Saturday Spotlight #14

Welcome to another Saturday Spotlight linky party! 

1) First, create a blog entry about something you made yourself.  Post our Saturday Spotlight button under your post or somewhere on your blog so that others can find all of your awesome links at Saturday Spotlight. Our linky party button is on the right side of our blog. Just copy the html code to the bottom of your blog post. If you would like to keep it somewhere else on your blog where others can see it, that's also ok.

2) Next, add your blog post name down below and then add the link of the blog entry about your project  (not your homepage) . To get your link,  click on the title of your blog post that you would like to enter and then copy the address that appears in the address bar  up top, and paste it down below. It should look about like this:    http://yourblogname.blogspot.com/2009/07/your_project.html.

3) Have fun checking out all the awesome projects!

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Baby Wraps

Nicholette here with a shoutout for my homegirl Tina and her baby wraps and mei tais! She is great at sewing. She was inspired to start making these after she bought one that practically fell apart at the seams!

sprintina@gmail.com

The best part is...they're REVERSIBLE!

 

I totally need one of these for my next kid!

To contact Tina, email her at: 

sprintina@gmail.com

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Handprint Thank You Cards

I wanted to create thank you cards for my son's birthday that he could help with so this is what I came up with...

 This is a super simple project that requires very little, as long as you can get your kid to cooperate!

1. Have your child make several hand prints with acrylic paint. I had to make a ton because my one year old didn't quite understand what I was trying to get him to do.

2. Let the prints dry. Choose the best one and make photocopies of it (or scan it and print it).


3. Cut out the prints and fold a piece of scrapbook paper or cardstock and cut in the shape of the print.


4. Make some little "Thank You" text and glue in the center of the palm. It's as easy as that!

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Fabulous Friends Wednesday: Bayberry Creek Crafter

Welcome to another Fabulous Friends Wednesday!

We have Rachel here from Bayberry Creek Crafter!

 

Hi there Craft Envy readers! I am just so excited to be doing a Blog Swap with Vanessa and Nicholette. They are very inspirational and I love all their wonderful ideas.

I'm Rachel, the crafter over at Bayberry Creek Crafter. I am a working wife and love all that comes with both. Some day when I grow up I want to be a mom. Although it is doubtful I will ever grow up, so I'll take the mom role as soon as I can. Other than crafts I really love spending time with my family, baking and cooking, my husband and I are big movie buffs and I love to read!

Vanessa and Nicholette posted one of my recycled ideas from their Saturday Spotlight. Here is another idea on recycling food containers. I love to recycle containers. There are so many uses for a Pringles container here is just one.

I had a lot of fun making these!

What you need:
-Pringles Can
-Printed paper
-Coordinating solid paper
-2 colors of ribbon (3/8" & 5/8")
-Embellishment (flower, bow, etc.)
-Printed or stamped tag
-Hole punch
-Scizzors & paper cutter
-Adhesive


Clean out your Pringles can. I used the spray dust remover to get the crumbs out and a wet paper towel with a little soap.

Measure your printed paper and solid paper by wrapping it around the can to see where you want to cut it. Mark it & cut it. Then glue it to the can. At the seem where the 2 papers meet glue ribbon (either 3/8" or 5/8").

Glue embellishment and tag close to the ribbon, making sure the paper seem down length of the can is in the back.

Using hole punch, punch 2 holes on top making sure they will be on the sides when the can is facing front. Using 5/8" ribbon insert one end in hole, wait to cut it, and tie a knot on the inside of the can. You may have to tie it twice to make it large enough so it doesn't come out. Now cut the ribbon leaving about 3 inches or slack. This will make it easier to tie the other side.

Now for the final touches. Glue 3/8" ribbon around the edge of the lid. Cut the printed paper in a circle cutter. I have a circle cutter than I use but if you don't you can use the lid as a template. Glue that to the top of the lid.

Tada! Now you have a cute canister for cookies or anyother treat.

I gave this one to a friend for her birthday.



These other 2 I gave to the women I visit teach.
I really like the felt flower on this one. I used a template from Craft Gossip.

I really like the colors of this one. It is very bayberry creek Crafter colors :)
I am not in love with the bow I did and if I did it over I would make it smaller.


** Make sure when you make your cookies you make them the right size to fit in the canister**


Stay tuned to my blog tomorrow I will be posting a recipe for some amazing cookies that can go in your canister.

Thanks again Vanessa and Nicholette!
~Rachel~

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Pirate Party - 1st Birthday!

Nicholette here today: My little Jack turned one this weekend so we had an AWESOME pirate party!

Here are the rules to throwing a pirate party:

1. The cap'n must have proper attire.  I made an iron-on shirt that says "Arr! Tis' the captain's first birthday!"

2. There must be a delicious treasure chest cake! This one was made with marshmallow fondant and Butter Pound cake!

3. Share your booty! Marti Gras beads, chocolate coins, eye patches, and favor bags make for great booty.

4. Prevent ye scurvy! Serve up some creative fruit sculptures!

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Saturday Spotlight #13

Welcome to another Saturday Spotlight linky party! 

1) First, create a blog entry about something you made yourself.  Post our Saturday Spotlight button under your post or somewhere on your blog so that others can find all of your awesome links at Saturday Spotlight. Our linky party button is on the right side of our blog. Just copy the html code to the bottom of your blog post. If you would like to keep it somewhere else on your blog where others can see it, that's also ok.

