Pinterest Finds-Summer #1

I have been avoiding Pinterest lately. Mainly because I am on this new diet and I am trying to avoid all the yummy delicious and oh so bad for you treats I always find on Pinterest. However, I decided to be strong this week and glanced through a few times.

Man am I glad that I did. I felt so inspired by some amazing ideas.


I did pin a few treats, Shhhhh don't tell anyone. I am saving them for a rainy day...or maybe just a cheat day, hehe.


I love this simple knit dress. It looks so comfortable but stylish. Definitely a DIY project on my list.

 Lime and Coconut Chicken. Three ingredients on my diet list that I am going to try this week.

 Fabric covered foam board ceiling. What a fun idea for a playroom or kids room. I love the happy colors.

 Modern accents. I love these tall vases. Plus tulips are my favorite flower. Simply elegant.

 Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies With Nutella Marshmallow Cream Cheese Filling Recipe need I say more? CHEAT LIST!!

 Noodle Horses. Fun idea for a summer Western themed party.

Happy pinning everyone!

Post It Note Frame

I love quick crafts. It seems that is all I have time for these days. I don't know if it is just summer and the kids are all home all day long or my mind goes a wandering but I don't seem to be getting anything done lately unless you count working on my tan from laying out by the pool and swimming every day.

However I did make this quick craft for my MIL who will be serving as a mission president's wife in New Hampshire soon. I know she will have lots of notes to leave around her house and be spending time in the office so this is perfect for her.

All you need is:
-clear plastic frame (Walmart, Hobby Lobby, etc)

-scrapbook paper
-embellishments (ribbon, stickers, tags, etc)

Cut your scrapbook paper to the size of your frame. Wrap a ribbon around the edge of the frame. Add your other embellishments. I used a large tag with an initial for her name.

 

 Hot glue works best. Add your post it notes to the front when you are done. I would suggest using some clear roll on glue to attach the post it notes because they don't stay for long.

It is so simple but such a great idea for a quick gift. And doesn't it look pleasant compared to boring post it notes all over your desk?

Kids Craft-Wood Frames

I totally forgot to post this for Mother's Day but it is way too cute to not share with all of you. I was out of town for Mother's Day this year, on a Caribbean cruise with my husband's family. The trip was "adults only" so my lovely sister and mother came into town to watch over my 3 kiddos. I was away from them for 11 days, way too long by the end of the trip I was really missing my babies. And we were apart for Mother's Day. When I did get home I was greeted with many hugs and kisses as well as these adorable picture frames.

The frames are from Michael's in the $1 section. The kids painted the frames themselves and put all the stickers on. My sister helped with the hand prints and taking the pictures of course.  I love them. This is such an easy kids craft but great momentos at how precious our little ones are in our lives.

I think they would be great for Father's Day as well.

Teacher Appreciation Gift

It is that time of the year again. Teacher appreciation. As a teacher myself I think teacher appreciation should be every day of the year, however the end of the year seems to be the time to give a gift to show that appreciation. But what to get your favorite teacher?

I am a firm believer in the student deciding on the gift for the teacher. It makes the gift personal and gives the student a sense of responsibility. With that in mind my son is only 5 years old so finding a gift that he picks and makes himself is a tricky task. We searched the internet for inspiration and came up with a combination of fun and personal ideas.

We created a vase from a basic glass vase and colored pencils. My son helped me organize the pattern of colors and I used hot glue to attach the pencils to the vase.

Then we made paper flowers from cardstock and pipe cleaners. I drew the flower shapes and he cut them out. You will need two of each shape (one for the front and one for the back). I asked him what he would like to say to Miss Janelle and wrote down his responses on the flowers (ie: you are wonderful, I love you, thank  you, and you are pretty). I made the stems from pipe cleaners by creating an infinity shape and twisting it around the stem portion. Then glue the stem in between the two flower shapes.

For an added touch he picked out the real flowers himself just to fill the vase.

I love how it turned out. It is beautiful, creative, personal, and Jackson was very proud to hand it to his teacher. I love to see joy in giving.

Goodbye to a Friend and A New Beginning

Hello Everyone!

I just want to let all of you know that I am still here and posting but I have been very busy with my family and other obligations.

As most of you probably noticed Heather has left the blog. She decided to take a new direction in her life. I am thankful for all her support and great ideas along the way and am sad to have her leave but wishing her the best in her future.

On that note I have been trying to decide what direction I want to take the blog myself. I have grown to love this blog over the last 3 years and have no desire to end it. I love everyone I have met in the blogging world and all our followers here at A Couple of Craft Addicts.

Therefore I feel there will be many changes over the next few months and posts will be sporadic for a while. I am trying to live a balanced life between my family, my job, my church callings, my friends, and everything that comes with it. With this balance comes priorities over wants and sometimes that means spending extra time doing the dishes or reading books with the kiddos when instead of working in my craft room. This blog is very important to me. I not only love to share my ideas but it has also become an outlet for me. A way to d-stress and something that I am very proud to be a part of. I hope you will continue to support me through this transition and look forward to what the future has to hold for A Couple of Craft Addicts.

Pinterest Finds-KCW spring challenge

I honor of KCW spring challenge I am devoting this weeks Pinterest finds to clothing I am inspired by. All of these are clothes I would love to make for my little darling, maybe if I can find the time in the future.

Stella Linen Dress

 Lace Overlay Dress

 Kitten Toes Shoes

 Corduroy Jumper

 Origami Raglan Sleeves

 DIY dress from Dad's t-shirt

 City Scape Applique Skirt

So many pins never enough time. Until next week!

Sunglasses Skirt

It's kids clothes week Spring Challenge this week and I am really behind.

I planned on making a new piece of clothing every day. It is already day 3 and only one piece has been made. I think I will be lucky to get anything made this week. For some reason baby Christian has gone from low maintance loveable baby boy to "I have to be held all day or I am going to throw a tantrum." Still hoping this is just a phase. I really thought sitting up would open his eyes to a whole new world but it seems to just make him frustrated that he can't be running around like the other kiddos.

Anyways, that has really cut into my sewing time. Plus I am getting ready to go on a Caribbean cruise next week and having to make some fun cruise clothing and alterations. I am sewing, just not kids clothes.

I did however find some time to make a fun spring skirt for Liz. It is a basic gathered skirt (tutorial here) but I added 2 inch elastic to give it a more high waisted effect. I also added a weaved ribbon through the bottom. This is simple, all you have to do is create button holes about 1/2" apart and then another pair of holes about 6" apart all around the skirt. It is a fun addition to a basic skirt.

 

 

 

 

 

 I threw in a few pictures that are just for fun.

I love the colors: mint, pink, grey, and light blue. It reminds me a little of Easter eggs.  There are sunglasses all over the skirt which is a great summer print. Are you working on anything for KCW? Hopefully I will get something else finished by the time the week is through.

T-strap Sandal Makeover

I love quick clothing makeovers. I saw these adorable shoes on Pinterest (of course) and instantly thought of these great sandals at Old Navy that would be perfect for this makeover.

 

 All you need is t-strap sandals and some matching ribbon. Create a bow by making 2 bunny ears and tying them together.

Then I covered the center of the bow with a scrap of ribbon. Use some hot glue to attach the scrap of ribbon to the the center of the bow. Use some fray check on the ends of the ribbon to prevent fraying.

Finally use some hot glue to attach the bow to the "T" part of the sandal.

A fresh look for summer.