DIY Houndstooth Shoes

this post is for chelsie!

you have to check out this tutorial.

she turned a very worn out pair of black shoes into these!

A Fantastic Gift Idea!

one for me...one for you!!!

i found this {helping hand} apron at domessticated and absolutely LOVE the idea.

thought you might too!

go here for the tutorial.1/

Fit for a Queen

and what a great, great idea for that special princess!!!

i found this wonderful tutorial over at girl. inspired!

enjoy her blog, i do!

Beautiful Needlecase

how stinkin cute is this!!!
i think it would make a fantastic present for a very special young lady {aka masyn}

the tutorial can be found at nana company!

and let me tell ya. it's a great blog!!!

Clay Flowers

aren't these great!

i checked out the tutorial and they look super easy.

go check it out at craftberry bush! LOVE it!

A Photo Holder

that i know a few of you are going to make!

i know i am...

tiffany from lemon tree creations made this to go along with her pinwheel party.

so cute!

Summer Fun

i saw something like this last year and thought it was such a great idea.
jamie, at the craftingchicks, has the pdf available here if you want to make your own.



i'm looking forward to summer!

Color Me Happy!!!

oh my gosh, how stinkin' cute are these!

go on over and check out this blog. super talented gal = super cute stuff!

Hooded Towel Backpack

this is a fabulous idea and with summer vacation starting this week, i will definetly have to make this one soon! go here for the tutorial.

Pom Pom Balls!

i'm sure you've all seen these pom pom balls by martha stewart.
but have you seen them in person? yep, you guessed it...so stinkin' cute!!!
my friend used them to decorate for a baby shower and i LOVE them! she, being the deal finder, found them months and months ago at the dollar store. me...no such luck. but i did find a great tutorial if you'd like to make your own.

go here and visit kim at hot diggity dog and see her fabulous tutorial.

and tami, sorry i had to play and run. your shower was beautiful just like you!

Cupcake Masterpieces!

i adore cupcakes! really, i LOVE them.

i found a way to enjoy the beauty of the cupcake without the burden it is putting on my mid-section!

check out this tutorial to make these cupcake masterpieces! Pure Genius!!!

What'cha Doin' Wednesday

some days are not so productive and some days are...
today was a productive day.
i LOVE those kind of days, don't you!

i finished my shower curtain re-make.

i used some dresden plate blocks i've had lying around.
i also made a new valance for my bathroom.

and this laundry bag has been in my 'to-do' pile for a long time.

i'll do anything to make laundry more fun!

it looks a lot smaller in the picture.
the little princess told me i neeeded a quilty something for the wall in the bathroom
so i made this.
i still have to scallop the borders and bind it.

i'm pooped.
hope your day was great!

An Old Fashioned

fourth of july is my absolute favorite!

i found some fabulous projects over at country living.

go here to check it out and print out the directions.

happy crafting!!!

Summer Baskets

by cheri

it's a great wallhanging. you can find it here on page 2.
oh...and btw...she has a bunch of new patterns for you cheri junkies!

Crepe Paper Rosettes

are just another great tutorial given by candice carpenter.

click here for the instructions.

Yeah!!!

for a talented sister who loves me!!!

tonight my sister brought me a little valentine goody that she made. i love it.it's a garland made from vintage valentine images.

i quickly went to work to create a perect place for my garland. i love valentine decorations, there just isn't enough of them.
thanks suz!!! i love you!