Send a family or friend on a nostalgic journey and make a time capsule birthday gift from the 1920's 30's or 50's! Brimming with treats and gifts. I've been thinking about my grandma lately. She is one the biggest inspirations behind my love for sewing. Today I'm sharing a gift that I made her a few years before she passed away. A nostalgic time capsule gift from the 1920's, brimming with treats and trinkets from the decade she was born. When she passed away I received the tin back that I ... Read More about Time Capsule Birthday Gift! 1920’s, 30’s, 40’s
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Birds!
Aren't these fun?!?! I saw these on Obsessively Stitching and knew that my boys would love them. Aaron asked for a green one, and Dallin asked for a blue one. So last night, since Derrick is out of town, I got to work and ended up with a couple of more. They were just too easy to make! The patterns and tutorials were great. I spent about 2 hours on the pig and all of the birds. The boys were very excited to see these when they woke up. Since I made the red bird and pig as well, Aaron was ... Read More about Birds!
The Mini Wasp Bag
Do you remember this Wasp Bag that I made a while ago? I LOVE it! Every year for the past 3 years, I have made my mom a handbag for her birthday. The first year she asked for one around her birthday, the second year that one started to wear out so I sent her another, and this year I decided that she might like an upgrade again. It's fun choosing fabrics that I think she will like and trying new patterns. As you can see, my bag is much larger than hers. I scaled it down a lot. I have 3 kids, ... Read More about The Mini Wasp Bag
Brown Bag Apple Gift Sacks
Last night I was browsing some blogs looking for something to add to our teacher's appreciation gifts. Maybe a unique way to wrap them or a little treat to make with them. I saw these on Skip to My Lou and immediately left the computer, grabbed 4 lunch bags, a can of red spray paint and headed outside. 10 minutes later I had 4 sacks, ready to turn into little apples...for FREE. I love them!! I made some cardstock tags and a little leaf and added our memo cubes, along with a candy bar for ... Read More about Brown Bag Apple Gift Sacks
Teacher Appreciation Memo Cubes
Last year for "Teacher's Appreciation Week", we made chocolate covered strawberries. We'll probably still do strawberries for the teachers this year, but also made these little custom memo cubes. I saw the idea here and ran with it! I went to Office Max with a pack of 500 sheets of copy paper and they made 6 memo pads for me with the sides glued (1 side on each). Here are the ones that Aaron made for his preschool teacher. Everything looks cuter when a preschooler does it. We sure love our ... Read More about Teacher Appreciation Memo Cubes
Minion Cupcakes Made With Twinkies!
Does it get any more hilarious than this? These minion cupcakes are made out of Twinkies. They are such a fun treat to make with kids and are easy to customize! Use Smarties candies and frosting to add eyes, a mouth, and glasses!Aren't these little minion cupcakes great?!?! We had no occasion to make them for, but who needs an occasion for cupcakes? We found them online and knew we had to make a batch for the family (link to inspiration below).Minion Cupcakes Made With Twinkies!FYI: Finding ... Read More about Minion Cupcakes Made With Twinkies!
Pinewood Derby Days!
Our oldest isn't old enough for Cub Scouts, but Derrick is the Cub Master, so we still hear all about scouts and sometimes help participate in it. Derrick and I came up with these fun candy "trophies" to give to each scout during the Pinewood Derby. They each received one along with a certificate. They were so simple to make and would be great for birthday parties as well! I think the photos are pretty self explanatory, just a bit of hot glue and the candy was easily attached. ... Read More about Pinewood Derby Days!
Toddler Purse Tutorial Just Like Mommy’s
Does your little gal like rummaging around in your purse? Make her one of her own! This quick and easy toddler purse tutorial will walk you step by step through the process. A great project for beginners.Kaylee is my little shadow. I just love this little lady to bits and pieces! She enjoys rummaging around in my purse and carrying it over her shoulder. It was time for her to have her own. One that is just her size! It turned out so cute that I made a couple more toddler purses to give as gifts ... Read More about Toddler Purse Tutorial Just Like Mommy’s
Cub Scout Blue & Gold Banquet Cake!
Derrick is the Cub Master at our church and asked me to make a cake for the Blue & Gold Banquet. I used this photo as my guide and pretty much copied it. It was a great resource. Everything is edible except for the blue and white cub scout badge. It most definitely isn't perfect (the fondant and I had a little battle...it won), but I love how it turned out in the end, and think the boys will like it tomorrow night too! The "Get Your Brag On" Link Party is open until ... Read More about Cub Scout Blue & Gold Banquet Cake!
