KTM the Copy Cat

me, myself, & U

2011-01-18T06:39:00.001-08:00

I am going to be hosting all of my creations on my new blog me, myself, & U.
This blog I will continue to used to save all the ideas I love, but the other will now have my crafts.

Cutest Quilt and Doll

2010-06-29T07:55:00.001-07:00

So after disappearing for months I am finally getting back into the swing of things, and here's my latest...
I got his cute quilt pattern from my neighbor. It is so cute and so easy. It is just squares sewn together with the oval-ish shape topped sewed on the seams and around the edges. Everything is left open seam which makes is cute and takes the pressure off of it having to look perfect.
The doll I copied from a cute doll I saw at a craft show. She is felt, buttons, ribbon, and material for her skirt. I think she is so simple and adorable.

Zipper Clips and Girly Guitars

2010-02-08T10:16:00.000-08:00

I am loving these zipper clips.
I pulled these from here. But she learned from here.

She also made this fabulous guitar onesie and tutu. I LOVE it.

Reward Board

2010-02-08T06:26:00.000-08:00

This is a really great idea. The creater puts a slip of paper and some treats/money in each canister. The child then chooses a canister, does the chore and gets the reward.....I kind of like how she does it, but I would have to adapt it to what works for me. I am envisioning just rewards inside that they can randomly choose after doing something I've asked them to do, or for potty training. I would even just have slips of paper in them that had a reward written on it, like go to the aquarium, or play date with dad....something like that.
I have a magnet board, so I now know what to do with it.... :)

Book Wreath

2010-02-05T07:35:00.000-08:00

I love this and want to do it, but I think I want to do one out of sheet music to put above my piano. I think that might be cute!
Check it out here.

Draw-String Backpacks

2010-02-03T09:26:00.000-08:00

These are the cutest. The fabric she used is the best. I really want to try this. It is very boy and very cute! Check it out here.

Record Bowls

2010-01-26T06:47:00.000-08:00

This is so cool. I don't know what I would use it for, but it's a fun one.

Fun for Kids

2010-01-26T06:29:00.000-08:00

I am loving some of these ideas I am seeing around. It's this time of year that is so hard for me and I need some fun things to keep me going....and the kids get bored still stuch inside.

Coffee Filter Butterflies

Sock Puppets

Glitter Hearts from cereal boxes

Under-stair Playhouse

2010-01-20T07:52:00.000-08:00

I am LOVING what they did with their play hole.

Story Dice

2010-01-20T07:47:00.000-08:00

This is a great way to get your kids to make stories up and pretend. I love the idea. They choose a dice, roll it and begin the story...."Once upon a time there was a ..." after they started it they (or another child) rolls another dice and continues it.
Super Cute! I would probaly try to draw my own pictures to make it a little more personal.

Pillow Talk

2010-01-20T07:32:00.000-08:00

Not only is that one of my favorite movies, but these pillows "speak" to me. They are GREAT!
Pillow with Ties

Sweater Pillow

Gathered Pillow

Hanging Fabric Ball

2010-01-20T07:19:00.001-08:00

This is so cute and I think would be cute in a nursery. Easy, cheap, quick. My type of project!

Love is in the Air...

2010-01-12T12:18:00.001-08:00

Love in creeping in and I love it! January is a bleek month, so to get me happy I already put up my Valentine's Day decor. I've had fun making new things too. As I finish more projects I will update this post, so check back for more lovey-dovey things.
I hope you enjoy this walk through my house...

I'll start with my pride and joy for this year. I love how this glitter/burlap banner came out. As many of you know, burlap is all the rage right now. I like it, espeically for banners, but I don't love it. It's too stinky, but I guess that's what you get for $2-3 a yard! :)

I love the roughness of the burlap and twine with the fanciness of the glitter. I think it's a good balance.

I made it by using my cricut to cut out a stencil out of freezer paper. Then, after ironing it on the burlap I used white glue and spread it on the stencil instead of paint. Then I sprinkled it with glitter. Waited a minute and then ripped my stencil off. Pretty simple, right?!

