Wednesday, February 19, 2014

No Sew Tutu's That are Fun and Easy.

These are so easy and fun to make.  I made mine for a toddler and one for an infant. 

What you need:
Tulle in colors you want
Elastic
Scissors
Measuring Tape
Needle and Thread



You will need to measure the waist of the little girl that you are making the tutu for. Then cut the elastic with a little extra to sew the ends together. 
Now you need to cut the tulle into 32inch length. The smaller the little girl or taller you may want to shorten or lengthen it.  I cut about ten each color, for bigger waists you will want more. 
You may want to find something round like a paper towel roll to put the elastic around. 
Take the first strip of tool and fold it in half and then put the folded end under the elastic.

Take the end peaces and thread it threw the loop and then pull it tight but not too tight that it folds the elastic. 
Next you put the other colors and keep it up around the elastic until the other side. 
SO MUCH FUN RIGHT?
Next you can use your creativity and and add stuff to the front to decorate it. I found hair clips to the front. 
Have Fun!!!

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Valintines

Valintines Day is such a fun day.  I had an amazing day. I went out to dinner and got this yummy chocolate coverd strawberrys. 

This is the second year that I wasn't helping my step daughter in her class. It's so sad when all your kids get older and there is no more Halloween or Valintines party's to attened. I still look for some fun things to do for the holidays. This year I came up with this fun activity that you and your kids could do for their class or even you can do for your co-workers. 
Paper Valintines Containers


What you will need is:
Scrapbook Paper
Glue
Embellishments
Sewing machine (optional) 

First you need to cut your paper 4x6

Then you need to glue the ends together. 
Next you glue the end together. I used a sewing machine to close my ends. 
Next you can put in candy, notes or toys into the other end.
Next you need to close the other in end in the opposite direction. One end is vertical and the other is horizontal. 
Now you can embellish your heart out. 
Have fun!!!






Monday, February 3, 2014

Super Bowl

Shrimp I love love love football. What I love more is getting together with family and friends and watching the game together. Every year I love coming up with new crafts to decorate with and different snacks. My friend Jill made the most amazing food,  I have missed our get togethers sience she moved. This year I didn't have a lot of time to prepare amazing, but I did have some fun.

I made breaded shrimp, also I got creative and wrapped some shrimp in cream cheese and Bacon. I then made breaded mushrooms yummy! In the second tray I made sausages and wontons that were prepackaged. In the third tray I made Turkey little smokey's with BBQ sauce and put a small jar raspberry jam. 

I love cheese and crackers. I found this cute football tray from Avon. 


I alson wanted to try making  five layer been dip. I added a jar of salsa, can of been dip, some guacamole, sour cream and cheese. It was very good.

DIY Football Decorations I love

Penalty Flags
All you need is ping pong balls, yellow napkins and string. 

Football mason jar
This was fun to make. I painted the lines on and found fun straws. I went and used a online program for the printed flag and wrote the names of my guests.

Fun lanterns
These are east to make and so much fun. I have used this before for a birthday party.
All you have to do is get the paper of your choice and fold it in half. (The longer width) and cut lines but leave a little at the ends. You can make them with thicker or thinner as you like. Unfold your paper and glue the ends together and there you have your lantern. You can put stickers or paint and embellish as you want.

What are some of your favorite Super Bowl party ideas?