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Heart Smiles GIVEAWAY (closed)

February 25, 2010 258 Comments

ok, i'm super excited to introduce you to one of the cutest etsy shops ever, Heart Smiles. check out the darling hats!! they're so dang cute! if i had a little girl, i would have a closet full of these lovely hats. some serious eye candy here for ya. i am so jealous of all you with little girls right now!! Abbie, the shop owner, uses only super soft cotton yarn for each hat so that they are comfy for the little ones. so perfect for tweens wouldn't this be the … continue reading

zipper daisy TUTORIAL

February 24, 2010 37 Comments

you guys know i love ya, right? well, i'm sharing the love and showin you how i make my zipper daisies :) first, separate your zipper and remove the pull tab. sew a basting stitch along the side opposite of the zipper, as close to the edge as you can without going off. gather your zipper. be very careful not to break a thread! (easier said than done, i know) create a small petal. hot glue in place and trim excess. then singe or fray check the … continue reading

a candid shot

February 23, 2010 28 Comments

Davis takes a lot of pictures for me because he refuses to model my creations.... ok, so I don't blame him for not wanting to wear headbands and ballet flats! But his "revenge" for taking all these pictures is he takes tons of candid ones. Like this one. I was shocked it wasn't half bad! I just wish I had more makeup on.... because those freckles are mocking me. Whenever Davis hands back my camera after a photo shoot, I always find random shots of me I had no idea he was taking. For … continue reading

Suit Coat Clutch TUTORIAL

February 22, 2010 45 Comments

This was my project for the $5 and under for sytyc. I would first like to take a second and thank each of you for your support this past week. I was overwhelmed by the love and support I got from each of you. Thank you so very much. It meant the world to me :) And don't worry, I still plan to do all the crafts I had thought of for the competition. I won't be doing them in the same order/time frame as sytyc. But the good news is, you won't have to wait 1-2 weeks for the tutorials for these … continue reading

new in the shop

February 21, 2010 7 Comments

I found 'em!! Took me forever and a day to locate some gray ballet flats. (seriously, I was shocked at the lack of gray flats out there. hello. don't they know gray is THE color right now?!) I only have 2 pairs avail size 7.5 and size 9. I will try to get more in soon. I know many of you said you'd kill for a pair of these.... Please hold off on the killing spree ;) Yes, I'm still stuck on zippers. green zipper shamrock pin. Pretty cool, huh. love gray? this Whimsical Slate Gray Flower … continue reading

oldest beauty trick in the book… all you need is sugar!

February 20, 2010 16 Comments

Anyone else out there suffering from cracked, flaky, dry skin with all this cold, dry weather? Need a good exfoliator..... and on the cheap? I know I sure do! This is my fav trick this time of year and I do it all the time. It's probably the oldest {and cheapest}beauty trick in the book. And the best part is, it is basically free..... just add a pinch of granulated sugar to your facial soap and wash your face as you normally do. The ridges of the sugar crystals take off that layer of dead skin … continue reading

withdrawing

February 18, 2010 82 Comments

I wanted let everyone know that I am withdrawing from the SYTYC competition. Someone accused me of turning it into a popularity contest after I asked my readers to simply cast their vote in this week's challenge. I had thought very carefully about my wordage, but I guess it somehow came out wrong and offended someone. That was not my intention at all!! The voting had just barely started and it was anybody's game and so I was encouraging my readers to vote. I am so very sorry to anyone that … continue reading

Lucky burlap pillow TUTORIAL

February 18, 2010 14 Comments

Looking for a St. Patrick's Day craft? Check out this easy green burlap pillow. Make this simple, easy burlap pillow! For an even "greener" version, stuff the pillow with plastic grocery sacks :) Supplies: green burlap freezer paper white fabric paint, matte finish foam brush sewing machine scissors Cut the burlap into two 6"x18" pieces. (click here for my tips on how to cut burlap straight.) Next create a stencil using freezer paper with smooth side down. I … continue reading