02 November 2011

A Memory Quilt


Happy Wednesday Lovelies!

Yesterday, I told you about Making Strides
Against Breast Cancer, a charity walk
to create awareness and to raise funds.

Being part of the walk on that beautiful Sunday,
the atmosphere was upbeat and everyone
was enthusiastic to walk for their loved
ones battling the disease.

One of the things that captured my attention
was this memory quilt near the starting line:

Each square is dedicated to a memory of
a beloved family member/friend.

Some squares also celebrate survival.

I think this is one TADA! craft to make and give away
for any reason at all -- to show support during a
difficult time or to commemorate a
big birthday or anniversary.

The lucky recipient can hang it on a wall,
lay it on their bed, use it as a throw.
Every time they see it, they know
they are loved.

Here's a TADA! way to go about it: Buy some
fabric and cut it into squares. Give a fabric
square to family members & friends.
Have them decorate these with more
cloth, ribbon embroidery, fabric pens
or iron-on transfers/photos.

Collect the squares and sew them
into a most thoughtful quilt.
TADA!


01 November 2011

Walk for a Cause


I hope you had a fun Halloween!
November begins today...how did that happen?
Even if we're turning over a new page in our
calendar, I hope you don't mind me sharing an
activity I participated in last October 16.

I took part in the American Cancer Society's
in New York City's Central Park.

Here are hundreds of participants at the
starting line (pink balloons).

I've been doing this for the past couple of years
because some people who are near & dear to
me have been touched by this disease.
I know, so blah.

By walking and raising money, we hope to
raise awareness & one day, find a cure.
Wouldn't that be TADA!?

Men, women and children in all shapes,
colors and sizes came out to walk.

Look, even the dogs were there!

I'm energized by charity walks like this where people
gather for one cause and become a support system
to those battling cancer. They stand united
wearings pink wigs, bandanas,
hats or t-shirts:





What did I wear?

I've been wearing this pink shirt ever since.

It has cute embroidery on different
parts of the shirt.

Well, I've officially made it my Making Strides t-shirt.
I did a little blah to TADA!: I embroidered the
names of my loved ones touched by
breast cancer:

Alma

Edith

Emy

It was an honor to walk for these courageous women.

And it was an even greater honor to walk among
survivors. I applaud them and only hope
that many more can call themselves
SURVIVORS.

31 October 2011

Happy Halloween!


It's Halloween!
Are you or your kids dressing up today?
I'll be a pirate tonight -- a TADA! costume I've
assembled with blah items from my closet.
I came across these creative costumes
made by recycling things at home:

A hot air balloon made of an old box
and paper bags

A Lego piece made from a big empty box
and small round boxes

A fish bowl made from plastic bags & paper

A gumball machine made from a plastic
bag and cardboard

A snow globe made from a plastic bag,
card board and cotton balls/fiber fill

These TADA! ideas are all from

I wish you a SPOOK-tacular day!

28 October 2011

Jack O' Lantern


Happy Friday!
Today, I have another
blah to TADA! transformation
for Halloween.

At this time of year, pumpkin carving
is a favorite activity.
But if you don't have the time,
you can still play with pumpkins
without all the work.

blah: an orange plastic bag
{tissue for gift wrap can also be used}

Stuff it with scrap paper, gather
the ends and tie them together.
Then give him a face using a
permanent marker.

TADA! A fun & festive tabletop decoration.

I wish you all a nice weekend!

27 October 2011

Halloween Candy


Are you a fan of Halloween?
Do you go all out with the costumes &
decorations or pay little attention,
leaving it to the kids to relish?

Why not take Halloween to your office?
Don't worry, I don't mean arriving in
full costume!

I suggest taking candy for
your co-workers.

blah: a empty food container

Just clean the container and stick on some eyes.
These "eyes" came from magazines or you can
draw your own...happy eyes, scary eyes...
just to say, "Someone's watching".

Then fill the jar with candy!

Another idea is using paper cut-outs.

Even if it's busy, busy, busy at the
office, everyone can still stop for
some Halloween sweets.
TADA!

26 October 2011

A Monster on my Desk


It's all about quick & easy Halloween
decorations on my blog this week.

Today, we're using this:

A blah, empty tissue box.

See what happens when we add some
paper & cardboard cut-outs...

We made a scary monster!

Add some candy and situate it on
a table or desk.

Won't it be fun to see if kids and adults
dare to put their hand inside?

Enjoy your day!

25 October 2011

Costume Party


We're getting ready for Halloween,
and all this week we're making
easy blah to TADA! decorations.

blah: stuffed animals picked up from
different parts of the house

Why not dress them up
for Halloween too?

Meet COW-nt Dracula

Here's Bear the Bandit...

And the Chick Witch!

These costumes were made with an
old black t-shirt and felt scraps.
TADA!