pink and green polka dots: July 2010

23 July 2010

if only i could sew...

i could do lots of things...including this cute little number. Check out the tutorial: http://www.potholesandpantyhose.com/A/Arts_%26_Crap_Archives/Entries/2010/7/16_Mod_Deer_Hoof_Coat_Rack_2.html

play sand = cat litter ???

not a craft so much, but a new use for something!

so, this will be one of 3 things for you:

1. an idea you hadn't thought of and will utilize for your feline friends.

2. something so completely obvious you can't believe i posted it.

3. so gross that you're never going to let your kid come over here again.

With all of the backyard renovation this summer our deck has temporarily been shortened and the stairs removed. The beasts couldn't be happier because now they get to have a "field trip" from time to time and go out on the deck. On day I opened the sandbox to see what they would do and sure enough Moo Moo took it upon himself to pee right in the sandbox. I will have you know I CLEANED IT IMMEDIATELY, but got to thinking maybe i should look into using play sand as litter rather than paying at least 10 bucks every week or so for cat litter.

Sure enough, Mr. Picky, himself (Moo Moo, who has had major litter box snob issues in the past) is all about the play sand alternative. I don't think Schmoopie is too impressed, but he's not a snob when it comes to things like that.

Play sand it is...Lowes sells a 50 lb bag for something like $3.88, so i've figured out a way to save a least a few bucks!

Happy poop scooping! GROSS!

22 July 2010

cupcakes in a jar

saw this darling idea on one of the blogs i check...now that i have my computer back i'm trying to catch up!

http://www.makeandtakes.com/the-perfect-neighbor-gift-mason-jar-cupcakes

i'm thinking teacher gifts...i know i'd sure love to receive this from my students!

would also be a cute baby shower idea or favor. i'm sure there are a million ways it could be used.

OH MY CUTE...

String of lights decorated with cupcake liners...why can't i think of these things?http://cfabbridesigns.com/blog/?p=3916
can't wait to make them.

i've also seen strings of lights made with flower petals and seashells over the lights.

maybe after vacation i can tackle these cuties!

if you are interested in trying them I recently saw some DARLING cupcake liners at Michaels craft store.

16 July 2010

future projects

i've been without my computer for over a week, so i haven't uploaded pictures or really done much of anything.

i was starting to go in withdrawl, so i came across some things i'd like to do soon.

miniature memory game: http://modpodgerocks.blogspot.com/2010/07/minature-memory-game.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ModPodgeRocks+%28Mod+Podge+Rocks%29

bungee board: http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2010/07/make-a-bungee-cord-memo-board/

easier owl???: http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2010/03/reader-roundup-cute-animal-crafts/

03 July 2010

beautiful, whimsical pieces...even better...they're for a great cause

if only i could have been so creative to come up with something as cute as this to raise money for landon's love...nonetheless...check it out...these folks are creating pendants out of scrabble pieces to raise money for the gulf!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkflowercube?section_id=7108885

wooden flower matching game

wooden blocks from Michaels transformed to a matching game...

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{this is what it looks like from the top when game is being played}

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This was a fun, relatively quick project. I think it would be cute for a gift for a little girl. The pieces are certainly sturdy and should last a long time.