Color in Unexpected Places

I opened my little storage box on my machine (not sure what the proper name is for this box!) and I was delighted to see all my colored thread.

I Love Mason Jars

I would love to make this crayon keeper someday! Right now, we have to keep the crayons under lock and key because our walls have been used as a canvas twice now.

Want to Make: Kids' Room Decor

Love these.

Love these elephants.

Love the whole bear family.

Want to Make: Window Coverings

I’ve been thinking about window treatments for our house. The only rooms with curtains now are our boys’ rooms, and that’s just to help keep out the sun!

Love these grommet curtains!

I have no window coverings of any sort in my kitchen yet. I like this idea!

These Roman Shades are cute.

Want to Make: Fabric Banners

Scrappy banner idea.

No ragged edges on this one.

This is so cute. I don’t know if it’s what I’m looking for or not.

Want to Make: Bookends

I think my little guy's room could use some bookends. Not sure if owls are the way to go...maybe turtles instead...but here are some tutorials I've found.

Super cute owl bookends.

Another owl bookend tutorial.

But since I have two boys, maybe these are a

better ‘want to make’:

Boyish bookend designs.

Want to Make: Toys for Kiddos

Magnetic fishing game

I love bunnies…how about a bunny bowling game???

Magnets with really cute fabric

Scrappy color book

A Quiet book.

Want to Make: Clothing

Love this halter top.

Really love the design (and color) of this maxi dress!

dress based off of a shirt. What a cute design!

Love this ruffled neck shirt!

cute maternity top.

Want to Make: Wall Art II

I love looking at the beautiful wall art others have made. There are so many great ideas out there. Here are some ideas I’ve found that I love:

bird wall art with books as background. Love this.

this is easy! it uses office supplies.

kitchen idea

message center

Initials with denim for a baby!

Nursery Canvases ... love these.

World Market knock off...love it.

modge podged baby sign. Love that stuff.

love this color!

with ribbons. Sort of looks like a message board!

Want to Make: Organizing Essentials

I have so many cards in my wallet, it would be useful to have one of these.

These baskets are so cute. They would be great for any room. I love the fabric they've used!

Bins from plastic, fabric and glue! Way easier than sewing some baskets...what a great idea.

These buckets are super cute. I just need to find some springs!

Cute idea for organizing toys with many small parts.

Want to Make: Baby Things

Changing pad cover.

I love these curtains. Such a good idea to use great fabric (but just a little bit!)

Adorable sun hat for a baby.

If only I had a serger...I love these ruffles on the diaper covers.

It would be really useful to have cloth swim diapers for my little kiddos!

Mooshy Belly Bunny:

Want to Make: Skirts

Slight skirt obsession. I don't wear them that much, but I love to make them!

Ruffled skirt. Love skirts. Love ruffles.
another ruffled skirt tutorial. i must make one.

Maternity skirt. Looks easy! Cute!

I need to make this skirt, no hem!
Oh my goodness.I love this ruffled skirt.

This skirt is too cute.
Or this super cute skirt made from a pair of pants!

Want to Make: Wall Art II

There are so many great ideas out there. I can't wait to decorate the walls of our new house! Here are some ideas:

kitchen

message center

Initials with denim for a baby!

Nursery Canvases ... love these.

World Market knock off...love it.

modge podged baby sign. Love that stuff.

I must make these (same idea, at least...not same designs)

love this color!

with ribbons. Sort of looks like a message board!

Want to Make: Journals

Handmade Home is a great book and had a cute idea for a journal. I can't find it anywhere on the internet. Anyone have a link for that project?

Here's a few others in the meantime:

using scraps
pretty cover.
love this! and it uses a Trader Joe's bag...I do love that store.
easy. Made with cute cards.

Butterfly journal using scrapbook paper.

Want to Make: Jewelry

Reuse a gift card into a great bracelet. Love it.

Simple necklace. Love the beads.

This is beautiful. Re purposed jewelry!

Love this. Looks simple to make.

Flower bracelet. So beautiful.

I adore charm bracelets and have yet to make one.

I love big jewelry.

Want to Make: Wall Art

When we get moved into our new house, (if the weather ever breaks so they can start building it!!) I have got to make some wall art for our bedroom and my son's! Some ideas:

made from a burlap coffee sack!
cute for a kid's room
again, for a kid. These are GREAT!
I'm not so good at painting, so maybe this is a good idea
oh, Pottery Barn, how you do inspire the masses to create!
a tree...for our room, not a kid's room!
for out little boy's room.
let my little boy create his own! fingerprints and footprints!
squares
without a canvas. apparently you can buy the wood and stretch it yourself.
you don't have to paint for this one! just mod podge and scrapbook paper!!! I love this!!!


here's the actual blog post for the mod podge

Most Adorable Booties...

I just found the most adorable booties...

Only problem is, there's no pattern posted...I have got to make these!

Want to Make: Toddler Room Decorations

I want to make these to match the crib skirt I made for my son's room.

Here are some ideas:

Canvases with paint, scrapbook paper, and mod podge!
an owl bunting (maybe I could do hippos?)
like these felt animal crackers
or a bird mobile (with zoo animals)
here are bears
Here are bunnies! This has potential to not be bunnies...

This isn't felt animals, but it is no-sew and it is a decoration.

Want to Make: Belts

This is a cute tutorial for candy wrapper belts!
Love these colors!
another idea.
with ribbon scraps?? Sign me up!

Want to Make: Tasty Recipes

I have got to make this french toast recipe.
Love this woman's blog.

Also, found these brownie covered oreos on another favorite blog.

My mom makes this great chocolate sauce for Christmas dessert (it is good on ice cream or ice cream pies, which we also have made!)

Want to Make: Gifts for Men

Have trouble making things for the men in your life? I sure do. Probably should've thought of making some of these before today...but here are some ideas:

paint chip business card holder

my husband desperately wants a bow tie. I was planning to make him one with this tutorial. I haven't yet.

This is a neat idea for making a zippered case. Every guy needs one!