Pin It I made an etched glass vase for a friend’s wedding recently (and of course one for me) after seeing this idea from Martha Stewart. I eventually want to label some canisters by etching the glass and am on the lookout for some inexpensive glass jars. You can etch anything that is glass with this Armor Etch cream and it is so easy to use. You will need the following: 1. Armor Etch (found at craft stores); I bought mine with a 40% off coupon (of course) at Roberts since it is fairly ... Read More about Etched Glass Projects
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Graduation Treats
Thanks to Letti, one fabulous friend, I was reminded of a couple graduates who I needed to give a little recognition to for their upcoming graduation ceremonies. I whipped up these bad boys from Bakerella. They were super easy and made up pretty quickly. Way easier than her cake pops, which I tried with disastrous results, by the way. I guess I am not a cake pop maker. But we sure enjoyed eating the scraps! Anyways, I gave these along with the book by Dr. Suess, Oh The Places You Will Go, ... Read More about Graduation Treats
Simple Tips For Improving Your Photography
I have received e-mails and comments from you awesome readers with a few questions and some kind words. Thank you! They have meant a lot to me! I have also been asked several questions regarding the camera I use and my photography. So I thought I would post a little bit about some simple things that really helped me out when I was just beginning to improve upon my photography skills. Hopefully I can answer some questions for those who may be blog-stalking but are too shy to ask (I know you ... Read More about Simple Tips For Improving Your Photography
Make Your Own Embroidered Hand Towels
Make these cute, yet practical hand towels to add to the holiday spirit in your kitchen or to give away as neighbor, teacher or friend gifts. I made these for some neighbors and friends for Christmas this past year. But, you could put anything thing on these hand towels and for any holiday. I simply bought some flour sack hand towels from Ben Franklin Crafts (which they had on sale for $2). You can use any hand towel. Then I got on my computer and typed up what I wanted to embroider, in a ... Read More about Make Your Own Embroidered Hand Towels
Personalized Hand Sanitizer & Soaps
In need of some great and extremely useful teacher gifts? Have a germ-a-phobic friend? or a friend with a new baby trying to keep germs away from well-wishers? Try making some Home Made Soap Bottles. I saw this idea about two years ago on a local television show and have made several as gifts since then. Simply print your own personalized message or quote onto some transparency film using a laser printer. If you don't have a laser printer, print it out with your ink jet printer and then ... Read More about Personalized Hand Sanitizer & Soaps