Tuesday's Trash to Treasure: Kids Shirt Applique

Kids Shirt Applique Tutorial

Reuse: Shirt with applique

Materials:
*Sewing items
*Scissors
*Blank-front shirt
*Shirt with applique/something on it (I used a too-small onesie)

_Begin by cutting your applique off the old shirt/onesie

_Sew applique onto shirt.

That's it! How easy was that?! If you loved that shirt/onesie your little one used to wear, create this easy DIY shirt that brings the old & new together!

Herb Update _1

I haven't given an update on my herbs, so thought I'd share how they've grown. Only two of them have actually spouted, the others are taking their time :)

CHIVES

CILANTRO

Around and Round

I've never decorated much with wreaths, but this year I'm seeing  A LOT that I love! I would like to try and make one for my door this year! The problem I usually have is that I have a glass screen door in front of my door, and so it leaves very little room for something thick like a wreath. Maybe I can find one that will work! Here are a few just from Better Homes & Gardens:

 Mini Pumkin Wreath

 Citrus Wreath

Sunburst Wreath w/Corn Husks 

Indian Corn Fall Wreath

Harvest Horseshoe

Fall Wreath

Komen Race for the Cure 2011

Yesterday I walked the 1 mile fun run for the Komen Race for the Cure (Breast cancer)! It has been a rainy end of the week, but thankfully the rain held off until I got in my car afterwards!! I've only been to two other races, but whew, there were TONS of people at this one! I would guess probably a couple thousand! I'm glad people still help good causes! I didn't time myself like I do in the 5K's ~ today was all about having fun and celebrating LIFE.

 

Eat your cake!

I don't make fancy cakes that often, but I LOVE pretty cake stands!! I have a hard time finding cute ones, so I thought I'd do a search for cake stands & share my findings :)

Pier 1 = $34

Williams-Sonoma = $59

Williams-Sonoma = $79

Crate&Barrel = $24.95

Target

Etsy shop = $20

Etsy shop = $28

I'm not sure how she made this, but I had a cool idea from it! To make your own one-of-a-kind cake stand: Get a bowl, turn it upside down; then get a decorative plate and set it on top! This would be neat for the holidays  :)

Etsy shop = $125

Amazon = $60

Tuesday's Trash to Treasure: Holiday CD Decoration

[Holiday] CD Decor Tutorial
Reuse: Old CD's/DVD's

Materials:
*CD's
*Scrapbook Paper
*Ribbon
*Stickers, embellishments
*Scissors
*Hot glue gun
*Mod Podge
*Felt (or letters)

_Decide what you want your CD's to say. I chose "Christmas", so I need 9 CD's. 

_Use holiday-coordinating paper & trace you CD 2xs per print/color (a front & back).

_Cut out your circles.

_Apply the Mod Podge to the back sides of the paper & adhere to the front & backs of each CD.

_Let dry. I put mine under heavy books to help keep them flat. 

_Next you apply your letters ~ I used felt to make mine. If you use paper or something other than felt, you can apply a layer of Mod Podge over the letters & CD to help seal it all together. I skipped this step on mine. 

_Decorate each CD with stickers, ribbon, bows, etc...

_Finally you need to attach the CD's together. I did mine like garland that can be hung vertically. You can attach it however you like: vertically, horizontally, or even single-hung. 

Tatertots & Jello Giveaway!!

Tatertots & Jello is giving away a $100 credit towards Barn Owl Primitives! Check out both of their sites: Tatertots & Jello and Barn Owl Primitives