Make Your Own Bookmarks: {50+ Crafty Ideas & Printables howaboutorange.blogspot.com Fabric: Use pretty scraps of fabric to cover cardstock (with rubber cement). Super easy and they turn out very nice! Wire Hearts: Bend 20 gauge wire into shape for these lovelies. lostbuttonstudio.blogspot.com marthastewart.com triciarennea.blogspot.com featheredfibers.wordpress.com Copper Tutorial: Easy to make bookmark with 8 gauge copper wire (can also use sterling silver wire). Paper Clip Charms: The classic paper clip doubles as a bookmark. blissfullydomestic.com Ribbon: Lovely way to use up scraps of ribbon. Paper Weaving: Use strips cut from magazine pages to weave a colourful and original design. foldingtrees.com Think Kindly: Free printables with “Think Kindly” design. Beaded: Hold your place in your next book with a fun and funky beaded wire bookmark that works up quicker than you can say “Once upon a time.” bhg.com Made With Vintage Fabric: Cut shapes into self-adhesive paper then cover with vintage fabric, very nice! curbly.com sewsimplycreative.blogspot.com
Mon Bébé Chéri | Blog bébé - anniversaire un an - photos enfant, famille, grossesse - photos de bébé - chambre bébé - baby shower Charming Clay Flowers Tutorial I have to admit that I’m one of those moms who enjoys playing play dough with my daughter. I find it fun and relaxing to sit down and create with it and then smoosh it up and put it away. There’s no agenda, it’s fun to squoosh in between your fingers, and the colors are pretty. Every now and then we also get clay, the more grown up version of play dough. My daughter got a pack with some pretty colors and I got some plain ole white. Aren’t they just so elegant looking? Originally I was just going to make the brooch, but then I had extra leftover and thought a pair of earrings would be lovely as well. I’m sure by now you are ready to find out how to make them! -Clay (the kind you bake to harden it)-Something for the center (I used a vintage earring on the brooch and a small bead on the earrings)-Wax paper-Pan to bake it in-A strong glue (I used E-600, industrial strength glue)-Clay glaze (I used Sculpey Glaze from Micheal’s)-Desired backing (earring backs, pin back, etc)
Free Valentine’s Day Crafts, Recipes & Freebies: Valentines.Tipnut.com Le blog du printable - DIY Wedding Accessories Is everyone is excited for the new book, Adornments from Twigs and Honey and Elizabeth Messina? It is filled with with tutorials and gorgeous pictures, and it’s a must-have for anyone who loves to craft. In honor of her new book, Myra put together this DIY Silk And Lace Blossom Pin tutorial exclusively for our readers. The final product is incredibly pretty and can be worn anywhere. Materials & Tools 4-6 squares of silk fabric that are from 2-3” (I’m using silk organza and silk chiffon) Assorted beads Assorted piece of lace (preferably with light beading) Bobby pin Scissors Needle & thread A special thanks to Myra for putting this together for us and be sure to check out her new book. Step 1: Cut the silk squares in to rounded shapes. Step 2: Pull with on the edges of the cut silk using your fingers to fray the edges. Step 3: Continue fraying your silk rounds until all are nicely deconstructed. Step 5: Sew onto a bobby pin.
Household Budget Worksheets & Forms: {Free Ready to take control of your expenses and monthly budget? Here are a few freebies that I’ve handpicked from around the net. You’ll find worksheets in both Excel and .doc format though they’re mainly pdf printables. Several of these are ideal for filing in a household notebook (page also lists several goodies to download). If you need help setting up a system that works, I’ve shared the method I use at the bottom of this page. getbuttonedup.com Monthly Spending: Columns for date, food, clothing & leisure, health & grooming, auto & transit, other and total/day. Monthly: One side of the sheet has blank lines to list costs for mortgage or rent, insurance, utilities, cell phone, groceries, car payment and more. sissyprint.blogspot.com amybayliss.com Set of 3: These are in .doc file format and are editable. Quick Sheet: Each line lists an expense (Tithe, Mortgage, Insurance, etc.) and then three columns for Due Date, Paid Date & Confirmation Number. minnesotawestons.blogspot.com gailvazoxlade.com
25 Handmade Gifts under $5 If your gift list is long and your budget is small here are some great Handmade Gifts that you can make. Keep in mind that handmade items are not just beautiful but special… I love to give them and I love to receive them. Jersey Knit Bracelet Lovely! This would make a perfect gift for any of your girlfriends. You can choose the colors and recycle t-shirts that you have around the house. Cheap and cute! tutorial Paper Clip Earrings Tutorial This is a brilliant idea… and the possibilities are endless. Love it! Printed Candles Who doesn’t love a candle? Think about how many different stamps you could use to customize this project. tutorial Hot Chocolate Art! What a great gift for neighbors and teachers… I am personally a hot chocolate lover so this would make a great gift for me tutorial Tile Coaster You can buy these plain tiles at Home Depot for under a dollar. I’ve seen them with family pictures also… Way cute! tutorial Bow Belt I was amazed how easy this tutorial was. So Pretty! tutorial Paper Plate Clock Cheap?
Spring Flower Lollipops Happy first day of spring! To celebrate I've made a special treat for you with colorful spring flowers. I've been enamored with edible flowers ever since making candied rose petals earlier this year. By doing a little research (that includes taste-testing) I've found that just because a flower is non-poisonous, doesn't mean it is also yummy. That's why I'm sharing my list of favorite edible flowers. They are all fairly well-known (easy to find) and add a certain something when used sparingly in dessert. Basil ChamomileHibiscus (you can also find these at specialty markets -or online -packed in syrup!) I made these without the use of a lollipop mold, and if you make these - do yourself a favor and buy an inexpensive round lollipop mold. Edit 3/28/12: Check out this cute version using decorative quins (sprinkles) by Karen at Trilogy Edibles! Spring Flower Lollipops 2 cups sugar 2/3 cup corn syrup 2/3 cup water 1 dram bottle candy flavoring oil (such as LorAnn, I used Blackberry)