2) Next, add your blog post name down below and then add the link of the blog entry about your project  (not your homepage) . To get your link,  click on the title of your blog post that you would like to enter and then copy the address that appears in the address bar  up top, and paste it down below. It should look about like this:    http://yourblogname.blogspot.com/2009/07/your_project.html.

3) Have fun checking out all the awesome projects!

 

 

 

 

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Coming Soon...

Hello fellow crafters! Nicholette here. I just wanted to let you know that at the beginning of next week I am going to have an exciting post on how to throw a pirate party. It'll be a kid's party of course since it's for my lil boy who's turning ONE! It will contain lots of fun stuff that I have been working on this week, but I want to show it all at once!

So please excuse my absence and don't forget to come share your links this weekend at Saturday Spotlight!



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How to Stain a Wood Table

I  have never stained anything in my life! So I thought it would be fun to share my learning experience with you! I have to admit I was only able to successfully do this because I had help from my dad who knows his stuff when it comes to staining.

 Before:

I mean, it wasn't ugly, it just wasn't my style. Ya know.

What you will need:

-about 300 and 400 grit sandpaper

-power sander (optional, but VERY helpful)

-Ebony (black) stain, $4

-Polyurethane varnish, about $30

-sponge brushes and 1 disposible paint brush

- rubber gloves

-rag

-plastic scraper

 -paint stripper

1. You will start by brushing on a generous layer of paint stripper to the surface of your table. The stripper will start to dry so you will want to add another couple of layers and then scrap it off with your plastic scraper. This will get the layer of varnish off the table so the stain can soak into the wood.

 2. After as much of the varnish has been removed, you can start sanding the wood with about 300 grit sandpaper. Using a power sander will take most of the elbow grease out of this job, but it's not necessary.

 

 3. After the wood has been sanded and you don't see any signs of old varnish, begin applying your stain with a rag. I allowed a full day for each coat to soak in. Towards to end you will know when your wood has soaked in as much stain as possible because it won't completely dry, but will stay tacky.

 4. After you have the desired stained look, using a sponge brush, apply a layer of polyurethane varnish. Allow 24 hours to dry, sand with 400 grit sandpaper, and add another layer. Repeat.

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Thanks For Sharing!

HEY Friends!  We LOVE seeing all of your beautiful creations. Here are some of our favorites!

These stylish bracelets are made from soda cans!

 Twelve Crafts Till Christmas

Wrapping a gift in a soup can?...It REALLY is cute!

Bayberry Creek Crafter 

Who couldn't LOVE this rosette necklace

 Paisley Passions

Don't forget to grab a featured button if you were featured today!

Thanks again, we love you all!

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Saturday Spotlight #12

Welcome to another Saturday Spotlight linky party! 

1) First, create a blog entry about something you made yourself.  Post our Saturday Spotlight button under your post or somewhere on your blog so that others can find all of your awesome links at Saturday Spotlight. Our linky party button is on the right side of our blog. Just copy the html code to the bottom of your blog post. If you would like to keep it somewhere else on your blog where others can see it, that's also ok.

2) Next, add your blog post name down below and then add the link of the blog entry about your project  (not your homepage) . To get your link,  click on the title of your blog post that you would like to enter and then copy the address that appears in the address bar  up top, and paste it down below. It should look about like this:    http://yourblogname.blogspot.com/2009/07/your_project.html.

3) Have fun checking out all the awesome projects!

 

 

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Comic Strip Bracelet

This is an awesome kids craft or a craft you could make for a child!

What you will need: 

-sunday newspaper comics section

-about 10 small beads, various colors (small bracelet)

-stretchy jewelery cord

-Mod Podge

- Scissors

1. First you will need to cut about 10 strips of newspaper from the comic section. They should be about 4"x1/2". A little hint: if you look for an image that you would like to have on your bead, (ex. Garfield's face or letters from a comic title) cut that image out at the very end of your strip of paper. This way, it will be on the outside of you bead.

2. Start rolling up your strips of paper with the image you want to show on the outside. Glue the last inch down and then Mod Podge the whole bead.

3. Wait about 20 minutes for your beads to dry and then string them on your cord alternating them with colorful beads! Tie it off with a lobster clasp or other jewelery fastener.

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Pirate Bedroom Makeover

I have been wanting to post this forever. But it took me forever to finish it! The day is finally here! This is my little boy's room. His name is Jack and he will be one in about three weeks.

-"Captain Jack's Quarters" Bedroom Sign

-Monogrammed Cubby

-I got this old $2.00 coat hanger/shelf from the thrift store that I painted red. 

 -Treasure chest toy box is $15 from IKEA

-I got a fish net from the dollar store and hung it across the window. The pirate hat and lighthouse were souvineers from the Oregon coast. 

-Pirate Clock

-Pirate Nightlight

- Creatology model ship handpainted.

-And of course, my favorite part, the pirate dream bubbles!

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Thanks for sharing!!

You all are so talented!  I love Monday mornings when I can go to your blogs and see your amazing work!  Here are a few great submissions this weekend:


I want a petal pillow.  I really, really do!  Check out instructions here!


Take a close look... that is a cabinet door!  I love it so much!  I'm going to look for an old cabinet door now. Check it out here


Just. Beautiful.  It's so delicate and romantic and feminine!  Here is the tutorial so we can make our own!


Stop by and check out this dining room makeover.  It looks great!

I love all the amazing projects you submit, it really inspires me as I set out to do my own crafting!  Thanks again, and come back next weekend!

Lots of love, and a happy Monday!

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