tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284607003957801182024-03-15T01:19:26.914-07:00Pajama CraftersPajama Craftershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08729368993848801460noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628460700395780118.post-13267312348624156672012-08-07T10:13:00.001-07:002013-03-09T18:15:57.883-08:00Tulle Pom Pom Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #666666;">These </span><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: x-large;">tulle pom poms</span> <span style="color: #666666;">are one of my latest obsessions. I know I love a craft when I offer to make more for friends, and these puff balls are no exception. I originally made them for the Sugar & Spice Baby Shower that you can check out </span><a href="http://pajamacrafters.blogspot.com/2012/07/weekend-pajama-party-sugar-spice-baby.html" style="color: #666666;">here</a><span style="color: #666666;">. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">cardboard frames to wrap the tulle around </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">4 yards of tulle for large pom poms</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">2 yards of tulle for smaller pom poms</span></div>
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<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: x-large;">Here's how I did it!</span></div>
<span style="color: #666666;">First, I traced around bowls I had in my kitchen to make two frames for the pom poms onto cardboard. {Thick tagboard works really well too.} The larger one is 12 inches in diameter and the smaller one is 10 & 1/2 inches in diameter. You can make whatever size you want, depending on the size of pom pom you're going to make.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">Don't forget to cut out a hole in the center of the frame. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Next, loop ribbon around the hole and tie it in a very loose knot. Then tape the edges down.</span> </div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">For the larger pom pom, I used 4 yards of tulle. The smaller ones use 2 yards of tulle. I cut them into strips anywhere from 3 to 4 inches wide. This doesn't have to be exact.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Then, take the strips of tulle and wrap them through the center hole and around the frame. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">A </span><span style="color: #e06666;">little tip</span><span style="color: #666666;"> to make your pom poms look really clean and neat, is to trim the strips that are hanging over the edge of the frame, as you go. {Do you see the ones sticking out at the top and the left side...I should have trimmed those off before I went to the next step.}</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"> This next step is my favorite! Take some sharp scissors and trim around the outside edge of the frame to cut all of that fluffy tulle loose. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Don't you just love the puffiness! :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Then<span style="text-align: center;"> I scrunched the tulle together to make sure the loose ends were trimmed. </span>This is why it's important to trim as you go, like I mentioned before.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"> Now, untape the ribbon and pull the loose knot you tied and taped earlier REALLY tight around the tulle. I'd give it your best Girl Scout knot! You don't want this coming loose.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"> Now you've just got to gently pull it through, and you're done!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"> They look so cute hanging from the ceiling in a baby's nursery, a classroom, at an outdoor party...you name it!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"> We hung them over the food at the shower, and they added just the right touch!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">If you think these look like fun to make, give them a try! They are really easy and only take about 20 minutes to make each one. </span></div>
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As promised- Here is the tutorial for the headband from the <a href="http://pajamacrafters.blogspot.com/2012/08/product-review-swanky-baby-vintage.html" target="_blank">last post</a>. It is not as hard as it looks! And I am going to list all my favorite places for supplies! These make fantastic baby shower gifts, and are very addicting! </div>
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******If you are not the crafty type- this set (Headband and Necklace) has been donated to an auction benefitting the family of <a href="http://theadvocate.com/home/3530910-125/support-pours-in-for-family?fb_action_ids=269942079777600&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_source=timeline_og&action_object_map=%7B%22269942079777600%22%3A10150948105627821%7D&action_type_map=%7B%22269942079777600%22%3A%22og.recommends%22%7D&action_ref_map=[]" target="_blank">Amber Roussel</a>, a mother who lost her life last week in a tragic car accident. You can view all of the items up for bid <a href="http://hyenacart.com/matildajaneclothing" target="_blank">here</a>. This necklace and Headband are <a href="http://hyenacart.com/matildajaneclothing/mt/3219/86223/Sugared-Plumb-necklace-and-headband">here.</a></div>
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Our hearts go out to this family, and anyone who has experienced a loss such as this! Truly heartbreaking!******</div>
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If you want something similar to this, feel free to message me at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleBlackGoose" target="_blank">Little Black Goose</a>. </div>
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Okay PJ Crafters- HERE WE GO!</div>
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*6"x18" Strip of synthetic fabric of your choice (I am using fabric from Joann's Project Runway collection from last spring- but any will do- as long as it melts when exposed to heat)</div>
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*French Netting- Joann's (Usually found with the bridal trims)</div>
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*Ribbon- Hobby Lobby has a great selection! Including velvet ribbons, which I love!</div>
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*Rhinestone embellishments- <a href="http://www.zibbet.com/SimplySassySource" target="_blank">Simply Sassy Source</a> One of the best places I have found for these. Huge selection and very reasonable prices!</div>
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*Feathers- most craft stores. Mine is a piece of a feather boa.</div>
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*Fold Over Elastic- <a href="http://Bitsybands.com/">Bitsybands.com</a></div>
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*Pearls- I think these were from Ross, but any craft store carries these little embellishments.</div>
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Cut your strip of fabric into thirds so that you have three 6x6 inch squares. Round the corners a bit so that they are somewhat circular. THIS DOES NOT NEED TO BE PERFECT! A little variation adds to the flowers character. </div>
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Next, cut slits in the fabric towards the center so that you have "petals".</div>
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CAREFULLY run the edges of the flower over a flame to melt them and give the effect of "petals". This will also seal them so that they won't fray. Be careful not to touch the parts that have melted. They take a few seconds to cool, and can be extremely hot!</div>
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Stack your petals like this:</div>
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I scrunched the top petal up a bit for texture.</div>
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I also added some tulle between the middle and bottom layer to give it some body.</div>
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Carefully glue the layers together with your glue gun.</div>
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Cut a piece of the feather boa and fold it in half. glue your flower onto the boa. Use plenty of glue, and be careful not to burn yourself!</div>
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I had some glittery netting in my stash, so I cut some strips for embellishment, but this is optional and could be done with ribbon or whatever you like. I folded my strips in half and glued them to the back of the flower.</div>
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Cut a 7", 5 1/2" and two 6" pieces of ribbon. Cut the 6" pieces into a "v" on the end and run them over a flame to heat seal them so they don't fray.</div>
