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And the winner is.... 28 Jun 2010 6:14 AM (14 years ago)

AMAZING Craft Retreat Deal 23 Jun 2010 10:57 AM (14 years ago)

Interview with Chris!! 23 Jun 2010 10:53 AM (14 years ago)

Finale & Season 4 Crafters 20 Jun 2010 9:01 PM (14 years ago)

This three-tier cake is made from paper. Each tier is made up of eleven individual paper cake slices that are attached to each other. The pieces come apart easily, so when the party is over, each guest gets to take a piece of cake home.

Fill each cake slice with candy or any other special treat. You could even fill each slice with money, which would be a fun and new twist on a money tree. (This would make a great end-of-year teacher gift...each child could make one or two slices and fill each slice with a special thank-you note.)

The cake makes a great centerpiece. You can use an infinite amount of color combinations based on the occasion. Imagine how beautiful the cake would look made out of white paper for a wedding! Make it out of pink or blue for a baby shower. Endless possibilities!

When you unsnap the top, you can see how nicely organized all of your picnic items are.

This is not just any tote, however. The sides of the tote snap in the back to easily access the items for your picnic.

There are elastic straps to hold your wine glasses (cute plastic ones from Walmart), pockets for your plates and silverware, and a pocket for your picnic blanket.

The picnic blanket has a waterproof bottom, which is easy to clean (a simple modification of the outdoor play mat). It is a great way to enjoy your spouse. And if you really want to keep it cheap, put the kids to bed and have a picnic in the backyard. Just the two of you!

The cute fabric is curtousy of Danielle from Draw String Studio.

Season 4 Auditions!! 13 Jun 2010 5:17 PM (14 years ago)

Like so many others, I'm madly in love with the mid-century modern designs

of Alexander Girard. I wanted to capture the fun and innocent nature of

his work in a practical sort of way...a seat cushion!

Wool felt added a burst of color while simplifying the construction of my

cushion. I decided to hand embroider the black detailing instead of

machine stitching. Took a while but I like the handmade feel the

embroidery added. Red ribbing along the edges added that final touch.

I had such plans for a set of these cushions in my living room but alas,

my 1 yr. old has already staked his claim on it. Turns out it's the

perfect size floor cushion for a sweet little boy! (Sorry for the last

picture being blurry. Do little boys ever stand still?!)

I don't know about you, but we have tons of business magnets on our fridge. You know, those flimsy magnets covered with business logos you get at the fair or with a purchase. I am tired of looking at them. So here is what I did with mine:

I turned them into chalkboard magnets. Now I can leave my husband a note, like we need dog food or milk (exclamation point means completely out of milk) or a simple I love you.

This one is for the dishwasher (very important).

These are for my son. We can work on reading words or creating sentences or his blend ladders (bat, cat, hat).

This gorgeous bed runner is Queen size. The perfect fit to give your bedroom a little bit of color.

Sunny days, mini vacations, long car rides....and missing sunglasses! NO MORE I SAY! Ever since my first car I have had a clip for my sunglasses but as our family grew I couldn't find more so they ended up in the cup holders, on the floor, you name it, which then leads to broken and lost glasses. Thats where this little project that took no more than 45 minutes to complete came in handy!

It is simple, functional and cute!

All you need to complete this little project is a peice of cardboard, batting/felt, about half quater worth of fabric, elastic ribbon and some velcro circles. Sew simple! I added a little

decorative trim to mine, well, because I like things girly!

The above pictures shows it laying flat on my counter with my sunglasses and my daughters and

as you can see we have two more loops one for my son and hubby.

And hanging upside down in the car (sorry about the weird picture). As you can see I attached

two elastic bands to hold it on the visor.

Say good bye to lost and broken glasses and say hello to fun and organized!

Craft #8 - Cupboard Chalkboard

I have been wanting to make something with a old cupboard door that I found at Ikea. I added a ledge to hold chalk and eraser.......but mainly to catch the chalk dust;)

The perfect chalk board for little love notes to hubby or messages about what I {heart}.

I made a bag to hold the chalk and eraser. I added rooshing to give dress it up a little.

