Keys to My Heart Lollipop Valentines


Scarlet holds the key to my heart, obvs.  This year she is very excited about her Valentines Day party at school, and she insisted there be lots of pink.

She also adores lollipops, so it was only natural to make lollipop valentines.

With a few paper cut outs and some time, we pulled these little Valentines together.

Learn how to make Keys to My Heart Valentines after the jump…

And be sure to leave a comment, because this week’s surprise prize for fave comment wins that amazing embroidery pattern!
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Naptime = Craft Time


Soooo how can we get the most out of nap time? Here’s my favorite things for getting little ones to go down easy and rest themselves up. Because it’s important that they get lots of sleep… for their brain development… yes, that’s why I like long nap times…brain development.

Find out my fave naptime tricks and where to snag them here: Top 5 Products for Better Baby Naps.

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The Easiest Valentines Day Treat


I wanted to whip together a quick Valentines Day treat for Scarlet’s school party and card exchange. And since next week is looking like a busy one, I wanted to create something I could make now that would last until then. So I went with Powdered Sugar Party Mix! Making this is pretty much the easiest thing you will ever do in your kitchen, and it’s crazy delicious.

I’ll show you how to make powdered sugar party mix and how I packaged it up. Get the full scoop on The Easiest Valentine’s Day Treat after the jump…
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SEWING MACHINE DOUBLE DOWN: Last Minute Inspiration!


Today is the last day to enter the SEWING MACHINE DOUBLE DOWN CONTEST! Entries close at 11:59 p.m. PST tonight, Wednesday, February 9th. Need some last minute inspiration? You’re in luck!

Our friend Kathy from Merriment Design created this awesome apron pattern with built-in potholders and secret iPhone compartment (genius)! We thought this was super stunning; when we learned she had a free pattern for you we had to share. Get it here: Merriment Design Free Apron Pattern.

And I’ll let you in on a little secret… Kathy is on our panel of contest judges! The rest of the esteemed panel will be revealed friday, you’re going to freak when you see all the amazing ladies who’ll be perusing your creations!

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DIY Vintage-y Hand Towels


When Jamie from Lovely Nest Designs emailed us these adorable embellished hand towels, we just had to share. This is such an easy way to spruce up the bathroom and so anthropologie-esque, for under 2 bucks!

Learn how to Make your own Vintage-y Hand Towels after the jump…

Don’t forget to visit Jamie at Lovely Nest Designs for more inspiration, and leave her a comment here for your chance to win that gorg embroidery pattern!
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