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You can fancy up the front any way you like. You can do a big rhinestone center, or a cluster of pearls. Both very simple pretty options. I chose to get a piece of French Netting and tie the center with some sparkly glitter ribbon. I glued that down and then added a rhinestone embellishment, clusters of pearls, and a little bow.</div>
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Glue your velvet bow (topped in the center with another rhinestone embellishment) next to the flower, and cover the back with a piece of felt to give it a finished look and add strength.</div>
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Trim anything that looks like it needs trimming, and viola! You are finished!!!!</div>
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After a STRING of little boys, last year our little family was BLESSED with an adorable pink bundle! And OH MY! I am having SO much fun dressing our little princess! I can't get enough of the ruffles, lace and delicate pastels!<br />
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When I was approached by <a href="http://www.smartandsassylooks.com/" target="_blank">Smart And Sassy Looks</a> (a fabulous online retailer that carries all the cutest boutique brands) to try out a pair of leggings I was SO excited! After all, aren'<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">t<b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">FREE CLOTHES</span> </b></span>the way to a girl's heart? :)<br />
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After a personal phone call from Smart and Sassy (Seriously, the BEST customer service EVER!) I received a package with not one, but TWO pairs of <a href="http://www.smartandsassylooks.com/brands/Swanky-Baby-Vintage.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Swanky Baby Vintage</span></a> leggings to try! So then I was DOUBLE excited!<br />
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I <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;">LOVE</span> Swanky Baby Vintage! Their clothes are absolutely adorable- and the price point is lower than a lot of other boutique brands. Such a great choice for every day wear. Super soft and comfy. Lots of stretchy knits. Great brand!<br />
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Most of the clothes run true to size, in my opinion. The leggings tend to run small, however. I like to get the capri length leggings and size up quite a bit so they fit like pants. I am buying size Medium (4/5) for my little one, and she wears 24 months or 2 in most clothing. Pay attention to the measurements the website lists when deciding on your size!<br />
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SO- I was asked to compare the <a href="http://www.smartandsassylooks.com/swanky-baby-vintage-triple-ruffle-leggings-mint-candy-apple/" target="_blank">Triple Ruffle Leggings</a> with the <a href="http://www.smartandsassylooks.com/swanky-baby-vintage-scrunch-leggings-cotton-candy/" target="_blank">Scrunch Leggings</a>. What a tough job:)!<br />
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This is the first time I have tried the Scrunch Leggings. I always think I will get some, and then I see those ruffles and I just can't help myself!!! I mean THREE ruffles??? It is so very distracting!<br />
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So I gave the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">Scrunch Leggings</span> a try and, not surprisingly, I liked them (I think Lo liked them, too!). They are soft, and cute and simply sweet. They are just perfect if you have an extra fancy top that you want to take center stage, or if you are thinking of tucking them into boots for the fall. If you have some extra adorable shoes you want to show off, these pants are for you!<br />
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If you are going for over-the-top, then try the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76a5af;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Triple Ruffles.</span> </span>You won't be disappointed! They give that "wow factor". Beware though: You will be stopped everywhere you go by people who want to OOO and AAAHH over your little princess- if you're into that sort of thing:).<br />
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I will definitely buy more of the Scrunch Leggings in the future- but I would bet I will always have twice as many Triple Ruffles in little Lo's closet! I just can't help myself!!!<br />
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****The best part is, Swanky Baby's summer line "Candy Coated Carnival" is now <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">25% off</span>. If you are shopping at <a href="http://www.smartandsassylooks.com/" target="_blank">Sweet and Sassy</a> it will reflect the discount at check out. Happy <strike>Crafting </strike>Shopping! :)<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000;">XO</span>~ <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">Laura</span><br />
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P.S. If you like the headband little Lo is wearing, you're in luck! A tutorial for the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Sugared Plumb headband</span> is coming your way! Stay tuned.....<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">You might recognize this topiary from my friend <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Katie's baby shower</span> that I posted a few weeks ago. {You can see it <a href="http://pajamacrafters.blogspot.com/2012/07/weekend-pajama-party-sugar-spice-baby.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.} It goes along with <a href="http://pajamacrafters.blogspot.com/2012/07/weekend-pajama-party-tulle-rose-wreath.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> matching wreath. I love how soft and girly it turned out. Here's how I did it!</span></div>
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I made the rosettes using <a href="http://pajamacrafters.blogspot.com/2012/07/tulle-rosette-tutorial.html" target="_blank">THESE </a>instructions and then tucked a piece of light green tulle behind the rosettes to add just a touch of contrast. {Using pearlized corsage pins adds a fancy touch.}</div>
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I used this cute box I got at Tai Pan a few months ago and painted it cream. </div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Super easy and so beautiful!</span> </div>
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Another fun version I can't wait to make is a red one and add some bling for Christmas or Valentine's Day! I'm feeling a Pajama Crafting Day coming on already! :)</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Have fun making the world a cuter place!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: x-large;">~ Cindy Jane</span></div>Pajama Craftershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08729368993848801460noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628460700395780118.post-5144757441034682062012-07-25T15:00:00.001-07:002012-07-26T10:00:30.780-07:00Tulle Rosette Tutorial<br />
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These tulle rosettes are SO easy to make and can be used in a variety of projects like<span style="color: #e06666;"> <a href="http://pajamacrafters.blogspot.com/2012/07/weekend-pajama-party-tulle-rose-wreath.html" target="_blank">this wreath</a></span> and <span style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://pajamacrafters.blogspot.com/2012/07/weekend-pajama-party-tulle-rosette.html" target="_blank">this topiary</a></span>. Here's how you can do it too!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZTxqy7ylvy-UaEWFCiyobRP_LeZAuAlTq-G21MWRNfIzIHPh2rJ5tijq6B_Yj_6IBC0Yiz9djshPvNY_raS8EXOMHdw4hLqU3jUKGDbTmI8AcBg2jEn8DTFHAdbgeUtZfR0mXJh7sqc/s1600/tulle+wreath+13+with+words.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: white; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZTxqy7ylvy-UaEWFCiyobRP_LeZAuAlTq-G21MWRNfIzIHPh2rJ5tijq6B_Yj_6IBC0Yiz9djshPvNY_raS8EXOMHdw4hLqU3jUKGDbTmI8AcBg2jEn8DTFHAdbgeUtZfR0mXJh7sqc/s640/tulle+wreath+13+with+words.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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I cut tulle into 3 - 4 inch strips....lots and lots and lots of strips! The easiest way to do it is to fold the tulle {lengthwise} into fourths, kind of bunch it together, and then cut. </div>
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You'll end up with a strip that is about 2 yards long and 3 - 4 inches wide.</div>
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I'm right handed, so I held onto the tulle with my left thumb and started wrapping it. </div>
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Then I loosely turned it until it looked like this...it took about 5 wraps.</div>
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Next, I formed the "bud" of the flower. I gently unwrapped it from my fingers and held onto it with my thumb. Then I wrapped the tulle around one side a few times, and then gradually turned it like I was making a ball of tulle...because really that IS all you're going to do! </div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">See! I told you it was simple. :)</span></div>
