Halloween The Sharpie Way

Don't want to carve your pumpkins?

Try decorating your pumpkin using a Sharpie.

More ideas can be found at

blog.sharpie.com

Another Banner DIY

I am a sucker for banners.

Look at how cute and simple this DIY roller stamp is made from an elastic and a roller.

Love it!

Full tutorial can be found over at justsomethingimade.com.

Bandana Dress

I am always looking for new things to make for my girls.  I found this darling dress made out of 2 bandanas and some ribbon.  Looks like this is a project for me!  It takes about 15 min, and the cost is around $3.

Tutorial can be found at

camisolesandcammies.blogspot.com

Paper Garland

I love this idea!!!

Strips of paper sewn together then hung on the wall.

This would be so fun to do in different colors

for all of the upcoming holidays.

Tutorial can be found at

minieco.co.uk

DIY Wreath

Do you want to make a wreath but don't want to spend a lot?

I found this great cheap idea on

The Penny Parlor.com

Use foam from the home improvement store, duct tape, coffee filters, and a glue gun.

 Before and After!

Such a great idea!

The full tutorial can be found at the

The Penny Parlor.com

Chalkboard Labels DIY

I love to label things.

When I found this tutorial I knew that I had to try it.

Check it out at The Shabby Creek Cottage.

Back to School

Happy Back to School!

I have such mixed emotions about this.  My little girl is now in the 1st grade.

Nooooo.  She is growing up way to fast.

I really love this age but I am going to miss her while she is at school. 

Do you like E's backpack and lunch box?

We found them at Downeast.

If you haven't heard of Downeast then check this out.

Potterybarn backpack $8 PB lunch box $2.50.  Can't beat that.

Perfect condition just monogrammed with someone else's name!

 So...I covered them up using a sew on cotton applique.

{I actually glued it on with liquid stitch}

Don't use the iron-on kind because the iron will melt your backpack!

All done.

So cute and so easy. 

Headband Storage

I love headbands.

In fact, I have quite a collection.  Some I just love to look at and others I love to wear.  Either way I had to find a solution to my mess.  Check out how I organized my headbands.

Before                                After

I used two empty oat canisters.

First off, I super glued them together.  I glued the bottoms together so that I can use the open ends of the empty canisters for more storage.  Then I added my "favorite" duct tape to secure the glue. 

With some paper and ribbons I covered my canisters. 

I also decorated the top.

It doesn't look the best but it works! 

Add headbands!

I love that I can take off the lid to hide more headbands.  

Much better!

Ruffle Bag

Look at these darling bags made from a premade canvas bag and scraps of fabric.  So cute.  It seems pretty easy.   These bags can be found at Wal-Mart,

3 for $5.  What a bargain!  These would make great gifts.

Tutorial can be found at susieharrisblog.com

Another version, which I LOVE, found at thefoglemanfamily.blogspot.com.

Have a GREAT WEEKEND!!!

Craft Fair

If you live in Utah or if you are up for a road trip to Utah and love art festivals (it is more crafts than anything), then this is a must.  We went to SLC last year for our anniversary and I dragged The Mr. to this.  It was awesome.  So many fun and unique things/ideas. It has over 180 artists with handmade items.  Plus, it is FREE!  I really hope to go again.

More info can be found here. 

Race Bib Holder

I have a pile of race bibs and medals that I don't know what to do with.

Do I scrapbook them?  Throw them in a box?  Throw them away?

I just heard you gasp!!!

Well, I found this on etsy.  I love it.  The only thing that I would love more is a place to hang my medals.  I might have to make something similar to this but add a hook or two at the bottom of the plaque to hang them on. 

Upcycled Grocery Bag

Start with a basic t-shirt.

Simply cut off the arms at the seams.

You can either leave the seams on or cut them off - it doesn't matter.

Next, cut the neckline off. 

See above pic.

Turn your t-shirt inside out and serge or sew the bottom (the part that is around your waist) together.

To square the bottom of the bag, bring the seams together and measure 1 1/2 in  from the corner.  Now draw a line across and serge or sew on that line to cut the corner off like this.

Now your ready to go shopping!

Gift Wrap Storage Idea

What a great idea that I found to store your gift wrap.

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Another Pair of Flip Flops

I love flip flops.  In fact, I have a pretty mean flip flop tan line.  My one rule with flip flops is that they have to be comfortable.  I love my flip flops but when I found this pic on Pintrest I had to try them. 

If I hated them I was only out a few dollars!

I love them.  Super comfy.  I want to make a pair in every color. 

I went pretty conservative and didn't add the flower.

Thanks to The Mother Huddle for the great tutorial!

I Love You Because....

I LOVE this idea.  I am so doing this for my family.

Write on the glass with a dry erase marker to change out the reason why you love them!

Prints can be found here.  Kiki now has a new print.

Super cute.

Happy Girls...

I'm so making this with my silhouette for my girls...

I can't remember where I found this (I think on Etsy), but it is true.

Candy Filled Bottle

-Sorry pic is a little blurry. This is one of those pics that I was talking about on Monday's post-

This was such a cute idea that my sister did for E for her birthday that I had to share.  I had to find out how she did it!  First she emptied the water out of the bottle and removed the label.  Next, she cut a small slit about the width of the label that allowed her to insert the candy.  With card stock she covered the slit to make a new label and message.  So easy but SO CUTE! This could be a gift for just about any occasion.

I've Got To Make This!

As I have mentioned before I love Huggies baby wipes.  I always have them on hand.  I have found that they clean everything from bums to pen on a chair. I have got to make this "wipe band".  This is such a great idea because it looks like a decoration instead of a tube of wipes.

Visit Less Cake More Frosting for her wipe case tutorial.

 Super cute!

More Banner Ideas!

Look what I found on Pintrest!

Don't know what Pintrest is? 

Think of Pinterest as a virtual pinboard — a place where you can create collections of things you love and "follow" collections created by people with great taste.

People use Pinterest to collect and share all sorts of things they find!

It is the best!

This banner idea is brillant and, best of all, it's free!  Love it!

http://www.ohcrafts.net/

Sponsor: Pick Your Plum

Pick Your Plum ...get it before your neighbor does!

This is such a fun website.  Check it out here. 

Pick Your Plum offers swank crafting supplies at killer prices
(sometimes even FREE).

The catch?  They only offer one item at a time and have a limited supply, so get it before your neighbor does!!! Once they sell out of the item, they're gone.

I just ordered these (for an upcoming project)!

Bet you can't guess where I am putting these babies?