Monday, December 7, 2009
Dish Towel Twirly Skirt
My Lamp Re-Vamp!!!
We got a hand-me-down lamp from the neighbors when they moved a year ago. It was dated, ugly and totally mismatched our house. We live in an old (1915) craftsman with all the beautiful, dark, thick original woodwork and trim. I decided to try to make the lamp look it belonged to our house.
Here's the before. I'm sure it was classy, gorgeous and wanted in the '70's. But it needs to be brought up to date!I painted it brown with Rustoleum American Accents spray paint. You gotta love the easiness of spray paint!
Next, I used Elmer's Craft Bond Spray Adhesive to glue the burlap onto the lampshade. Just spray it on the lampshade and roll the burlap across it. Apply a little pressure to the burlap to make sure it is sticking. (Hello, Halloween witch's broom.)
I didn't take any pictures after this step! Whoops! Because the top of the shade is a little smaller than the bottom, I started in the middle of the burlap and worked it out without wrinkles as I glued. I should take a picture of the back of the lamp. The burlap is not completely straight. I don't know how to describe it.
Then I hot glued brown grosgrain ribbon around the top and bottom of the lampshade to complete the look.
There! That looks much better and it "belongs" in our house with our dark brown wood trim! Much better!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Bow Tie and Belt and GIVEAWAY Winner
Finding fancy or "church" clothes for my son are difficult and EXPENSIVE. HERE is one option that makes sense for boys because it is easy and inexpensive. This would also be great for a wedding where you want all the boys to have matching bow ties and/or belts (keep the costs down)! Thanks to This Blessed Nest for the tutorial.
Entertainment Center into GORGEOUS Play Kitchen
Are you looking for the perfect kitchen for your kids for Christmas? Why don't you do something like this? Head over to Cupkateer to see the before and afters HERE. I'm in awe. (She also did the Pottery Barn felt pillows. Go become a follower.) And check out her felt food HERE.
And while you are making a kitchen, you might as well make some felt food. HERE is some no sew felt toretelloni from Treasures For Tots.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Ric Rac Tree
Friday, December 4, 2009
Monster Foot Stocking
Hanging Dishtowels
Framed Paper Mache Ornaments
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Ribbon Rings and Glitter Clutch
make some adorable ribbon rings and then wear them together?
You get bling BLING!!! Perfect for your fancy Christmas parties (or anything fancy!) To learn how to make the clutches, go HERE. To see how easy the ribbon rings are to make, click HERE.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Boy's Tie Shirts
There also is a girl's version HERE. These are adorable too! Of course, the shapes can be anything, not just Christmas shirts!
GO
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
GIVEAWAY & Super Sale on Skirts and Jumpers
Basic black velour, olive with dew drops, chocolate embossed and taupe with glitter are four of the skirts that are on sale for only $10. These adorable A-line skirts have a flat front and an covered elastic back (so they don't bunch in the front). Professionally finished, these skirts go with almost everything and are classy and fancy all by themselves. You can't find skirts this versatile and yet elegant at Old Navy for $10!
Perhaps your want a stylish jumper for a little girl to wear. I can vouch that these jumpers are a great fit. My daughter is the one in the dark green jumper (2 years ago.) Isn't she and the jumper cute? No zippers or buttons. Just fits on over the head. I loved this little outfit everytime my daughter wore it! Professionally finished with a serger, these jumpers are only $18.00 .
So whether you are a skirt or jumper person, you will find something you like at Starr Clothing. The Christmas clearance sale just started so there are sizes of all skirts and jumpers from 12 months upto 4T available. Just to give you one more look at how cute the clothes (and my daughter) are, this picture says it all!
Starr clothing also sells leg warmers, headbands (that match the skirts and jumpers), shirts and other items not on sale. Check them out HERE! Included in the sale is a FREE matching headband with any purchase and FREE shipping on the tees. Are those not reasons to go directly to Starr Clothing for a perfect Christmas purchase?
LUCKY FOR YOU, Starr Clothing is doing a fabulous giveaway here on Someday Crafts. The winner will win one of the $10 skirts on sale at Starr Clothing. Perfect to use as gifts for some little girl you know. Christmas is coming quickly!!!
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This giveaway will run until Friday, December 4th. The winner will be announced on Saturday. If by some chance you don't win, visit Starr Clothing and get yourself one of these must have skirts or jumpers!