Craft #9 - Cardboard Clubhouse

I am cheap. I'll admit it. I have a hard time paying a hundred dollars

(or more) for a playhouse that my kids will grow out of or grow

sick of. So I made this playhouse entirely of cardboard, paint, and

glue. Totally cost is around $10!

the back view--had to add a doggy door .

thr roof is corrugated trim I got from a bulletin board store.
($3.25--the most expensive thing I bought.)

Your welcome to come and play....as long as you aren't selling stuff!!!

When I was little my Mom sewed a red Superman cape for my older brother. He was just one year older than me so we both wore that cape until it was in tatters. When we strapped on that cape and felt like superheroes. My brother even chose to jump off our 2nd story roof with that cape on to try out its flying powers (don't worry, he came away un-hurt, but my poor Mother probably aged ten years that day!)

Nothing makes a kid feel empowered like dawning the persona of a super-hero! Now little tykes can feel that same power by the pool.

This Batman inspired hooded towel came together in about an hour and at under $10 total cost, they make a great gift for toddler boys. Thumb loops at each edge make spreading your fierce wings a breeze and the cool scalloped edges make your little guy look like a real bat!

I used nice fluffy towels for this project to make these super absorbent and sturdy enough to be used again and again for years to come. Holy cool bath towel, Batman!

Craft #11 - Rocket Ship Softie

I must admit that my crafting energy tends to be more suited to my girls than to my boy. I am always looking for cool, fun, and creative things to make for him. Lately, my son loves all things related to outer space... So the crafting ideas have been endless! This Rocket Ship Softie was an instant favorite! It is made from 4 panels of fabric and is stuffed with wool batting. The astronauts are painted wooden peg people...they are sturdy enough to withstand all of the "flying" they do as they travel from planet to planet.

I also made this coordinating Robot Bag so that my son can take his outer space friends with him on his adventures. The bag is made out of a Japanese canvas fabric and the straps are out of my new favorite material... Nylon Webbing.

Craft #12 - Packets of Posies Wreath

This wreath has been a bit of a work in progress for me...an evolving work of art if you will. The idea came to me while clearing the table after a family night of planting window boxes, I had these all these little seed packets left over! They were just too pretty to be considered trash!

The whole project was almost free too. That is always a plus! The wreath form is recycled from another wreath. And I used my favorite stuff in the whole world to age and distress the seed packets, can you guess what I used? Old English furniture polish! Fabulous stuff!

The flowers are strips of an old sheet, and they are stuck onto the wreath with straight pins that I can reuse if I take them off. I put them on next. The colorful heads of the straight pins are like the bright centers of flowers! And they add a little shot of color to the white on white flowers!

The Welcome sign is actually a little chalkboard that can be personalized to spell out whatever fits the situation! I can't wait to show you what the back of this sign says! LOL! I used some chalkboard wallpaper that I bought at the dollar store.

If you were to ask me my favorite part of the wreath I would have to tell you that it is the fact that it can be switched up so easily! The seed packets are held in place by clothespins and can quickly be switched for the different seasons. I can totally see this wreath surrounded by birthday cards in August when we have three birthdays at our house! Or proudly displaying our Chrismtas cards in December. I also think this would be grand holding fall leaves picked up after a crisp day at the park. Or how about little Valentines Day notes tucked all around? I am getting super excited thinking about all the possibilities. How about you, this litte wreath whips up so easily, will you be making one for your house?

Craft #13 - Leather Leaf Necklace

I love to adorn myself and my home with things that have meaning to me. I purchased this necklace and then embellished it with leather leaves.

Each leaf is inscribed with a place that has a special meaning to me.

You could add whatever has a special meaning to you....your children's names, inspirational words, etc. It makes me happy when I wear it because of the memories that each place holds.

Interview with Cheryl 9 Jun 2010 12:51 PM (14 years ago)

I also have a shop, www.justpretty.etsy.com, where I sell many of my finished projects, custom items, and other little goodies.

All over...stacks of pretty fabric, colorful paper, sprinkles, ribbons, yarn, polka dots, gingham, little chairs, dishes, spray paint, tools...I could lose myself for hours in flea markets, IKEA and antique and thrift shops. All of those pretty things send my mind racing with potential and new projects.

Of course, lurking around the blog world doesn't hurt, either. There are so many creative and talented people out there!

What makes you smile?

The things that my boys find hilarious always make me smile. Their laughter is so sweet and full of life.

