These felt flower pillows have been all over the place lately--they were demoed at our Super Saturday, I've seen them on a few blogs, and even spotted one sitting on my cousin's couch! When my sisters decided to exchange handmade gifts for Christmas, I knew this is what I'd be making! And just because I've seem them doesn't mean you have-so here's a tutorial just for you! All you need is a little felt and a glue gun. Our local JoAnn's had wool felt before Christmas for much, much less than … [Read more...] about Felt Flower Pillow
Archives for January 2011
A Fabulous & Fancy 5th Birthday Party {Candy Buffet, Lollies and Pennants, oh my!}
Happy 2011! It's been a lovely break and it's great to be back posting here again. :) Today I'm sharing about my daughter's "Fabulous & Fancy 5th Birthday Party" that we had a few months ago. It was a blast! We've had some fun birthday parties at our house (Super Hero Training Camp and a Pinkalicious Party to name some favorites) and while it's a TON of work, seeing those happy smiles on my kids' faces makes it worth it. (I seriously need to remind myself of this next time I'm in … [Read more...] about A Fabulous & Fancy 5th Birthday Party {Candy Buffet, Lollies and Pennants, oh my!}
{Start the year off right…”Count Your Blessings”}
Happy New Year friends! So with a Christmas Break, I feel like it's been forever since I have posted. I'm excited to share this "Blessings Board." Even though last year brought a handful of trials there is no doubt there has been blessings. There is no better way to feel better about any situation, than to look and be thankful for what has been given already. I'm excited to put this up all year so we can really focus on the many blessings we have. I had wanted to make one of these for awhile … [Read more...] about {Start the year off right…”Count Your Blessings”}
{A ‘Fancy’ Toothfairy Box}
When my Kylie lost her 5th tooth the other day, she informed me that she wanted some sort of 'fancy' box to put her tooth in for the Toothfairy. We usually put it in a plastic baggie, which is not so great. :) So, we came up with this... To make our Toothfairy box, we used: -A small box (we got ours at Hobby Lobby) -A piece of cute scrapbook paper -Mod Podge -Some fun ribbon or fibers -A monogram letter for their name I cut the paper to fit the top and the sides of my box, then … [Read more...] about {A ‘Fancy’ Toothfairy Box}
{Easy Decorative Pillow Slipcovers}
We hope you all had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year! The Crafting Chicks are excited to be back with some crafty goodness for 2011! I don't know about you, but after I take all the holiday decor down, I want something new and fresh for my house. Today I want to share with you an easy way to make decorative pillow slipcovers using fun, sassy cloth napkins! I have been on a black and white kick as of late and made these adorable damask pillow covers for my living room. And the great … [Read more...] about {Easy Decorative Pillow Slipcovers}