Tea Party Day.... { the 6 year old turns 7 }

The 6 year old turned 7 this week.

So we has a little party for her last weekend.

She requested a Tea Party

Her favorite color is PINK.

I posted on Instagram a few photos of my projects

(Follow me on Instagram here)

My "Happy Birthday" Banner was one of my favorite things I made

Burlap, Pink Polka Dots and Gold Chevron

(my secret for the chevron letters......washi tape !!!)

The table setting was simple and I pulled together pieces I had

And I borrowed what I needed.

I made the pink flowers using this tutorial

I had so much fun making these, I scalloped my edges more.

(I can't wait to make these in some fall colors)

The place cards became the party favors

And course the Birthday Cake

(I forgot to take pictures of the other treats I made)

Everything was yummy !!!

Even my "lady" (that's what she calls her) got dressed for the occasion

I used my Pom Pom Maker to make Tulle Balls

And I had dyed brown coffee filters too which added a tinge of pink.

It was a fun day with just the three of us

Me, the 7 year old and Grammie.

Oh Deer, My Holiday Mantel 2012

Oh Deer.

There is a deer on my Mantel.

Actually there are a few deer on my Mantel.

Among other holiday touches.

I had some fun with this one.

I kept the upper shelf that I put up for my Fall Mantel

And I kept my dictionary page canvases.

I love these things, they break up all of the white I have.

My Inspiration was the deer head

The flat, unfinished wood deer silhouette from Michael's

He was on clearance for $1.49

I love these scrolly frames that they have too 

which I painted and distressed

for that pop of color.

Everything else just seemed to fall into place.

The Snowflake Banner was made just like my Patriotic Jute Banner

Glass Ornaments from Mom, White Glass from thrift stores , free greenery from Home Depot

Nutcracker from Joann's, Standing deer from Michael's

My Deer with a Glittery Red Nose

Now the 6 year old has begun singing

"Grandma got run over by a Reindeer"

Hanging out with my friends......

The Lettered Cottage - Christmas Mantel Party

Paisley, Plaid and Polka Dot Pumpkins

Paisley, Plaid, and Polka Dot Pumpkins

Whew say that five times fast.

It seems like every year I come up with a pumpkin.

Actually one of my very first post was a pumpkin

My Wee Little Pumpkins can be seen here

Last year they grew up  here

So this year I went in a different direction.

My inspiration of course came from Pinterest.

And a sweet little blog Happy Together and her Playful Pumpkins.

So I dug in my stash and visited the fabric store.

Dusted off the sewing machine

And went to work.

And Yes Mom you can have the turquoise ones.

Hanging out with my Friends.....

A Glimpse Inside - Catch A Glimpse Party

Shaken Together - What's Shaken Party

Nap Time Crafters - Friday Favs

Tatertots and Jello - Weekend Wrap Up Party

The Gingerbread Blog - Sweet Saturday

Funky Junk Interiors - SNS

Hubby Made Me - Throwback Thursday

Be Different Act Normal - Show and Tell Saturday

Tutus and Tea Parties - Pinteresting Party

Rooted in Thyme - Simple Sweet Friday

Positively Splendid - Saturday Seven

I Heart Naptime - Sundae Scoop

Craft-O-Maniac - Maniac Mondays

Pinkapotamus - Pink Hippo Party

Brassy Apple - Make it Monday

Skip to My Lou - Made by You Mondays

Shaggy Apple Garland

We are at the final stretch.

7 more days until school starts.

Yeah me !!!

(I survived the summer at home with the 6 year old)

She likes to craft

So part of our entertainment is crafting

So yesterday was one of the lazy days of hanging out at home

in the air conditioning.

I am trying to teach her how to make pom poms.

Using my new craft toy

She is not that coordinted yet but it was worth a shot.

We made pom poms

Shaggy Pom Poms

So we made them into this.....

Made some red pom poms using cotton yarn

Added a small dowel painted brown for a stem

And used felt for a small leaf

Strung them up on some baker's twine.

And hung it up on my Back to School Mantel

It was fast and simple.

It kept the 6 year old entertained for at least 10 minutes.

Happy Back to School !!!

Hanging out with my Friends......

Skip To My Lou - Made by You Monday
Home Stories A to Z - Tutorials and Tips

The CSI Project - Back to School Competition



It had me at Hello......

My poor front door has had nothing on it since

well......Valentine's Day

Sad yes I know.

I did throw an undecorated grapevine wreath up there.

Because it was something.

Now finally I got around to making one.

It had me at Hello.....

I have addiction to scrapbook paper

(it could be worst right?)

I saw this tutorial and knew I had to do something.

So I bought myself one of these

And went to town.

And of course I had to get one of these too.

(yes they are addicting too, I love how they work !! no wasted paper)

I just wrapped a wreath form in burlap.

Attached a small chalkboard from Michael's

I used a white paint marker, chalk wasn't cutting.

I think I will need to get a couple more chalkboards to change out the saying.

(depending on the day and my mood)

Now I never knew how dirty the front door actually was

until I saw these pictures.

Guess that is another project for another day.

Hanging out with my Friends.....

Tatertots and Jello Weekend Wrap Up Party
Shaken Together - Whats Shakin Link Party

Be Different Act Normal - Show and Tell Saturday
I Heart Naptime - Sundae Scoop Party
Postively Splendid - Saturday Seven Party
It's Overflowing - Overflowing with Creativity
Adorned from Above Wednesday Link Party
Flamigo Toes - Think Pink Sunday
Craft-O-Maniac - Maniac Monday
Brassy Apple - Make it Monday
Pinkapotamus - Pink Hippo Party
Serenity You - Serenity Saturday

Skip to My Lou - Made by You Monday

Home Stories A to Z - Tutorials and Tips
Too Much Time - Get Schooled Saturday

Tutus and Teaparties - Pinteresting Party

Christmas in July - Pleated Paper Angel - Ornament #5

Yeah it's Friday

I did it.