Just kidding. I just enjoy spending time with my husband and boys.

Go check her out at her blog, A Pretty Cool Life!

Week 8 - Re-purposed 6 Jun 2010 8:27 PM (14 years ago)

It doesn't get any easier (or cuter!) than this! All you have to do is start with a bubble dress. The one I used is perfect because it has a nice wide elastic waistband and the skirt is fully lined. That means when you're finished, your book bag will have a secure opening and the inside will be fully lined, too. Because you're using a bubble dress, the top and bottom of the bag are already nicely ruffled.

All you have to do is remove the top part of the dress from the waistband. I added a wide strip of canvas ribbon for the handle. The handle is the only part of the book bag that wasn't made from the dress.

I covered the top of the bubble dress with iron-on vinyl to keep the sides from fraying. I used a Sizzix die to create the flower shapes. You can use whatever shape you want, but just make sure that you carefully place the fabric on the die so you can maximize the number of pieces you can cut. I removed the stitching from the black trim on the bubble dress neckline and flattened it out to make the centers for the flowers. I added some large white grommets to the waistband for a nice extra touch of color.

No kid likes summer homework, but it's a lot more fun to tackle when she can tote her books around in this awesome bubble dress book bag! Or, use it as a beach bag or summer sleepover bag. If you want a small bag, use an infant-sized bubble dress. If you need a REALLY big bag, use a really big bubble dress! Have fun!

Interview with Shilo 3 Jun 2010 6:49 AM (14 years ago)

Tell us a little about you and your blog.
I started a family blog two years ago. Just a way of keeping track of all the little things that happen in our day to day life's. My mom started her blog, Rosy Cheeks, which inspired me to start a craft blog also. I love sharing ideas with everyone in blogger land.

How and when did you start crafting?
Technically I started crafting when I was about 10. My mom was part of that 1980's tole painting craze and she would have my brother and I baste all of her wood. But on a personal level it was when I was on bed rest with my oldest son. I was so bored, so I started scrap booking as away to entertain myself and it has been a hobby ever sense.

How often do you craft?
I usually craft a little each day. Even if it is just assembling charms for my latest swap while watching House or Top Chef. Once a month my mom, aunt, sisters and cousins have a crafty day that is an entire Saturday of food, fun and crafting. Even my 7 year old daughter, 4 year old niece and 6 year old cousin have started insisting on joining us with projects of their own that they work on.

Where do you get your inspiration?
All the wonderful blogs out there are a huge inspiration. I love seeing what others have made and then tweaking it to make it my own. Also my kids. Recently my 11 year old came to me and asked me to create something for him to display all of his scouting pins on. What a great idea! And I never would have thought of it, had he not asked.

What is your favorite medium to work in?
This on is hard, because there are so many. But I have to return to my original love and say paper .Although, lately fabric is a close second.

What is your guilty pleasure?
Oh no, I don't want to admit this out loud...but I would say watching the shows 16 and pregnant or South Park while enjoying a diet busting sherbet float.

What makes you smile?
My Kids and my sweet hubby of 13 ears for sure! But also seeing a project I made enjoyed by someone. I recently made my kids and nieces and nephew fabric snakes...really easy, took like 15 minutes...but the played with them for days!

What is your favorite thing to do (other than crafting)?
My hubby and I are movie watchers, we own more movies than I want to admit out loud. I also enjoy camping, 4 wheeling and being outside. I love to cook and bake, even though I will probably never master the mysteries art of the yeast bread....I think even my poor mom has given up on me!

Thanks for taking a minute to get to know me. Stop by and visit my blog if you get a chance!

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Week 7 - Paper 30 May 2010 9:20 PM (14 years ago)

These animal puppets are a great addition to any bedtime story. You and your child can make up stories for hours and these puppets can be the stars!

They are made using punches and dies. If you don't want to use them as puppets, you can put them inside shadow boxes and hang them on your child's bedroom wall.

I used tiny lunch bags so the puppets are the perfect size for tiny hands. The three-dimensional eyes can really help a child's imagination run wild!

Did you ever make a diorama in elementary school? Why not take that idea of giving a picture dimension, and apply it to making a keepsake for your home or as a housewarming gift for someone you love?

