Halloween Mantel 2012

I have officially decorated my mantel for the first time since moving into our new place a couple of months ago.  The mantel is huge compared to what I have had in the past.....

thank goodness I had a ton of Halloween decor packed away to put on it :)

You can find the Candy Corn Banner HERE

My 2011 Halloween Mantel can be found HERE

Spring Towel up-do

The great thing about this project is it helps with spring cleaning........

it's a great way to use up fabric scraps, cover up stains on old towels that still have some life left and these towels also work great as home decor; after you have scrubbed down that oven or bathroom just hang them up.  Either way they are sure to help brighten up your space.

 Go make yourself some:  grab a towel, some fabric and sew on your fabric right to them.  If you are not a sewer, then heat n bond is your best friend.  Simply iron your fabric onto the towels.  simple as that.

 And then if you really do not want to make these yourself, then you are in luck, I have a few sets of these happy pennant towels in my shop, all ready to go. Go HERE to see. 

 Happy cleaning, happy gift giving or happy decorating!

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Memory Game Giveaway!!!

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***
WOW!  I can't believe I have reached 500 followers. 

And to say THANK YOU to all of you I have decided to host another giveaway.....so get excited :)

I am giving away one of my adorable Wooden Memory Games to one of my lucky followers (soon to be released into my esty shop) so you can be one of the first to get it.....and for FREE  yipppeeee!!

Here is how to enter the giveaway:

***Seperate comment for each entry please***

Don't leave more then 4 comments....I will add the additional entries later

1st entry : become a follower and leave me a comment or tell me that you are one

 (so I know you are still following me :)

2nd entry : Post this giveaway on your blog OR facebook page.  Come back here and give me the link in another comment

For an additional 3 entries (so 5 total entries) : leave me a comment and tell me what favorite post you have had off my blog.

For 5 additional entires ( so a total of 10 entries) Make a purchase out of my etsy shop and come back here and tell me what you purchased!!

GOOD LUCK

and

THANK YOU FOR BEING SO WONDERFUL TO ME!!

givaway will end on Wed Sept 1st @ midnight

NEW NEW NEW to my shop!!!!

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 to see what is new in my etsy shop!!

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Check out this cute bag!

Check out this ADORABLE bag that Diane from db By Design made using my owl template.  She did such a fabulous job and oh my how cute is that!!??  Go and check out her blog and her etsy shop!  She is so talented and I just love what she does.  Thanks again Diane for sharing your creation with me!

Gift ideas....and links

WOW! 2 posts in one day.....consider yourself lucky! The way I have been feeling the last few weeks this is truly amazing for me :) Here is a look at the boutique I participated in last week. Happy to say that all the work getting ready for it is over. yipppeeee! It was a lot of fun meeting some amazing crafters and creators.

And yes, we are in the basement of a model home where the boutique took place and that is my adorable and HOT hubby who was willing to come along with the sick lady and help.

Thanks babe!

I had chicken wire frames, owls, magnets, clips, pencil rolls, card sets, gifts tags and more for sell. It was a lot of work as most of you know but a great experience for sure.

Want one of these owls: click HERE

Want an owl template to make your own: click HERE

Want to make your own cute magnets: Click HERE for the free tutorial !

Owl scrapbook pages and more

In my etsy shop I sell the template to these Little Whoo Owls so you can make your own or you can buy an already made owl, ready to add to any scrapbook page! The template is also great for appliques on a shirt or bag or the cover of a Quiet Book or add it to a frame and give it as a gift. The template is emailed to you within hours with free shipping! SOoooo many fun uses!!!

Here are a couple of pages I did for my very own family scrapbook.

(yah I noticed the typo late last night after it was to late to fix it :(

Crayon Rolls

A few weeks ago I was finally able to cross these off my to-do list. They were so simple and fun that I was able to make 7 of them to sell at an upcoming boutique. Of course 2 of them are for my kids to keep.

I made several that fit coloring pencils, twistables or regular sized markers.

Then I made ones that fit crayons of course. I added a Made with Love by Mom label to the ones for my kids, the others received there very own LittlePolkaDot labels.

I did come up with my own pattern but all you need to do is google crayon roll tutorials and a bunch will come up. Choose the best one that works for you! Good luck! Remember these make the perfect gift too.

Cards, Cards and More Cards

I have added a few new thing into my Etsy Shop so please take a look by clicking on LittlePolkaDot on the right side of this blog. I have a lot more other things up my sleeve so check back often. If you would like me to make you some cards for any of the upcoming holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas) please leave me a comment in my shop and I'd love to help.

DIY Kits

Introducing my "Little Poppies" and my "Little Whoo" DIY kits! They are available in my etsy shop. I know the self gratification that comes from doing a project your self.....AND I also know what a pain it is to have to run to different stores just to pick up all the stuff to do it. No worries, I have done that for you!

You will love this project! SO fun and so easy and SO DANG CUTE too!!

Also great for gift giving!

http://www.littlepolkadot.etsy.com/

The finished project measures 12 x 12 and you can then put them in a frame and hand them in your home.....I did!!

It's a kit that includes all of your favorite things to use......fabric, felt, ribbon, buttons and even paper! Seriously, check it out for yourself. Also, if you like my owls but do not see one that fits your taste, purchase my pdf file for the owl template and I'll send it to you over email! Free shipping on the pdf file!

http://www.littlepolkadot.etsy.com/

Scrabble Tile Pendent...my recommendation!

I will be the FIRST to admit that I am not easy to shop for when it comes to jewelry. My dear hubby has tried many times to please and I will also be the one to admit that I am extremely PICKY in this area. Well, that changed today. My husband surprised me with this AMAZING pendent. He got onto etsy, signed up for his own account and found this great place that makes the cutest Scrabble pendents that I have ever seen. ( I had not even heard of these....what a great idea) Needless to say that I have now asked for several more pendents from this place. Seems like I won't have an excuse to be picky anymore! Check them out here and get one..... you'll have a smile on your face all day long! www.homestudio.etsy.com He chose a great one don't you think!