Here's some made the same way, just using paint.

I got these letters at a garage sale for $.25 forever ago. They were a pinkish-red with a a nasty wook rose on them. I rip the rose off and mod podged them (one of my first attempts). I still hated them. Well, this year I am definately into glitter, so I thought...

Glitter makes everything better! I love the rough edges with it. Much improved don't ya think?!

Looks pretty good altogether I think!

I've seen words framed before....so I got thinking. I have a frame, I have some things....and this is what I came up with. I love it! and best of all it was FREE!

Sometimes I just buy things because they're cheap, or on sale, or just because they're cute. I don't always have a plan for them. This works most of the time, like these for example. I loved them and so I decided to string them on my curtain rod. I LOVE them. You could make your own for cheap, I just really liked the metal look.

I have loved stringing something around my lamp for each holiday. I think it's cute. For Christmas I had Holly there.

I found these gems at WalMart last year for $.50. I love them. I don't know if they are made to be door hangers, but that's what I took them for! :)

Cargo Pant Bag

2010-01-12T10:54:00.000-08:00

I love this bag. What a great way to save a pair of pants and get a cute bag in the mean time. Check out the tutorial here. It is a great step-by-step process with pictures and instructions. I'm excited to try it.

Snowman from a Lightbulb

2010-01-11T19:08:00.001-08:00

SOOOOOO CUTE! I will be making some of these.

Knit Scarf

2010-01-09T18:45:00.000-08:00

I love scarves and have too many....no I take that back. I don't have enough! I love this one. Very cute and simple. Check out the how to by it's creater here.

Bibs from Dad's Old Shirts

2010-01-09T18:42:00.000-08:00

I love this idea. My husband has a few shirts that we don't know what to do with, but don't have the heart to through out. What a fun idea to use his shirts to make some unique and cute bibs. I am especially loving the button down one!
I can see this for little girls too with some of Mom's old shirts.

Cutest Ruffle Skirt Ever

2010-01-09T18:28:00.000-08:00

If I had a girl she would be wearing this skirt to church tomorrow.

Peppermint, White Chocolate Popcorn

2010-01-07T11:11:00.000-08:00

Need I say more?! Three of my favorite things here. When I break my sugar-free time this is one of the first things I am going to make.

Vintage Neclace Remakes

2010-01-03T06:41:00.000-08:00

I am loving this style of necklance. The flower and combo beads, etc. is so cute and stylish. Check out how she made the jean flower here.

Below is my first attempt. The silver chain was my grandmothers. I love that I was able to use it. My mom just gave me her grandmother's (my great-grandmother) costume jewelry too. I am excited to use it and wear it. I love things that have been passed down.

Matryoshka Doll Family

2009-12-29T10:56:00.000-08:00

I saw that Hobby Lobby sells these just the other week and I am so glad someone did some up to inspire me. I think they are so cute and fun. It would be fun to do so many different things with these.

Branch with Ornaments

2009-12-29T10:49:00.000-08:00

I love the look of old and new together. This is a great example of how it can look good. I would probably to this for Halloween too with the branches spray painted black and with mod-podged ornaments.

Christmas Jars

2009-12-27T06:54:00.000-08:00

I love these Christmas jars. I will do them next year. I have loved my Halloween ones I made similar to these.

Winter Birdies

2009-12-22T07:40:00.000-08:00

Bloging in a funny thing. I just ran across the women who designed some fabric i just picked up! Crazy!
I love these birds. They are so cute. The pattern is so easy. I'll probably make some just to make. I don't know what I'd do with them! :)

Frosted Glass Jar Lantern

2009-12-22T07:31:00.001-08:00

This is so easy. I love it. Perfect for wintertime. I want to make TONS of these! You just use contact paper for the shape you want and then stick it on and spray the jar with froster spray paint. Click on the link for more specifics.

Fabric Blocks

2009-12-22T07:17:00.000-08:00

I just love these. Should be super easy and fun. Any colors, pictures, letters...

Wood Nativity and Wood Joy

2009-12-19T10:21:00.000-08:00

I love the simplicity of this nativity. It is beautiful. Check it out here where you can get the pattern too.

