SYTYC!!

If you guys have not check out the SYTYC challenge blog go check it out, there are some fun ideas there....and I am "competing" to be contestant for season three. So while you are there take a second to vote. I can't tell you which is my submission, but there are some way cute ideas!



And thanks for all your support!

$1 Store Challange take 2

So, you know I can't stop at just one! No, no, not snickers bars....well that too! But I am talking about a "entry" for the $1 Store Challenge over at Living with Lindsay.

So entry two is not necessarily decor for my house, but it is decor....


for Big G's teacher's desk. Teacher appreciation day is coming right up, so I was thinking this would be the perfect chance to come up with something cute for the kiddos teachers.

I went to my local Dollar Tree and picked up

this...


this...

a roll of clear cellophane
and a red bow
and a blue bow.

So I spent my full $5 this time.
I also used paper, my computer and Mod Podge, all of which I had on hand.

When I got home, after the kiddos ransacked me and "stole" all the tootsie rolls... I printed out a copy of their school logo, one about 1 1/2 inch and three at about 1/4". VERY IMPORTANT - Print them on regular paper, this won't work with card stock!!

Then I wrapped the pencils with the small logo.


I mod podged some paper on to the tootsie roll container, again, this doesn't work with card stock!

I placed the three covered pencils, all the blank pencils inside the tootsie toll holder. Then I wrapped it with cellophane, covered it with a bow and ta da...


A great...easy...personalized gift for the kiddos teachers.

I NEED this bag!

It was meant for me.....

Check this bag out over on Craftaholics Anonymous.

I don't normally enter these, but when I was getting stuff out of the dryer this morning, I found my beloved craft tote shriveled and ruined in the bottom of the dryer. My sweet hubby was trying to "help me" and wash it for me before my craft day this weekend.

It's a sign that I need to win it!

$1 Store Challange

I am always up for a good challnge. So when I found out about the $5 dollar store challange over on Living with Lindsay...I knew I had to play.

I came up with this...

Its an I'm bored pin that fits in my purse. I can't tell you how many times we have been stuck somewhere (a resturant, in traffic, at the DR office, etc) and the three kiddos start whining for something to do.

I started with this...

It had a small pad of paper inside. I also used two magnetic shopping lists. Paint, glue and paper were a "free use" as long as they were something I had on hand.


Inside...

on the lid is a tic tac toe board that I used the magnets for


and it stores

color sheets, dot to dots, mazes, and other paper fun that I down loaded off the internet for free and printed. I saved them in a file on my computer so that as soon as they are used up, I can quickly print some more.

Not bad for only $3!! Plus we have already put it to good use...Missy MayMay was bored the other night at Pack Meeting, so out it came!

Some Bunny to love...

I mentioned my obsession with the Black Apple Dolls in this posting...

So with a little twist on the pattern, I made this


I named him Honey Bunny!


I cut an extra set of arms and used them as ears. I also cut all the pieces out of muslin instead of just the head, arms and legs.

He is a hostess gift for the Easter swap I mentioned. I hope Jennifer likes him!

Easter Charms....

I made these



for a Vintage Easter Charm Swap I am participating on Two Peas I think they turned out pretty cute.

The Bunny is made using this pattern. I used sea beads and quilting thread instead of pony beads.

The birds nest is done with polymer clay.

I think they are pretty cute! Hope the rest of the ladies like them.

Leprechaun Picnic

This Saturday will mark our fourth annual leprechaun picnic. Each year our family gets together at a local park. The menu usually consists of all things green:

- Sandwiches on green bread, that our local Maceys bakery makes for us.
- Salsa Verde Doritos,
- Cucumber slices
- Green Apple slices
- Jone's Green Apple Soda
- Cupcakes with green frosting and chocolate coins.

Everyone wears green (unless they like to get pinched). We bring our kites and soccer balls and baseball mites and anything else the kids throw in.

For us, it really is our first chance to get out and enjoy the beautiful spring weather. Our kids look forward to it each year. And for something that started for a mom who desperately needed to get out of the house, but could not afford anything to expensive, it seems to be a tradition that they will enjoy for years to come!

And I am excited to say, the weather is suppose to be beautiful!!

For my little dolly!

I have been in love with the Black Apple Dolls created by the #1 Etsy seller, Emily Martin. I found them in November and wanted to make one for Missy MayMay for Christmas. But I was so intimidated by them! I am not the best seamstress. But I recently got a new sewing machine...I love it! It is a Singer and all digital and "fancy". I feel like I really could do anything with it! So I decided to give these cute dolls a try. Missy MayMay totally hearts Tinkerbell and all things Tinkerbell! So I wanted to make one into a Tinkerbell for her. This is my first attempt.

Not to bad...but could use some improvement. This one I made with out enlarging the pattern like it says. So it is a mini Tinkerbell.
After a few more trys, including the cutest set of "Twinies" for my adorable 19 month old twin nieces, I made a larger size doll for Missy MayMay
Front

Back

So now she has a mama one and a baby one!


I must say I have become a bit obsessed with making them! This is what is waiting on my craft table right now....


but they take so little fabric and are so quick that at least I am taking on something small....well small times 10!

Here is a little preview of something else I have been working on this weekend.


This is for my adorable nephew, Arbor. He recently got a new puppy, Oscar, and this print reminded me of him! I am even making a matching doll to go with it....yea I am obsessed!

A bit 'o Luck is always good!

I created this

pencil with the leftovers from Missy MayMay's korker bow. As I have mentioned the kids school has a pretty strict uniform policy....but it doesn't apply to their pencils! So they each have one of these in their back packs to use for the next few weeks.


Just to add a bit of holiday spirit to their everyday!

Lucky Boy!

So after I made Missy MayMay's bows Little G mentioned he needed something to wear. I am making them all t-shirts, but he wanted something for his head. That very day, while at the evil "W" store, I found a plain hat. So I bought it, transformed it and he now has this...




This will be perfect for him to wear to our upcoming annual leprechaun picnic....

Lucky Girl!

I made a set of these cute corker bows Missy MayMay's hair.


I love all the colors of the rainbow. The shamrock is a button by the Favorite Findings brand....they have the cutest buttons!




I just wish she could wear them to school...but they have a pretty strict uniform policy. Ah well...she seems to like them!

I am feelin' Lucky!

I love St Pattys day! Well, okay I really love any excuse to celebrate...but St Pattys Day to me means spring is upon us!! So for the next few days I will be showing a few fun ideas for the Wearin' O' the Green!


A couple of quick cuties.

This is the wreath on my front door...



Pretty easy, I weaved the green ribbon around the out side of the wreath to give it a bit more color.



And I made this to go on the front table...


Now until last week, I was not lucky enough to own a cricut. But that has all changed...my very sweet hubby surprised me with my very own Cricut machine!!! I am so excited!! I have requested the Sir Cuts a Lot software for an anniversary gift. I know, its a little greedy....but a some girls wants diamonds and some girls want scrapbook supplies! (Although I wouldn't turn up my nose at a diamond!!)

But if you don't have one, or you are looking for a quick turn around, give the letters a try that I used on this luck frame


I found these at the evil "W" store for 58 cents each. I also have it from a very reliable source (Mr Toadly Craft works there) that Lowes sales them for "pretty cheap" also.

So stay tuned for more fun green ideas!