature fun things that the li'l guys can use, too!

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Dollar Store Canvases!


Frugal Life Project submitted this tutorial and I LOVE how fabulous and inexpensive this is!
She purchased a stack of canvases, spraypainted them, and mod podged them into this fabulous wall art!


I'm off to the dollar store and I'm really hopin' they have some of these left!
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Kitchen Wall Art




I had to share this fun idea for kitchen decor from my good friend Char @ Crap I've Made!!
I've seen many utensils used as wall art around craft blogland, but this has got to be one of my favorites!

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Six Cube Shelf


Lovin' these furniture plans by Ana from Knock Off Wood {who is absolutely INCREDIBLE}! You could spend hours checking out her amazing plans on her blog!


This will be perfect in my playroom!!
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Rockstar Curls!


I Am Momma-Hear Me Roar shows you how to create these gorgeous curls!
Cheri's blog is overflowing with creativity.


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Framed Fabric Decor


Fabric + Frames = Fabulous Wall Decor!

Little Big Nest shows you this simple yet classy way to spice up your walls!


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Princess Tutus for a Cause!




Crafterhours shares this GORGEOUS Cinderella Tutu at Samster Mommy for the fabulous Tutu Drive mentioned below!



Double Equis is the creator of this beautiful Snow White tutu!! I'm lovin' this ric rac trim, too!




Check out the details and many other tutu tutorials for this amazing cause, HERE!
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Fabric Magnet Board


Create this fantastic magnet board with Whitney from Shanty2Chic! This would totally match my kitchen and I love the bold frame!


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Polka Dot Crib Mobile


This has to be one of the cutest baby mobiles I've ever seen! Sew She Sews {super cool blog name by the way} shows you how to make it!


Lovin the bright colors!



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Personalized Subway Art



Jen at Tatertots and Jello shares this mini subway art at According to Kelly!

This makes a PERFECT gift!


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Mini Wallet


Shelley Detton at 7 Layer Studio shows you how to make this super cute wallet!!


She is incredibly talented and I love her fabric choices!
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Free Vintage Label Printables!



Just Something I Made shares these amazing vintage labels {free printables}!


WOW!


Stick them to old bottles for a vintage decor look...




...and she stitches them onto handtowels!!


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Hat with Interchangeable Embellishments!


Ready for another fabulous idea?


Create these hats using interchangeable embellishments with Less Cake More Frosting!


Endless Possibilities!!



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Paint Chip Mosaic


Jennifer at Hope Studios created this fabulous mosaic using everyday paint chips!


SO COOL!

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