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mochi ball ice cream recipe

March 9th, 2012

This is the best recipe I’ve found for Mochi Ball Ice Cream. And the best part is, it is super easy. I also love all of the pictures that make this recipe tutorial easy to follow. The only problem is that it is in grams. I live in the United States, so figuring out measurements [...]

collaboration on a table setting

March 3rd, 2012

This is what I’ve been up to this weekend. Just a little sneak peak of the table setting that Nikki and I collaborated on. Nikki is so sweet and she truly is a delight to work with. I can’t wait to show you the details. There will even be a free printable! Whoo hoo! Come back next [...]

Day 21-Decoupage Clothespins

December 22nd, 2011

Feel free to use these colorful and simple graphic patterns as gift tags or for their intended purpose, which is for decoupaged clothespins. I found a great tutorial here, but remember these must be printed on a laser printer if you want to do decoupage, otherwise they will smear. A laser printer has heat which [...]

Day 19-Printable Holiday Gift Box

December 20th, 2011

Give your Holiday treats a much deserved surprise with some cute packaging via this template for a Chevron Gift Box. Simply print  this pdf, cut it, fold it and glue it. Add one of my vintage tags and you’ve got yourself a super cute package worthy of anything you can bake. I made these delicious cake balls [...]

Day 17-Holiday Decorating

December 18th, 2011

This super easy candy banner will make any room feel festive. Want this same look. See instructions below for how to make this super easy candy banner. You will need 1. Felt 2. Glue 3. Glitter 4. Embroidery Floss 5. Needle 6. Fuzz Balls 7. These FREE christmas candy banner printables Step 1: Layer two pieces [...]

Day 7-Mini Lantern, Anthropologie Inspired

December 7th, 2011

After seeing this Anthropologie snow globe using a Mason jar I just knew I had to make one. But I didn’t want it to be exactly the same, and I noticed that lots of others had made knock-off versions, probably because it is $25 and who has that kind of money! So, instead I used [...]

Day 5- Snowflake Glitter Ornament

December 5th, 2011

This super easy craft would even be fun for the kiddos. Simply follow the instructions below. 1. Print out this pdf . 2. Cut out snowflake and trace the snowflake onto thin cardboard. Think cereal box thickness. 3. Using a paintbrush, coat the cardboard snowflake with glue. 4. Cover with glitter and let dry completely. 5. Hot [...]

Day 1: Modern Christmas Advent Calendar

December 1st, 2011

The in-laws adore my daughter, Charlotte. She is their only grandchild. In fact, they love her so much they flew us out to see them 2 weeks ago. We had so much fun. My favorite part (besides them of course) is the Goodwill in their small town. Last time we went to visit I found [...]

modern retro clock tutorial-FREE DOWNLOAD

October 28th, 2011

When I saw this clock I just knew I had to make one. When I repainted my office this summer I decided that it was time for a new clock as well.  I tore apart my cheap clock and threw it away, except for the mechanics. It was rough not having a clock to look [...]

fringe leather necklace tutorial with beads

September 8th, 2011

Here’s a super simple leather necklace idea. Supplies:leatherbeadsembroidery thread Step 1Cut a thin strip of leather, as long as you want, mine is about 28-32 inches Step 2Cut piece of leather that will be used for the fringe. Use free pattern download here {right click to download}. Then cut fringe. Step 3Punch holes in leather [...]