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The only tricky part is if you need a lot of flowers, so it makes a perfect tv project. </div>
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Just remember, the tighter you wrap the tulle, the smaller the rose and vise versa. I like to have a variety of sizes when I do projects like this.</div>
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When you've wrapped all the tulle, put a corsage pin in the center and you're done!<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Have fun making these gorgeous roses &</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">making the world a cuter place!</span><br />
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Last week I showed you the <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Sugar & Spice</span> themed baby shower I threw for my friend Katie. </div>
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{Click <a href="http://pajamacrafters.blogspot.com/2012/07/weekend-pajama-party-sugar-spice-baby.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> if you want to check it out!} </div>
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This wreath was a <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">cotton candy</span> inspired creation that was super easy to make for her sugar infused theme! I based it off a similar wreath I found <a href="http://www.thehouseofsmiths.com/2011/10/tulle-rosette-wreath-tutorial.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Here's what I used to make it:</span></div>
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*12 inch Styrofoam wreath base</div>
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*Corsage pins - make sure you get long ones!</div>
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*11 yards of pink tulle </div>
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{The best part of this project was that I realized when you tell a guy you're going to buy <span style="color: #e06666;">tulle</span>, they get all excited and start talking about drills and power saws...and then they get depressed when they realize you aren't talking about power <span style="color: #e06666;">tools</span>.} :)</div>
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I wrapped the wreath in some extra fabric so the finished product would look really clean. </div>
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{Plus I wasn't thinking ahead....who buys a green wreath base for pink tulle?!? I do! Go with a white wreath base if you have a choice.}</div>
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I cut the tulle into 3 - 4 inch strips....lots and lots and lots of strips! The easiest way to do it is to fold the tulle {lengthwise} into fourths, kind of bunch it together, and then cut. </div>
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You'll end up with a strip that is about 3 yards long and 3 - 4 inches wide.</div>
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I'm right handed, so I held onto the tulle with my left thumb and started wrapping it. </div>
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Then I loosely turned it until it looked like this...it took about 5 wraps.</div>
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Next, I formed the "bud" of the flower. I gently unwrapped it from my fingers and held onto it with my thumb. Then I wrapped the tulle around one side a few times, and then gradually turned it like I was making a ball of tulle...because really that IS all you're going to do! </div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">See! I told you it was simple. :)</span></div>
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Just remember, the tighter you wrap the tulle, the smaller the rose and vise versa. I like to have a variety of sizes when I do projects like this, so no rules apply!</div>
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When you've wrapped all the tulle, put a corsage pin in the center and you're done!</div>
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{This is when the longer corsage pins come in handy so the roses will stay in nice and snug.} </div>
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This is my favorite part by far...<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">does that make me a craft nerd?</span></div>
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It's kind of like a puzzle to put them in just the right spots. :)</div>
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Don't forget to pin a fancy little hanger on the back of the wreath and you're done!</div>
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Here's a close-up of the finished product! It was totally worth the effort and is going to look so cute in baby Megan's room! Some of you commented on the <a href="http://pajamacrafters.blogspot.com/2012/07/weekend-pajama-party-sugar-spice-baby.html" target="_blank">baby shower post</a>, you're thinking of making one of these! If you do, please send pictures. I'd love to see your finished product too!</div>
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<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">~ Cindy Jane</span> </span></div>Pajama Craftershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08729368993848801460noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628460700395780118.post-23231033812401181812012-07-12T14:42:00.000-07:002012-07-13T10:12:43.826-07:00July 2012 Visiting Teaching Handout<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
July is well under way, and I have a new monthly addition to Pajama Crafters....<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: x-large;">Visiting Teaching</span> handouts, gifts, quotes...you get the idea. I realize it's almost halfway through the month, but if you're anything like me, it's still early. :)</div>
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{If you have no idea what Visiting Teaching is, click <a href="http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,4691-1,00.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> to learn more. :)}</div>
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For a <span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: x-large;">FREE DOWNLOAD</span> of this month's handout, click <a href="https://www.box.com/s/3f63a01e7cd1e4c3cdbe" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">HERE</span></a>!</div>
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It will take you to box.com, a file sharing site where you can <span style="color: #ea9999;">download</span> the pdf file and <span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: x-large;">Click & Print</span> your own copy <u>without</u> joining their site! :)</div>
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: x-large;">~Cindy Jane</span></div>Pajama Craftershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08729368993848801460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628460700395780118.post-13943146790393942462012-07-09T11:07:00.000-07:002012-07-17T13:47:01.851-07:00Weekend Pajama Party: Sugar & Spice Baby Shower!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was honored to throw a <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">baby shower</span> for one of my favorite people in the world last weekend! Katie is having a baby girl in September and wanted a soft and delicate feeling to the decorations and theme. She decided on <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">"Sugar and Spice"</span> with an emphasis on sugar! You can't go wrong with that. </div>
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This <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">cotton candy</span> inpspired wreath was hung on the front door. The rosettes were made from tulle <span style="color: #c27ba0;">(lots and lots of tulle)</span> and held in place on a styrofoam wreath with corsage pins. There was zero gluing involved, which I loved. Click <a href="http://pajamacrafters.blogspot.com/2012/07/weekend-pajama-party-tulle-rose-wreath.html" target="_blank">HERE!</a> for a tutorial on my new favorite wreath. :)</div>
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Next I made this matching topiary, using the same technique on the roses. </div>
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I added strips of green tulle in the back of the rosettes for the look of leaves, and it added a delicate contrast. I'm not gonna lie, this little creation was hard to say goodbye to. </div>
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Since the new little bundle of joy will be as <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">"Cute as a Button"</span>, the guests each glued a button onto a "M" for baby Megan. </div>
