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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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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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How to Darken Curtains (the simple, easy method)
Need to darken your room or your kids rooms to help you sleep? Also know as ‘Blackout Curtains.’ Lining your curtains doesn’t have to be complicated! I know in the summer my kids have a hard time going to bed when it is still bright outside until really late. So here is a simple tutorial on how to darken your curtains quickly and easily, oh and its really cheap too… Supplies: Blackout Fabric (more details in the tutorial) Your Curtains Measuring Tape Scissors Thread (that matches your curtains) Sewing Machine Tutorial: First your going to measure the height of your window. You are going to want to add extra inches to the height so the blackout fabric goes several…
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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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It’s Always Autumn – a Blog Feature
I happened upon ‘It’s always Autumn’ about a month ago. I love this blog, Autumn is an inspiring blogger! She offers DIY projects, tutorials, food, printables, and more! So today I wanted to share a little bit from her blog so you can see how amazing she is…. First off I have to show you this adorable outfit she made during a sewing competition! I love making clothes for my little ones and this outfit is simply inspiring! You can see it HERE. Need to make some quick adorable throw pillows? Autumn will show you how…See the complete Tutorial HERE. Check out this Shirt redo! I love it. Find the tutorial HERE. If you know…
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Sensory Water Bottle Toy – A Tutorial
Today I am sharing a mini tutorial with you on how to make a Sensory Water Bottle Toy for your baby or toddler. These are perfect for little hands to hold, shake and yes they will try to eat it:) But don’t worry we are going to superglue the cap on so they can’t get it off. Let’s get started… Supplies: Mini Water Bottle (I found these ones at Fred Meyer in the bottled water section – they are a plastic round bottle with flavored water inside) Little trinkets – poms, buttons, sequins, beads, etc. (you can really do anything fun and shiny as long as it will fit into the…
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St. Patricks Day Ideas: Crafts, Food, Gifts and More…
Just wanted to share some fun ideas I’ve found for St. Patrick’s Day, from awesome Bloggers like you! Including Kids Crafts, Treats and Gift ideas, Dinner and Dessert Ideas and more! Happy Saint Patrick’s Day everyone. Here are some fun Craft Ideas for the kids… A Cereal Rainbow craft from One Artsy Mama. Rainbow Chain Craft from Sassy Dealz. Lepre-Cuties from Happy Home Fairy. Fingerprint Rainbow Pot from Sassy Dealz. Rainbow Wand Tutorial from Icing Designs. Here are some fun Treats and Gift Ideas… (great for Teachers, Friends, Loved Ones) St. Patrick’s Day Rainbows from Our Best Bites. St. Patty’s Day Gift Bottles from The Idea Room. St. Patty’s Basket from Home…
