DIY Dream Dollhouse & Firehouse

 

You won’t believe how awesome Ana White’s latest project is…

DIY Dollhouse Plans

Ana decoupaged the walls with fun scrapbook paper and I love how she attached wheels on the base so you can move it easily!

 

 

 DIY Firehouse Plans

For the boys? Build a firehouse that is sure to entertain for hours!

Silhouette CAMEO Winner…ANNOUNCED!

 

I’ll get straight to the point.

The winner of my favorite craft tool on this planet, the Silhouette CAMEO, is…

#406

Briawna said...”i'm loving their pinterest page! great ideas. i'm following them there.”

October 25, 2011 8:00 AM

Big congrats to Briawna!! I’m so excited for you!

 

DISCOUNT EXPIRES TONIGHT…code “UCREATE”!

Here’s the deal.

This promotion is only good until midnight tonight {10/31} and they are expected to sell out of their first shipment so you’ll want to act fast.

Share this link and code with your husband if you’re like me and you tell your husband what to get you for Christmas!

Remember, here’s what you get…

1. Silhouette CAMEO Machine (also includes software and $10 Silhouette Online Store gift card)

2. Starter Kit of Your Choice (Fabric Ink, Vinyl, Heat Transfer, or Rhinestone)

ONLY $299!!

Just go here, add the machine to your cart, add starter kit, and use code “UCREATE”.

That simple.

DIY Scrabble Wall Art

 

Check out this wall art over at Attempting Aloha…

 Scrabble Wall Art Tutorial

Charlie uses a drop cloth to create the letters…LOVE this!

How to Refashion a Coat

 

If you’re a blogger or blog lover you know who Jen from Tatertots and Jello is. She’s one of the most creative people I’ve ever met in my life and I’ve met quite a few. She’s full of never-ending ideas and a great friend. I’m excited to share her latest with you…

 

She shows you not one, but 14 refashion ideas full of faux fur, ruffles, and embellishments!!

Here is one of my favorites…

…and how gorgeous is the ruffle on the black coat above? Trust me. You’ll want to hop on over to see the other 12 ideas!!

 14 Ways To Refashion A Coat

 

The Chevron Clutch Tutorial

 

See Kate Sew is sharing how to make her latest tutorial…

 DIY Chevron Clutch

 

…she originally made one as a baby gift to put a few wipes and a diaper in. So simple & versatile!

 

DIY Glitter Nails {and a new blog!}

 

Aarean at Color Issue dazzled up her nails with pink glitter in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness month! Her grandmother has been cancer free for 25 years…wonderful news!

DIY Glitter Nails

We used this technique to do glitter toes for my daughter and her friends and it was a hit! Bling up those nails for other holidays using many different colors.

You’ll want to check Aarean’s fantastic new blog…

…it’s full of inspiration and COLOR!

Need a blog/business name bag?

 

Many of you have asked me where I got my awesome bag that I carry around at conferences.

Well, let me share Nest of Posies with you…

Kellie has a beautiful shop filled with felt flower accessories…

 

…scarves…

…and beautiful bags…

…that she is willing to customize, of course!

I LOVE how large my bag is…it’s perfect for carrying flyers, notebooks, my laptop, and it even has a smaller inside pocket for business cards (or your wallet)!

Kellie is so kind to offer all of you 10% off your purchase at Nest of Posies using code: Ucreate

These bags make the perfect “one-of-a-kind” gift!

Other Helpful Links

Nest of Posies Blog

Nest of Posies Facebook Page

Nest of Posies Twitter

Kellie’s Pinterest

Creative Guest: Paper Pizzazz Wreath by Sassy Style

 

 

 

Paper Pizzazz Wreath Tutorial

 

 

Hey U-Create readers! I am so excited to be visiting Kari. I love Kari in real life and in blog world. She is fabulous and I am thrilled that she asked me to be here.

 

I thought I would share a little bit about me. My name is Tausha and I am a Sassy Gal!

 

 

Or, at least I like to think I am. I have the blog, Sassy Style Redesign.

