Favorite Finds for the 17th Week of 2010

I found some great things to share with you this week and I'm even thrilled that the post will hit before the weekend!! I had to get my butt in gear so I could run away from home to a 24 hour scrapbook retreat...very excited about that. And just a quick warning, I was in a bit of a chatty mood with this post. Enjoy!

Playroom Storage on Steroids

This chick is my IDOL. I have always felt quite capable of mastering the art of carpentry. I've dabbled a little in it with the help of my best friend and we're proud to say that we own more power tools then our husbands...but when I saw this storage room wall I flipped!! How amazing is this?? Sandra has this fun blog called Sawdust and Paper Scraps (love the name). She actually shows us how she created this amazing storage wall (ignore the part about it taking 5 weeks) and I think she ROCKS! I of course plan on putting these new found directions to the test in my craft room...no toy storage needed for me (well scrapbook toys are okay). And please don't forget to leave a comment on her blog if you like this as much as I do!
Easy Mother's Day Tulle Necklace

This is a super easy project if you need a quick idea for Mother's Day...I'm hoping to convince my daughter to make one for me and her grandmother's to wear to church Sunday. Over at Bird Crafts she shows you how simple this really is!

Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers

I've shown everyone how to make these simple spiral paper flowers, but I LOVED the idea to make these into "seeded" paper flowers. Over on the How Does She? website she shows you how to apply seeds to the paper so when they I really like that she made these from brown paper bags and she shows you an example made from a paper towel. What a cute mother's day gift idea!

Too Cute Tutu Tutorial (say that six times)

I see these darling little tutu's at all the boutiques and know that they can't be that hard to make. I really don't have any reason to make one, but I thought I'd share with my friends out there that have cute little girls (or dogs) that might need a tutu in their future.

Lovely Little Website

I don't remember how I came upon this lovely little bridal website for a store in New York, but I just loved how they designed the site. And for some reason I found myself shopping through the wedding dresses....nothing like I see at the weddings around here in Utah. Funny too considering I haven't worn a wedding dress for over 18 years and don't plan on wearing one anytime soon (or ever)...and my daughter is only 13 so no hurry there either. Oh, if you want to see some lovely bridal photos then be sure to check out their blog!
Twilight Scrappers

I loved this posted that offered up a tutorial on using the Yudu machine from Provo Craft to make your own "glitter" shirts. But even better then the tutorial was the actual project...Twilight inspired! Inside the heart it reads, "Edward Will You Scrap With Me". Personally I would rather have Edward breathe on my neck or give me a ride through the mountains...scrapbooking with him never actually crossed my mind. Check out the tutorial.

Bakerella's Pudding Cups

I have to admit these didn't excite me too much when I imagined filling them with "pudding", but then I started thinking about filling them with ice cream or even fresh fruit...then I thought these "chocolate bowls" were a delightful idea. If you've never snooped around Bakerella's website, you should...but don't do it when you're hungry!!

Mother's Day Message

"My New Life Video tells about Stephanie Nielson, survivor of a near-fatal plane crash. She shares her story of a beautiful life centered on faith in Jesus Christ and love of family. She is also very well known for her blog, NieNie. But on a personal note, I watched this video on my bosses computer while sitting at my desk, as we watched quietly my eyes filled with tears at how Stephanie explained her physical and emotional challenges each day and how she viewed her body, but most importantly her view of motherhood. What an amazing example of faith and perseverance she is to her children and I could only hope that I could even be a portion of that to my own children. Happy Mother's Day to all the women who continue to be daily examples to me of mothers!

Favorite Finds for the 15th Week of 2010

Mother's Day Idea: Etched Glass

The Idea Door Blog had this great Mother's Day idea on their blog...to etch glass. A vase, a cake pan or a plate...how great! I love personalized gifts and wouldn't any mom love something you make her?? Check out how easy it is on the Idea Door blog.

Dream Kids Room

HGTV did it again...I absolutely loved this room and was thinking I should talk my hubby into remodeling our bedroom to be like this...I get the top bunk though!! Check out more pictures on HGTVs website.

Zipper Flip Flops

Now these are original and creative, don't you think? Flip flops at the craft store are going to run you $1.99-2.99 at the most, the zipper a couple more dollars...and the end result, priceless. If you'd like to see how easy these are to make, check out this step-by-step flip flop tutorial.

Cupcake Liner Carnations

What a fun way to create flowers, especially for gift wrapping!! Martha Stewart will tell you how to create these fun cupcake liner flowers.

