Simplify

So I just found this new site called "Simplify" http://camilleroskelley.typepad.com/simplify/ and I love it. This girl Camille Roskelley has her own business with quilting patterns etc. I not only love her quilts but I love her home decor as well. Take a look...

So here are a few of her quilts and others off her site...love em!

Fun Skirt ...

We are moving to Texas so I gotta get me one of those stars :)

I saw them everywhere when we were visiting.

Love these pillows!

and this sign

and her arrangement of her family photos. (I have a wooden plaque with our name that would work great for an arrangement like this....love it!)

More Fun Capes

These are some very creative capes found here
http://lindseycheney.blogspot.com/2008/12/collection-of-capes.html . I especially love the little girl one at the end. So fun!

Great Finds From "The Happenings" Blog

Over at "The Happenings" blog http://jensedillo.blogspot.com/ there have been some really cute and incredible things for sale. These are some of my favorites below.

A Car Seat Cooler: a smaller one of these that only holds one ice pack would be nice to use for the kids when they get bumps and bruises.A Weekly Framed Menu Planner: I like this much better than mine! Uses a dry erase marker and wipes off. Love it!

Cute Ribbon holder: My daughter needs one of these still.

Princess Saying: My daughter is definitely a princess in our home or at least she thinks she is. :)

Another Saying: I really like this saying...

A Mini Brag Book: Love it! This would make a great gift for Mothers Day. UPDATE: They have now provided a tutorial go HERE at their new site eighteen25 to find it.

Bat Cape Tutorial

I made my son a bat costume for Halloween a couple of years ago - man I wish I had this tutorial. It was just what I needed! Oh well - I hope maybe anyone that access my site might find this handy. http://rootsandwingsco.blogspot.com/2009/02/are-you-ready-to-get-your-bat-on-bat.html

You know this tutorial would work to make any kind of super hero cape...now that I can use. :)

S'more Gift Package

I love this idea - go check it out at Roots and Wings -

http://rootsandwingsco.blogspot.com/2009/05/smore-teacher-appreciation-gifts-paper.html

Novelty Pillow Case

Here's a fun & easy tutorial http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2008/07/novelty-pillowcase-tutorial.html for this cute pillow case.

Ironing Board Tutorial

I have a large slice in my ironing board cover. I've been meaning to fix it for some time, but never get around to it. Having these links found off Little Birdie Secrets http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2008/07/when-life-gives-you-lemons.html gives me some motivation to get it done.

Cute Kid Stuff

I found this link http://mellyandme.typepad.com/melly_me/ off of Little Birdie Secrets. They have some real cute stuff on their site. Go check it out... I love these cute bag ideas for little kids. Aren't they fun.

Little Girls Skirt

Go here - http://grandrevivaldesign.typepad.com/photos/ruffled_skirts_tutorial/skirts4000.html to find the tutorial for the above skirt.

I love this skirt! Isn't it darling! - Go here on Little Birdie Secrets to be linked to the pattern information http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2009/04/edith-twirl-skirt-pattern.html

Scrappy Treats

This is a cute idea found off of Better Homes and Gardens. This could be a real cute gift for a friend of loved one. :)

Owl Tutorial

This is so cute. Find it here http://melsownplace.blogspot.com/2009/05/owl-tutorial.html

Scrapbook Paper Handprint

I don't know why I never thought about doing hand prints this way - I love it! http://apinkcanarysnest.blogspot.com/2009/02/making-mondays.html

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Walmart always has some creative photo gift ideas. Most of the time I love the ideas that cost more money then I can spend, but it's a great resource to get my creative juices going. :) https://www.walmart.com/subflow/YourAccountLoginContext/598965178/sub_generic_login/start.do?login=1

A Bookmark for Mom. I've always thought this was a fun idea from Make and Takes http://www.makeandtakes.com/

She's got some very crafty ideas for mothers day - http://craftingchicks.blogspot.com/2008/05/fun-little-projects-for-mothers-day.html

I like this idea for a mother's day gift - having my kids put their hand prints on hot pads for their Grammy. I might have to do this. :) link here http://dressesandmesses.wordpress.com/2009/04/28/mothers-day-idea-hot-pads/

Navajo Taco's

This is another recipe I've been meaning to look up and make for the family. I really like Navajo Tacos. I came across this recipe on Chocolate on my Cranium http://chocolateonmycranium.blogspot.com/2009/05/navajo-fry-bread.html