You can also see this on their blog and get hte pattern. I love the idea of the big ornament for the "o".

Merry Christmas Blocks

2009-12-18T06:38:00.000-08:00

I love the idea of adding burlap to the blocks. Very cute.

Christmas Poems and Tidbits

2009-12-17T12:45:00.000-08:00

This is a great site with collections of ideas, poems, ledgens...great for neighbor gift ideas.

Personal note: (things to remember)
wraping paper with poem
candy bars re-wrapped
mod-podge ornaments
mini-stockings

Winter Wonderland Dress

2009-12-17T12:25:00.001-08:00

I don't have girls, but I'm saving this one for maybe someday!

Greatest Uncle Shirt

2009-12-17T10:24:00.001-08:00

My neighbor's friend taught me how to take a picture and turn into into a cartoon like picture to then use it as a stencil (did you follow all that?!) :) Anyways, I loved it. It was fun, but hard to do.
While on our vacation my husbands brother had his birthday. We decided to make him a very cheesy shirt to wear all day while we were out in public! It was well worth it.

I made the faces with freezer paper that I cut out with an exacto knife, then ironed it on the shirt and then painted over it with fabric paint. The words were done by my cricut.

Babies, Babies, Babies

2009-12-17T09:23:00.000-08:00

It seems everyone around here is having a baby. I've been very busy making gifts. It was been fun. Here are some I made.

Here are some cute boy onesies my neighbor made. She is the one who usually insipres me. She is very talented and has taught me most of what I know!

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They inspired these:

You can find really cute monster designs here at uglydolls.com.

Fabric Ornaments

2009-12-15T22:05:00.000-08:00

This is so clever. I still haven't Mod-Podged fabric, but I really want to try it. I have some ornaments....I feel a project coming on!

Snakes

2009-12-15T22:02:00.000-08:00

These are great. I like home-made things now and I am going to have to use this. I would probably alter it to make a caterpillar or worm as well.

Christmas Trees a New Way

2009-12-13T06:12:00.000-08:00

This is cute. You can use any fabrics for color, style....I like the idea and will try it in my colors.
Here's where the original idea came from.

Here's someone who copied. I like both versions.

Snow Day

2009-12-10T15:33:00.001-08:00

I found this great list here. This site always has great kid crafts and activities. You'll have to click on the link to get the links for each idea. I was too lazy to link them all as well! :)

Mom I'm Bored" Activities for the Holidays

» Try out these printable crafts
» Give everyone manicure & pedicures
» Push the furniture back and dance
» Play a game
» Make Christmas ornaments
» Make hot chocolate and read stories
» Make a simple pine cone bird feeder
» Play cards
» Make a paper ring garland
» Cut snowflakes for the windows
» Make and hang beautiful wrapping paper stars
» Make a holiday craft
» Roast marshmallows in the fireplace
» Make gift tags and wrapping paper
» Make decorated sugar cookies
» Make super simple sugar cookies
» Play in the snow, build a snowman
» Make snow paint
» Make homemade stickers
» Make some slime
» Make homemade playdough

Kiddy Christmas Fun

2009-12-09T12:07:00.000-08:00

Here's some great idea to do with your little ones this year. (As I find more I will update this post, so keep checking it)

Reindeer Nutter-Butter Cookies

Reindeer Pinecones

Noodle Christmas Tree

Christmas Countdowns

2009-12-08T08:56:00.000-08:00

I like this one because it is a fun activity for everyday. I definitely want to make this one!

I love this idea too! It is so cute. I love the rustic, yet fasionalbe look of this. I have the materials and will probably try this one too!

Sweater Stockings

2009-12-08T08:48:00.000-08:00

I love what people are doing with sweaters. I want to do some of these for personal stockings for my family.
Here's some.

Here's another.

Here are mine. I love the way they turned out. Especially the white one and blue one.

No. 2 Birthday

2009-12-08T08:42:00.000-08:00

This is coming from the cute woman who gave me the UNO party idea. her boy now turned 2 and look what she did! So cute, creative, and fun! I will definately have to remember this!

