Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Make This: Creative Gift Ideas: Birthday in a Box

I always try to come up with something fun and unique to give the people I love for their birthdays, Christmas, etc. but it gets harder and harder each year to come up with things!:)  I’ve had several shipments from suppliers come in in the last couple of weeks, and as things have arrived I thought…these look so fun, and I love getting them in the mail, someone else would love them too!!:)  So, I came up with the Birthday in a Box.  Everything your loved ones need to celebrate, except you!:)

Wouldn’t you like to receive something so colorful and fun?  Here’s what I included so you can add them to your box too!:)

colorful cupcake/candy cups

balloons

candles

2 whirly pops

fun straws

cake plates

birthday banner

candy necklaces

m and m’s

cute containers of sprinkles

cupcake toppers

party blowers

I put them all in a 12×12 white pizza box with colorful crinkle paper and tied it up with yarn.  I am loving yarn these days!!  It is such a colorful and inexpensive addition to so many projects!

Have fun making your own birthday box!!:)
tammy

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Monday, May 14, 2012

Birthday Week: Let’s Party: Make This: How to make chocolate and sprinkle coated ice cream cones

My birthday is coming up here in a few days, so I’ve been feeling like celebrating early.:)  Here’s a quick and easy way to turn some ordinary ice cream cones into chocolate and sprinkle coated party cones! ;0

What you’ll need:

bag of chocolate melts

sprinkles

ice cream cones

Melt come chocolate melts in the microwave.  Using your finger or a butter knife spread some chocolate around the top inch of the cone (or wherever you want the sprinkles to stick) and then dip the cone in the sprinkles.  Place them on a baking sheet upside down and refrigerate for a few minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.

Have a great day!
tammy

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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Make This: Creative Mother’s Day Gift Giving: We love you SEW much : Free Download and Mother’s Day tag

Looking for a cute and easy gift for the crafty women in your life this Mother’s Day?  You can make this fun and easy gift in a matter of minutes and there’s a free printable tag to go with it!

Here’s what you’ll need:

canning jar,  lid and ring

some fun buttons and thread to put inside

pins

a 6×6 inch piece of fabric

small amount of batting

1 yard of ribbon

hot glue gun

Place the batting on the top of the jar lid and glue down enough to hold it in place.  glue fabric over the batting just around the edge of the lid.  place fun thread and buttons inside the jar.

place the lid on top of the jar.  Tighten the ring around the top of the jar and glue ribbon around it.  Stick pins in the pin cushion you created on the top and affix your tag!  Easy Peasy!:)

I made a grandma version for you too, just in case!:)

You can download the free files for the tags here:

Mother’s Day SEW much tags

Hope you have a great day!
tammy

 

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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Check it Out: Mother’s Day GIVEAWAY: The Sandbucket Volume 2

I am so excited it is finally here!!  The latest edition of the Sandbucket is being released today!!  It is SUCH a gorgeous magazine ALL around.  Gorgeous photographs, inspiring stories…just beautiful.  I am so proud to be a part of this uplifting publication.  It is called a magazine, but I use that term loosely…I honestly view it as more of a keepsake.  The paper it is printed on and the images and stories included are truly luxurious!   It feels like an expensive book. 

This would make a great Mother’s Day gift!

Would you like to win your very own digital copy?  Shoot me an email or leave a comment and I will send a copy or two to a couple of lucky winners at the end of the week.:)  I can finally reveal the party I threw for Ashley that is featured…here’s a  sneak peek of the cover and the party…

If you just can’t wait until the winner is announced…you can pick up your own copy here:

The Sandbucket

and now for a sneak peek of the party…

inside I share many more details and my best tips for celebrating stress free!

Have a wonderful day!

tammy

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Monday, May 7, 2012

Make This: Quick and Easy Mother’s Day gift Summer Tote Bag with a handmade flower

I was rummaging through my local Target dollar bins a week or two ago and ran across this darling little straw tote…it was in the $2.50 bin…but still! ;)   I knew I could doll it up in a flash and turn it into a cute little summery tote.  Wouldn’t this make mom happy this year?  It’s the perfect size for her favorite books or magazines and she can head off to the pool or beach for a relaxing afternoon looking cute all the while.:)  The best part (besides it only costing $2.50??) is that the flower and petals take only minutes to make!

There are so many great tutorials out on the web with instructions on how to make these easy, fun flowers…here’s a great one for you:

Handmade Flower Tutorial

I made mine pretty much exactly the way this tutorial describes, the only difference being that I used regular old fabric from my stash.  Jersey doesn’t fray, and I like the little bit messy, fraying feel to these flowers.  Finish it off with a quick petal or two cut out of felt.  I did a quick whip stitch around the edge of mine with some pink and white bakers twine…but you don’t have to do that and it still looks totally cute.:)

Have fun creating!

Tammy

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