Almost two years ago now we took our first try at making Soy candles in baby food jars. Today we will take it a step further by making soy candles in beautiful and unique tea cups. With Christmas quickly approaching these are perfect to give as a gift or use as party favors. You could even make them inside coffee mugs for those manlier guests. It’s way easier than you think…
Find out how to make tea cup candles after the jump…
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Get Organized: 25 Totally Clever Storage Tips & Tricks
I think it was Tina Fey who said that what places like the Container Store are really selling is hope. I completely agree – the promise of a more organized life is so optimistic and uplifting. To that end, I’ve scoured the web for 25 fresh storage tips and tricks that are easy to execute and promise a dose of satisfaction and a sense of peace in your home. So go ahead and check out 25 Totally Clever Storage Tips and Tricks and get inspired!
Halloween Homemade Playdough Pals
Ghosts, ghouls, witches, and goblins are making their way to Halloween parties and we don’t want them to leave empty handed. Give those little Halloween haunts a spider or bat full of sparkly play-dough oozing out.
Or a witch with icky sticky and slimy threads of hair. Your little trick-or-treaters are sure to love this spooky party favor.
See how to make your own Halloween Homemade Playdough Pals with Sparkly Playdough recipe and instructions after the jump…
Link Love
Hello, I’m Jaime and I’m a Pinterest addict. How cute is that heart of spools from Paper Sparrow spotted there? So this week here’s my Link Love, pinterest edition…
-Three different ways to make blanket stitches, with detailed play by play.
-Cutest felt cloud mobile. Wish I had seen this to include in my round up of 15 adorable ways to bring clouds into the nursery.
-How to tint mason jars. I mean, yes please. Perfect for color-coordinated party set-ups.
-Adore this sewing kit in an embroidery hoop. Such a cute gift for a sewist! (P.S. I am trying to always write “sewist” instead of “sewer”. What do you think of this plan?)
These jar toppers are so simple and awesome.
Simple recipe for sliced baked potatoes. Made these. So good.
Caterpillar cupcakes! yes!
And some more savory treats to keep Halloween fun without so much sugar.
Also, go enter this giveaway of Circa 52 collection from Birch Fabrics. GAH! So gorg…
Hey girl, this is the last time I mention Ryan Gosling, I promise (no I don’t).
Bluebird Costume Tutorial
Little sister was happy to play bluebird to big sister’s Snow White, especially when the alternative was a bearded dwarf. My mother told me I could ABSOLUTELY NOT dress little sister as a bearded dwarf.
So we are loving this sweet bluebird costume, especially for toddler types who are finicky about costume-wearing in general. These directions can be easily modified for an owl, a bat or any winged critter. I’ve even caught princess Snow White herself wearing it around the house!
How to Make A Hamper from A Pillowcase
A little while back Jaime spotted a totally adorable Pillowcase Hamper Tutorial made by Sarah from Emmyloubeedoo. It’s a vintage pillowcase turned into a gorg way to store laundry – obviously, we had to ask if she would please, please guest post this one-of-a-kind creation for us. Thankfully, Sarah agreed and is very excited to share her tutorial below.
Make sure to stop by her site, Emmyloubeedoo, to see many more creative tutorials such as the Foxy Pillow and the Sunshine Swimsuit. She even shows us that no spot is too small for a creative nook in her Sewing Room Re-Reveal post. Take it away Sarah…
Hello Prudent Baby readers! I’m Sarah and I’m crazy excited to be here today! I blog over at EmmylouBeeDoo where I share my sewing and crafty projects. Come over and say hey!
So do you want to make a hamper?! For like, less than 10 bucks with one of those vintage pillowcases you’ve been collecting fo-evah?!
Yay! Let’s, then! Get the full Pillowcase Hamper Tutorial after the jump…
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Link Love
f there is an Anthropologie inspired tutorial that has the word bedding in it I am all ears. This is not just something I want to make but something I need to make.
If you don’t have a bit of chevron in your house already check out this tutorial for a little chevron accent in the home.
Dress up those drab lampshades. The kids could even help with this one.
There is no such thing as too much pumpkin. ‘Tis the season.
There’s even more…
Is this pushing baby literature a little too far?
Vintage inspired diaper bags. No need to say more.
There’s no way to be bored with these boards.
A pumpkin idea for those who love a little bedazzle in their lives.
Tea cups can really add that perfect touch.
Reader Teresa asked us today, “Do you guys have any mommy+baby costume ideas that include the carrier?” Maybe you could be a football player and decorate the carrier to look like a football? Maybe that’s a stretch. Come share your Halloween suggestions with us here to help Teresa out.
You will love this wrap cardigan tutorial, just in time for Fall.
This “lady” did not quite have the relaxing spa day she hoped for but she sure does look delicious.
Bert and Ernie could make a Halloween appearance on your doorstep.
Hot Mess Mommy Hair. Do this!
A break from the regularly scheduled programming to share the news that I will never again subject my husband, children or the dry cleaner to my signature fuzzy ponytail. I have discovered Sonya from Parlor’s Knotty Bun Tutorial. Go try this now. So easy. It’s the hair you WISH you had for your wedding.
And by the way… have you ever tried to take a picture of the back of your own head? So hard.
Will you try this? So cute, right?
