for a little DIY projects!
For Easter:
found here: http://justjennrants.blogspot.com/2010/03/eggzactly.html
I couldn't find a link for this but found on Pintrest!
found here: http://thefarmchicks.typepad.com/farmchicks/2010/03/easter-place-settings.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2FfWTY+%28The+Farm+Chicks%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
found here : http://treatytreats.blogspot.com/
found here: http://www.midwestliving.com/homes/entertaining/spring-centerpieces/#page=2
Not a handy DIY person? LOOK at this and you can order it:
found here:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/91368561/easter-cute-chick-bloomers-pink-and?ref=sr_gallery_16&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=easter&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade
22.50 for the bloomers
24.99 found here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/91383742/easter-chick-shirt-you-pick-girl-or-boy?ref=sr_gallery_23&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=easter&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade
the same lady from above offers these adorable handmade dresses:
38.99 found here:http://www.etsy.com/listing/91194443/girl-easter-dress-personalized-chick?ref=v1_other_1
http://www.etsy.com/listing/92437735/on-sale-easter-bunny-diaper-cover-set?ref=sr_gallery_12&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=easter&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade
26.00 found here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/90145082/easter-pillowcase-dress-handmade?ref=sr_gallery_28&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=easter&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade
Last year my mother in law made my girls each one of these. Id have to say even if you buy...well worth the price.
14.99 found here:http://www.etsy.com/listing/92865098/girlstoddler-baby-chick-yellow-hat?ref=sr_gallery_31&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=easter&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=11&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade
20.00 found here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/70294956/easter-handknit-bunny-hat-and-bunny-tail?ref=sr_gallery_39&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=easter&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=16&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Getting In The Mood
DIY Kids Plays Bakery, Shops & More
We are in the process of building my daughter a small bakery to store her melissa & doug sets.
I found some inspiration via GOOGLE!
What I like it the set up and fruit displays, but its not girly enough for me and a bit to big for what I need but some REALLY awesome concept! Found:http://blueberryjunkie.com/how-tos/diy-pretend-play-supermarket/
NOT DIY but way to cute to pass by and this can easy be made....
found here: http://www.allthingscupcake.com/2012/01/page/2/
sold at Meijer for 49.99
Kids play market:
found here: http://essentialdiy.tumblr.com/post/6381867663/play-kitchen-and-market-stall-via-ikea-hacker
the market is kinda the plan I am aiming for, however less busy, more of a bakery and less supermarket
very pretty ( this is for a party but you could surely make a mini version)
found here: http://www.thetomkatstudio.com/real-parties-lexis-sweet-shoppe-birthday/
This was my ioriginal insipriation.... I probably should have continued to wait for a trip to the city to get the wood but with 8 days till the party, I grew worried and buckled into what kmart had. But this beauty is my fav!
I read the blog on this and this is a ladys friend who does this for a HOBBY. How truly amazing!!!!!
Found here: http://www.bakerella.com/candyland/
when I get my lil ones bakery upstairs in her room ( after her bday ofcourse) I plan to add some of these cuties:
found here:http://designdazzle.blogspot.com/2011/05/fabulous-ideas-kitchen-accessories-in.html
Just the pan ( painted pink) and
a few of these:
Target
and this was the first image i came across yrs ago.
I love the mixing bowl!!!!
found here:http://www.bhg.com/rooms/kids-rooms/storage/diy-kids-room-storage-projects/#page=16
So I'll let you in a sneek peek of what I purchased for my daughters 7th birthday KIDS DIY PLAY BAKERY
basically I bought 2 of these:
from kmart ( in the garage shelving section) for 20.00 each.....
and 2 of these:
for 15.00 each.
TO SAVE YOU ALOT OF MONEY DO NOT PURCHASE THIS FROM KMART> go to lowes or menards....way cheaper. i didnt have the time to go to the city which costs 20.00 in gas as well.
I am using the 2 boxes for : fruit crates & I have not decided if i am leaving the shelving as I have it now in 1 piece or 2 in a L shape. Ill show you pics of both when finished....... Come back to see the final product!
Spank my bootie and call me MODERN GIRL!
To say droll was falling off my lips while oogling the Modern options available to those in the " finer staus in life", is simply an unerstatement. I am contemplating how i can leave my house behind and find one with all of my true loves incorporated in to the house of my dream.
For a bathroom:
who wouldn't want to spend a lifetime dreaming in this space?
the shower is inviting, I'd want to spend the day in there.
Can you say AHHHHHHHHHHHH
My husband would like this..... me however I pass
The girl in all of us has to be impressed, but again not something id favor.
another one for the men.... um OK?
There are so many modern bathrooms to look thru online....
So on to outdoors, how I would love to host parties in such inviting spaces, or spend the day swinging in a hammock with my daughters.
