I've been thinking for the last few days about overhauling my blog and making it into a crafting/lifestyle/parenting/product review type of blog.
My time to craft is pretty limited but I am doing little things here and there. Arts with the baby, small DIY projects for the home and a few frames for customers. I really need to make more time.
Anyway, from now on, you'll be seeing more of me here and hopefully you'll enjoy what you see!
~ Claire
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Party Invitations
A few weekends ago, we celebrated my son's first birthday with a small gathering of our family and friends. I hadn't been interested in a theme until my friend had (very wisely) pointed out that even though it was only to be a small affair, she *knows* me and that I would regret not making it special.
One of my son's favourite books has always been The Very Hungry Caterpillar. We read it EVERY day and I retell the story from memory often more than once throughout the day (if we're out for a walk or while I am changing his diaper etc). I knew straight away that the caterpillar would be my theme. I trolled Pinterest for ideas and came up with quite a few good ones. I needed to stick to a tight budget too, which meant that I was going to be making a lot of the decorations! And the invitations...
I bought a few sheets of cardstock from michael's (4 for a dollar, during a sale, 59c regularly). Dark green and light green (to give the caterpillar's body contrast) and a nice dark red for his adorable face. To make his little feet, antennas, eyes and mouth, I raided the stack of construction paper in our house. The little pastel brads were also something I had already but they can be found at Michael's for (I think) $2.99 (use your coupons!!). So, all together, 10 invitations cost me $2.12 to make. I bought a pack of nice envelopes at the dollar store and bam, they were all set.
Here is the finished article (already added to his scrapbook, with the candle from his cake and the little party hat that I made him).
Decorating for a Caterpillar Party on a budget is actually esaier than one would think! Of course, the colour theme is red and green and shopping for red and green things is really easy during the christmas season. I took advantage of the christmassy colours to add to the little details (like red and green pretzel M&Ms and Hershey's Kisses). There were only a few actual images of the Caterpillar himself in our home. Including this banner that I made:
And this big Caterpillar hanging from the ceiling in our living room:
And this star, that I found at Dollar Tree and modified a little :) to hang on our front door:
If you have any questions about what else we did or any suggestions to add to this post for others who may be planning a Caterpillar party, please comment!
One of my son's favourite books has always been The Very Hungry Caterpillar. We read it EVERY day and I retell the story from memory often more than once throughout the day (if we're out for a walk or while I am changing his diaper etc). I knew straight away that the caterpillar would be my theme. I trolled Pinterest for ideas and came up with quite a few good ones. I needed to stick to a tight budget too, which meant that I was going to be making a lot of the decorations! And the invitations...
I bought a few sheets of cardstock from michael's (4 for a dollar, during a sale, 59c regularly). Dark green and light green (to give the caterpillar's body contrast) and a nice dark red for his adorable face. To make his little feet, antennas, eyes and mouth, I raided the stack of construction paper in our house. The little pastel brads were also something I had already but they can be found at Michael's for (I think) $2.99 (use your coupons!!). So, all together, 10 invitations cost me $2.12 to make. I bought a pack of nice envelopes at the dollar store and bam, they were all set.
Here is the finished article (already added to his scrapbook, with the candle from his cake and the little party hat that I made him).
Decorating for a Caterpillar Party on a budget is actually esaier than one would think! Of course, the colour theme is red and green and shopping for red and green things is really easy during the christmas season. I took advantage of the christmassy colours to add to the little details (like red and green pretzel M&Ms and Hershey's Kisses). There were only a few actual images of the Caterpillar himself in our home. Including this banner that I made:
And this big Caterpillar hanging from the ceiling in our living room:
And this star, that I found at Dollar Tree and modified a little :) to hang on our front door:
If you have any questions about what else we did or any suggestions to add to this post for others who may be planning a Caterpillar party, please comment!
Friday, January 20, 2012
Kinda SIlly, Kinda Cute ;)
My little cupid - I made a few valentine's day cards for some of our loved ones ;)
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Give Away Winner!
Happy New Year, everyone. And thank you to those who entered my giveaway and shared the link all over the interwebz :D Love to you all!
The winner is Call_Me_PS, my dear friend Beth! Congrats, Beth! I look forward to making a frame for the precious and priceless Eowyn and Inara <3
The winner is Call_Me_PS, my dear friend Beth! Congrats, Beth! I look forward to making a frame for the precious and priceless Eowyn and Inara <3
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Cinnamon Ornaments!
I found this idea on Pinterest, from thepinkcouch.blogspot.com
It is SO easy!
Cinnamon Ornaments - the dough turns out like play doh and is very easy to use.
Basically (for about three ornaments) you need half a cup of cinnamon, 1/3 cup of apple sauce and 2 tablespoons of white glue (add a bit more applesauce if it's too dry or a bit more cinnamon if it's too wet). Then roll, shape (using regular cookie cutters) and bake on 120 for about half an hour!
I'll be using these as tags for presents from santa for Ashlyn and Rowan. Because I know my stepdaughter (the child is ruled by her stomach) I wrote very clearly on the back "DO NOT EAT". Rowan's will be attached to a stuffed penguin wearing a santa hat and Ashlyn's will attached to a bag of a mini crimson gold apples (random gift, I know but my girl loves anything tiny...)
(FYI: I used fabric paints to decorate them - I figured the "bubbly" texture would look more like frosting)
It is SO easy!
Cinnamon Ornaments - the dough turns out like play doh and is very easy to use.
Basically (for about three ornaments) you need half a cup of cinnamon, 1/3 cup of apple sauce and 2 tablespoons of white glue (add a bit more applesauce if it's too dry or a bit more cinnamon if it's too wet). Then roll, shape (using regular cookie cutters) and bake on 120 for about half an hour!
I'll be using these as tags for presents from santa for Ashlyn and Rowan. Because I know my stepdaughter (the child is ruled by her stomach) I wrote very clearly on the back "DO NOT EAT". Rowan's will be attached to a stuffed penguin wearing a santa hat and Ashlyn's will attached to a bag of a mini crimson gold apples (random gift, I know but my girl loves anything tiny...)
(FYI: I used fabric paints to decorate them - I figured the "bubbly" texture would look more like frosting)
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
GIVE AWAY!
The Prize? A wooden frame, decorated to your specifications and delivered via USPS (anywhere within the continental US) to the recipient of your choice!
How to enter? EASY! Just leave a comment on this post and tell me 1. who I will be making your frame for and 2. how you would like the frame decorated/personalized!
The rules and details? Giveaway is open now and ends at midnight on December 31st, 2011. Winner will be picked at random and their name will be announced on January 1st. Open to US readers only One entry per person.
Good luck!
How to enter? EASY! Just leave a comment on this post and tell me 1. who I will be making your frame for and 2. how you would like the frame decorated/personalized!
The rules and details? Giveaway is open now and ends at midnight on December 31st, 2011. Winner will be picked at random and their name will be announced on January 1st. Open to US readers only One entry per person.
Good luck!
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