Saturday, June 30, 2012

Something To Do Saturdays...Fabric Scraps!

Something to do Saturdays is a weekly linky party.
 All crafters are welcome based on the weekly theme.

This weeks' theme:
Fabric Scraps!
Linky Party Rules
  First rule of the  weekly linky party is to have fun and play nice!!!
We'll have a theme for the posts weekly.
{Mentioned the Wednesday prior}
Its a great way to show case your talent  or project to new people. We'd LOVE our next weeks' featured blogger to be you!
You may link up as many time as you like each week with either your latest creations or an older post that you would really like to share again.
 Please remember though, all submissions MUST be your own work.
Please link back to your actual post and not just your blog and be sure to include a link back to Something to do Saturday in your post. The two features chosen will be sent fabric scraps for MORE ideas!
Thank you for hanging with us!

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

What's Up Wednesday....Fabric Scraps!!

We want to try some new things on


THIS WEEK'S ITEM
This will be the "theme" of our weekly Link-up on Saturdays.

This Weeks' Item:

FABRIC SCRAPS!


We will pick our 2 favorite submissions and post them throughout the week AND they'll be rewarded through the mail! ;) 



Get EXCITED! So much to see and do--get out those tag and label tutorials and get ready to post them this Saturday!

Monday, June 25, 2012

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Something To Do Saturdays....Cabochons!

Something to do Saturdays is a weekly linky party.
 All crafters are welcome based on the weekly theme.

This weeks' theme:

Cabochons!
Linky Party Rules
  First rule of the  weekly linky party is to have fun and play nice!!!
We'll have a theme for the posts weekly.
{Mentioned the Wednesday prior}
Its a great way to show case your talent  or project to new people. We'd LOVE our next weeks' featured blogger to be you!
You may link up as many time as you like each week with either your latest creations or an older post that you would really like to share again.
 Please remember though, all submissions MUST be your own work.
Please link back to your actual post and not just your blog and be sure to include a link back to Something to do Saturday in your post. The two features chosen will be sent a large helping of cabochons!
Thank you for hanging with us!

Friday, June 22, 2012

Wittle More Washi Tape!

Been using washi tape getting ready for my little brother's wedding...I'm not ready to show you yet. So I found this adorable tutorial online for washi tape flowers!

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Second Feature: Washi Tape!!

We want to thank Melanie from Bear Rabbit Bear Crafts for linking up this A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E Washi-covered bike helmet!  We've had serious melt-downs in my house due to having to wear "boy" helmets because my four year-old has outgrown her princess one. NOW I can have her help me make her her VERY OWN princess helmet!


Wednesday, June 20, 2012

What's Up Wednesday...Cabochons!

We want to try some new things on


THIS WEEK'S ITEM
It will be available in our online store, will most likely be featured on a deal site and will be the "theme" of our weekly Link-up on Saturdays.

This Weeks' Item:

CABOCHONS!


We will pick our 2 favorite submissions and post them throughout the week AND they'll be rewarded through the mail! ;) 



Get EXCITED! So much to see and do--get out those tag and label tutorials and get ready to post them this Saturday!

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

First Feature: Washi Tape!

This week's first feature is from Amy at My 3 Monsters
I absolutely love the antiqued look of these mini suitcases!  The thoughtful use of the striped washi tape and the vintage-inspired luggage tags/stickers are incredible!  It has given me new inspiration for a few rooms in my house!

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Something To Do Saturdays...Washi Tape

Something to do Saturdays is a weekly linky party.
 All crafters are welcome based on the weekly theme.

This weeks' theme:

Washi Tape!
Linky Party Rules
  First rule of the  weekly linky party is to have fun and play nice!!!
We'll have a theme for the posts weekly.
{Mentioned the Wednesday prior}
Its a great way to show case your talent  or project to new people. We'd LOVE our next weeks' featured blogger to be you!
You may link up as many time as you like each week with either your latest creations or an older post that you would really like to share again.
 Please remember though, all submissions MUST be your own work.
Please link back to your actual post and not just your blog and be sure to include a link back to Something to do Saturday in your post. The two features chosen will be sent a selection of washi tape!
Thank you for hanging with us!

Friday, June 15, 2012

Labels for YOU!


Found these {and other} freeie labels you can print yourself and affix to OUR tags for a beautiful, colorful touch to almost ANYTHING! {click on the image}

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Second Feature: Tags and Labels!

Morena is on a roll! Here is a terrific link to this tutorial AND some more darling goodies that she created to go with the tag! Don't miss these at Morena's Corner!
So cute and so nice to say it included items you can purchase from Mindy Mae's Market, too!

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

What's Up Wednesday!

We want to try some new things on


THIS WEEK'S ITEM
It will be available in our online store, will most likely be featured on a deal site and will be the "theme" of our weekly Link-up on Saturdays.

This Weeks' Item:

WASHI TAPE

 
We will pick our 3 favorite submissions and post them throughout the week.



Get EXCITED! So much to see and do--get out those tag and label tutorials and get ready to post them this Saturday!

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

First Feature for TAGS!

Cheryl is a CHEMICAL ENGINEER mama that has let her crafty side blossom! Check out her darling birthday party where she used...


I can think of more than one person in my family that would ADORE these! Not to mention being able to keep your OWN drink safe from second-sippers. I love that it is not too overdone and is an amazing statement. We are thrilled to have Cheryl on our Design Team and can't wait to see more of here amazing ideas come to fruition!

Monday, June 11, 2012

Tags! They're a HIT!