I am addicted to all things that can be spray painted. My glue gun and I are on a first name basis, and I’m really, really trying to get my husband to let me have diet coke on tap at my house! Really, think about it, how awesome would that be?

 

 

I get to go on TV and share with people what goes on inside my crazy head, crazy as it is.  The best part about what I do is that I get to be a mom to 3 chickadees who love my craft room, almost as much as their mom does. My sweet husband supports my thrifting habit (most of the time) and my spray paint habit and the habit of being a little tense when I really need a diet coke! He also supports my crazy addiction to redoing every room in our house. Well, not every room, just my master bedroom and kitchen. The bathroom is coming..soon,very, very soon.

I get to “work” with fabulous people! I use the term "work" very loosely. I don’t consider being able to go into someone's home, look at their treasures, move them around and leave them with a more cozy, inviting and welcoming space, "work."  I call it a blessing, a joy and pure fabulousness! 

I adore what I do! I am blessed beyond measure and I will fully admit to being addicted to Diet Coke, chocolate and fresh, clean sheets!  Oh and blogging. I love blogging! I love being able to "peak" in on others lives and be inspired by their talents. LOVE this! So thank you all bloggers, aka fantastic women that I stalk-multiple times a day!  (this is the totally normal and healthy kind of "stalking.")

 

I am going to share my tutorial of the biggest wreath every known to man. I love it! Go big or go home right? If you want to watch me share some of my fall wreath ideas and also see that I really can’t make a paper cone under pressure-check it out.

This wreath is so fun to customize to your needs. Whether it’s a party, or a particular holiday or maybe you just want the cutest wreath ever hanging on you wall.

 

Supplies

20 pieces of double sided scrapbook paper-I used full 12x12 sheets

Hot glue

5-6: 1/2 sheets of double sided 12x12 scrapbook paper

Lightweight square frame

Chipboard curly Q things

OR

You can buy the kit with everything in it from Adornit.com (I recommend this.)

 

You don’t have to make the biggest wreath known to man. You can cut the 12x12 full sheets to half sheets and your 1/2 sheets to 1/4 sheets. You really can make this any size that you want.

 

Now you are ready to go!

 

Please note that there really are not 8 steps to this wreath. I just like to throw in some snarky comments to make sure that you are paying attention.

 

 1-Gather your supplies. Don’t forget chocolate & Pandora. Diet Coke is highly recommend . You will need a large work space to do this, so be prepared.

 

 

 2-Make some cones using the full size 12x12 sheets. I would explain how to do this, but every time I went to make a cone, I would totally space how to do it. Lame..yes. If you really don’t know how to make a cone-you can check out this tutorial.

 

Tip- It would be super cute to glitter the edges of the paper with some Martha Stewart glitter. Or, you could also ink the edges.

 

3- Glue the cones onto the frame-seem side down. Make sure that you kind of scrunch your cones together. Not too much, you just don’t want their to be a lot of space between the cones.

 

4- Keep going until the entire frame is covered. Yes-it is supposed to be that big.

 

5- Make some cones using your 1/2 sheets. Glue these cones in between the large cones. Every 3 or so. Remember-seem side down.

 

 6-Add the curly q’s to the center of the wreath using hot glue.

 

Tip-Obviously, you don’t have to use the curly q’s in the center. I just didn’t want it to look like a flower. Buttons would be darling! Or rosettes, or a mini wreath or whatever you want.

 

7-You are going to need to add something to the back of the frame to hang it with. I looped and tied a knot in some jute. I then just glued it on. I used A LOT of hot glue. I didn’t want it to fall off.

 

 8-Hang and then step back and admire your handy work. It’s beautiful I’m sure!! This wreath now happily resides on my sisters fireplace. It's super cute!

 

 

Thanks so much Kari! I had a fabulous time! Make sure you come over and visit

  Sassy Style Redesign..often! You never know what you will learn while you are there.

Good Stuff only..I promise!

Starboard Skirt…Fall Edition!

 

You all remember this skirt that was a huge hit by our creative guest, Simple Simon & Co. right?

 

Well…they just came out with a fall version and I’m in love with it…

 

 Fall Starboard Skirt Tutorial

DIY Holiday Dry Erase Boards

 

Use an old frame or window to create these dry erase boards with Kierste at Brown Paper Packages.