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The shower was open house style so we didn't play any of the traditional shower games, but this gave the guests something to work on for baby Megan's room. </div>
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Another little activity the guests were asked to do was with this <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Blessing Tree</span>. They were asked to write some words of love, wisdom, or advice to Katie or baby Megan to hang on the tree. </div>
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I made these puffy tulle pom poms as a simple garland to add detail to the gift table. <br />
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They were SO easy, so keep your eyes open for an upcoming tutorial. </div>
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I <span style="color: #e06666;">LOVED</span> the idea Katie came up with. Like I mentioned before, it was open house style, but we wanted people to stay and chit chat, so Katie put together this onesie station. </div>
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She bought a variety of onesie sizes, paint, and stencils and let everyone show off their creativity with personalized onesies from baby Megan's newest and greatest fans. <br />
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It was such a cute idea to have the "artists" sign their names as a reminder of this fun day!<br />
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I also loved the holiday themed ones! I was a huge fan of this in lieu of games.</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">WARNING:</span> Just looking at the rest of this blog post may cause cavities! </div>
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Proceed at your own risk! :)</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">"Sweets for the Sweet"</span> was the theme of this candy bar. Guests munched on candy and took a handmade paper box to go as a <span style="color: #e06666;">"thank you"</span> for coming.</div>
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The boxes were made using the Cricut cartridge "Boxes, Bags, and Tags" (the first edition, not the "Boxes, Bags, Tags & More"). They are a really easy and custom DIY box for a variety of party favors. I made the paper rosettes out of vellum which gave them a softer look. Click <a href="http://pajamacrafters.blogspot.com/2012/05/weekend-pajama-party-paper-rosette.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> for a rosette tutorial.</div>
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The apothecary jars and smaller glass jars gave the candy bar an old time feel.</div>
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All of the candy was purchased at <a href="http://www.gygi.com/" target="_blank">Gygi's</a>, a super classy party supply store that has more than your average candy and baking selections. </div>
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One of my favorites were the giant pearlized gumballs. ElleBee was sweet enough to let me use her gumball machines. Click <a href="http://craftoftheweek.blogspot.com/2011/02/candy-jar-decoration.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> for the tutorial she used to make them. </div>
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I got ahead of myself with the party favor, candy bar. If you thought that was a <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">sugar rush</span>, get ready for the <strike>food,</strike> <strike>treats</strike> <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">pure yumminess</span> the guests indulged themselves on.</div>
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Katie's amazing neighbor, Rachel, baked all of these deliciously crazy treats! A picture is worth a thousand words, so enjoy!</div>
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There was an insane amount of <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">to-die-for</span> food!<br />
These mini champagne styled glasses were one my favorites. They came from our local <a href="http://partyland.com/" target="_blank">Partyland</a>. The edges were dipped in Karo syrup and then dipped again in pink baking sugar from <a href="http://www.gygi.com/" target="_blank">Gygi's</a>. The striped straws also came from <a href="http://www.gygi.com/" target="_blank">Gygi's</a>. I told you, I'm kind of a fan!</div>
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Here I am with my gorgeous friend, Katie! (she's on the left)</div>
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It was so much fun planning this shower with her! She will be an amazing mom, and I'm thrilled for her! </div>
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<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: x-large;">Cindy Jane</span><br />
<span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-size: x-large;">P.S. Click </span><a href="http://pajamacrafters.blogspot.com/2012/05/baby-announcement-pictures.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-size: x-large;">HERE</span></a><span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-size: x-large;"> to see some of Katie's baby announcement photos!</span></div>Pajama Craftershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08729368993848801460noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628460700395780118.post-82973114378485298292012-06-18T19:17:00.001-07:002012-06-18T19:18:17.214-07:00Weekend Pajama Party: Father's Day Soda "Pop"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Happy Father's Day!</span></div>
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fun excuse to <span style="color: yellow; font-size: 24pt;">spoil</span> your
dad, husband, brother...you get the drift. I decided to treat my dad to a box
full of goodies along with some of these cute soda "Pop" root beer
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I cut out 3x8 inch strips of paper and glued them around the middle of the root beer bottles and then lined them with ribbon. I used my Cricut for the circle and the word "Pop". I got a template for the mustaches <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2011/03/mustache-templates.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2011/how-tuesday-mustache-drink-topper/&h=292&w=362&sz=31&tbnid=PF8gXlcad0I9WM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=112&zoom=1&usg=__LXgPGf7VzV03jCpE9mv8-4BfyIg=&docid=8urpd_zTNVXTGM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=T93cT_GMH6OL2AXo2qGqDQ&ved=0CGwQ9QEwBA&dur=8207" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</div>
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I know mine is!</div>
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Why not tell him with this cute award ribbon? If you haven't made any of these paper rosettes, you need to. Now. They're seriously so easy and <span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">so</span>, <span style="color: lime;">so</span>, <span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">so</span> cute! Click <a href="http://pajamacrafters.blogspot.com/2012/05/weekend-pajama-party-paper-rosette.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> for a tutorial. You will thank me later....I promise. :)</div>
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Okay, here's how I <strike>made</strike> bedazzled the cute box. I went to my favorite thrift store, Deseret Industries, and I'm pretty sure I bought someone's 7th grade shop class project for $1! You can't beat that.</div>
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I painted it with Krylon's <span style="color: orange;">Pumpkin Orange</span> first, but it was super ugly so I painted it with Krylon's <span style="color: cyan;">Blue Ocean Breeze</span>. I still hated it, so I sanded the edges to distress it, and, <span style="color: yellow; font-size: x-large;">HELLO!</span>, the orange came through and I loved it! Accidents like that are the best. </div>
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Then I added some more cutie patootie rosettes...(yep, I just said that)</div>
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and loaded it up with some of his favorite treats!</div>
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I added my dad's favorite saying with vinyl lettering, "This is Livin'". </div>
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He was a big fan! :)</div>
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I hope the guys in your life had a fabulous Father's Day too!</div>
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<span style="color: yellow; font-size: 24pt;">Keep making the world a cuter
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<span style="color: magenta;">~Cindy Jane</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Summer is in full swing in my neck of the woods and I know the trickle effect has started around the country with kids, teachers, and parents excited to enjoy a slower pace for a few months. <br />I'm an elementary teacher and the end of every year is bittersweet. I <span style="color: magenta;">LOVE</span> my summers, but it's hard to say goodbye to the kiddos after a great year.<br />Here are a few cute and creative gift ideas from parents and teachers I snagged and thought I'd share. <span style="color: orange;">Enjoy!</span></div>
