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Sunday, July 31, 2011

Sweet Tooth Sundays: Cupcake Ideas I Love

These are some cupcake ideas that I really, really love, but will probably never, ever get around to actually making.
Cookie Monster. A cookie and a cupcake all in one? yes, please!

Fancy Fondant Cupcakes. This is only one example of the plethora of fondant cupcakes you will find if you google it. They are all soooo cool!
Cupcakes in a Jar. I love this as a thank you gift idea or as something to give the neighbors for Christmas. This one I think I will actually make.

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Cover Buttons

A package of cover buttons at the fabric store are only about 3 dollars each and you can buy them in whatever size you want. The fabric scraps are free because you should already have those. yay! Here are some cut ideas of what you can do with them:

Cover Button Hair Ties

Cover Button Rings

Cover Button Earrings

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Uh-mazing Upcycles

Sorry for the title, I was in the mood for alliteration. Here are some super creative to decorate with ordinary objects you can find just kicking around your house.
Dixie Cup Light Strand

An old rake upcycled into a necklace holder. how creative.
I only wonder why she seems to have so many strands of the same pearls.

Shoe Box upcycle into wall canvas.
I have been searching for a cheap way to do this.
light bulb turned vase.
It looks so modern and eco friendly.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Yarn Wreaths

These became a last trend last Christmas and people have been making them for all the seasons since then.

I work at Joann Fabrics and every time a holiday rolls around, styrofoam wreath forms go flying off the shelves. My manager said that she didn't really understand the trend and I had never heard of it, so I went home and googled it.

When I saw all the cute yarn wreaths, I couldn't understand how it could NOT be a trend. These are so cute and probably cheaper than buying a real wreath.

Ok, so this one is not actually yarn, but it would look sooo cute in my someday nautical themed bathroom.

Striped Yarn Wreath

Yellow Wreath with Felt Flowers

A Quick and Colorful Wreath

Uber Cute Yarn Ball Wreath

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Sweet Tooth Sundays: Treat Tables

If I ever have loads of money and the opportunity to through down a big huge shindig and invite lots of important people I would whip out a dessert table that looked something like these:

A Self Serve Ice Cream "Parlor"

Teal and Pink Breathtaking Stuninngness of a Dessert Table
She does this for a living. If you view her portfolio, you will find that everything she touches pretty much turns to gold.
Another Amy Atlas Design

Holy Monochromatic Sweetness. I just want to go swimming in it.

Carnival Theme

And finally, another mouthwatering display of deliciousness by Amy Atlas

enjoy!

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Fabric Decoupage

A while ago I made these fabulous fabric covered magnet boards. I should really post a tutorial for all of you, but that will have to wait for another day. In fact, I'm not sure if I even have a picture. gasp!

I got thinking (warning!), "There is so much stuff I could cover in fabric, lets just go crazy with it."

Here are some creative ideas:
Decorate your wall with fabric covered canvas. I really want to do this, but canvas is expensive. There has go to be a cheaper way.

Fabric Party Hats
I'm totally making these for my next birthday. You're never too old to have party hats

Fabric Puzzle Blocks- They have different patterns on all 6 sides so, you can make 6 different puzzles. I think I would make mine a little more complicated than 16 blocks though

Fabric Storage Boxes

Fabric Journals/ Notebooks
I think I will do this to my husbands notebooks while he isn't watching. heehee.

Fabric Cover Button Thumbtacks

annnddd.... finally: Fabric Decoupaged SHOES!

Friday, July 22, 2011

Tree Decorations

Often I browse on Pinterest.com to find inspiration on what to post for the day. It is such a waste of time, but so many people have so many creative projects on there. Today's inspiring projects are how to decorate with trees.

Fabric Pieced Trees

Tree Branch Vinyl Sticker

Paper Pieced Tree

Birch Tree Painted Wall

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Fabric Bouquets

I know a girl who had this stunning fabric flower bouquet for her wedding. it inspired me to make a fabric bouquet for my own wedding.


Here is mine:
I will get a tutorial up for you soon.
And just to tickle your fancy, here are some other amazing cute and creative wedding bouquets that you can order or just oogle over:

Paper Bouquet
Paper Bouquet #2
Rolled Fabric Bouquet

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Clothespin crafts

I have been wanting to buy some clothespins to make one of these:


A super cheap and easy photo wall!

Oh how I wish I could paint the walls of our apartment.

and I got to thinking, "what could I make with the leftover clothespins???"
WELLLL..... here are some ideas:

A sunburst mirror

Giant Clothespin Magnets

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Bow Ties

I think that bow ties are hot. As are suspenders and vests. Here are some awesome ways to make, tweak, or embellish with bowties:


Matching Bowtie and Suspenders

A tutorial can be found Here

Bow Tie Skirt

Bow Tie Pillow

Monday, July 18, 2011

Not your Mother's Apron

Here are some amazingly cute aprons that make cooking even more fun. You can by ones like these from FlirtyAprons or Anthro, but they are soooo much cheaper to make and easy too!

Ruffle Half Apron

Pleated Apron

Tea and Crumpets Apron

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Sweet Tooth Sundays: Food Art

These peoples parents obviously never told them not to play with their food:





This guy has an amazing collection. His website is definitely worth checking out.