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July 19, 2010 14 Comments

i'm back after a week fighting a summer cold and then dealing with migraines. yuck!! no fun. {esp. when you're preggers and can't take like any medications. so. not. fun.} ANYWAYS, i'm back so that's all that matters. but dude, check out my newest necklace. love the texture and just how simply pretty it is! i did this really cool zig zag gathering technique to create the flowers and i'm totally in love. {of course i'll post a tutorial for it!} *and you just might be seeing me using this … continue reading

Q: "i signed up for the Christmas in July Gift Exchange, but my gifter never came through. what do i do?"

July 16, 2010 5 Comments

A: from what i understand, a couple people have not received a gift yet. {i am so sorry!!} first, i want you to try and contact your gifter and see if they mailed you something and if they did, find out when you can expect it. if they did not mail you a gift or you never heard from your gifter, email me! {[email protected]} i'll be setting up a small gift exchange for the handful that did not get a gift.  i'm crossing my fingers that those last few gifts will arrive in the mail … continue reading

Christmas in July Gift Exchanges LINKY PARTY!

July 16, 2010 17 Comments

i've looked forward to this linky party for weeks now and i'm so excited to see what the mailman brought to your door! there were so many talented Craftaholics that participated in the Christmas in July Gift Exchanges, i just know there is going to be some awesome Craft Candy linked up. i'll leave this party open until July 31.{this linky party is for Christmas in July US and International Gift Exchange participants ONLY. thanks!} thanks to everyone who signed up. i rely on each of you to come … continue reading

July 14, 2010 13 Comments

hey guys, sorry to be MIA this week. i've been feeling under the weather and haven't had the energy to do much. {blasted summer colds!!} i'll be back shortly, so stay tuned. i've got a cool cork project underway that i'm pretty excited about. have a great day and go create something! … continue reading

super duper easy burp cloth TUTORIAL

July 9, 2010 36 Comments
burp cloths

a couple of you wanted a tutorial for my burp cloths from yesterday. so of course, i never pass up a chance to whip up a lovely tutorial! haha i made one more burp cloth to take pics of the process AND if you'd like a chance to win the burp cloth featured in this tutorial, check out my FB page.... Supplies snuggle flannel, chenille, and/or minky fabrics- you can use any combo you'd like. thin batting thread scissors cut 2 pieces of fabric and 1 piece of batting into 9"x21". the dinosaur … continue reading

dinosaurs OR flowers?

July 8, 2010 37 Comments

OR???? which burp cloths do you think this baby will use?  cast your vote on my sidebar poll. i'll leave the poll open until the baby comes. :) on a side note, i am starting to realize that not finding out the baby's gender makes it twice as hard to get ready. the last couple days, i've been making burp cloths and i can't just make one set of burp cloths, i have to make a girl set AND a boy set. sigh. just means i get to craft more. HA!   … continue reading

4th of July jello

July 6, 2010 13 Comments
4th of july recipe

i had several requests for my  festive 4th of July jello recipe, so here it is! the white layer is cool and creamy and perfect for a hot 4th of July day. yum! i make this every year and it is always a hit. Red, White, and Blue Jello 2- 3 oz packages of blue jello 4 cups boiling water, divided 4 1/2 cups cold water, divided 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1 cup milk 2/3 cup sugar 2 cups (16oz) sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 2- 3oz packages of strawberry jello 1 … continue reading

maternity fashion {on the cheap!}

July 5, 2010 5 Comments

i heart Heather Bailey. a lot. she basically rocks my {fabric} world. i made this cute {and very very simple} strapless tank using fabric from her Nicey Jane collection and some elastic thread. i then added a white non-maternity cardigan over the top with a coordinating green belt to tie the look together. classy look without looking motherly. love it. and i'll admit, the print makes the outfit :o) since i made the tank and use part of my non-maternity wardrobe, this entire outfit cost under … continue reading