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This plastic bucket was filled with fun things to check off for the teacher's relaxing summer bucket list. I guarantee if they do all of these things, they will have a perfect summer vacation! It was such a fun idea and could work as a gift for anyone. </div>
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Some of the bucket list items/gifts were to:</div>
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<span style="color: red;">*Sit around a campfire</span> (utility lighter)</div>
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<span style="color: orange;">*Watch a movie</span> (DVD - Pride and Prejudice...one of my personal favorites)<br /><span style="color: lime;">*Soak up some sun</span> (sunblock)<br /><span style="color: blue;">*Read a good book</span> (Barnes & Noble gift card)<br /><span style="color: magenta;">*Lay by the pool</span> (sunglasses)<br /><span style="color: purple;">*Go out to lunch</span> (restaurant gift certificate)<br /><span style="color: red;">*Get some extra sleep</span> (Extra gum)<br /><span style="color: purple;">*Take a bubble bath </span>(loofah)<br /><span style="color: magenta;">*Have a BBQ</span> (BBQ sauce)<br /><span style="color: blue;">*Listen to your favorite music</span> (iTunes gift card)<br /><span style="color: orange;">*Paint your toenails</span> (nail polish)<br /><span style="color: lime;">*Get a manicure and pedicure</span> (nail set)</div>
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This was such a thoughtful gift and completely appreciated by the teacher! If it seems a little bit extravagant for your budget, here's a similar adorable idea in a different package.</div>
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This little book was made from a paper bag. </div>
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Then this cute mom added some gift cards she knew her daughter's teacher would use and enjoy. </div>
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This was so thoughtful, and completely appreciated by the recipient! :)</div>
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Every teacher knows, we couldn't survive without <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;">AMAZING</span> </span>parents who volunteer their time and energy in the classroom. One of my coworkers grabbed these cute pitchers and <span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">glammed</span> them up to thank her parent helpers. She put some silver filler in the bottom and added a <span style="color: magenta;">wooden spoon</span> and some <span style="color: lime;">lemonade mix</span>. She added her cute thank you card, and the parents got the thank you they deserved. :)</div>
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<span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;">~Cindy</span></div>Pajama Craftershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08729368993848801460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628460700395780118.post-44140592627821326602012-05-29T01:09:00.000-07:002012-06-16T12:17:35.914-07:00Baby Announcement Pictures!I was so excited when one of my good friends asked me to take <span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: x-large;">baby announcement</span> pictures for her first baby...<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: x-large;">a girl!</span> She wanted the photos to be simple and make a statement, and I was really happy with how they turned out. Here's a little peek into some of my favorites! <span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: x-large;">Enjoy!</span><br />
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First of all, don't you love her shoes?! This gal is know for her good fashion sense, and I loved her sassy high heels. </div>
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I used <a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-size: x-large;">PicMonkey</span></a> to edit the photos. It is so super easy to use and has fun <span style="color: #c27ba0;">bells and whistles</span> that are a sinch to figure out. </div>
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Here's the same black & white picture, but I used a focal softening technique so the baby shoes stood out (when I say "technique", I mean I pressed the button that said "focal soften". I promise it's simple.)</div>
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The Mom and Dad signs were easy to make...black construction paper and chalk. </div>
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And by the way...these two are going to be the best parents! :)</div>
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I liked this picture, but the stairs in the background spoiled it. I lightened it and used the "clone" button to add the rock over the stairs.</div>
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Now it looks much better!</div>
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I used the "clone" button on the shoes too. They had a brand name on the inside of both shoes that spoiled the shot. :( Luckily it was another easy fix!</div>
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Here's another version in black & white.</div>
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These pictures were tons of fun to take and edit. I can't wait to meet this <span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: x-large;">cute little girl</span> when she makes her debut in a few months!</div>
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What a fun weekend <span style="color: cyan; font-size: x-large;">full of surprises</span> (the good kind)! When I checked in on the blog last night, I found we had been awarded the<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"> Liebster Blog Award</span> from Heather over at<a href="http://www.stringtownhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Stringtown Home</a>! ElleBee and I were so surprised and honored! Stringtown Home has tons of great ideas on home decor, yummy recipes, and organizing. If you haven't checked it out yet, head on over to <a href="http://stringtownhome.blogspot.com/">stringtownhome.blogspot.com</a>.<br />
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But that wasn't the only surprise! :) This morning when I checked in, I discovered Roudi from <a href="http://c-is-for-craft.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">C is for CRAFT</a> had <u>also</u> left a message giving us the <span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Liebster Blog Award</span>! So fun! Roudi is a super crafty teenager who lives in Egypt! Her blog has lots of DIY jewelry, art journaling, and snippets into her life. This is also one you should check out at <a href="http://c-is-for-craft.blogspot.com/">c-is-for-craft.blogspot.com</a>. <br />
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According to some research Roudi did, Liebster is German for <span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">"favorite"</span> or <span style="color: cyan; font-size: x-large;">"dearest"</span> . To follow the rules, we get to pick 5 fantastic and favorite small blogs, with less than 200 followers, and pass the award along. We're really excited to give some other blogs a pat on the back for their creativity and craftiness!<br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;">~ Cindy Jane & ElleBee</span>Pajama Craftershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08729368993848801460noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628460700395780118.post-47296688531212352042012-05-13T00:27:00.001-07:002012-06-16T12:16:52.681-07:00Weekend Pajama Party: Paper Rosette Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: x-large;">Oh, Baby!</span> I got to help throw a baby shower for two of my friends at work this week who are both expecting boys. We had the shower in the library at school so we had an owl theme...<span style="color: #76a5af;">owls like to read books, right?</span> I love paper rosettes but had never made any. Well...I'm kind of an expert now, and they are super easy and fun to make for any party.</div>
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12x12 paper (double sided is best)</div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Martha-Stewart-Crafts-Scoring-Envelope/dp/B0036FDKZS/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1336894006&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Martha Stewart scoring board</a> (If you don't already have one, get one!)</div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cricut-Cartridge-Give-a-Hoot/dp/B003EO9S34/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336893933&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Give a Hoot</a> Cricut cartridge (for the owls)<br />