I found a shadow box frame I liked, and then using cardstock paper and craft foam, made a diorama of this house. In the tutorial, I'll show you the steps I took, so you can create your own. I printed out an 8x10 photo of the house, and then used it as a guide. I divided the house into layers, and then traced and transferred the layers to the paper. This was created using common scrapbooking tools and supplies, and an exacto knife.

Here in the cross-section view, you can get an idea of how the diorama is put together.

Pictures only tell part of the story. It's hard to get a feel for it in the photo, but the details literally pop out, and create a striking art piece.

Consider creating a diorama and you will make a keepsake that will be cherished.

Interview with Jessica! 25 May 2010 9:42 AM (14 years ago)

*You can still see this week's challenge and vote here! and don't forget the Staker Sensations giveaway here!*
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As promised, this week I will be featuring the few crafters that I was wasn't able to while we had no internet access. First up it's Jessica from Running with Scissors!

1. Tell us a little about you and your blog. I'm the wife of a student that will graduate next month, looking forward to move on from student life and wish I could as easily move on from the student loans. We have one son who is 2 years old. I have a little etsy shop, mainly selling children's items. I started my blog in 2007 to show my mom my projects since I lived on the other side of the country. For over a year I think she was the only one that looked at it. It's just a little blog of my projects and ideas, and I try to share instructions and tutorials on things I think others may want to duplicate. It's probably mainly sewing, but there are some crafts mixed in with painting, furniture makeovers, random stuff, etc. For a while I've been in a phase using freezer paper stencils with fabric paint on everything.

1. How and when did you start crafting? My mom is very creative very talented, from a young age she'd include us in her projects and I think just watching her create so much from wedding gowns to stained glass windows, and even furniture, the passion for creating and projects rubbed off
   
   
2. How often do you craft? daily pretty much. I do my best to restrict it to during naps or after my son's asleep at night. There are very few nights when all the chores are done that I'm not working on a project. If I'm not able to actually work on one, I am usually sketching ideas.
   
   
3. Where do you get your inspiration? anywhere really: other blogs, nature, magazines, a piece of fabric, childhood memories, wrapping paper, a cool color of spray paint, junk that needs a new life
   
   
4. What is your favorite medium to work in? I get bored of one area, so I don't know that I have a favorite. I try to switch it up between painting, crafty (paper/glue/ribbon/etc), woodworking. But most of the time I am sewing.
   
   
5. What is your guilty pleasure? watching chick flicks
   
   
6. What makes you smile? brownies, fresh flowers, appreciation
   
   
7. What is your favorite thing to do (other than crafting)? lay on the grass outside in warm weather and do nothing at all

Summer Time - Week 6 23 May 2010 9:59 AM (14 years ago)

Was anyone else having problems with Blogger this week? It was letting me sign into my dashboard, but I couldn't do any editing to anything. Now it lets me in, but I can't add picture links. Weird.

Anyway, everything in now caught up!! All the projects have been archived & all the tutorials are up (it doesn't look very nice without the picture links, but I'll change those as soon as blogger will let me)! THANK YOU all again for putting up with me while I've been moving. It turned into a way bigger deal than I had planned on.

Thank you especially to my crafters for dealing with the lack of email response. They're amazing! I wasn't able to get the interviews for Jessica or Ann up on time, so you'll get to learn a little bit more about them throughout the week.

Before we get to the results I have some good news. We have a giveaway!!! Shannon at Staker Sensations is giving away $50 to her shop. If I won I'd get this:

We've been having a pretty fun "finding herself" stage with Abbi lately and this would come in handy. Get more details in the "giveaway" tab, or just click here.

This weeks voting was intense! The top 2 and the bottom 2 were very close, but the final results are in.

It looks like Shilo is the winner with her great Finger Print Pendant! The tutorial will be up shortly for that.

But that means we have to let Lynette go. For a woman that never considered herself crafty she did an amazing job!! Continue to check out her crafting adventures at Get Your Craft On.

So that leaves just 5 ladies in the competition. Here they are with their crafts from last week.

Finger Print Pendant by Shilo@ "Toad"ly Crafts

Felt Learning Mat by Deidre @A Craft A Day

Fab Science Lap by Charlene @eWillow

Periodic Table of Crafty-ness byCheryl @ A Pretty Cool Life

Discovery Toys by Chris @Pickup Some Creativity

This week's theme is "Summer Time." I thought that for sure by now we'd have summer weather here in Northern Utah, but it just doesn't want to stop raining. Maybe this will help with it feel a little warmer. Voting ends on Friday at 9 pm MST, just like always.

