Valentines Idea

So I haven't fallen of the face of the plant, I am still here. I have been doing lots of crafts and projects, but just haven't had time to take pictures and post them. Hopefully I will be better. I wanted to share this quick idea I got from Family Fun Magazine. We made these cute Valentine boxes tonight for Family night and my boys had so much fun doing it I wanted to share. Find the complete instructions here.
The base box is just an empty tissue box, so clever! I found these cute ones at Walmart. We decided we would leave these on the counter for the next two weeks with paper and pens nearby and leave nice notes to each other. My 4 year old loved the idea and can't wait to check his box in the morning. (side note he also insisted on adding the arms, because mom, robots have arms!)

STUFF I'VE BEEN DOIN'

Yet another FOREVER has gone by but I have good excuses!  Most of the things I was working on were gifts for Christmas...alas, they are gifted so I can share.  I had SOOO much fun making these little tool aprons for my sweet nephews.  I searched for the perfect tool set but everything I liked was too big (and I knew I couldn't fit all the tools in one apron) so I finally decided to split the "black and decker" set I really liked and it worked perfect.  I just took a kid sized apron and cut out something similiar.  Then I divided the tools and laid them on the individual aprons and made pockets and hooks to match.  I made a top pocket on both and put their initials on them.  This was so easy and I have to say, they were darling on both boys (doesn't hurt that they are super handsome buddies!!!)  These aren't the best pictures and some of the tools aren't pictured but I can't find the others I took.  Anyway, if you have a little friend with a special day coming, give em' a try!

One of the other things I have been working on was an apron for my niece-in-love.  I found a pattern for some vintage aprons and LOVED them.  This picture does not do justice to this apron, it turned out soooo cute!  You can't really tell, but the fabric is actually white with yellow polka dots and then trimmed in a cranberry red.  I told Trista that she better wear this every time she cooks (including poring cereal!).  I love the ruffles and her expression...I think this was about the time someone said it could double for lingerie.  

This year I did the 25 days album and I am so glad, super fun way to remember the season, I need to finish up and then I'll share.  More later!

Baby Shower Ideas

We threw a friend a baby shower a few weeks ago and thought I would share some of the ideas we used.

For some of the decorations I made these cute cupcakes out of various baby things. One I did with a diaper, another with the baby legs, one with a onesie, and one with washcloths. All you have to do is fold them so they are a couple inches high, then roll them up, wrap ribbon around them, pin together with straight pins and embellish the centers with whatever you have around. Then stick them in a cupcake liner!I also made these lollipops using washcloths and a pair of baby legs. Fold it, then roll it, then pin it!The party favors.

more trash to treasure

Before we left Kentucky, we picked up this hideous chair at our churches "swap and serve."  FREE.  My husband was dying (and so was everyone else...except my faithful friend Michele).  Truly, the ugliest!  At first , as you can see, we were going to try it in black.  UGLY!  We ran out of time and moved it with us across the country.  Just this week, after 5 months, we FINALLY got the white spray paint out...soooo much better!  And thanks to Anna Marie Horner and her fab fabric, we have a cute little chair off to the corner in our entry.  I'll post pictures when it comes together a little more.  Now go make something pretty!

CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE AVALIABLE

Okay so sorry on the lack of posts from me lately. I haven't been doing much crafting lately because I have been busy working on Christmas Card designs for Photo Expressions. I am excited to say that they are finally done!! So if you are needing Christmas Cards or know someone who does go check them out and see if there is one you like. You can find pricing over on the right side bar, also any of the designs from last year are also available. You can also find those designs on the right side bar under the 'Christmas Cards' label.

Here is a peak at one of my favorites!!

Halloween decor

I have never had a ton of Halloween decor (it's not my favorite holiday) but I know my kids love it and I have a bit more space to work with this year.  I didn't want to spend money on anything cause lets face it, I want a new couch more than a scary witch...you see my dilemma?  Anyway, I had this wall hanging that I still like but I am sooooo over the baby blue/black/brown that was the decor in my apartment!!  I decided the frame needed a little makeover and this is what I came up with.  I think I like it and will maybe find a cute spot to hang it and just change it for each new holiday...?   All of the supplies were just scrapbook/sewing stuff that I had around and the "happy halloween" was made in power point.  Do you love power point like I do???  So many possibilities other than slide shows!  

Have a happy day!

repurposed men's T

It's practically a miracle that this is Jenni posting and not Michele...I know Michele, but start breathing again!  With all of the changes in our life this summer, I haven't done much crafting but I am so in the mood again.  Tonight's project came from just plain boredom but I am happy with the results.  I have been hanging onto this white mens shirt, that I got at the Gap clearance for 99 cents, for about 2 1/2 years now.  (for those of you who live near hebron, Ky they are there all the time, pick a few up.)  Anyway, I originally bought it to do a Martha Stewart baby project but as you can see...no go.  So tonight I pulled it out and wanted something for fall.  I think it turned out pretty cute.

Took in the sides, reattached the sleeves with a little feminine puff and added an EASY chocolate brown ruffle...It was pretty cute alone, but when I added my new orange cardigan I felt all ready for fall!!  To see LOTS more refashions and easy tutorials, go here.