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The proportions for this rosette will make a 10 inch diameter rosette...the medium sized one in the trio. Sorry I didn't snap pictures of the owl rosettes as I made them...they were a true <span style="color: #e06666;">pajama craftin'</span> project. :)</div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Step 1:</span> Using one piece of 12x12 paper, cut three 4x12 inch strips.</div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Step 2:</span> Score each paper at 1/2 inch.</div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Step 3:</span> Fold the strips accordion style. It's the same technique I used when I was little and would fold papers into fans during church. :)</div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Step 4:</span> Line the papers up and glue them together (keeping the accordion pattern)....<br />
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....until they look like a lampshade.</div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Step 5:</span> Press down in the center until it looks like this. Don't be afraid to force it down. </div>
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You can't break it!</div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Step 6:</span> I cut out a flower shape on my Cricut and hot glued a flower to each side to keep it together.</div>
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If you get the double sided paper, it's a fun bonus if you hang them from the ceiling. </div>
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Here's the view from the back.</div>
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See how fun and easy?! I cut out some owls using the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cricut-Cartridge-Give-a-Hoot/dp/B003EO9S34/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336893933&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Give a Hoot</a> Cricut cartridge for the baby shower ones and I glued them over the white flower. This made them extra sturdy.</div>
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Here's a <span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: x-large;">cheat sheet</span> for the paper sizes I cut and the diameter of each paper rosette.</div>
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-size: x-large;">Aqua:</span> Finished rosette = 14 inch diameter</div>
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Uses four 6x12 inch paper strips (2 12x12 papers)</div>
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-size: x-large;">Orange:</span> Finished rosette = 10 inch diameter</div>
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Uses three 4x12 inch paper strips</div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">Green:</span> Finished rosette = 6 1/2 inch diameter</div>
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Uses two 3x6 inch paper strips</div>
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I kept the owl motif going and made some extra mini owls as cupcake toppers. :)</div>
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I made the banner out of burlap, cloth, and paper letters. The burlap blocks are 6 inches and the damask cloth blocks are 5 1/4 inches. I used spray adhesive to stick it all together. :)</div>
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If you haven't already made some of these paper rosettes, I hope you'll give them a try! </div>
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<span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: x-large;">They definitely make the world a cuter place!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e69138;">~Cindy Jane</span></div>Pajama Craftershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08729368993848801460noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628460700395780118.post-24543365052175574812012-05-07T21:47:00.000-07:002012-06-16T12:19:00.697-07:00Paper Prize Boxes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Oh, my goodness! What a <span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;">CRAZY</span> month I have had! I've dropped off of the blog world for a few weeks, but I'm back. It's been one project after another from <span style="color: yellow;">70+ hour work weeks</span>, <span style="color: lime;">baby announcement photo shoots</span> (don't get excited...I was the photographer, not the photographed), to <span style="color: cyan;">planning baby showers</span>, and <span style="color: magenta;">producing an opera with 24 talented 2nd Graders</span>...I've seen a little bit of everything the past four weeks. Here's a little peek into the craziness of my life.</div>
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Every year, my group of creative 2nd graders writes an original opera thanks to the <a href="http://www.ufoc.org/index.php?p_resource=education_children" target="_blank">Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre's</a> <a href="http://www.operabychildren.org/" target="_blank">Opera by Children</a>. The entire process takes about 8 months, but it is completely worth it! I always give my kiddos a special prize after they perform for their parents. This year I made them these <span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">oh, so cute</span> prize boxes. The best part is they were basically free since I had all of the materials on hand. I had to glitz them up with cute little creatures on the front that matched their characters in the opera. </div>
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I used the Cricut cartridge <a href="http://main.cricut.com/shopping/detail-department-Cricut-Tags-Bags-Boxes--More-Cartridge-0-18.aspx" target="_blank">Tags, Bags, Boxes, and More</a> to make the boxes. It's a fun cartridge, but I wish the box sizes were bigger. This is the Gable Box cut.</div>
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Sticking with my free theme, I got bright colored copy paper and put it through the paper shredder for the "stuffing". It added a fun, bright touch!</div>
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Here they are, all lined up. The animals on the front were cut from the Cricut cartridge <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=create+a+critter" target="_blank">Create a Critter</a>...one of my favorites! I cut little name tags out of the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cricut-29-0589-Cartridge-Storybook/dp/B001BJNM0Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336451318&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Storybook</a> cartridge and they were done! One thing checked off the never ending to-do list!</div>
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The kids loved their little boxes and the keepsake inside of it! I told ElleBee I would cry if they ripped into the boxes in front of me, but I was SO impressed, because I didn't find even one little piece of paper on the floor. :)</div>
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<span style="color: cyan;">Cindy Jane </span></div>Pajama Craftershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08729368993848801460noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628460700395780118.post-44042111740327789202012-04-09T17:38:00.001-07:002012-06-16T12:19:29.598-07:00Weekend Pajama Party: Burlap Rose Lampshade<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have such a love/hate relationship with burlap! </div>
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I LOVE the look but HATE the mess! </div>
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I decided to "forgive-and-forget" for this lamp update and <span style="color: #d5a6bd;">love</span>, <span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: x-large;">love</span>, <span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: x-large;">LOVE</span> the way it all came together. I've had a set of lamps for about 7 years that I haven't used since I moved into my new house a few years ago and revamped my style. Anyway, I got ambitious on my 4 day weekend {the perks of being a teacher} and this is how it came together.</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What I Used:</span><br />
3 yards of natural colored burlap<br />
hot glue/gun<br />
repurposed lamp and shade<br />
Krylon spray paint in Blue Ocean Breeze <br />
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Here's the "before" of the lamp. </div>
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It's not too shabby, just a little too traditional for my house these days.</div>
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First, I covered the cord and lamp structure with tin foil and spray painted it one of my favorite accent colors...<span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Blue Ocean Breeze</span>.</div>
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That was the easy part! </div>
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Then, onto the burlap roses. </div>
