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Easy Sew Girls Dress {FREE pattern}
Cute right? This adorable dress is so simple to make, and great for using up fabric scraps! The possibilities with this dress are endless! Imagine doing a black tank top, solid red, red with white polka dots and then another solid red. A Minnie Mouse dress! View Tutorial Here [AdsWithin]
Caution Boy at Play
I saw this and my mouth literally fell open! This busy board is so simple yet so clever! Every toddler needs this, just change Boy to Girl! View Tutorial Here
Fairy Garden Twig Chairs {tutorial}
I have really gotten into this new trend of little container fairy gardens. When I saw these little twig chairs, I made up my mind to create one of these adorable gardens. View The Tutorial
How to Build Window Seat From Wall Cabinets
We all have that space under a window in the house that having a window seat under would be perfect. Well here is a great tutorial for building a window seat out of cupboards. So easy, only 6 steps. View Tutorial
Tufted Ottoman from Upcycled Pallet {tutorial}
Yes this wonderfully cute ottoman was made from a Pallet! This step by step tutorial is so easy to follow and I can't wait until we find a house so I can make one for our living room. View Tutorial
Wedding Guestbook - Jenga Anyone?
If you are looking for an alternative to a traditional Wedding Guest Book, then here is a cute and clever idea. Jenga blocks! Have your guests leave you messages on the blocks and play later. View Source
Mini Bottle Holder Tutorial
These adorable wine bottle holders are a great way to give your neighbors, coworkers or friends an adult Valentine's Day Gift that is a little more grown up than some smarties. They would look lovely as party favors as well. View Tutorial Here
Scroll Paper Garland {tutorial}
Gorgeous Right? I am trying to think up a reason for needing these! I think they would be gorgeous for a backdrop for birthday pictures. View Tutorial Here
Cute Milk Cartons and Carrier {tutorial}
I just think this is the cutest little idea! Perfect for bringing a little gift to sick friend, or even a clever teacher gift. View Tutorial Here
DIY Rosette Paper Wreath
This easy Rosette Paper Wreath is such a cute project that would be perfect for decorating your home, or for decorating a baby shower, wedding, bridal shower. So many things really, I think it is so perfectly pretty! View the Tutorial Here
Quick Nutella Kids Snack Pack DIY
Carson LOVES Nutella and he loves those little Nutella snack packs you can buy from the store. They cost about $1.24 at WalMart and I usually have a few of them on hand at all times. But he ate the last one while we were in Epcot last night and we are planning on heading to Magic Kingdom today. If y
Scotch & Chocolate 40th Birthday Party
I think this party could easily be adapted to a Bachelorette party, retirement party (add in cigars) or any Male birthday. I love how masculine this is. See Party Here
Paper Bird Embellishment {tutorial}
Aren't these little birds just adorable. I think for an Easter or Spring scrapbook page, these little birds would be so perfect! View Tutorial and Get Pattern
Paper Hearts Valentines Day Door Wreath {tutorial}
Not only is the perfect craft to do with your kids, it would be great for a classroom party craft as well! If you are looking for a cute way to say I love you to your kids this Valentine's Day, make them each one of these, with their favorite colors, and hang on their door for a surprise when they w
Barn or Rustic Wedding Inspiration & Ideas
So when you think of weddings, hay bales are probably not something that comes to mind. Me either, but I saw these great pictures where the decor included hay bales and well, I was smitten! Talk about easy and glamorous! What do you think?
DIY Wedding Bouquets: The Basics
Great step by step instructions on how to make your own fresh flower wedding bouquet. Definitely going to be using this for my daughters weddings! View Tutorial
DIY Wedding Programs {tutorial}
These are perfect for that budget friendly wedding. While the eyelets are also very cute, I think I would want Ribbon or bows, something a little softer. View the Tutorial
Little Bunny Dum Dums {tutorial}
These are absolutely adorable! If you are needing a cute craft for a classroom party, or want to make something cute for Easter to put on your table or put in your Easter baskets, these are sure to be a HUGE hit! View Tutorial Here
Baby Apron Bib Free Pattern {tutorial}
With two toddlers, bibs are a necessity in my home, but they are sometimes too short and well inadequate to contain the mess my little ones make. So I went hunting for a good pattern for an apron style bib and found this little beauty. Now this pattern is perfect for keeping my little ones clean, an
Chocolate Amaretto Crêpe Cake {tutorial}
I saw this today and my mouth just started watering! I can't wait until we find a house with a kitchen large enough to bake in, and I have all my pans! This will be the first cake I make. I will even promise my husband and daughter that I will make this for them the first week after we move in (and
Military Valentines $0.99 & Free Shipping
For our very first Military Monday Post, I had to share these cute Military Valentine's Day Cards ! These are on sale for 99 cents and if you order by 02/06/13 you get FREE shipping! I am sending one to my soldier son. Who are you sending one too? These are all customizable to say what you are [mom]
Easter Peeps Treat
A super cute idea for presenting Peeps in a Bouquet, Easter basket or centerpieces. Simply put Peeps on a stick, cover with cellophane, Wilton Candy Bags and tie off. So Simple and So cute!
Princess Party on a Budget
This is a precious and easy Princess Party that any little girl would love. I love the wands and how easy they are to make. View the Party Tutorials Here
Make Disney Princesses Headbands or Hair Clips {tutorials}
These are positively the cutest hair accessories ever! I can't wait to get to Michael's and buy all the ribbon I am going to need! I couldn't decide which tutorial to highlight so I decided to let you choose, so here you go, ALL the tutorials. Have fun! Click on The Image to Go to That Princesses Tu
Bunny Bows {tutorial}
Are these not the cutest little bunny bow clips? I will be making these for Courtney to wear in hair this Spring. They are so easy to make, and the color combinations are endless! Enjoy! View the Tutorial
Todays Free Kindle Books
For today's Thrifty Thursday, here is a list of Free or under $3.99 Kindle Books from Amazon Fiction Beyond the Storm: Quilts of Love Series Always the Designer, Never the Bride: An Emma Rae Creation A Death Displaced (Lansin Island Series) A Love by Any Measure Killer Cupcakes (A Lexy Baker Bakery
Make Your Own Oscars
Are you thinking of throwing an Oscar Party? Well here is an easy DIY idea for making your own Oscars. Male Barbie dolls, (off brand ones work just as well) Gold Spray Paint Spray paint the dolls gold and attach to whatever base you want, if you want one at all. These guys would be really cute stand
34 DIY Headboards
Need some inspiration for updating a bedroom? Short on funds for decorating? Well check out these 34 DIY headboards and you will be full of inexpensive ideas for decorating your bedroom! I particularly like the barn doors and window shutters as headboards. View Headboards Now
St. Patrick’s Day Candy Gram Printable {free}
These St Patrick's day candy grams are so adorable! I love the thought of surprising the kids, your husband or someone special (like co-workers) with a cute St Patty's day card and candy. View Tutorial & Free Printable Here
Ducky Baby Shower Punch
This is positively adorable! With only three ingredients, blue kool aid - sherbert - ginger ale, it is so simple to make! The sherbert and ginger ale mixing make it look like bath water. This is perfect for an under the sea party too, just add fish to it. Complete Tutorial Here