5 Ornaments in 5 Days.

Ornament #5 was a tough one.

I was completely unsure what to do.

At 11pm last night it came to me.

(so much for going to bed)

My biggest goal for this was to use what I had on hand.

Not one thing was purchased to make any of the ornaments.

So here it goes.....

Presenting Ornament #5

Pleated Paper Angel

Ain't she sweet?

Supplies

Assorted Scrapbooking Paper

4" Paper Doilies

White Feathers

1 1/2" Paper Circle for face

1 1/2" Scallop punch for medallion

 Half round beads for eyes

Greenry for crown

Ribbon and/or Raffia

Glue, Scissors, Paper Punches

Cut paper to 3 1/2" x 12" strip and accordian fold

Staple approx. 3/4"- 1"

Glue to folded doily

Punch out (or cut) 1 1/2" circle for face

Glue onto top of stapled end

Glue on eyes and crown

Use a little bit of paint with a q-tip for blush

Glue on feathers to paper doilies

Glue on bow and medallion

Let dry.

Make one or make three

Use different papers and textures for different looks.

I am even thinking of stringing a bunch together for a garland.

And add letters to the front.

Peace, Joy, Love

This was fun.

I hope to be able to do it again.

I do hope you enjoyed my ideas.

And if you make some please send me a picture.

Happy Christmas in July !

Happy Crafting !

Hanging out with my Friends......



Tatertots and Jello - Weekend Wrap Up Party

 The Creative Paige - Creative Genius Link Party

Christmas in July - Pom Pom Snowman - Ornament #4

It might be in the 90's here

But I think this little guy in my favorite.

I have had a Pom Pom obession

Since I saw this.

Soooo...of course something had to be made with pom pom's

Presenting Ornament #4

Pom Pom Snowman

I am in L-O-V-E

and for anyone who knows me

They know about me and snowmen

First off all I bought myself some of these

I swear its fast, easy and well fun

I got mine at Joann's for under $4 with my coupon.

(I actually bought both sets so I can make 4 different sizes)

So to start assembling a snowman

Make the stick longer and cut off the ends after you assemble it.

Add a little bit of glue on the ends

Time to accessorize !!!

Now I used tacky glue to add on things (with tweezers)

And hot glue for in between and the arms

Let is sit and dry

(the 5 year old was VERY impatient with this step)

I knitted a small scarf for him

So there you have it.

My Snowman.

He will defiantely need some more friends.

What a face !!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Join us for our last ornament tommorrow.

Hanging out with my Friends....

Tatertots and Jello - Weekend Wrap Up Party

The Gingerbread Blog - Sweet Saturday Link Party

The Creative Page - Creative Genius Link Party
Funky Junk Interiors - Saturday Night Special

Christmas in July - Felt Gingerbread Men - Ornament #3

Due to the weather Ornament #3 was delayed.

It wasn't sunny in Florida.

May I present Ornament #3

Felt Gingerbread Men

I love this little guy.

Quick and simple.

Supplies

Felt

Embroidery thread (either to match or contrast)

Assorted buttons

Half round beads (I believe I found these at Michael's)

Gingerbread Man Template

Scissors, Needles, Tacky Glue

Now you could add a little stuffing inside them

But I like them flat.

The Blanket Stitch is not as hard as it seems.

There are alot of great tutorials out there on it.

I am still practicing myself.

Now you have a finished Gingerbread man.

Just add some twine and you can have.....

You can do other shapes too.....

Yeah I have been busy.

Great way to use up your felt scraps.

I am thinking a little tree needs to be done.

Ornament #4 with be out later today.

and Ornament #5 tommorrow.

This week has gone by fast.

Just think Christmas is only 159 days away.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hanging out with my Friends....

The Gingerbread Blog - Sweet Saturday Link Party

Christmas in July - Yarn Lollipop & Candy Ornament

Another Day Another Ornament

Now this one is a revamped ornament

Because I love it

And because it is the mostly viewed post on my blog

Seriously I see it everywhere !!!

And I can't find anymore of the material I used to create it

And yes I have sobbed over this.

Presenting Ornament #2

Yarn Lollipop & Candy Ornament

The Original Lollipop Ornament

Tutorial here

So I needed to change some things.

I have been taking a knitting class so I have been buying yarn.

(more on the class later)

So the "yarn" version was born

Instead of just using the yarn how it was

I did a single crochet stitch

(trust me its easy)

After I made the new version

I knew I needed a companion to it

Presenting the Yarn Wrapped Candy Ornament

Who doesn't love candy????

Supplies

Yarn - I actually used crochet thread (Aunt Lydia's)

Crochet Hook

Round wood circles (found at Michael's)

Ribbon or Twine

Scissors, glue gun

I cut the contact paper 8"x8" and then trimmed after I wrapped it

(best thing was is stuck to itself no glue needed)

Add some pretty ribbon or twine

I also pulled out my mini stamps......

Of course I made mine pink

We all know the 5 year old LOVES pink

But any color would be fun.

Thanks for stopping by. 

And remember to come back tommorrow for another one.

Happy Christmas in July.

Hanging out with my Friends.....

The Gingerbread Blog - Sweet Saturday Link Party