 Dry Erase Board Tutorial

Fabulous for writing what you’re thankful for around Thanksgiving and keeping fun notes during the holidays!

Silhouette CAMEO Giveaway (and rockin’ awesome deal you won’t want to miss)!

 

**GIVEAWAY CLOSED**

See winner info, HERE!

 

I got a little surprise in the mail this week. 

Wanna see it?!  I received a Silhouette Cameo!

You know you have a vinyl obsession when you are vinyl-ing your vinyl machine right?

This beautiful peacock (I have an obsession with them lately!) was the first thing I cut with my new friend.  I am telling you it cuts like a dream…really…this machine is unbelievable.

Why I like the Silhouette Cameo better than the Silhouette SD:

1. it’s super quiet

2. changing the blade depth is so much easier

3.   improved mats

4. better adhesive

Simply put…I am in love!  

Along with the Cameo, I received the Fabric Ink Starter Kit to try out.  SO COOL! 

At first I was a little apprehensive to try it out because I thought it might be confusing.  I read the instructions and watched the instructional DVD and I was ready to venture out of the vinyl cutting to try my hand at fabric inking.  It was SUPER easy and everything I needed came in the kit!

I made a shirt for my spit-fire daughter using two different colors and I put an ATOM on my science-lover son’s hat.

    

I also dolled up some placemats with a fabulous ornament image.  This time I used the negative of the image.  I LOVE how they turned out and can’t wait to use them in December! 

(by the way, all of these images can be purchased in the Silhouette online store)

 

DISCOUNT using code “UCREATE”!

Here’s the deal. This promotion is only good until Tuesday night so you’ll want to hop on it fast.

Here’s what you get…

1. Silhouette CAMEO Machine (also includes software and $10 Silhouette Online Store gift card)

2. Starter Kit of Your Choice (Fabric Ink, Vinyl, Heat Transfer, or Rhinestone)

ONLY $299!!

Just go here, add the machine to your cart, add starter kit, and use code “UCREATE”.

That simple.

 

GIVEAWAY!

Get this. Silhouette is giving away a CAMEO machine and your choice of starter kit to one lucky Ucreate reader!

To Enter:  Simply leave a comment below telling me why you want to win a Silhouette CAMEO.

Extra Optional Entry: “Like” Silhouette on Facebook and leave a separate comment on this post mentioning you did so.

Extra Optional Entry: Follow Silhouette on Pinterest and leave a separate comment below.

{random winner will be announced Oct 31st first thing in the morning on Ucreate’s Facebook Page}

GOOD LUCK!

Baby Pumpkin Onesie

 

Holy Cute!!

Create this darling onesie with Tricia over at Leafy Treetop Spot…

 Applique Pumpkin Onesie Tutorial

Beyond adorable for the fall season!

Fun Fall Banner w/ free templates!

 

Find these fall leave cut-outs over at Yellow Mums and create a festive banner!

 Free Leaf Templates

I really like how Lauralee hangs them using inexpensive clothespins! Cute.

Last Minute Halloween Guide by Real Simple

 

 

 

LAST-MINUTE HALLOWEEN, DONE REAL SIMPLE

New York, NY (October 21, 2011) – Halloween is 10 days away, but there is no need to stress. RealSimple.com has everything you need to gather up, costumes, decorations, and party food just in time for the spooky holiday.

No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating

You still have time to pick up pumpkins at the grocery store or garden center to decorate your home or front yard – and you don’t even need to make a mess carving! Have clean fun with your kids using ribbon, paint, buttons, and more with these creative designs.

 

 10 Last-Minute Costume Ideas

Never got around to buying that Morticia Addams ensemble? Harness the Halloween spirit with a kooky (but not creepy) look that you can pull together in a snap, snap.

 

 Easy DIY Costumes

Have some more time to play with but still want to save money? Use items you have around the house to make one of these costumes, and your child will be the shining star of the Halloween parade.

 

 8 Easy Halloween Hairstyles

Draw inspiration from these easy-to-do ‘dos!