Good Monday morning! I’ve already rifled through an entire candy display at the grocery store on a quest for Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses this morning, how about you? (Found four bags wedged between boxes at the back of the display and bought them all.) Before we get to our fabulous giveaway, I want to remind […]
[Continue reading...]Expressions Vinyl winner AND a deal for all of you!
December 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The winner of the $25 gift certificate to Expressions Vinyl is… #190, aka Tricia, who said: “I love the ornaments and would love to make them for gifts or for my baby girls first xmas even if i dont win thanks for idea!” Tricia, shoot me an email to [email protected] to claim your prize! Didn’t […]
[Continue reading...]Peppermint Pillow
December 5, 2010 By 31 Comments
Remember the peppermint platters I made? Remember how I said I might make a pillow? I did. I think it might have ended up a little on the big side, so keep that in mind when I give you the low down on how I made it. Supplies:White fabric Red fabric Wonder Under Piping (optional) […]
[Continue reading...]Vinyl Labels
December 4, 2010 By 2 Comments
***Today is the last day to enter the Expressions Vinyl giveaway here.*** Also don’t forget about the Nativity Parade I’m hosting beginning TUESDAY! Here’s a quick and easy vinyl project that can be done without the use of a cutter. You can do simple rectangles or fancy it up a bit. I used regular old […]
[Continue reading...]Simple Neighbor Gift Idea
December 3, 2010 By 33 Comments
I’m over at UCreate today sharing this neighbor gift idea. Don’t forget about the Nativity Parade I’m hosting beginning TUESDAY! ******************************* I don’t know about you all, but the sheer number of neighbor gifts we give out every year (35 or so ) forces me to keep it really simple and cheap. I also like […]
[Continue reading...]Family News Chalkboard
December 2, 2010 By 9 Comments
***Don’t forget to enter the Expressions Vinyl giveaway here.*** You all know of my love for the IKEA as-is section, right? When I picked up the cabinet door for this project, I also found a whole shopping cart full of smooth black cabinet doors. And they were 99 cents a piece. I bought 3 in […]
[Continue reading...]Here’s why
December 1, 2010 By 22 Comments
you should remove pins instead of sewing over them: Don’t say you weren’t warned.
[Continue reading...]The Ghosts of Christmas Past
December 1, 2010 By 6 Comments
***Don’t forget to enter the Expressions Vinyl giveaway here.*** Macy busted out this shirt yesterday: (Click on the picture to go to the tutorials) And then I started thinking about projects of Christmases past. I know that some of you have been here for ages, but others are new. I thought I’d take just a […]
[Continue reading...]Vinyl-ize your ornaments
November 30, 2010 By 16 Comments
***Today is THE LAST day to get the best deal in the history of Silhouette deals ($199 for the machine and a bunch of goodies). Use code “CRAP” at check out and they’ll be added to your cart automatically.*** In honor of the Expressions Vinyl giveaway this week (go here to enter), I have another […]
[Continue reading...]Next week: Nativity Parade @ Crap I’ve Made
November 29, 2010 By 13 Comments
(Button courtesy of the fabulous Kim @ 733 design) I don’t care if you call it a nativity set or a creche, I love them all. When I was a kid, we had one made entirely (by my mom) out of salt dough. Each little figure had garlic pressed dough hair and hand drawn faces. […]
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