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Every little baby needs a place to sit down outside without getting poked by the grass, wet from the dew, or dirty. Most of us moms use blankets that we end up having to wash all the time.


The outdoor play mat has a waterproof backing to prevent wetness and allowing for easy clean up. Just wipe it off!


Best of all, it's portable! It fits nicely in the diaper bag or easy and light enough for little hands to carry.

I remember summer time as a kid and selling kool aid and cookes out in the yard to friends, neighbors and passer buyers.

My kids are the same way. They love selling stuff, cookies, lemonade...even rocks!


But it seemed like the hardest part of selling their wares... was setting up...finding a table, making a banner, getting the price in and having a sturdy area to set out all their cups, napkins and other fun stuff.


But with this cute stand setting up for the big sale is a breeze! It has a banner were you can spell out that special offering. And theres a sleeve just right for adding a price.

And with the bright colors you'll attract the attention of all the customers.

When the kids are done, this cute stand comes a part for easy storage. The best part, it is all made with inexpensive materials from your local hardware store

Sun, shade & Lemonade...what a great way to spend summer.

Summer just wouldn't be summer without a trip to the beach. Bring a little bit of the ocean back home with a fun seashell wreath.

This is also lovely for the destination bride. Change the ribbon to the color of the wedding party and create a meaningful keepsake.

Kids will love this fun box of camping gear. It makes a fun addition to a summertime backyard campout.

Just fill the box with fun camping goodies. Your kids can snuggle under the fuzzy blanket and enjoy delicious Smores.

The box lid doubles as a Tic-Tac-Toe board. Use plastic glow-in-the-dark bugs as the game pieces, and keep score in the little score book.

What kid wouldn't love making this and camping under the stars on a warm summer night?

With simple snap diaper access and buttons in back, this pattern can be for a girl or boy. The version for girls features elasticized arms, legs, and neckline. The boy version has a simple faced neckline, rolled hems for the sleeves, and tiny cuffs for the legs.

Made to be comfy and non-restrictive, the Summer Romper will help baby feel ready to play, despite the summer heat, all the way until nap time.

Dress Up 9 May 2010 5:49 PM (14 years ago)

It's just going to be another minimal post this week. The move is made, now we're just waiting on the internet people (I've only had a few minutes to use the internet in the past week and it's going to be like that again this week too :( )I will be able to fill in the details then. Thanks for your patience!

The winner of the Teacher Gift Challenge was Deidre with her Teacher Tote! How cool was that? The tutorial will be up shortly.


This week it's Jessica @ Running with Scissors. Her stuff is amazing!  I love her blog and her crafting style.  Keep checking up on her.


This weeks theme is Dress Up and there are some great ones. Vote for your favorite on the poll in the sidebar before Friday night at 9 pm MST.

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Craft #1 - Hula Doll Dress Up

Who says little girls and boys are the only ones who can play dress-up?
Dolls are people, too!  (Just watch "Toy Story!")
This hula costume is so easy and fun to make!

Craft #5 -  Animal Tails

Kids don't need a lot to play!  What they really need is a big imagination...and some animal tails! 

Put on a tail and suddenly you're a ferocious tiger in the jungle...or a monkey swinging from a tree.

Let your kid's imagination soar with these fun animal tails.  They are easy for kids to put on and there are plenty to share with friends.  Let their imaginations go WILD!

Craft #6 - Dress-Up Wedding Headpieces

When I think "dress up" I think WEDDINGS (maybe it is because it's the only time I get really dressed up!).

Flower Headpieces are the it thing for brides and their bridal party, but they can be pricey. How about you make these for your bridesmaids and flower girls and still look like a million bucks?

Fancy, pretty, feminine. I love the sculptural look!

These headpieces are fun and super dressy, but to add a little more function to the "everyday", I made the main flower on a clip. Unclip it from the headpiece, throw it on a cute side pony and your bridesmaids can be wearing these around town with a t-shirt and jeans.

The best part???This project is made from scraps of fabric left from all of the other wedding projects. If you've got a few squares left, a headband and a couple of clips, this project won't add a dime to your wedding budget.

