This is it. I am putting my crazed obsession for all things DIY carrots into this post. I sent packages to the other Lauras in our #laurasarecool gang and they created fun things with the carrot contents too. Here is what I created using Kunin Group orange felt, fabrics, Poly-Fil from Fairfield World and Outrageous Orange buttons from Buttons Galore. Little CARROTS! They match the big one that I made …
I am not sure what it is about this springtime arriving, but I have a new found passion for all things carrot. I have thought this through and I am pretty sure it is the combination of orange and green that makes me pretty happy! I decided to create a carrot charm with Sculpey clay and I am pretty thrilled to say that it came out super fun. Here is …
Customized gift wrap make any present just that much more meaningful and special. I created this DIY birthday gift wrapping idea for Laura’s birthday this weekend and I did it with a plain box, a canvas bag, canvas scrap strips and Tulip Fabric Markers. Isn’t is totally adorable. If you are wondering about the buttons, they are from my BRIGHTS collection with Buttons Galore and attached with Aleene’s Always …
Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day which always makes me think about the lucky pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. I gathered up some of the rainbow crafts and projects I have created over the past year or two and put them all here, in one place. It is a DIY Rainbow Extravaganza! Rainbow Rock Rainbow Hello Cloud Rainbow Ribbon Cloud Rainbow Button Flower Rainbow Table Cover Rainbow …
Creating Fashionable Shoes with Fabric Markers Fabric markers make creating fashion so easy and fun. Tulip Brand Fabric Markers are great for this projects because they come in a variety of fabulous colors and they are NON-Toxic. This means they are great for kids to use too. Let’s upcycle some plain white tennis shoes with fabric markers! Spring is around the corner which sparks the creative spirit. Fabric markers are …
The snowfall here in Denver is so amazing. It is like a winter wonderland. Sadly though, my bird feeder is underneath it all. I decided to remedy the problem and create an alternative way to feed my feather friends. I gathered a few supplies to make birdseed branches. The branches are from my tree in the front yard. I took a few and covered them in peanut butter then poured …
Painted wooden signs are fun additions to home decor and gifts. Here is a quick and easy way to create painted wooden signs in 5 steps with Duncan acrylic paints a few products from iLoveToCreate. Gather your supplies and get started. Here are steps if you are interested. This is what works for me. Paint the entire wooden surface with one coat of desired color of Duncan acrylic paint. Mix …
We love going to the movies and this year all five that are up for the best animated film are so fantastic. On a recent shopping trip, we picked up a few goodies to use in creating a party to celebrate these fun flicks for our girls and a few of their friends. With these products and some fun simple ideas, you too can create a table full of yummy! …
I can sew. That translates to I can thread my machine and do straight lines. I have always wanted to learn to applique but thought it would hard and so far out of my league. With my new dies from Sizzix and a studio that I love combined with a stash of fabric, buttons and adhesives…I decided to stop procrastinating and give it a try. This is what happened …
We like to do things that make others feel special around here. Random acts of kindness happen on a regular basis with my family but these mugs we made for 2015 created something really special. I love this because it would be great to do with a Girl Scout troop or a class of kids as a service project. Recently we had friends over and the kids all painted Duncan …