I found this idea for a bath and body lotion table, I think this would be so fun for a girls night out, teenage birthday or bachelorette party. Cute. Print Here!
Crepe Paper Rosettes
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, it's time to get busy with some cute craft projects with my kiddos. And now that my girls are getting a little older, the crafts are taking on a bit more sophisicated flair. I came across these fabulous ideas using crepe paper rolls to make gorgeous flowers and thought these would be a perfect fit. You can't get much cheaper that crepe paper -- 2 rolls for a $1.00 at the Dollar Tree! And lots of colors, too. I just love these little flowers..... it sends my brain into overdrive thinking of all the cute possibilities from embellishing picture frames for the girls' rooms to covering their initials on their bedroom walls and, of course, all the fantastic ways you could use these to decorate party tables..... You know me.... always thinking of parties!
After scrunching the rolls up to add a little texture and then laying the paper flat again, she folds one side of the paper roll down about 1/3 of the way. The she starts the rolling and twisting process.
And eventually..... with much more detailed instructions on her blog.... ends up with these little pretties. Wouldn't these be beautiful to use in decorating a Valentine's dinner table? I can see them as napkin rings or tied to the base of a wine glass to add a special "lovey" touch, or even a beautiful bouquet of them as a centerpiece. So sweet!
Look at this pretty wreath made of the rosettes in different colors of crepe paper
from Tales from an OC Cottage. She used only a paper plate and the crepe paper
for supplies - cheap and pretty.... just my style!
Aren't these so pretty?
And these pomanders from Momma and Da Boyz would look so pretty hanging in my oldest daughter's room. She would be so proud to make these and display them in her room.
Momma and Da Boyz shows you step-by-step how easy making the roses are using styrofoam balls and a few colors of crepe paper.
After scrunching the rolls up to add a little texture and then laying the paper flat again, she folds one side of the paper roll down about 1/3 of the way. The she starts the rolling and twisting process.
And eventually..... with much more detailed instructions on her blog.... ends up with these little pretties. Wouldn't these be beautiful to use in decorating a Valentine's dinner table? I can see them as napkin rings or tied to the base of a wine glass to add a special "lovey" touch, or even a beautiful bouquet of them as a centerpiece. So sweet!
Enjoy your day today! And don't forget to drop by the Dollar Tree and grab some crepe paper!
all together now!
I found this adorable{free}printable over at Sunny Fiona. This has got to be about the the cutest print I have ever laid my little brown eyes on! Some times the talent I find on these blogs are unreal! I love it!
Happy Husband Kit
I thought this was so sweet. There are so many hard working husbands out there, they deserve something a little special every now and then. I found this over at Vale Designs one of my favorite blogs.
Shindig Parties TO GO Online Magazine Feature
I am thrilled to announce that Shindig Parties' Football Party printables have been featured on an MSN online lifestyle magazine today! Microsoft Network's Glo.com asked to feature the printables for an article they were running on Kids' Superbowl Parties and today is the day.... Hooray! If you've not seen Glo.com yet, you should give it a try. There are fabulous articles on fashion, beauty, family and relationships, too.
my SHOP and grab your set today -- Only $19 for the FULL collection!
What a thrill for my new business!
And I've also got some new SUPERBOWL PRINTABLE packages in my shop, too, just in time to plan your Superbowl Bash. Whether you are a Packers fan or the biggest Steelers fan around, I've got a set to cheer your favorite team on. Take a look....
my subway art
Like I mentioned Here I really love subway art. I made a printable so I could make my own version using a Little Blue Boo tutorial. I think it turned out beautifully and I am really thrilled with the results!
Canning party and labels...
When I was a little girl growing up in the back woods of Pennsylvania..one of my favorite things to do with my Grammy Mabel was to can, my favorite, strawberry jam. I remember cutting the corn right of the cob for hours on end so we could freeze it. We usually just marked it with a sharpie...lame! How cute are these labels? She even gives the idea of throwing a canning party. That would actually be fun, many hands make light work! Cameron over at Cottage Industrialist made these little beauties.
A Valentines Day treat!
I have a HUGE order of cake balls to fulfill by this weekend so I started working on them today. After rolling 100 (which isn't even half way through) and covering about 50 of them I got side tracked...bored actually, and I started playing around with a Valentines Day treat idea. This one I'll definitely be using at my Valentines Day party for our toddlers next week!!! :)
All I did was use my little heart cookie cutter to cut through a cake ball then covered it with candy melts. Easy and so cute! And I finally have a use for those plastic heart containers I got on clearance sale last year! ;)
All I did was use my little heart cookie cutter to cut through a cake ball then covered it with candy melts. Easy and so cute! And I finally have a use for those plastic heart containers I got on clearance sale last year! ;)
Need a Fabulous Cake Stand?
I love a DIY kind of girl, and I've found some super-talented ones over at Bee in our Bonnett.
And some trim from the Dollhouse section of the craft store (Michaels) ..... oh, yeah, and a really nice & handy husband..... they crafted these beautiful stands in no time at all.
Have you ever seen a gorgeous cake plate stand in the store that You.Just.HAD.To.Have? And then you took a look at the price tag and gingerly set it back down and continued on your merry way. Well, thanks to the creative talents of the two sisters at Bee in our Bonnett, we can have our cute cake stands and save a little money, too.
Aren't these amazing?
The girls made these fabulous pedestal cake stands for their little
brother's wedding party and then styled this beautiful dessert table, too.
Using some smooth plywood.....
Some furniture legs from Home Depot......
And some trim from the Dollhouse section of the craft store (Michaels) ..... oh, yeah, and a really nice & handy husband..... they crafted these beautiful stands in no time at all.
After assembly, sanding and a little paint, the sisters added some simple white plates (Walmart) to the tops of each stand.
And created these.... beautiful, versatile.... and they even show you how to store the stands easily.
What a GREAT idea! Thanks Bee in our Bonnett!
Please visit their blog for more detailed instructions and other fun ideas.
My favorite quote..
This has always been one of my favorite quotes. I decided to print this out for my bedroom so I see it everyday... get this one HERE!
Valentines's Heart Pops
Everyone loves Valentines Day, I mean, really, how could you not? A full day set aside to celebrate LOVE! Hearts and flowers, chocolate and other goodies, and super sweet notes to those we care about..... what a terrific reminder to focus on the positive things in life.
I'm almost overwhelmed by all of the great Valentines ideas circulating on the internet. I hope to share lots of them with you all over the coming weeks.... recipes and crafts and parties, too. I happened across this adorable idea for a Valentine's treat from Pleasant Home, Valentine's Heart Pops made from candy canes and white chocolate candy melts. This is brilliant! Easy and quick and a great favor for neighbors and friends.
I'm almost overwhelmed by all of the great Valentines ideas circulating on the internet. I hope to share lots of them with you all over the coming weeks.... recipes and crafts and parties, too. I happened across this adorable idea for a Valentine's treat from Pleasant Home, Valentine's Heart Pops made from candy canes and white chocolate candy melts. This is brilliant! Easy and quick and a great favor for neighbors and friends.
Adorable for a classroom treat, too!
With the directions from Pleasant Home, they are simple to make with a few ingredients..... small candy canes, white chocolate candy melts and some Valentines sprinkles.
And while you're visiting Jodi over at Pleasant Home,
take a look at these yummy jello pop corn balls.
Thanks, Jodi, for all of your inspiring ideas!
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