I know what we are going to have for dinner sometime this week. :)

Super Simple Sugar Cookies

My little sister gave me a recipe once for easy sugar cookies made from a cake mix...I can't remember the recipe so I was glad to find this one off Skip To My Lou http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/04/16/super-simple-sugar-cookies/ . My mouth is watering I really want a sugar cookie right now. :)
1 Cake Mix
2 Eggs
1/3 - 1/2 Cup canola oil (I used 1/2 cup this time. A 1/3 cup works great also -the batter is slightly more stiff so slightly flatten your balls)
.
Mix well and scoop (I use a 2 Tablespoon scoop) onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 - 13 minutes. Cookies will be soft. Makes 20 cookies.

Skip to my Lou says "For sugar cookies I love Duncan Hines French Vanilla Moist Deluxe cake mix. For the Chocolate cookies I love Aldi’s Devil’s Food cake mix." - thanks for the tip

Bunny Candy Bar Wrapper

I know Easter is over, but I don't want to forget this cute idea for next year. Found it here http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/04/06/bunny-candy-bar-covers/

Love Sign

I found this at a friend's house where we stayed this weekend and wanted to make something like it for my home. I actually have a frame already that I think would work great. Another project I want to do before moving....probably not gonna happen. :(

Rock Creations

These are so cute...fun idea to do with the kids. I found them via http://www.craftpad.com/ at Martha Stewart Kids http://www.marthastewart.com/article/rock-crafts?autonomy_kw=kids&rsc=header_64

Spring Bedding

I like this cute spring Bedding and Room over at Zara Home Kids. http://www.zarahome.com/shop/gb/en/zara-home-kids/home they have some real cute bedding.

Crazy Mom Fabric Storage Boxes

I love theses! I have wanted baskets to put under my diaper changer to hold diapers, clothes, etc. These are exactly what I need to make. Love them!!! http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2009/04/small-projects-week-day-5.html

Bow Holder

I need a bow holder for my daughters bows and clips. I like this idea. I have a plaque I bought from Dollar-Tree that I think would work great for this. I found this on Tip Junkie, but it came from this site - http://strattonfamilyhappenings.blogspot.com/2009/02/bow-holder.html

Castle Cake

My daughters birthday is fast approaching - she would love this cake. Love it! It's found on the Parenting Magazine web page... here http://www.parenting.com/article/Birthday_Parties/Recipe/31-Birthday-Cake-Pictures-Designs-for-Boys-and-Girls#top

Recent Favorite Finds from Tip Junkie

I found these ideas off Tip Junkie...

This first one is a group that meats together to prepare freezer meals. I love this idea!!! I am anxiously awaiting their recipes so I can put together a few of their meals and make a little extra to freeze for the days I just don't want to cook. Love it! http://www.fabulesslyfrugal.com/search/label/Fab%20Freezer%20Cooking Isn't this arrangement beautiful and springy? And it is such a creative idea...check it out http://thebrookshirefam.blogspot.com/2009/03/flower-power.html

And last but not least this glass etching tutorial http://createstudio.blogspot.com/2009/03/glass-etching-tutorial.html (I know I've posted about etching before, but I liked this tutorial so here is another one :) )

Picture Placement

Have you ever wondered how to get your pictures placed just were you want them without making unnecessary holes from rearranging the placement of your pictures time and time again. I have! I love this idea I found off Little Birdie Secrets http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2009/04/how-to-hang-picture-collage.html I am definitelly using this idea next time I hang things on my wall.

Bunny Bean Bags

Aren't these cute? They would be fun for gifts in the kids Easter baskets. I found them here http://twostraightlines.typepad.com/two_straight_lines/2006/04/bunny_toss.html via Crafty Crow.

Slip Covers

I need some slipcovers for my second-hand chairs...I really like these. I found them while browsing on A Room Somewhere http://www.aroomsomewhere.net/2008/04/slips.html . Now the challenge is just finding the fabric. :)

Fabric Easter Baskets

OK check out these darling Easter baskets I found on Homemade by Jill. She is so creative - I love these! with Easter just a week away and preparations for a move I don't think I will get to making these this year, but maybe next - they are darling! http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2009/04/fabric-easter-buckets.html