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be inspired: rosebuds
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A good idea is better when it is shared with others. This blog is named after my sweet grandmother Pearle Rose. She was so talented and knew how to do just about anything. We are her "rosebuds". My name is Lyndsey. I love to be creative and be inspired by others; whether it is with crafts, food, photos, anything! I personally think that a good idea is ten times better when it is shared. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Who's got the button? A girl and a glue gun. Healthy Homemade Ice Cream.
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be inspired: {teacup} pincushion
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A good idea is better when it is shared with others. Spray paint (unless your teacup is already the color you want). Fabric scrap (size of a dinner plate). Step 1. Find your teacup and spray paint it desired color. I found this one at the thrift store for $.75 :). Step 2. Cut out your fabric (I had some left over from my tote :) I traced a dinner plate to get this size, but you'll want it 3-4 inches larger than your cup. Cute and inexpensive gift idea for mother's day ;). Who's got the button?
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be inspired: March 2011
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A good idea is better when it is shared with others. Spray paint (unless your teacup is already the color you want). Fabric scrap (size of a dinner plate). Step 1. Find your teacup and spray paint it desired color. I found this one at the thrift store for $.75 :). Step 2. Cut out your fabric (I had some left over from my tote :) I traced a dinner plate to get this size, but you'll want it 3-4 inches larger than your cup. Cute and inexpensive gift idea for mother's day ;). Simple {reversible} tote bag.
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be inspired: Empty Picture-Frame Wall Art
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A good idea is better when it is shared with others. Empty Picture-Frame Wall Art. Start your frame collection. I went to Savers and the DI (thrift stores) for a few months and bought random frame sizes. Try to keep in mind the shapes and sizes that you've already purchased. Frames ranged from $1-$3. Lay down some butcher paper or whatever you have and trace your frames. I also tried to guess where the nail was going to go and made a mark on the paper. There you have it! I love them :).
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be inspired: Mobile - Chandelier
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A good idea is better when it is shared with others. I saw this for sale on etsy and thought, "I can totally make that". So I did, and so can you! Unless you want to pay and get it off etsy :) Approx cost $5-6 (depending on what you already have). Paper or paint swatches (shhh don't tell! Circle template or paper punch (I used 4 diff sizes). Pencil (for tracing pattern if you don' t have paper punch). Glue gun and glue stick (not pictured). First- Punch out your circles. Glue 2 dowels together as perfect...
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be inspired: October 2011
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A good idea is better when it is shared with others. I saw this for sale on etsy and thought, "I can totally make that". So I did, and so can you! Unless you want to pay and get it off etsy :) Approx cost $5-6 (depending on what you already have). Paper or paint swatches (shhh don't tell! Circle template or paper punch (I used 4 diff sizes). Pencil (for tracing pattern if you don' t have paper punch). Glue gun and glue stick (not pictured). First- Punch out your circles. Glue 2 dowels together as perfect...
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be inspired: April 2011
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A good idea is better when it is shared with others. Had enough of applique onesies? Loved making these for my friend's baby shower :). Fabric (for the tie and vest/suspenders). Sewing machine coordinating thread. First things first, wash and dry your fabric onesies. Next, make some patterns. For mine I used paper; it took me a few tries to get the right sizes. I cut them out and tried them on the onesies. Let me know if you have any? I fell in love with these little {note cards}. Supplies you will need:.
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be inspired: {butterfly} note cards
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A good idea is better when it is shared with others. I fell in love with these little {note cards}. The moment I first saw them. Clean and Simple. Lucky for me, I have oodles of butterflies already punched out (thanks kids) so I was ready to sew them on that same afternoon. Supplies you will need:. Sewing machine, thread and scissors. Step 1. Go to town with your punches. or give your kids something to do. It will keep them busy for awhile, punching and then picking up the shapes :). Who's got the button?
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be inspired: applique onesies
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A good idea is better when it is shared with others. Had enough of applique onesies? Loved making these for my friend's baby shower :). Fabric (for the tie and vest/suspenders). Sewing machine coordinating thread. First things first, wash and dry your fabric onesies. Next, make some patterns. For mine I used paper; it took me a few tries to get the right sizes. I cut them out and tried them on the onesies. Let me know if you have any? Ben and Aimee Sims. Sunday, June 05, 2011 8:16:00 PM.
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be inspired: January 2011
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A good idea is better when it is shared with others. Diaper Cupcakes Wrapped Onesies. I'm always looking for cute baby shower gift ideas. Snagged this idea at a craft show last summer. The fun part is you can use anything you want! Newborn diapers (my sister also used socks for variety). 1 Fold diaper long ways and roll up into cupcake shape. Secure with an elastic (little girl hair elastics worked well). 3 Tie some ribbon for the cupcake topper. Onesies (again you could use burp cloths, blankets, etc).
