{teacup} pincushion

What you'll need:
- teacup
- spray paint (unless your teacup is already the color you want)
- fabric scrap (size of a dinner plate)
- needle + thread
- poly fil
- hot glue

Step 1. Find your teacup and spray paint it desired color. I found this one at the thrift store for $.75 :)

Step 2. Cut out your fabric (I had some left over from my tote :) I traced a dinner plate to get this size, but you'll want it 3-4 inches larger than your cup.

Step 3. Do a large running stitch about a 1/2 inch from the edge of the fabric. Then fill it with the poly fil. Tighten the thread and close off with a few stitches that go all the way through.

Step 4. Try in your puff before you put the glue in.. you might need to twist/fold some of the extra fabric that will be the bottom. Next part you'll have to be fast, unless you use another type of glue that gives you more working time. Put some hot glue in the bottom and sides of cup and place cushion where you want it. Hold until the glue cools a little. There you have it!

Cute and inexpensive gift idea for mother's day ;)

add on {fabric flower}

  Here's a fun and easy flower that you can add to just about anything.

  Start out by cutting desired width of fabric the entire length of the ream. Keep in mind that the size of your flower will be double the size you cut. For this one I did 1 inch. For a less "fluffy" flower, do a shorter piece of fabric.

Thread your needle and tie a knot at the end. Then do a running stitch on one side from end to end, lightly pulling as you go.. it will start to curl up as you go.

When you get to the end, stitch through all layers so it holds together. For the middle.. You can use whatever you'd like: button, jewel etc. I used some leftover fabric to make a ball, then wrapped/sewed more fabric around it (so it makes a little pin cushion thingy). To each her own :]
 Lastly, decide what you want to attach it to.. pin, clip, headband, pillow, whatever!

There you have it! Here's a bigger one that I did with a shorter piece of fabric. Let me know if you have any questions :]

 

Credit goes to V and Co 

Rose Cuff Bracelet

The credit for this one goes to my awesome sister, Amber :] A few months ago, my sis and I were trying to come up with something cute to make for my brother's wedding.. This was our "no sew" take on these adorable rose cuff bracelets. You can find the original tutorial here.

 We used ribbon instead of felt, and just folded and hot glued the ends so they didn't fray. We also used the adhesive velcro. All the girls in my family wore these for the wedding.. even the little girls had some :] Super cute and super easy!!

 
Amber- Sorry I beat you to posting this.. You can add your pics to the post :]

Pine Cone Swag

 What you'll need

-pine cones

-paint

-ribbon

-copper wire

Directions

-First, bake the cones on a foil-lined cookie sheet for about 45 minutes to an hour at 200 degrees. This kills any bugs or spider mites that live in them. This also allows the seeds to fall out and sap to dry up.
-Paint your pine cones
-Wrap the wire around the bottom of the cone, slipping the wire between the open scales.
-Tie staggering ribbon lengths to pine cones and tie all together at the top.

Credit goes to familyfun.com
Love that magazine/website! 

Switchable Rosette Headbands

 Headbands are the best; and when you make them yourself, they're even better! First- start out with a plain headband; metal or plastic (whatever works for you and is comfortable). I scored these metal ones here. Hot glue some velcro+felt (same size as the velcro on the backside). You might want a mirror handy to make sure you attach the velcro where you want it.

 Second- make your rosettes (or whatever embellishment you want). Click here for the super easy tutorial. The thing I love about these is that they don't have to be perfect ;) For these I used hot glue, but fabric glue also works very well.

 Then attach the fuzzy side of the velcro to your flowers.

 There you have it!

You can make others to change out. For these I just glued one flower slightly on top of the other one.

Here's another example of what you can do. The possibilities are endless!! Have fun :]

 Amber and I made some of these while I was visiting her.. She will have to post some pics of her variation.. hint hint ;)

{lima bean} wreath

The idea for my latest project came from my awesome sister! She spotted this step by step tutorial here. It was such a fun and inexpensive craft. I also loved to see all the other variations people used: acorns, candy corns or kidney beans. Just be careful not to burn yourself and let me know if you have any questions!

 

The best part about this wreath is that you can spray paint it any color you'd like (If you can't tell, I did mine light green and I'm planning to switch the ribbon for each holiday).

Here is Amber's take on the {lima bean} wreath.. CUTE!

 

{candy corn} pots

If you're looking for a cute, easy, inexpensive craft for Halloween.. You've come to the right place! All you need is a clay gardening pot and some paint!

cute as a {button}

These cute earrings were one of the easiest craft projects I've ever done. I got the idea from a cute boutique in Seattle.. I was this close to buying a pair for $5 and I thought, "I can totally make these!" And so can YOU!

First- You'll need some earring post pads found at your local craft store. I found these at Michael's (PS- they're ok for sensitive ears). Also grab backs too.. I personally prefer the clear ones.

 Second- Find some cute buttons in the color you want. These came in a package of 75 I believe (Lot's of earrings!!) My sister, Amber, had a pair of button earrings in the 80's.. I think that's why I bought neon colors to recreate them :P

 Third- Place a dot of hot glue on the post pad and add your button! Easy as pie! Just be careful not to burn yourself. You can give these bad boys as a present, put them on your adorable little girl or keep them for yourself ;]