Framed Hanging Ornaments Mod-Podge Style

2009-12-08T08:33:00.000-08:00

This is so cute. I fell in love with paper mache ornaments when I did my Halloween tree this last year. They are easy and fun, but a big mess...but it is worth it.

Here are how mine turned out. I don't like my blue frame. It is going to go a distressed white.

I also put some of the ornaments on my garland with some little bells, trumpets, and presents I made to match. I think it looks pretty good!

Tool Belt

2009-12-04T16:04:00.001-08:00

Cute!

Here's mine. My son LOVES tools so I just had to make him one for Christmas.

Cornicopia

2009-12-04T15:15:00.001-08:00

How did this one slip by me? I will defiantly be doing this one hext year! Beautiful!

Chirstmas is Here!

2009-12-04T15:10:00.000-08:00

I love this pinecone garland. It would look beautiful in my mom's house!

Door Decor

2009-12-04T14:34:00.001-08:00

Love this.

Plush Animals

2009-12-04T14:29:00.000-08:00

I am very into little plush animals, creatures, monsters, etc. I love them. They are surprizingly easy to make and cute as a gift or just to add to a gift. I found these cuties here.

And here's a cute octopus!

Story Stones

2009-12-04T14:09:00.000-08:00

This is an interesting idea. This girl makes stories on stones and cards. Check her out. I thought this was a cute idea that could be turned around so many ways.

Sweater Capelets

2009-12-04T13:37:00.000-08:00

More great refashinons from my mama made it. She's amazing.
Here's the first. I love this. Don't know if I could pull it off....

Here's the second. Easier and just as cute. Check them out. She even puts a flower pin on each for a little fun.

Believe Ornaments

2009-12-04T13:24:00.000-08:00

This is totally cute and is perfect or the window over my door. I thing I'll do it two sided so that it looks good from the inside and the out.

Mom can look good too!

2009-11-19T10:02:00.001-08:00

I love this up-do! It is just right for me. I will have to do it soon!

Personal Napkin Rings

2009-11-18T18:05:00.000-08:00

I love entertaining and I love doing very fun, personal things to decorate with. I love this idea. It is very creative and cute.

Owl Taggie Toy

2009-11-18T06:09:00.000-08:00

I love owls. They are the radge! This toy is cute, creative, and useful. I want to make one bad. Looks like I need another trip to the fabric store! :)

Scarces and Sweaters Upcycled

2009-11-17T10:32:00.001-08:00

People are doing amazing things with sweaters and scarfs these days. I love the upcycling that is going on. Here are some of my favorites.

This scarf was turned into a simple skirt.

This scarf was turned into leggings.

I think little sweater dresses are so cute on little girls and now here's a really cheap way to do it. Use one of yours or pick one up at DI/ Here's how to refashion an adolt sweater into a cute dress for your little one!

This is my new favorite. Cute, simple, and easy...

This scarf was made into a cute hat.

This sweater was turned into the cutes scarf and hat set.

Fabric Notebooks

2009-11-17T10:28:00.000-08:00

I love this. I love that there is a place to put the pen/pencil.

I combined this idea and the crayon rolls I've seen around. I really like the result and my boys have loved them too.

Joy and Ornament Stands

2009-11-09T06:10:00.000-08:00

I love this. I might add a little color when I do it, we'll see.

I also love this. It's made with candle stick holders as well.

Cake Stand

2009-11-02T15:38:00.000-08:00

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this. I have some round boxes I don't use and I can pick up the other things to do this. I love the look and really want one, so perfect! Check out the link to see how it's done.

Finally did mine. It turned out great and I can't wait to use it for all holidays.

Halloween Frames

2009-10-25T05:58:00.001-07:00

What a cute idea.

Domino Art

2009-10-25T05:54:00.000-07:00

What a fun, creative, cheap way to decorate. I want to make my basement a little more "gamey". This is perfect!

Candle Light for your Evening

2009-10-25T05:50:00.000-07:00

I love jars. I think this is a cheap, yet classy way to spruce up an evening dinner, especailly if it's outside. I love it and will have to do it soon. I have soooo many jars!