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I started by cutting 46-inch strips of burlap--this was the bolt width. </div>
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{Click <span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://pajamacrafters.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-cut-burlap-in-straight-line.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></span> for a tip on cutting burlap in straight lines.} </div>
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The strips varied in widths from 1 & 3/4 inches to about 2 & 1/2 inches. I was able to make 3 roses out of each long strip of burlap. </div>
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{Click <a href="http://pajamacrafters.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-make-burlap-roses.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> for directions on how to make the burlap roses.}</div>
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My lamp shade is about 11 inches tall and has a 36 inch diameter at its widest spot. I made about 80 roses to cover it. </div>
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If you want to make fewer roses {I recommend this!} I suggest cutting wider strips of burlap and making larger roses.</div>
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Gluing the roses on is the best part!</div>
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You'll need to cut off the "stems" of the roses so they will glue flat.</div>
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Another suggestion is to glue the roses around the top and bottom edges of the lampshade first. </div>
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Then glue the remaining roses in.</div>
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I was so <strike>happy</strike> giddy when I glued in the last roses and put the lamp together. </div>
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This project was totally worth the time and mess. Plus, since I already had the lamp and spray paint, this project cost me less than 10 bucks! </div>
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Even if you don't tackle burlap roses, I hope this project inspires you to repurpose something you love, but haven't used lately, to <span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: x-large;">make your world a cuter place</span> too!</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Have fun!</span></div>
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~Cindy Jane<br />
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<br /></div>Pajama Craftershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08729368993848801460noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628460700395780118.post-37595502625512002832012-04-06T12:36:00.000-07:002012-04-06T14:25:28.933-07:00Speckled Butterfly Easter Eggs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's not too late to make these beautiful eggs for your <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Easter dinner</span> place settings or as a<span style="color: #c27ba0;"> <span style="background-color: white;">spring decoration</span></span><span style="background-color: white;">.</span> They were inspired by a <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/how-to/speckled-butterfly-easter-eggs-and-boxes" target="_blank">Martha Stewart creation</a> but she used oversized paper egg boxes and hollowed chicken eggs. I couldn't find the boxes and the idea of hollowing out eggs sounded like a giant mess waiting to happen. </div>
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Luckily, I found an easier and cleaner way for about 50 cents an egg. </div>
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Thank you Dollar Store!</div>
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jumbo sized plastic eggs<br />
cream spray paint<br />
brown craft paint/toothbrush<br />
butterfly cardstock<br />
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I found these jumbo sized eggs at The Dollar Store and they were the perfect size. :)</div>
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I was worried the color would be too bright to cover, but I primed the eggs, then added a few coats of spray paint and it did the trick. </div>
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***Do not use a prime and paint spray paint combo or the paint will run down.***</div>
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I put some light brown craft paint on an old toothbrush and speckled the eggs.</div>
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Then I cut out some butterflies and Mod Podged them on.</div>
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Here's another option instead of speckling the eggs with paint. I used a brown ink pad and sponge on this one. I like the aged look the ink gives it.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQgRkjQ_MXqHZHCc2Dwzj6_cVWBQ3ZttVUTr3MajIov9hJB44Bo6RLUAWKlVNfMX4klde86IA17jcFwWF3hjfhfcTHEyPQXzMf3M-5-4Wt16xijUxvRGLpVeK5y4Hf3UrispgDFEZotY/s1600/Butterfly+Eggs+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQgRkjQ_MXqHZHCc2Dwzj6_cVWBQ3ZttVUTr3MajIov9hJB44Bo6RLUAWKlVNfMX4klde86IA17jcFwWF3hjfhfcTHEyPQXzMf3M-5-4Wt16xijUxvRGLpVeK5y4Hf3UrispgDFEZotY/s640/Butterfly+Eggs+9.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
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I think they look really cute in these bowls with Spanish moss as a make-shift bird's nest. I added some simple name cards and my Easter dinner place settings are done.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDbiPjWknE7ctC7dfMR0qdb-1Xvus2waPXEkUmMHy5DBcmdnYPBz3qCdHoiQIRdDTwWVGijFf_2pCAQIi_-CK3ASATNflEdbpzz8qedDLP8tQsSEgHpcWP1wCTOFyHVTZoU-yRJb0x2Ig/s1600/Butterfly+Eggs+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDbiPjWknE7ctC7dfMR0qdb-1Xvus2waPXEkUmMHy5DBcmdnYPBz3qCdHoiQIRdDTwWVGijFf_2pCAQIi_-CK3ASATNflEdbpzz8qedDLP8tQsSEgHpcWP1wCTOFyHVTZoU-yRJb0x2Ig/s640/Butterfly+Eggs+10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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10 inch Styrofoam wreath</div>
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3 yards ribbon (1 & 1/2 inch width)</div>
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pussy willow silk flowers</div>
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heather silk flowers</div>
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3 small Styrofoam eggs</div>
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corsage pins</div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: x-large;">Step 1:</span>First I wrapped the wreath base with ribbon and then I pinned a loop of ribbon on the back for it to hang.</div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: x-large;">Step 2: </span>I layed out the willows and heather around the wreath until I liked it. Then I hot glued them in place.</div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: x-large;">Step 3: </span>I made the eggs using Styrofoam eggs, corsage pins, and flowers from my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cricut-29-0223-Garden-Shape-Cartridge/dp/B000LLX4EW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332744000&sr=8-1" target="_blank">A Walk in My Garden</a> Cricut cartridge. I used the "blossom" cut at 3/4 inches. After the eggs were done, I hot glued them to a floral pick and stuck them into the wreath.</div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: x-large;">Step 4: </span>A third egg wouldn't fit so I cut the top of one off, bedazzled it with flowers and pins, and attached it to the wreath.</div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: x-large;">Step 5: </span>I added a lot of heather in and around the eggs to give it a nest look and it was finished!</div>
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And there you go! A spring wreath with a sparkly Easter touch!</div>
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(See, I told you <span style="color: #38761d;"><a href="http://pajamacrafters.blogspot.com/2012/03/mini-pin-easter-eggs.html" target="_blank">Herbie's</a> </span>modeling days weren't over quite yet!) :)</div>
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I can't decide if this post is to show off these <span style="color: #e06666;">cute eggs</span> or <u>the</u> <span style="color: #e06666;">cutest bunny</span> ever: <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Herbie</span>. My parents up and bought three bunnies last month and we are loving them! They are all so sweet and tame, so of course they had to have a photo shoot with my latest Easter creations. I see more modeling opportunities in Herbie's future. :)</div>
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Okay, enough about bunny cuteness. I have become obsessed with the <a href="http://pajamacrafters.blogspot.com/2012/02/faberge-inspired-easter-eggs.html" target="_blank">Faberge Inspired Eggs</a> I made last month. When I say obsessesed, I don't use that word lightly. I'm considering buying stock in glitter paper, styrofoam eggs, and corsage pins. A fun alternative to the large eggs are to make mini ones and put them in apothecary jars or in bowls.</div>
