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Thanksgiving Turkey Headband Tutorial
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I’ve got an adorable Thanksgiving Turkey Headband Tutorial for all you crafters out there. Pottery Barn kids use to sell these cute Turkey Headbands during the holidays but now they are hard to find so I made one for my little guy and I’m here to show you how you can make one too! Check out the tutorial below… Aren’t these the cutest!! (Pottery Barn on left, mine on right) DIY Thanksgiving Headband Tutorial: Supplies: Fabric Scraps for feathers Felt scraps for body Fleece or other soft fabric for headband Stiff sew-in Peltex Ultra Firm Stabilizer (sold by the yard at JoAnns in the interface section) Sewing…
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DIY Apothecary Candy Jar Decoration – a Tutorial
I was asked to help make a craft for our upcoming Super Saturday. (A fun day of crafts at my church) So I came up with these adorable Apothecary Candy Jars that make a perfect decorative piece for your home. I also made a few extra for my kids teachers for the holidays. (They make a quick and easy teacher gift!) They are also very inexpensive. Check out the tutorial below and let me know if you make any, I would love to see them! Supplies: Spray Paint (Color of your choice) Ribbon (I like using gross-grain) Wood Circles (I found these at Hobby Lobby) Wood Ball Knobs (Hobby Lobby)…
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All Things Fall Y’all Blog Hop & Giveaway
Welcome to the All Things Fall Y’all Blog Hop & Giveaway! Along with fabulous Fall DIY crafts, decor and recipes, we are excited to bring you the chance to win one of four CASH PRIZES totaling over $1,000! I am so excited to be a part of the blog hop and contribute my Halloween decorating ideas! Make sure to like my facebook page and follow me on pinterest (it will give you 2 entries into the giveaway)! So check out all the fun Fall ideas below and sign up to win some dough… THE ALL THINGS FALL Y’ALL BLOG HOP & GIVEAWAY IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Kenarry: Ideas for the…
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Halloween Advent Calendar Tutorial and a few Trunk or Treat Ideas!
Can you believe it’s already October! I love fall, it’s my favorite season. I love the leaves changing colors, falling from the trees, leaf piles, the pumpkin patch, apples, hot cocoa, apple cider, trunk or treat, thanksgiving…..the list goes on and on! 3 of my cuties were born in the fall too! And in October my favorite decoration is our Felt Halloween Advent Calendar. It is the perfect way for the kids to countdown to Halloween. I made this several years ago with my sister-in-laws and we use it every year. Sometimes we put treats inside (like candy corn) or stickers, or activity ideas. Its always the kids favorite part of…
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Felt Christmas Tree Advent Calendar Tutorial-Part 4
I am so excited to finally post the final Part to our Felt Christmas Tree Advent Calendar Tutorial! In case you missed it here is PART 1, PART 2, and PART 3. Now that you’re all caught up lets finish up our Advent Calendar! Finish Circles: Now that your circles are all completed its time to iron on some interfacing to the back side. (You can find this at the fabric or craft store). Cut the interfacing to fit the back of your circles and then iron them on the back of each circle. This will help them stay stiff and keep the embroidery thread from fraying. Attach Circles to…
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Father’s Day Treat Idea
Just a little treat idea for all those wonderful dads out there for Father’s Day. We made these for all the men at our church to hand out on this coming Father’s Day…. You can find the printable over at Sister’s Suitcase Blog! Supplies: Printable (download HERE) Small Clear baggies (found at the craft store or party store) Hugs and Kisses Stapler or scotch tape *Fill your baggies with hugs and kisses. Cut out tags and add them by putting them in the bag or stapling them to the outside of the bag after folding the opening closed (or tape shut). Look how cute! Don’t forget to check out our other…
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Father’s Day Shirt and Tie Cake (or Men’s Bithday Cake Idea)
Father’s Day is just around the corner. If you are trying to think of a fun treat to make I’ve got the perfect idea for you…a Shirt and Tie cake. It’s really simple to make too! You will need: Marshmallow Fondant (find recipe HERE) 9×13 cake (We just baked a yellow box cake flipped upside down on foil covered box) White frosting (I just buy some in the little tub at the store) Food Coloring (I used Blue for the tie) Tools: Rolling pin, stencil, button, knife. (see below) Steps: Bake your 9×13″ cake and flip face down onto foil covered box. Frost with white frosting. Make your marshmallow fondant, reserve some…
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Mother’s Day Printables – Grandma’s Too!
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, this Sunday in fact! I hope you all have something special in mind to tell your Mother (or Grandmother) how much you love her. And in case you need a quick gift idea for Mom or Grandma, I’ve whipped up some adorable Mother’s Day printables for you. Simply print on cardstock paper (basically a thicker paper) and frame! These are 8×10 inch, just click the link below each print to go to the printable pdf file. Look how cute… Mother’s Day Print 1 – Mothers Day Print Mother’s Day Print 2 – Mothers Day Print2 And for Grandma…. Grandmother Print – Grandmother Print Grandma Print 3…
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Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Don’t forget Cinco de Mayo is in just a couple days away. On Monday in fact. If you are looking for some yummy Cinco de Mayo recipes or food ideas, I’ve got yah covered. Here are a couple recipes you’re gonna love, perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo! First off, here is my yummy Pico de Gallo Recipe. It is hard not to eat the whole bowl in one sitting!! Next up, a simple Guacamole Recipe. YUMMY! Oh and I teach you how to cut an Avocado! And here’s the perfect meal for dinner…. My Award Winning Crockpot Chili. Last time I made you Chili I tried this Corn Bread…
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Spring Activity Ideas for Kids
The weather is finally getting warm and it’s starting to actually feel like Spring! So I’ve got some fun Spring Activity Ideas and some Easter Activity Ideas for your kids…. First up is a cute April Shower backdrop idea. All you need is light blue felt cut in an raindrop shape, and sew down the middle. Leave some space between each one. I actually made this for a youth dance photobooth but my kids loved it too! Here’s a cute Lady Bug Craft from I Heart Crafty Things. Check out this fun little rainbow sorting activity for your little ones from Housing a Forest. How about a Jelly Bean Learning…