Mod Podge your Silk Screen Shirt

2009-10-14T21:35:00.000-07:00

So I've been learning more and more about mod podge. It is simply amazing. Here you use mod podge to help you create a slik screen shirt. It took me a few times of reading through the directions, but I finally got it, see that it's simple, and love the results.

Bakerella

2009-10-11T13:56:00.000-07:00

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I love this new site I found. It has anything you could ever think of for fun treats for any ocasion, including holidays. I will definately be posting more from this site!

2009-10-11T09:25:00.000-07:00

This is a cleaver way to make an apron foryour little ones. Everyone seems to have old T-shirts around.

Personalized Counting Book

2009-10-11T09:10:00.000-07:00

I am going to do this. Simple and educational. Just snap some whots of things your kids play with, things you have around the house, or outside things, label them for you specific number and order them to have a personalized counting book.

Door Alarm for Kids

2009-10-11T09:05:00.000-07:00

"Saved by the Bell" with this little kid door alarm. What a great idea for those night when the kids in the "big kid beds" like to come out time and time again.

Boyish Notebooks

2009-10-10T04:19:00.000-07:00

I love how people are starting to do more boy things....or maybe I am just nw starting to find them, but I love this car notebook. What a cute way to make a fun notbook for the boys. I need to do one of these. It makes me want to do something like a truck or train too.

This one is really basic, but a clever idea to just use a boy theme to personalize a notebook.

Crafty Weekend

2009-10-06T16:04:00.001-07:00

I crafted like crazy and here are some of the results. I am very very happy with them.
I love how many Halloween tree turned out so much....

that I had to make one for my niece!

These metalic pumpkins turned out really well. I pull a little of my black jewelry on them for a little sparkle.

My mom showed me this from a magazine. She made a pattern and so I of course needed one too.

The Boo banner was so cute...

that I had to make an Eek banner too.

My Mom

2009-10-06T15:55:00.000-07:00

My mom is the best. She came into town this weekend and we crafted like a bunch of crazy women! It was the best. Everything was out and all over the place but it was so productive!
My mom has these fun binders she keeps with all of her favorite little seasonal crafts and treats. Here are some of my favorites I got from her. We made some of these and loved them.
We had a great October dinner of...
worm burgers

and hand in our potato salad

and "thing" treats!

These are some of the goodies I need to remember. Go cute and creative and fun.

I saw these here and love them. The spiders are trix cereal with frosting legs!

Baseball Taggie

2009-10-06T15:39:00.000-07:00

I love when I find cute boy things. This baseball taggie is so cute and so boy. check out the how to here. I love this new blog I found.

I also really like this baseball bib. The apple one is super cute too. What a cute idea to cut out one of the apples and put it in a circle. Good look!

Halloween Party Invites and Game Ideas

2009-10-06T06:21:00.000-07:00

Here you can find cute ways to invite and then play with your party guests. Here's some of my favorites.
Bat Ribbon Invite

Mummy Invite

Mummy Bowling

Halloween Countdown

2009-10-06T06:16:00.001-07:00

I LOVE love LoVe this! Finally a cute one.

Mummy and Skeleton

2009-10-06T06:13:00.001-07:00

These are cute little halloween dolls. I might wipe some of these up.

Books with Felt Foods

2009-10-06T06:07:00.000-07:00

I love anytime you can add an activity to a book. These are two favorites that I love the little aactivity you can add to them.

Halloween Treat Jars

2009-10-06T06:03:00.001-07:00

Cute idea. Easy and cheap.

Loom Art

2009-10-06T05:55:00.000-07:00

This is such a creative and cheap way to have some art. I am thinking maybe in my craft room.

Cupcake Bar

2009-10-02T06:21:00.000-07:00

This is my new favorite thing I am going to do for my next party. What an ingenious idea. Everyone loves cupcakes. This way you don't have to do all the work yourself and everyone get to have some fun making their own!