Silhouettes for Mother's Day

When I was about 7 years old my family went to Disneyland. I remembered one of the souvenirs my mom wanted for herself were our silhouettes. There was a little shop that they would "hand-cut" our head shapes out and frame them. I have no idea what she did with those, but I was so excited to see this tutorial online. But no hand-cutting here, it's all done on the computer. How fun would it be to have these of your children as they are growing up...even if you put them in a scrapbook. Be sure to check out the great tutorial posted at Crafty Chicks blog.

Awesome Crafting Table

I'm continually amazed at how small this world is...and a couple of weeks ago proved it. I was visiting a great neighbor of mine and I mention that I've worked in the scrapbook industry for these past 13 years. He was shocked and excited because the company he's working for has created this amazing craft table and is hoping to start marketing it soon. Here's a sneak peek of the first prototype table and with luck I'll be able to share more in the near future!!

Felt Rosettes

This post is for Amy...I thought you'd love those fun spiral roses made from FELT!! Found this one on the Mrs. Priss blog too.

Floral Ring Tutorial

I've made these before as hair clips and scrapbook layout embellishments, but never for jewelry...aren't they the cutest little things. And because I love step-by-step tutorials I couldn't resist sharing this post from Mrs. Priss blog.

Cardinal House Etsy Shop

I think part of the reason I add etsy shop finds to my blog is so I remember where I need to go back to and BUY from when I have money!! Loved this gals necklaces and how she packages her product...a definite must order from shop for me.

Recycled T-Shirt Bags
In honor of Earth Day, I found this cute idea on the Martha Stewart website on turning old t-shirts into bags. There is a video tutorial available, but you have to suffer through about ? minutes of Martha teaching you about gourds (fast forward to about 5 minutes into the tutorial to get to the t-shirt portion).

Favorite Finds for the 6th Week of 2010

Ribbon Flowers on Cards

What a simply cute idea to embellish a card. If you haven't already checked out Kelly Rasmussen's blog, then be sure to hop over there and follow her. She always posts super cute card ideas.

Chic Pearl Necklace

I've seen a few of these ideas and always love the idea of combining jewelry with flowers of all sorts. Lei explains how she created this on her blog.

Love & Food Storage

I thought this was a cute idea that you could give for Valentines or any other special day, couldn't resist showing it to you all. For the tag – that reads “Because I always want you to be safe” and contents list, click here.

Olympic Cookie Medals

In honor of the Olympics beginning I thought I'd share a fun idea I found at Alpha Mom. Check it out to see step by step how to create this fun and useful medal!

My Composition Notebook

...was featured on Scrapbook Trend's blog this past week...wahoo! It was created with Imaginisce's Sweet Cheri Collection. I used a technique that Janna Wilson taught in an online class I participated in...such a fun technique and perfect for this project!!

Erin's Fabric Flower Tutorial

The great Erin Bassett not only posted the how to make these fun flowers on her blog, but she also posted a "video" tutorial for all of us that need the extra visual help.

Pie in a Jar

Love this yummy idea...I think I've even posted about it before. But what I really wish is that one of my talented friends would make one for me!! Check out the how-to here.

Heart Newspaper Blocks

A ton of great ideas for Valentines were posted around the web...this one from Brown Paper Packages stuck out for me.

Zipper Ruffle Shoes

I loved these when I saw them on Diary of a Craftaholic's blog. She bought the flats for a discount at TJ Maxx and simply added the zipper...I can't wait to try this. Check out her blog, she's suppose to post a tutorial soon. UPDATE 2/16/10: Tutorial can be found here!

CARD CLASS: by Sue Neal

I have always loved Sue Neal's designs, ever since I saw her first card published in Paper Crafts. Now she teaches at Robert's stores along the Wasatch Front and I'm so excited about her latest class, Tender Mercies (sympathy). I loved these designs that I ran home after seeing them posted at the store and hoped on her blog so I could sign up for her class!! Join me if you can!

Corsage T-Shirts...love them!

Ever since I saw Elizabeth Kartchner on Studio 5 about a week ago. She showed everyone how to create their own Corsage T-shirts. When I saw these type of tees at J-crew I thought they were so cute, but not $25-40.00 cute! But how fun would they be to make!!??

I found this Wardrobe Refashion blog entry, loved how she created this darling tee from a clearance Old Navy shirt and circles!

For a great tutorial, check out Enchantresses 3 blog. They walk you through step-by-step and hopefully make it a fun and easy project!