We’ve updated our popular Polymer Garden Stone project and given it some class. Yup, I did that. I loved making these with Clare the first time and we had a blast making them again for the girls’ new teachers, this time stepping up our game with Polymer Clay in colors, Cookie Cutters and Clay Embossing Lettering Set
. Here’s how we made these fun little gifts for our superstar teachers.
Looking for a fun fall accessory to go with pretty much any outfit? On this episode of The DIY Challenge, Kayli from HeyKayli and I show you how to make a trendy threaded chain bracelet. So cute, right? Make it to wear with The Most Flattering Shirt Dress for a night out!
You can check out more episodes of The DIY Challenge at youtube.com/themomsview.
Now that we’re phasing out of summer and into fall (bring on that Pumpkin Spice Latte) it’s starting to feel like the holidays are only a hop, skip, and jump away. These DIY Splatter Paint Gift Tags – created by the very talented Erin from Artsocial – can definitely come in handy over the holidays and pretty much any occasion. Call over the kids because this is one they can help with too! Next, try your hand at making Marbled Paper Cards, Clouds and Stars Cards, and Washi Tape Popsicle Cards. They are all super easy.
Stay updated on Erin’s newest projects through her Artsocial Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest page. As she puts it – she is determined to make the internet a more beautiful place… one blog post at a time.
Check out the tutorial for DIY Splatter Paint Gift Tags after the jump…
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This Whatever Wednesday Jaime (bless her heart) acted the fool, asking everyone in Nashville’s Barista Parlor coffee spot to share their favorite “Southernism.” I think these Southern turns of phrase will charm y’all. Got any favorite “southernism” we missed? Share it in the comments or send a video response on our youtube channel! Subscribe and tune in every week for new episodes of Whatever Wednesday with Jaime and Texas Tuesday with Jacinda (who, btw, needs your help picking new glasses. Tell her which are your favorites here. (more…)
It’s time for more Pretty Prudent Projects by you! Emma shared her snap wrap dress. The polka dots with that wood button are too cute.
The Schmitt House made our Scallop Skirt.
Red Thread Love gave this ring bearer the cutest reversible vest in the wedding party. How adorable is that little guy!
Kylykokewiet made our Fox Scarf, such a great project for fall!
Small + Friendly made a pallet daybed. As the weather cools in Texas, I want to cuddle up with a book on this daybed.
52 Crafts in 52 Weeks learned how to bind her nursery quilt.
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So by now all y’all Prudent people must have noticed, wether here on Pretty Prudent, or via our facebook and instagram feeds, that I have become a jam and jelly making enthusiast. This time around, I wanted to make a jam that I could use on my daughter’s PB&J sandwiches (preservative free! homemade! not too wacky in the flavor department!), but that was also sophisticated enough for my husband’s nightly cheese plate (yes, he looks like that even though he eats a plate of cheese every night, don’t even get me started).
I decided to work on a strawberry balsamic jam recipe, and I am glad I did. This jam is sweet enough for the kids, but with an added depth that makes it ideal on a piece of french bread with a slice of parmesan or sharp white cheddar.
Even Gordon agrees, Strawberry Balsamic Jam is a win.
I gave you the full play-by-play with step-by-step photography on my Blackberry Basil Jam recipe, so this time I’m going to share the Strawberry Balsamic Jam recipe after the jump…
I recently went on a month long road trip from LA to Puget Sound, Washington that encompassed everything from showering with frogs to literally driving through Redwood trees. Since I’ve been home I’ve found myself drifting into dreamland thinking about what it would be like to live amongst the Redwood giants. Since that’s not exactly easy to do, why not bring the Redwoods into your home, right?
Check out more photos of my Redwood inspiration and where you can get your hands on all these lovely items after the jump…
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This week, Jacinda got pretty serious sharing about a terrifying experience she had with her son. It was a good reminder to all of us to be extra vigilant around water as summer comes to a close. I decided to keep it lighthearted and share with you all my favorite new stuff I got this week! Check it out in the video above, and I’ll link to everything after the jump… (more…)