Magnetic Paper Dolls

2009-10-02T06:17:00.001-07:00

i have a sons so this would have to take a bit of a different shape, but I love the idea. I would probably make policemen, firemen, constructions workers, clowns....
It is so simple and I love the case they've make to put it in. It is a very quiet activity, compact and great for church, doctor apts, meetings...any place you need the kids quiet and busy.
Check it out here.

Halloween Ornaments

2009-10-02T06:06:00.000-07:00

I love these. They are easy to make and the result is fantastic. You could do this for any holiday. I am seeing a tree for Valentine's, Easter, St. Patty's, Fourth of July...
Just cover your old christmas ornaments with strips of newspaper that were soaked in 1 part mod podge, 1 part water. Let them dry and then paint. You could add glitter, beads, gems....
If you don't have any ornaments in storage check DI. They always have them and for super cheap!

More Halloween Crafts I Love

2009-10-01T21:07:00.000-07:00

Just two more cute crafts from fiskarscrafts.com.

Kids Board

2009-10-01T20:58:00.001-07:00

I love this quote and I love this board. What a cute idea. I am sorry that I don't remember where I got it.

I got this from the same place, I remember that much. Such a great quote!

Boyish Onesies

2009-10-01T20:53:00.000-07:00

So I am always looking for ideas for boy onesies. It seems like there are endlesss girl possibilities, so I needed some for boys.
I love these ideas.

Here's the cutest tie onesie ever.

My neighbor also did a "Little Monster" one that was cute.

Caterpillar Craft

2009-10-01T20:49:00.001-07:00

I saw this idea on a blog and I loved it. It was a fun craft to do with my boys. You just cut an egg carton up, paint it, slit holes for straw or pipe cleaner antenea, glue on some eyes and pom-poms. The hardest part about it was waiting for it to dry so they could play with it! :)

I think we are going to make a snake too. I will probably do some glitter diamonds on it and a felt tongue. I will update this post when we make it so check back.

Bleeding Candles and A Sppoky Banner

2009-09-30T15:21:00.000-07:00

This was such a clever idea. They're called "Bleeding Candles". You just spray paint a red candle black, light it and let the red drip down. Easy and fun.

This was a really fun banner I saw on that same blog. I love the fabrics. She also added ribbon and little halloween doo-dads to it. It looks great!

Brown Paper Bag Pinata

2009-09-30T15:10:00.000-07:00

So this is a great way to make a pinata, get the kids invovled, and have some fun together. They turn out cute and you can pick your own tissue paper. I'll have to keep this is mind for my next little party!

How to Tie-Dye

2009-09-30T09:32:00.000-07:00

I love tie dye. I think it is so fun. Here's a tutorial on how to do it. I did it once when I was little, but forgot all the steps, etc. check it out.

Great Party Invite Idea

2009-09-30T06:20:00.000-07:00

"Can " you come to my party?...I love this idea because I've never seen it before. You could even just make one to invete somene over to play, or have lunch. I also like it because it is not a gender specific idea!

Wooden Spool Dolls

2009-09-29T19:43:00.000-07:00

These are soooooo cute. I want to make some of these. It would be fun to start building your own "town people", family, etc. I little something personal for the kids. I look back and always LOVE the things that my mom had made. I want to get back to that. I think we've kind of lost that in our generation!

Hugs for Grandma and Grandpa

2009-09-29T16:17:00.000-07:00

What a cute way to send a little love to the Grandparents! This is where I got the idea.

General Conference Goodie Crates

2009-09-29T16:13:00.000-07:00

This is a great idea. I LOVE it. Treats and a way to take notes, do you really need anything else? I thought this would be a great way to get the kids more excited about conference. Check it out here.

Carseat Organizer

2009-09-24T08:57:00.000-07:00

This is so smart. I need this, especially for road-trips. This is defiantly not my fabric of choice, but there are so many fun prints out there. I might even do a vinyl, tablecloth fabric that could just be wiped down.

Hot Cocoa Cozy

2009-09-24T08:54:00.000-07:00

I'm not a coffee drinker, but I do love my hot chocolate. I just LOVE this cherry design and would probably copy it on something else!

