26 April 2011

Fascinating!


This week, I'm on Royal Wedding Watch.
I'm enamored by all of this because
it's the stuff of fairy tales -- how a
regular girl gets to marry a prince!

Notice the hair accessory that bride-to-be
Kate Middleton is wearing?
It's called a fascinator.

Today, I'll try my hand at making one.

blah: a purple produce sack & a millinery feather

blah: another produce sack

Fold and form the produce sacks into bows.
Secure the ends with wire or twisty ties.


Embellish with sequins & beads, and attach
the feather with hot glue.
Add a comb or clip for easy wearing.

TADA! A fabulous fascinator!

25 April 2011

The Royal Wedding


I hope you had a lovely Easter.
This week, I'm gearing up for another
special event -- the Royal Wedding of
Prince William and Kate Middleton!

It's happening this Friday {April 29} and it will be
hard to miss since most television stations will be
covering this once in a lifetime event.

I'll be inviting a few girlfriends to have
our very own "Wedding Viewing Party."

And for this, we'll be needing some
proper hats -- just like what the
British wear to many formal events.

I'm making these hats on a budget.

blah: produce sacks and an old t-shirt

Cut the old t-shirt into strips and turn
them into rosettes {No. 1}.

Form one of the produce bags into a ribbon {No. 2}
and turn the other one into a veil {No. 3} by
gathering one end with needle & thread.

Put them together & attach by sewing:

TADA!: a hat that's both silly and sweet!

Spruce it up with green leaves made of felt.
Add a comb or clip to secure it to your hair.

I'm reusing this vase {I made her a face!}
to model my creations.

More tomorrow!

22 April 2011

Sweet Ruffle


Thanks for checking out my Easter projects.
Today, I have a final one.

And I'm using these paper candy holders:


I admit, there were chocolates on these paper liners
and I finished them. Sorry, I didn't share.

But I'll share an idea on how to turn
them from blah to TADA!


Insert a lollipop, an Easter greeting and a
tiny glitter sticker and you've got yourself
a fabulous party favor!
TADA!

Have a colorful weekend and a
Happy Easter everyone!



21 April 2011

Eggs-tra Cute


Happy Thursday!

Is this a familiar sight in your kitchen?

blah: empty egg shells and carton

Well then, turn them into TADA!

I made this bud vase centerpiece not too
long ago. Just add flowers!

Here's another idea -- dress the eggs {thoroughly cleaned}
with stickers!

Don't you love this little bunny and chick?

Lay them on the egg carton, sprinkle with
sweets and you've got a playful centerpiece.
TADA!


20 April 2011

Easter Greetings


I really like Easter. While the celebration is not as
over the top as Thanksgiving or Christmas, I like
everything that it represents -- new beginnings,
salvation, mourning that has turned into joy,
hope, a fulfilled promise, resurrection.

It's another occasion to be thankful and
to pass on the blessings.

So today, let's create something to share.

blah: a paper bag.

Then add some glitter stickers to the mix.

TADA!: Easter greeting cards!

They are further embellished with glitter glue,
a lock of yarn and a heartfelt message.

Send these out and let other people feel
the invigorating message of Easter.

19 April 2011

Cheery Chick


We're gearing up for Easter with a bunch
of cute & cheerful blah to TADA! crafts.

Today, we're transforming this baby:

blah: a Styrofoam cup that once contained soup.

After cleaning it up really well...

TADA!: It's a candy bowl!

The stripes are made of felt. Add a plush toy {this little
chickee came from the dollar bin} and position it like
it's hugging the bowl. Attach everything with hot glue.

Note: You might have to weigh it down if the stuffed toy
is heavier than the cup {ex. put a small bowl or
condiment dish inside the Styrofoam cup, then
add the candy.}
Use it as a centerpiece on your coffee or dining table,
make it part of the dessert spread or raffle it off to a
lucky guest {place in a clear bag, top with a ribbon,
for easy handling}.


18 April 2011

Easter Projects


Hi and happy Monday!
This week, I have a collection of colorful projects
in preparation for Easter Sunday.

Of course, they're made from recycled goodies.


blah: a deli container saved from last night's
take-out dinner.

Clean it well & let it dry.

TADA!: An Easter basket filled with sweet treats!

The trim & handle are made of printed ribbon and
secured with hot glue. It's stuffed with shredded
pastel paper and topped with bunny chocolates.

Who can resist all this cuteness?

Have a fabulous week lovelies!