Dream away! :)
Sunday, February 12, 2012
The beauty of handmade
No store bought factory made item compares to handmade. The love, time, effort that goes into handmade.
Have you ever looked around ETSY? Worth a browse. So many TALENTED people in one place. This is wear I've done quite a bit of shopping for custom items before. As I prepare for my daughters 7th birthday I find my self in awwww over what has led me to ETSY once again. Our theme this year is Mermaid .
Edible cupcake toppers 19.90 for 24. Made by : http://www.etsy.com/listing/91489718/24-edible-mermaid-cupcake-toppers-theme?ref=sc_3&sref=you_recently_viewed_this_item
how cute are these? 12.00 for 12 made by: http://www.etsy.com/listing/78390345/mermaid-cupcake-toppers?ref=sc_1&sref=you_recently_viewed_this_item
so many fun uses for these beauties. 3.00 each Made by: http://www.etsy.com/listing/79664746/large-mermaid-party-center-piece-or?ref=sc_2&sref=you_recently_viewed_this_item
Happy Birthday Banner 28.00 Made by:http://www.etsy.com/listing/77309145/mermaid-birthday-banner?ref=sr_gallery_20&sref=&ga_search_query=mermaid&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=15&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade
Ive been in LOVE with this ladys clothes for quite some time now. Outfit 34.50 Made BY:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/91565778/custom-boutique-clothing-spring-summer?ref=sr_gallery_17&sref=&ga_search_query=mermaid&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=22&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade
If your a DIY this is perfect for you. Printable file for all this! Cost 10.00 for file. Made by:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/73769776/mermaid-birthday-printable-party-kit?ref=sr_gallery_15&sref=&ga_search_query=mermaid&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=24&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade
Printable Invites for 14.00 ( customized) Made by:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/76620681/mermaid-birthday-invitation-printable?ref=sr_gallery_19&sref=&ga_search_query=mermaid&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=25&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade
Mermaid Tales? Such a cute Final to any mermaid party 50.00 for a large made by:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/77979307/mermaid-tail-purple-large-wowr112211-2?ref=sr_gallery_4&sref=&ga_search_query=mermaid&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=28&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade
35.00 for this adorable dress Made By: http://www.etsy.com/listing/91563357/custom-boutique-girls-mermaid-dress-size?ref=sr_gallery_15&sref=&ga_search_query=mermaid&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=30&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade
For Our party I'm combining PINK and MERMAIDS and here is some of the items I've found I will do for our party:
YUMMY.
Coming from Here: http://persiankittykat.com/blog/2010/08/pretty-pink-party-decor-ideas/ They also include HOW TO MAKE these tasting treats.
I plan on using a few cake plates, Glass Jars and more for holding some candy and the cupcakes.
This was found at: http://blog.thecelebrationshoppe.com/2010/09/16/customer-perfect-pinkalicious/
Orig from: http://sweetbambinos.blogspot.com/2010/08/dollar-store-tiered-trays.html
where she explains how she made these oh so fun and cute dishes from THE DOLLAR STORE...Yep..... she is amazing ( and currently my idol.....thank you for saving me about 150.00 in the next week)
How fun is Ballon inside ballons a few links to check out:
http://www.conwinonline.com/balloon_info/article12.asp
where she also has HOW TO and some lovely other pics!!!!
and How i love these:
I found from here: http://paintedpreppy.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html
And for more sweet ideas for a mermaid party:
Yummy Chocolates ( you can make party favor crayons like this too) Found here:
http://designdazzle.blogspot.com/2009/06/mermaid-party-ideas.html
Where she has a TON of beautiful Mermaid party ideas.
found this on her site! WOW. http://designdazzle.blogspot.com/2009/06/mermaid-party-ideas.html
Here is an idea I've been contemplating with adding my daughters name!
I also found these there too:
Both images found: http://www.babylifestyles.com/2011/06/real-party-under-the-sea-at-maddies-little-mermaid-party/
Love the " Oysters" here as well as the whole put together look. I came across the HOW TO on those oyster cookies on Family Fun website.
Found here: http://www.apartystyle.com/2011/02/feature-mermaid-party.html
Do a search on family fun oyster cookies for a how to..... super easy and super cute!!!!
Some party favors:
Id do these in pink and maybe add some mermaid toys in with sand, shells, and other goodies for a day " at the beach"
found here: http://katydiddys.blogspot.com/2009/06/mermaid-party.html
For snacks there is so many fun ideas.... Goldfish crackers, Swedish fish candies, anything beach themed will add to the decor. Last year we did blue jello in a goldfish bowl and added Swedish fish inside..... Kids went nuts. I founf the idea on the net somewhere .... Ill have to see if I can find it again.