Ocean Finger Puppets

2009-09-24T08:50:00.000-07:00

I LOVE puppets. These are so cute and easy. You could take this idea and go SOOOOOO far with it. Felt is a great medium to work with.

Butterfly T

2009-09-24T08:45:00.000-07:00

I am looking for ways to be "cuter." As a mom it just doesn't happen at all naturally. This shirt re-fashion is cute, simple, and I love it. I am typically not a "butterfly" person, but this one caught my eye.

I love the one on the back!

Here's the one I made. I am really happy with how it turned out and I like the different buttons better than all the sam buttons.

This has inspired some others too that I will post when I finish them. I want to do something with flowers, ruffles, and something with the states....

Homemake Camera Case

2009-09-24T08:38:00.000-07:00

This is a great camera case holder. I will need to make one. I am always needing something like this when we go on vacation. It is not too hard and the result is great. You can choose your own fabric and look!

I would probably add a little pouch inside of credit cards and maybe keys. I would probably leave the do-dad off the back becuase that is the part that rubs against you. I don't want it bumpy!

Boy's Play Vest

2009-09-24T08:34:00.000-07:00

I love this vest for play time. The best thing about it is that it is reversible. Here's how it's done.

Felt Monster

2009-09-24T08:32:00.001-07:00

He is just soooo cute! Check out the how to here.

Play Kitchen

2009-09-23T05:45:00.000-07:00

This play kitchen

was made from this entertainment center.

I've seen so many of these at garage sales and my just have to pick on up. What a creative and clever way to make the best kitchen I've seen. I don't have any girls yet, but I will definately keep this one in mind. The cupboards are just spray painted silver. I will just need to find an old sink...hum...I don't know where to get one of those, but it can't be too hard!

Monthly Calendar

2009-09-23T05:35:00.000-07:00

I love this. I've been thinking about making one of these but just couldn't find one that I love. Well here it is. It is just a frame with the glass. Everything is done on the back so that you can write and erase easily. The lines are jsut drawn on with a sharpie and the circles and "Month" are done is vinyl on the back (if you're using your cricut use the mirror option so they can be placed on the back of the glass).
If you wanted a print or something behind you could always cover the cardboard that was behing the glass with a fabric or paper.
Check out the one who did it here. She took the idea from one she saw at Joann's.

Halloween Jar Candle Holders

2009-09-18T18:15:00.000-07:00

So here are my tissue paper on glass jar candle holders. I LOVE lOvE LoVe them! I took the idea from here.

...and with my neighbor we expanded on the idea. That's the best way to do it. Her husband suggested we do a Frankenstein and then I figured, why not a spider too?! They both turned out super cute, but I definitely need to redo my spider.

The pipe cleaner legs need to be hot glued to the bottom, not the sides, and you need to only put ONE layer of black tissue paper on it so it can actually shine some light through.

All the faces are just paper mod-podged on. The bodies are colored tissue paper cut in random pieces.
Frankenstein is a pace salsa jar with green and black tissue paper. His face and head thingies are black paper and his mouth and stitches are embroidery thread.
The spider is a tostitos dip jar covered in black tissue paper. His eyes and mouth are white paper and his legs are pipe cleaner.
The ghost is a pear jar (from the cannery), white tissue paper and a black paper face.
The pumpkin is a jam jar, orange tissue paper, and a black face.
Just get your tissue and get mod-podging! Be careful not to hold in one place. The tissue paper will come off in your grip while it's still wet. On the top and bottom go over and past the edges.

Family Puzzle

2009-09-18T15:06:00.000-07:00

My son is getting more and more into doing puzzles, I should reword that....my son is getting more and more into watching ME do the puzzles. So I thought this would be a fun puzzle to make for him to do.
Here are the steps in picture form. For directions visit here.

GREAT Baby Shower Party Gift

2009-09-18T14:53:00.000-07:00

I thought this was such a great and fun thing to do at a baby shower. The result is so cute and original.
You have each guest pick a letter (or 2 or 3), draw a picture that starts with that letter, and then sign it. You put it all together and get the cutest ABC book ever!