Craft #7 - Magnetic Paper Doll

As a little girl I loved playing with paper dolls. With this cute tin, the little girl in your life will love playing paper dolls too...but with a personal twist...the doll is her and the clothes are all her favorite outfits!



There is an out fit for play, an outfit for school and even a pair of pj's! Plus, some fun accessories to dress up anything she wears!


And...it's all magnetic and contained in a cute, upcycled metal cookie tin, so when its time to head to a friends or on a long car ride, just grab this cute tin and she can play paper dolls anywhere!

*These photos have been altered to blurry out the "dolls" face, the actual dress up tin does not have the face blurred.

Interview with Holly! 5 May 2010 6:56 AM (14 years ago)

Hey everybody. They move is still in progress (and the internet people won't be able to come until the end of next week!?!) so I won't be able to get the past craft links or tutorial or anything up for a little bit longer. Sorry!

But in the mean-time I'd like you all to get to know Holly a little bit better. She's one amazing lady. Can you believe she did her whole wedding by her self!? To learn even more about her that's not in this interview and to see her crafts click here. (this week's challenge is in the previous post...just scroll down a bit)

1. Tell us a little about you and your blog.
   
   I'm a 26 year old Midwestern newlywed who has a serious love for all things pretty. I love sewing, making jewelry, and learning how to use my camera. I work full time as a biomedical engineer during the day, and spend most of my nights in our guest room at the sewing machine. I prefer dreaming up my own designs over following a pattern. I think figuring out how to put things together satisfies the engineer in me! My blog bijou lovely was created as a place to document my creations, inspiration, and tutorials.
   
   
2. How and when did you start crafting?
   
   I have always loved being creative and making things, but planning my wedding really triggered the need for me to craft more often. I wanted to make sure our wedding was a true reflection of my husband and I, so I handmade everything from the invitations to the table runners on my own. After spending a year creating something almost every night, I needed a place to channel all of that creative energy once the wedding was over, and that's when I started bijou lovely.
   
   
3. How often do you craft?
   
   work on some sort of craft project almost every night of the week! Even when we're on weekend road trips, I figure out something I can make in the car. I do try to take one night off a week to spend away from the craft room!
   
   
4. Where do you get your inspiration?
   
   I get my inspiration from a lot of different places. A lot of my ideas just pop into my head as I'm doing other things. I have a running list of ideas written down so I won't forget them! Blogs are a wonderful place to look for inspiration. I have an excessive amount of blogs in my google reader! Magazines, catalogs, and stores are also some of my main sources. If I'm ever feeling uninspired, a trip to Anthropologie or a quick look through a J.Crew catalog can have my head spinning with ideas in no time!
   
   
5. What is your favorite medium to work in?
   
   I love to sew, and I'm addicted to fabric!
   
   
6. What is your guilty pleasure?
   
   Gossip Girl and diet soda! Not necessarily together.
   
   
7. What makes you smile?
   
   My husband! He's wonderful.
   
   
8. What is your favorite thing to do (other than crafting)?
   
   

   I love spending time with my family and friends.

Teacher Gifts - Week 3 2 May 2010 5:37 PM (14 years ago)

There are lots of pockets and spaces for all sorts of things! There are pockets for notebooks and folders....pencils and pens...little treats...even a place to hook your keys!

Craft #2 - Teacher Cover-All Apron

I asked my favorite first grade teacher what she'd REALLY like to receive as a gift. She explained how she'd ruined a few pairs of pants during craft time when little hands pull at her legs. She told me she'd love an apron that covered her pants from front to back. The result is Teacher's Cover-All Apron:

Craft #3 - Teacher Tote



It is no secret that every teacher takes work home to do on their free time. Why not give them a tote to carry that work home in style?



At first sight, it looks like a traditional tote, but the zippers on the side make it far more functional for any teacher!



Once the zippers on both sides are open, items in the many pockets are easily accessible. It also makes a handy place to do work when at Starbucks or any outing for that matter. On the right is a large pocket to hold a pad of paper (or to use to carry the grade book). On the left are 5 pockets plus 4 pen pockets to keep everything (including papers that need to be graded) organized and easy to reach. Any teacher would be thrilled to have this!




