DIY Fabric Clothespin Gift Tags


The mod podge fabric clothespin is such a cute and quick project to bust through scraps with, and so useful. I was thinking about gift wrapping this year and it occurred to me it could be cute to clip the gift tag on each present with a cute fabric clothespin.

 Then it occurred to me to glue a magnet to the back of it, so the giftee could use it on their fridge later on.

This is a great little project to use up some fabric (or paper) scraps as well.

Get the Mod Podge Clothespin Gift Tag Tutorial after the jump…

Is this worth the effort?  What are you doing for gift tags this year?  Let us know in the comments and you might win those five amazing embroidery patterns!
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December Steals & Deals


It’s that time again!  The December Prudent Mama Newsletter goes out tomorrow.  In this month’s issue you’ll find out about our new contest – and the winner recieves a gift card to everyone’s favorite lusty, crafty baking shop Bake it Pretty!  Use it on whatever your heart desires – I love the items featured above: Green Baroque Cupcake Wrappers, Biodegradable Snowflake Cupcake Toppers, Caribbean Blue Baker’s Twin Mini Bundle, Mini Sweet Blossoms Gable Boxes.

This month’s edition will also feature discount codes for savings from these awesome shops!  You’ll just have to register for the newsletter to get the deals!

Gingercake Patterns

Aren’t these just the cutest?  You’ll be saving on them with a great discount code!

Succulent Love

These mailable kits are so fun to put together with the kiddos and great for the green-loving girl in your life.

Livity Store

Love their boys hats (and all their mom gear too). And their mission of sustainability and equitable trade isn’t bad either.

Fabricworm
Save on fresh shipments of hot new collections from Echino and Nani Iro and more at our fave fabric shop.

So for all these steals and deals, a fun new holiday tute, our make+buy gift pairing suggestions, the winner of last month’s contest, and the scoop on this month’s contest, register for the Prudent Mama Newsletter now!

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Crafty Christmas Round Up



Free Printable Gift Tags from Vintage Christmas Ornaments
When our talented friend Kathy from Merriment Design sent over her adorable new Free Printable Gift Tags from Vintage Christmas Ornaments, we drooled down our chins, and then we picked ourselves up and decided to share some of our favorite Prudent Baby Christmas tutorials from last year. Maybe one of these projects is just what you are looking for.

Handmade Gift Labels
Our labels for handmade gifts feature 10 different hilarious sayings and come in 8 different colors.

Homemade Coffee Marshmallows
You haven’t lived until you have tried gourmet marshmallows. Make your own and share them with your favorite party hosts this season. Yum.
Boneau Orange Slush
Dare I admit that I hope the baby comes a leeee-tle early so that I may partake? So wrong.
The Best Way to Roll and Cut Cookie Dough
This just might change your life.
Crochet Wreath
This baby hooks up so fast that you can have one finished by tomorrow. And the accessorizing options are endless!

Granny Square Stocking
Cute, right?

Semi DIY: Apothecary Jar of Candy
These sweet jars have remained on the counter all year with new treats for each season. A lovely gift for a party host or teacher!

Paint Ornaments
And finally these GORG paint ornaments from Buggie and Jellybean which were so much fun to make and share last year. We highly recommend!

So what do you think? Will you try one of these fun projects? Leave a comment and you might win those delightful embroidery patterns.

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Giveaway: The Best of America’s Test Kitchen 2011


This book is so lovely!  More than just a cookbook, it’s filled with details & descriptions of how to cook and why, scientifically, things are done the way they are done.  So many yummy recipes as well!  Take a look…



Yes, please, I’ll have three of each. You know we love America’s Test Kitchen – Jacinda even got to tour their kitchen earlier this year. This cookbook would make a great man gift or addition to your library. We love the details (and drawings) the most:

Check the book out here: The Best of America’s Test Kitchen 2011.

So to enter this giveaway, tell us what the best thing is that you cook. I’m famous for my clay pot garlic chicken, but secretly I love plain old green enchiladas with everything from a can, yum.

Leave your comment between now and midnight next Tuesday, December 14th. Tweet, stumble, or facebook the giveaway and leave us another comment letting us know each time for an additional entry. Come back every day for new entries. We will select a winner via random.org and announce next week here on PB.

Happy Cooking!

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DIY: Simple & Stunning Living Succulent Wreath

DIY Succulent Wreath Tutorial
This DIY succulent wreath is so easy & inexpensive, and it stays alive all year round! I saw a gorg version on the cover of the new Viva Terra catalog and I knew I had to make one, cause I don’t have $100 to spend on a plant.
DIY Succulent Wreath Tutorial
My house is filled with succulents, which is convenient, because you can just chop off a bit of a living succulent and it will grow into a new plant! So that’s what I did, clipped from living plants (I might have taken a few from a local park, if it doesn’t kill the plant that’s not stealing right?), and arranged into this living DIY succulent wreath.
DIY Succulent Wreath Tutorial
Total cost was about $10 and once the cuttings were dry, the assembly of the wreath took one nap time (an hour and a half). I really hope you like this DIY succulent wreath and give it a try.
DIY Succulent Wreath Tutorial
Get some Tips on How to Grow Succulents here, and learn How to Make A Living DIY Succulent Wreath below…

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Adorable DIY Ear Warmers

How gorgeous are these DIY ear warmers?? I love all the different styles you can make from one tute as well. When I spied these on Delia Creates I just had to beg Delia to share the DIY with you, and lucky us, she agreed!
Take it away Delia: With autumn here and winter right around the corner, it is the perfect time to make these easy DIY ear warmers! These are so fun and quick to make, you may want to make four…like I did! All it takes is an old wool sweater or 1/4 yard of fleece, scissors, thread, and a sewing machine. Pretty simple. For this one I used an old wool sweater that got ruined in the wash and became semi-felted.

For this one I added some pleats up the side and added some flowers.

For this one I used a sleeve off an old thermal knit shirt.

And this one is fleece with a matching knit fabric sewn over it and a nice pretty recycled knit bow.

You’re so excited now right?  And can’t you see some cute mini-ear warmers for your tot?  You could totally make a boy version too.  Learn how to make DIY ear warmers below, and also visit Delia over at Delia Creates for a lot of other amazing tutes!

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Prudent Project Round-Up


Top: Ashley at Chickadee Chickadee Clothing made the gorg Long Sleeve Peasant Dress | Jess made some cupcakes with our Evil Buttercream Icing | Nicole at Nichmo made our Crochet Baby Bonnet with that pretty eyelash yarn

Middle: Mrs K at The Chef’s Wife made a Drawstring Backpack | Nicolas Web made our New & Improved Swaddle Blanket | Steph at My Sweetry Pie made a Snappy Toddler Dress

Bottom: Jessica at J Bee Delightful made a Perky Pom Pom Hat | Natalie at Leopard or Polka Dots made our Simple Body Scrub | And Birdie from These Moments of Mine used the Simplicity Deluxe Rotary Cutting Machine that she won here to make some Bias Tape!

Let these ladies know what you think of their projects in the comments and give them a facebook “like.” We want to see your pictures too, pretty please! Join us on Flickr, hang with us on the Prudent Baby Facebook Page, or send them to us via the Prudent Baby Contact Form. Your “As Seen On Prudent Baby” Button is down there on the left. Efcharisto!

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