I love paper products. Almost like a sickness. I love to buy them and store them and then have to buy MORE paper products to ORGANIZE the paper products I haven't used yet. I think they mix something into the paper. Something addictive...like diet coke.

So, it just happens that I am LOVING these new tags.
I used these ones for organizing! One tag/bucket per child- these fit perfectly on my stairs. They will sit during the day as a catch-all for each child's things and then at the end of the day, they can take them up to their rooms to empty them.


With so many holidays, weddings and showers- I've been utilizing them as a way to keep everyone's cute-but-the-same-looking drinks safe from spit swapping.


I plan on putting a cute little "Thank you" of some sort for an upcoming wedding.


I'm thinking an advent calendar- different tags for different holidays, maybe?

Maybe make some cute bookmarks for my daughters reading group?

Maybe just put them in a cute bag and store them in a cute bin....

How about you...what would you do with them?

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Something To Do Saturdays! Tags and Labels Coming Attcha!

Something to do Saturdays is a weekly linky party.
 All crafters are welcome based on the weekly theme.

This weeks' theme:
Tags and Labels!
Linky Party Rules
  First rule of the  weekly linky party is to have fun and play nice!!!
We'll have a theme for the posts weekly.
{Mentioned the Wednesday prior}
Its a great way to show case your talent  or project to new people. We'd LOVE our next weeks' featured blogger to be you!
You may link up as many time as you like each week with either your latest creations or an older post that you would really like to share again.
 Please remember though, all submissions MUST be your own work.
Please link back to your actual post and not just your blog and be sure to include a link back to Something to do Saturday in your post.
The two links chosen for feature will receive a set of tags in EVERY color!
Thank you for hanging with us!


Friday, June 8, 2012

Nikki's Niche- Buckle-Up Bracelets!

Top o' the morning! I wanted to explore a couple of different options with the Buckle-Up Bracelets...just to spark your imagination!

For the first braclet- I chose white, I used some purple washi tape- which you can purchase in our store.

I laid the bracelet right down the center of the tape and wrapped the bracelet as best as I could.

The were still edges not quite laying flat...I wanted it to adhere, but not get sticky later and not be a total mess to apply....so I opted for clear fingernail polish.

I layered it- putting down the first layer and waiting until it got tacky...then pressing any edges sticking up back down and then coating it will a second layer of polish.

Then I just let it dry.


Second option:

I used a large cabochon I had left over from another project...
 Here it is in relation to a small cabochon you'd get in one of our assortments.
 I used a hot glue gun and a small piece of felt to secure the cabochon to the bracelet.
 Taking pictures with one hand proved to be a bit tricky....


Option 3:

I had some fabric flowers...added a shoe clip....

 Added the bucklet bracelet....
 And you're done!


So here were three, quick, easy and customizable bracelet options to apply to YOUR Buckle-Up Bracelets!


Okay...I couldn't resist one more. I put three together and made a cute headband...


 You can control the size simply buy taking more in on each side



 There you have MY take on these fun little belt-like buckle bracelets!



Thursday, June 7, 2012

Thrilled Thursday's Second Feature

Pinterest Project's Hemp Thread Charm Bracelets
Are Am AMAZINGLY sweet and swift!  And you might notice that the charms they used...came from Mindy Mae's Market!


Stop by and say "Hi" to Jamie and Miranda- we ADORE them!{Oh, and check out the full tutorial, too! 

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

What's Up Wednesday!

We want to try some new things on


THIS WEEK'S ITEM
It will be available in our online store, will most likely be featured on a deal site and will be the "theme" of our weekly Link-up on Saturdays.

This Weeks' Item:


Tags

We are going to widen the subject to 'Tags & Labels' in general.
We will pick our 3 favorite submissions and post them throughout the week.



Get EXCITED! So much to see and do--get out those tag and label tutorials and get ready to post them this Saturday!

PS! It's Courtney's BIRTHDAY today! We are offering a SURPR




Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Our First Guest Feature: Mom's Crafty Space!

Heidi's Felt Bow Buckle-Up Bracelet 
is a COMPLETE winner!  We are so thrilled that:
1) It's Incredibly Darling and 
2)It's done using our Buckle-Up Bracelets!

Thanks Heidi (who just happens to be on our Design Team!) for such a terrific tutorial!

Monday, June 4, 2012

Morena's Corner- Buckle-Up with some TWILL Tape!


Morena is the gal that everyone wants as their best friend. I'm convinced.
She's crafty and inspired and a WAAAY cute mom of FOUR!
Here's a tutorial she sent to us...when Courtney and I opened it we both freaked out! {Seperately and then together.} We hadn't even DREAMED about doing anything like this with these cute bracelets. We've been happily wearing them...daringly, 3-at-a-time!
So check her out and then stop by her blog...she has a TON more there!

This fun little belt cost me less than $2 to make!
My secret?

I started with two buckle bracelets and twill ribbon, all from MMM.


Cut the bracelets in half.

Use E6000 to glue the bracelets to the ends of the ribbon, as pictured above.

I let mine dry for a day and then I hand stitched where they overlap, just to reinforce it (not pictured).

I wrapped coordinating ribbon to finish the belt. I folded the edge under and hand stitched the trim to hold it in place.


It's such a fun, colorful belt to wear this summer! And, of course, I made more than one. I even made headbands with the same concept. Won't you visit my corner to see more fast, frugal, FABULOUS tutorials?


{Buckle-Up Bracelets will also be featured on Groopdealz 6/2/12}