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Do you love the Tiffany blue and damask patterns as much as I do? <span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: x-large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">So pretty!</span> </span></span></div>
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Another reason I am so excited about these mini-pin eggs is the killer deal I found at The Dollar Store. I got this pack of four for $1. I bought three packages (I didn't want to be greedy) and then went back 10 minutes later and bought the rest in the store (sometimes I'm greedy and have zero self control). </div>
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I cut the flowers out of the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cricut-29-0223-Garden-Shape-Cartridge/dp/B000LLX4EW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332736945&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Walk in My Garden Cricut</a> cartridge. I used the "blossom" petal and cut them out at 3/4 inches. (I used about 70 flowers for each mini egg.) </div>
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Another reason I love these colored eggs is you can match up the egg with the flowers and the styrofoam doesn't show through if you don't get the petals perfect every time. </div>
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When you pin the flowers to the smaller eggs the pins will poke through depending on where you place them. I had to trim the pins down with wire cutters on some of them so they didn't come through the egg. If you do that, hold on tight to the pin and the bit you're trimming or the pin/piece you trim will shoot through the air. Trust me, that's no fun!</div>
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Here's a close up of what they look like when they're done.</div>
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so............<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232;">WHO WANTS ANOTHER</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">GIVEWAY </span></b>????</h2>
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Aren't these necklaces from Little Black Goose SO much fun?!?! They make a perfect photo prop for all the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">spring</span> photo sessions. Just darling on little girls, or their mommas!</div>
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I got this cookie cutter at Ross for about $4.00.</div>
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I traced and cut out about 15 shamrocks.</div>
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I had some sage colored burlap so I took threads off and used them to stitch around each shamrock. </div>
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It worked like a charm! </div>
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(Iron-on interfacing would have also worked.)</div>
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Then I stitched them all together and added some craft glue to the sides of the shamrocks to keep them all together. </div>
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And there you have it! I used <a href="http://www.command.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/NACommand/Command/Smart-Ideas/Picture-Hanging/" target="_blank">Command hooks</a> to hang the wreath to my mirror. I don't have a ton of extra wall space so this is my new favorite trick.</div>
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I'll leave you with some Irish wisdom: <span style="color: #6aa84f;">"As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction."</span></div>
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Here's another fun way to decorate for Spring! I made these kissing balls after I made the <a href="http://pajamacrafters.blogspot.com/2012/02/faberge-inspired-easter-eggs.html" target="_blank">Faberge Inspired Easter Eggs</a>, but this time I got <strike>lazy</strike> smart and used my Cricut to cut out the petals instead of a hand punch. Yay for working smart, not hard. :) </div>
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4 inch Styrofoam balls</div>
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I used a daisy setting on the cartridge and cut these out at 3/4 inches.</div>
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The bigger the flowers, the fewer pins to use, but I wouldn't go any bigger than 1 inch when using a 4 inch Styrofoam ball. </div>
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I used 1 box (150 pins) on the 3/4 inch petals and about 115 pins for </div>
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There you go! These are SO easy and a fun way to get excited for Spring!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">P.S. This is the last week to enter our </span><a href="http://pajamacrafters.blogspot.com/2012/02/easter-egg-giveaway.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">giveway</span></a><span style="font-size: x-large;">! Check it out!</span></div>
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Warm weather (and Spring Break) came just in time for a weekend trip to southern California with some friends.</div>
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: x-large;">I. Love. The. Beach.</span> I've needed a beach vacation for about 5 years and I finally got it! The water was too cold for me to get in, but I <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">LOVED</span> walking up and down the shore picking up shells and checking out their designs and colors. </div>
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(I haven't changed much since I was a kid.) </div>
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All of the shells I collected inspired some new projects...did somebody say mosaics? Get excited! :)</div>
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so any time I am able to visit the ocean, I feel spoiled.</div>
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I played the tourist role well though and snapped lots of pictures...of sea shells.</div>
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I told you I needed a vacation. :) But I love the<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"> "little things"</span> in life.</div>
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This shell had a hitchhiker that caught me by surprise. </div>
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I filled up a bag of shells, but this one got to stay! Yuck! :) </div>
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I hated to say goodbye to the warm sand, but when we were done, we got to go shopping. And guess what I found! </div>
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Not <u>just</u> a Dollar Store, but <em>the </em>Viva Bargain Center! Long live bargains! :)</div>
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It wasn't the best one ever, but it did the trick and I got my crafting/bargain fix and some super cute vases I'm going to turn into "milk glass". </div>
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Overall, it was such a fun weekend-one I should have taken a long time ago. It's always good to take a break from life and come back with inspiration to make the world cuter!</div>
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These <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">warm</span> and <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">fuzzy Easter eggs</span> get me so excited for Easter! They are perfect for an "egg-stra" special gift from the Easter Bunny. :) I did some product testing this weekend and made some for my nephews and they gave them two thumbs up. </div>
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My inspiration came while shopping at Tai Pan Trading (such a fun store!) but those eggs were glued shut. Here's how I did it so you can fill the egg up with a prize. </div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Step 1:</span> Put a thin strip of glue right under the lip of the bottom egg. Make sure the egg shuts and the pipe cleaner doesn't get caught in the top part of the egg.</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Step 2:</span> Cut the pipe cleaner with a bit extra so you can fold the pipe cleaner over. This helps keep the wire from poking little fingers.</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Step 3:</span> Get creative and add some designs. I used needle nose pliers to make polka dots.</div>
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Here's the finished product!</div>
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Here are some more examples! They would be super cute in a wreath, displayed in a basket, or filled with an Easter treat. </div>
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