Retro Lego Cufflink DIY

Looking for a cool and unique gift for the men in your life this holiday season?  Well here it is...retro lego cufflinks!  You know your husband, dad, brother or boss most likely played with legos so this is a fun nostaligic gift to give :)

You'll need-

matching block lego pieces

cufflink blanks (search etsy in "supply" section, or check local craft store)

sturdy glue (gorilla glue is good)

little tin for gifting (I get these in the bridal section of craft store...they come in pack of 20)

This couldn't be easier...you kids can even do it!

See...perfect for the cool guy on your gift list!

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DIY Martini Olive Hair Clip

Are you looking for the perfect gift to make your girlfriends?  Well here it is...the martini olive hair clip!  You could whip up a bunch of these and they're less than $1 a piece to make.  Hello, now that's a fabulous holiday gift budget.  Simply wrap it in a cute box with your favorite martini recipe and voila...a lovely thoughtful handmade gift.

You'll need -

olive green clay (mine is sculpey "moss")

flatback red crystals (I used Jolees Jewels...not plastic)

alligator hair clip

hot glue gun

Trust me these will be a huge hit for the holidays...or any day!

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Puppy Poppies

Meet Pixie.  She's my adorable dog...my reason for pink in my house (my 2 boys aren't a fan of the color).  I occasionally make her flowers to add a pop of style to her collar and I swear she loves them. You know feels a bit more glamorous, walks a bit perkier...you get the idea!  Anyway I've decided to make a bunch of these cute puppy poppies for Downtown Frederick's "Dog Days" celebration this Saturday and they will be on sale at Simply Beautiful Boutique in downtown Frederick.  May there be stylish doggies everywhere this weekend!

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Easy Gift Idea

Okay so I'm trying to get a jumpstart on my Holiday Gifts...I always have grand ideas but never have the time during the actual holiday season!  So I'm working on some cool family gifts now that way I have a headstart :)

These handstamped coasters are FABULOUS!  Super adorable, useful, inexpensive and so easy to make.  Who wouldn't love a set of these...

The process is simple. 

*Find beautiful stamps, pretty ink pads, felt circles or squares, hot glue and spray acrylic sealer. 

*Go buy some 4x4 tiles (top photo are tumbled tiles 9 in a pack for $4.50 at Home Depot / bottom picture  regular 4x4 ivory tiles 16 cents each at Home Depot!)

*clean them off with water, dry them

*stamp them with your pretty stamps

*bake them on cookie sheet 350 for 20 minutes to heat set the stamp ink

*turn oven off and let cool

*hot glue felt to back of tile

*spray with one coat of sealer

*stack them and wrap with a pretty ribbon...enjoy

Easy Peasy

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Folded Petals Tutorial

I love using wool felt to make flowers, but I really like my flowers to have some dimension.  Flat flowers just don't seem as happy to me!  I found a way to make a pretty popped up flower and it's super simple too!  Thought I'd share it with you...

You'll need-

6 felt circles (5 for the flower, 1 for the base)

scissors

hot glue gun

pretty button

pinback or bobby pin if you wish

I even made a smaller one for a necklace...

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Corsage Class Coming Soon!

I am so happy to be back to teach a class at Simply Beautiful Boutique, the sweetest little downtown Frederick, MD boutique ever!  On Thursday July 1st @7pm I will be teaching a "Sex and the City" Style Corsage Class...and there will be cocktails too!  This corsage has a few key fabric flower making methods combined into one FABULOUS big and bold corsage. I will have a ton of beautiful colors to choose from and all the materials you need to make one to wear home...or across the street for dinner and drinks.

 Just think...if you start now and totally make all of your friends and family these for Christmas :)

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Birthday Cake Ring Tutorial

It's my birthday!  I have had an amazing day so far with my family, I am such a lucky girl :)  My little guys are resting before dinner and cake time so I thought I'd share my little birthday cake ring tutorial with you to keep the party going!

You'll need-

5 little polyester fabric circles (I used a vanilla color and cut them under 3/4 inch)

some pretty tulle bits (as the icing of course)

a few pretty flower beads in differnt sizes for stacking (or just a bunch of colored round beads will work too)

one little pearl bead

ring base

glue gun

needle and thread

candle (and tweezers so you don't burn your fingers!)

Think of this as my party favor to you!

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Happy Almost Birthday To Me!

I love birthdays...my kids, my hubby, my folks, my friends, my dog and yes mine too!  Celebrating life and feeling super special is fabulous, and you should do it every day especially on your birthday.  I have made tons of hair flowers, corsages and jewelry for people for their birthdays and this year I decided to make myself a little bit of cuteness for my big day on Saturday.  I wanted to make a little something happy to wear all day...so I combined a few things I love into a cute little hair flower.  I love flowers, ruffles, polka dots, sparkles, my boys (that's why it's blue) and a little 1940's glam.  So here it is...now what to wear with it?

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Rose Ring Pin Cushion Tutorial

You'll need -

scrap felt (wool is my favorite but craft felt works too)

hot glue gun

bit of ribbon

metal ring base

This little ring is super handy and makes a fun gift for any of your sewing friends! 

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