Penguins, Trains & Graduates, Oh My!

I've just listed some new designs in my etsy shop! As always, if you want them in different colors, just let me know! I have several other designs on my to-do list.... so I'm hoping to have a productive weekend!

*I can add the graduation year on the cap if you want! 2010 or '10

Don't forget to check out my giveaway before the weekend is over!

What I've Been Working On...

I LOVE all the suggestions for cupcake wrappers! I have some of them already in progress, and some were already on my list of TO-DO's! While #1 and #2 are at school, and #4 is napping, I tried to knock out a few on the list.... with #3 'helping' me!
I have more on the way... and I'm always up for custom orders, so contact me if you have something in mind! I can do numbers, words, letters, shapes, etc.

And here's what my hubby has been working on in between studying EP's for a new helicopter. A high chair for our little man... I can't wait until it's done. All he has left is the tray, and attaching the hardware once it arrives. Yay!

100 Followers Giveaway!

GIVEAWAY CLOSED

Thanks to all my followers! It's been fun to watch the numbers change each week! So... now that I've hit the big 100, (actually 101 as I'm posting this) I'm doing a giveaway!

I received lots of positive feedback on my DT tree... so, who wants one?!?!
Just like I said I probably would, I went back to the good ol' DT and bought a few more! I've painted them up, and hope to maybe list a few in my Etsy shop! But, one lucky person will get to win one here! And... to top it off, not only will you get the tree... I've made up a few sets of mini ornies to hang on it throughout the year! It doesn't just have to be a Valentine tree!Now, down to business... how do you enter? Let me count the ways...

{*Be sure to leave a comment for each entry. I will use random.org to chose the winner.}

1) Go here and come back and tell me your favorite item OR suggest a new shape/design you'd like to see on the wrappers.
*While you are there, add me as your favorite! And, don't forget to check out the clearance prices of the 'old wrappers'.

2) Follow my blog if you don't already. If you do, just let me know.

3) Sign up for my newsletter on the right sidebar ---->

4) Follow me on twitter.

5) Tweet about this giveaway including the link to this giveaway post. And come back and leave the link to your tweet in your comment!

6) Blog about this giveaway and leave the link in the comment below!

7) Become a fan on facebook.

Hmmm, I think that just about does it! Entries will be accepted through Sunday February 28th. I will announce the winner here on the 1st! Thanks and Good Luck!

I feel a giveaway coming....

I'm so close to 100 followers! I'm thinking a giveaway may be in store once I hit the triple digits! Stay tuned...

Old Crib to Kid's Bench Remake

Here are the old crib pieces we got from another of my dad's auctions for a couple bucks. As you can see, my hubby has already started making the bench seat to go with them.
We have two long sides of the old crib, so he cut one down to 4 feet and started building the rest of the bench.

The crib piece took a lot of sanding. He wanted to make one bench out of oak so that we could stain it, and it would be strong and sturdy. With the other crib side, he will use pine, and we can just paint the whole piece once it's together. And, I don't think he wants to sand each little spindle again by hand. But he did a great job! I love him!
Here is the bench all put together, just needing a little sanding and stain.
And my husband wanted me to take a picture of his aftermath. He says THIS is what it takes to make something nice for your wife. So in translation: Don't complain about all the tools I have or buy, because this is what it takes to build you the things you want!

I don't think I was ever one to complain anyways. He doesn't say much when I get my crafting stuff strung out...or come home with sacks of stuff from Michaels... so I always try to keep that in mind when he says he "needs" a new tool. (As long as he keeps building me fun stuff!)
I love it! Now.... where to put it?

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Valentines from soup cans

Better late then never... IF EVER! My poor son has been waiting to have his Valentine's Party since last week. The snow has cancelled school for nearly two straight weeks here. So, this weekend, we were putting all the final touches on his valentines.... only to have school cancelled AGAIN this morning due to an overnight 'dusting' of snow. He is heartbroken.

ANYWAYS....
My son is in a preschool class of about 10 kiddos. I wanted to make some special Valentine's for him to take to his class, as well as treats for his teachers.

As cold as it's been here (compared to what we were used to in Hawaii) we've eaten a LOT of soup. So I've been keeping the cans and using my edgeless can opener (when I remember) to save the pull tab lids. I've also got some Chai and baby formula containers.
I measured the height and circumference of the cans, and cut out some fun pink and red valentine worthy scrapbook paper.
Then I used my ever so handy Mod Podge and painted a wide strip down the side of the cans to anchor the edge of the paper.
I wrapped the paper around, then pasted the end of the paper with another painted strip of Mod Podge.
Then I added some 'flare'.

Cut out some circles with my 'baby' (Cricut) and trimmed them to fit under the tab on the lids.

Now they are ready to fill with some Valentine treats! I used E6000 to seal the lids back on. I've heard that the glue can sometimes be too strong and effect the taste of the candy. I used all prepackaged candy, so I hope that doesn't happen! Then I tied some red raffia to the tab on top.My son had the brilliant idea to tape his Cars Valentine's and pencils to the sides. All my ideas to attach them weren't quite up to par. He is so smart! They don't really match, but he's a boy, and I guess I can't always have my way!!!Here are the cookie bouquets I made for his 2 teachers also using recycled cans for the holders.
And if that isn't enough... he also was on the schedule to bring treats this week too! So, why not go all out and do valentine pink/red/white swirl cupcakes with frosting and topped with a sugar cookie and heart shaped wafers I found at Michaels.
Let's just pray they have school tomorrow so that all these goodies get eaten!! I hope you all had a very happy and LOVEly Valentine's Day!

Bedroom set Makeover

We brought back an old bedroom set from my in-laws when we moved to VA. It was my husbands bedroom set growing up. We decided to give it a little makeover for our 'tween' daughter. Here is what the dresser looks like now... the before, if you will. It has yet to be made over.
Here is the painting process...

For starters, we sanded and painted the bedside table a glossy black. Then we got some fun silver hardware.
Here is a lamp I got for $0.50 at a yard sale back in Hawaii...I painted it the same glossy black, and covered a lampshade in fuzzy zebra print paper.
Not bad for $2.50... I just need to find some fun black fringe to put along the bottom.

Here is the bed all painted and put back together! We are waiting for her comforter set (on backorder) I love how it looks! Frankly, I'm quite impressed... it looks like a brand new bedroom set!
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