THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER

ok...not too sure if you remember the insane amount of artifical grass i had to buy for my astroturf can coozie project around super bowl time or not?....well...if you don't...let me fill you in...my local hardware store only had a 16 foot by 19 foot rug of the stuff...and let's just say i have some leftover...ok...alot leftover...

i figured it might be time to put some of that turf that's been lying around to work...so...i grabed a couple of items...headed outside...and whipped up some of these adorable little covered composition books!...cute right?...

 

what you'll need is a chunk of astroturf...compostion book...some scissors...spray adhesive...or hot glue will work...but since i was outside...there was no pluggage...

 

spray the back of the turf...make sure you cover enough that will fit the book...

 

see all that gluey goodness?...

 

flatten your composition book out and slap onto the glue...then rub to get it all smooth...

 

press all around the edges to make sure you got it stuck...

 

take your scissors and start trimming...just a note...i switched out my scissors...ended up using my tim holtz ones since they can handle goo buildup...

 

when all trimmed...go around edges and pinch the turf to the book...to make sure it's all stuck together...

 

all done!...ended up adding a daisy sticker to it...now it looks exactly like a doormat my grandma had!...you know...those ones with the big 'ol plastic flower on it!...

 

pretty easy project...wasn't turf tough at all!...and best part...i'm not allergic to this grass...like i am with the real stuff!...

oooo...thought just popped in my head...how cute would this be for all those golfers in your life?...don't attach the flower and slap a tee on there instead!...

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SOCKO DE MAYO

so....with the 5th of may drawing near...thought i should do a little something that's inspired by the festivities!...maybe it's because of my love for jimmy buffett...or maybe because i was just thirsty...but margaritas came to mind!...

of course had to put a crafty spin on it!...so may i present...the frozen con-sock-tion!...yeah...that's right...there's fuzzy socks in there!...

 

can't get much easier than this one...just take a pair of those fuzzy socks....shove it in a margarita glass...and garnish with a lime...mine's from the cricut just because cards cart...

 

i know...i know...the salt's missing from the rim!...but don't worry...it's included in the salt shaker!...margarita scented bath salts...yummo!...and don't forget the lime soap slices!...

 

found the cutest fruit wedge ice trays at michael's!...did those up lime scented...cute, huh?...

 

ahhhh...a gift that would make jimmy proud!...so...if you're having a fiesta!...i suggest serving up these little cuties!...

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A RING FIT FOR ROYAL-TEA

so...is anyone else as excited as me about the upcoming royal nupitals?...i mean...i so took the day off...how totally gooberish is that?...but apparently my invitiation must be stuck in customs...because i have not received it...don't worry...i have been in contact with buckingham palace...

while i wait to hear something from the queen...i've decided to whip up a little brit inspired craftie...we all know they're all about their tea...so what could be cuter to wear to the affair than this adorable ring?...

 

if you can glue...this project's for you!...just grab yourself a teeny tiny tea cup and saucer...just hit up the barbie section or your little girl's toy stash....glue those together...and then attach to a ring blank...found mine at michael's...

 

even if you can't make it across the pond for the festivities...at least your accessories will be royally cute!...

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A LITTLE SOMETHING SWEET FOR MY PEEPS

so...with easter right around the corner...thought it was time that i did something to help out the big bunny...you know...getting goodies ready for all for all the baskets...or you could go the easy way and hand 'em out like i do!...lol...

i present to you...peep pops!...you take some yummy peeps...i used the bunny variety...put 'em on a lolly stick...don't worry...it only hurts for a second...dip 'em in melted choco...then take a couple shakes of sprinkles to finish 'em off!...

 

to get 'em ready for gifting...i just took some wilton pretzel bags and cut 'em in half...then slide the pops in there and tie up with a ribbon!...i chose purple...you know...to bring out the sprinkles!...

 

now you have the perfect treat for somebunny special!....not to mention how easy peepsy they were to make!....here's to hopping hoping you have a wonderful easter!...

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WE HAVE A WINNER...DRUMROLL PLEASE!

so...before i get to the winner...i'd first like to thank everyone for their participation!....i have such a blast doing this blog...and i'm honored to have all of you as followers who leave me so much love!...you really know how to make a bean feel special!...oh...and a huge thank you to robyn aka my pink stamper for adorable stamps!....wouldn't have had a giveaway with 'em!...lol...

ok....now for the real business...the winner is...

kraftychick said...

Awesome project - TFS!!! and thanks for the chance to win the stamps - I love Robyn's stamps!
jackie

i'll be getting in touch with you kraftychick....so i can send the goodies your way!...

AN OBSESSION REVISTED AND A GIVEAWAY!

so...not sure if you remember...but a while ago...i had a bit of a problem with making pint sized magnet boards...you know...if you take galvanized roof flashing...make sure it's galvanized and not aluminum...it won't work!...found out the hard way...add some patterned paper...round some corners with corner chompers...add a little ribbon...do up some magnets...and voila...instant cuteness...see...check out some of my older posts on the subject...well...seems that problem has resurfaced!...but luckily for me...i already have like 150 if those metal pieces lying around...yeah...you read that right...

if you're curious to know how the madness all started...i found this vid from chic 'n stratch on how to do up these little cuties...and it just took on a life of it's own...lol..

this time i mixed it up though...instead of doing the normal ribbon...i used a little tulle...pretty nifty, huh?...and...that's not your average patterned paper...i did that up myself on the cricut imagine using the better together cartridge...what a cool tool that thing is!...

 

i didn't stop using my imagine at the paper...oh no!...see these magnets?...yeppers...did those on there too!...with some printable shrinky dink material!...just printed and cut to the size....well...the machine did all the work...lol...and then shrinked 'em up in the oven for a couple of minutes!...

 

then slapped a magnet on the back!...cute and fast!...that's how i like my projects!...now can you understand how i developed a problem with these?...lol...

oh...and did you see the total cuteness of the sentiment that i had stamped?...well...that's from one of my pink stamper's newest sets...sweetest cupcakes...check 'em out...adorable...right?...

ok...here's where the giveaway part happens...robyn...aka...my pink stamper...sent me a set of these stamps...so that i could give 'em away to one of my lucky readers!...aka...you!...how's that sound?...and of course...i might have to throw a little something something in there too...but i'm not telling...it's a surprise!...

so...this is how it'll work...just leave a comment below...letting me know your contact info...and you'll be entered!...it's as simple as that!...i'll give you until friday april 15th at 8 pm eastern standard time to enter...your taxes should already be in by that time...lol...then i'll randomly choose the lucky winner!...all i ask is that you only leave one comment per person...i want to give everyone a fair shot!...

bestest of luck to ya!...

NOTE-WORTHY CLIPPIES

so...are you anything like me and need to have notes everywhere?...i mean...like notes for you notes?...yeah...it's that bad...well...then this is the project for you!...

these little guys are perfect...because...not only are they clippies...but they're magnetic too!...so...just slap these on the fridge and you'll never be noteless again!...

these are easy peasy to do!...just grab some clothespins...not even sure why i have any...it's not like i hang my clothes out to dry...some of those super strong teeny tiny magnets...i got mine at michaels'...super glue...and some washi or decorative paper tape...you know...that stuff that's basically purty masking tape...

just cover the clothespin front with the tape...trim off the excess...and plop a magnet on the back with some super glue...and that's it!...can't get much easier than that!...

you could also just have these hanging on the fridge to close chip bags or other snackies when needed...but if it's anything like in my house...the chips don't last long enough to be clipped!...lol...

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