Felt flower bouquet

I can't take credit for this design, but my version came out so good I had to post it. I made this for one of co-workers birthdays. I knew she collected vintage button and her weakness was Cherry Dr. Pepper. So I was confident she would love it. If I had more time I would have used vintage buttons but this was the night before, so I used what I had on hand. The tutorial called for felt House flowers, but I used foam sticker flowers as a temple. This was an additional step and took a while but if you are on a budget it works just fine. I cut out multiple sizes and shapes out of felt then followed the tutorial steps. Here's the link...
http://americancrafts.typepad.com/studio/2009/04/spring-bouquet.htm

Bejeweled Flower girl basket

My friend was getting married and I was in charged of flower girl baskets. I had full range with this project she just want me to coordinate the baskets with her colors Sage green and brown. She also had bejeweled elements in the decor, so I knew to include some BLING. I started by spray painting the baskets white, then I painted a brown stripe across the basket. I used blue painters tape for a cleaner look. Once that was dry, I started hot gluing the jewels one by one in a zig zag pattern all over the bottom half of the basket. I then took ribbon and hot glued it around the handle, leaving enough access at each end to tie a bow. I had extra supplies so I also decor favor bubbles. I don't have a pictures now but I'm sure I can track one down.

The ultimate diaper cake

The mommy-to-be mentioned to me in passing how awesome a Butterfly diaper cake would look at her shower. She jokingly said it would be too difficult to make and never mentioned it again. I took that as a challenge, and I think it's save to say that I was successful. Before starting any project I do a lot of research for inspiration, I'm 100% positive that this design is mine. This diaper cake was massive 250 size 1 diapers, 4 receiving blankets, 3 set of mittens, 4 bottles (2 lg, 2 small), 4 link hoops, baby rattle, pacifiers, and travel size baby items. I've made a hand full of diaper cakes but this the by far my favorite because it's so unique.

Housewarming Party ideas

Our Housewarming Party this past year was a blast! We kept it simple for the most part, but had a little twist. Since this was our first home, we didn't have anything to hang on the walls. So my idea was to have our guest make our art. I purchased two packages of 8x10 framed canvas boards (8 in each pack), a variety of acrylic paints (.99 cent), and brushes. I set out the supplies on a small table and let our guest go at it. Everyone had a little trouble getting inspired but in the end it was big hit. I'm so happy with how they came out, we have all the paintings in our living room. They are great conversation pieces. As a thank you for coming, I made small favors. I purchased big bags of potpourri from Walmart (7.99), small favor drawstring bags (12 x 2.99), and I picked up different colors of leaf shaped paint sample cards (free Home Supply store). I bagged a small amount of potpourri in the favors then strung the paint card through the drawstring, and wrote Thank You on the paint card. Sorry don't have pic of the favors.