Craft #4 - Apple for your Teacher

You'll need a sturdy box, 9 cubes, and a printer! Tutorial comes with a printable .pdf to make your own apple game in whatever size you'd like. You might want one to give and one to keep! Don't miss the cute box, lined with the graphic apple print. Perfect finishing touch.

Interview with Marjorie! 29 Apr 2010 7:33 AM (14 years ago)

Bath Time - Week 2 26 Apr 2010 5:19 AM (14 years ago)

Metallics are big in fashion and decor. Combine them with earthy colors and clean lines

The bath pad is the perfect solution to prevent sore knees when giving your child a bath. The top and bottom are padded, providing cushion for your arms and knees.
Simply use the suction cups on the top to hold it in place and wash away. The bath pad is waterproof so there will be no issues with mold. Just wipe it off and store it.

No more soap bottles falling in the tub! The pocket in the middle is perfect for holding your child's bath needs.

And for Mom's safety, there is nonslip material on the bottom.

Made with actual washcloths, these simple designs are quick and easy to create.
A great bath toy, and a functional way to wash the kids.

Kids get washed!

These are machine washable, so you can throw them in the wash with all your other towels. I also included ribbon hangers so after bath is over, you can wring them out and hang them to dry on the spout of the tub, or you can buy these plastic suction cup hooks for $2.00 in the bathroom accessory aisle of your hardware store/ Target/ Walmart.

Folksy - Week 1 18 Apr 2010 6:22 PM (14 years ago)

I can not believe that another session of SYTYC is here! This one is going to be just as great as the previous two...I can tell.

To help us kick things off, Lisa Leonard Designs is giving away a $50 gift card! Oh how I wish I could win. I've been drooling over her new "mama necklace". I wouldn't mind getting that for mothers day.

Well, if you really want to get technical, I wouldn't mind getting anything she has in her shop :) To enter the giveaway you can find it in the "giveaway" tab, or just click here.

Now back to the matter at hand...Week 1. This week's theme was Folksy. Voting will be open until Friday night at 9 MST. Just as a reminder, here are the 10 ladies that will be showing off for you guys for the next 10 weeks.

Ann @ DecoMOD Studio
Lynette @ Get Your Craft On
Cheryl @ A Pretty Cool Life
Deidre @ A Craft A Day
Holly @ Bijou Lovely
Chris @ Pickup Some Creativity
Marjorie @ Living With Three Moonbabies
Jess @ Running With Scissors
Charlene @ eWillow
Shilo @ "Toad"ly Crafts

Good Luck Ladies!!!

ps - If you would still like to help out "Betty's for Boobies" or you missed my last post click here. They're still accepting donations for the Susan G. Koman 3 day walk. Every little bit helps save lives!!

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They are not only beautiful, but so useful too! Use them in your kitchen or even your bathroom to help protect your granite counter tops. I use the larger ones next to my stove top as a spoon rest. A great addition to any home decor, they would make wonderful gifts too!

I will provide you with the designs pictured, and show you how to transfer the images using a simple technique. You can also used your own designs. The possibilities are endless!

Can you even have the folk without the music? Bring out the guitar and enjoy sitting on the porch and strummin' the strings.

This little dress is full of detail. From the applique, to the embroidered strings, and rhinestones! And don't forget to get your dress signed by your favorite musician!

This pendent lamp is a simple project and, best of all, it is beyond affordable! I created a simple wire frame and attached the fabric. Very little sewing was involved! This is a great project to add color and personal style to any room!

Complete with a pieced back to showcase the gorgeous voile fabrics.

This game is a "simple sew" project and a fun way to use your "digi" skills. The game board is made from 4 sheets of printable canvas that I sent through my home printer. This tutorial includes a .png template for the game board. If Wolfie and Red aren't your tale, create a story of your own. Add some personalization, photos and designs, anything you'd like.

Tiny craft magnets, sewn in to the binding, holds the folded up game board together. Wolfie's furry pouch and Red's velvet purse, sit safely inside and keep all of the game pieces in place.

Perfect gift for a kitchy collector or story lover!

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And the winner is... 11 Apr 2010 12:58 PM (14 years ago)

Well Session 2 has come to an end. It's been a great session with so much talent. Before I officially announce the winner I'd like thank the 10 crafters.