Life is sweet dinner

Here's a few pictures from our "Life is Sweet" dinner in February. Thanks for coming! It was so fun having a dinner with friends!








Mr. Gumby himself!

Patriotic Craft

I would love to do a 'patriotic' craft next time around.

I found this banner on Etsy. Yes we've done banners but I think this is different and adorable. It could also be cute with sparkly stars instead of flags?

This is an old window with the flag painted onto the glass. Pretty simple. The stars are painted on the front side along with one set of stripes, everything else on the back. Does that make sense?

What are your ideas?

♥Ashley

I put my ladder on my front porch and....

my wreath in my kitchen. Love it! ~Carrie

I loved this project Carrie! They turned out great. I still need to find a better ribbon for mine (it is just a scrap of fabric right now), or maybe copy Amy's glitter letter idea ;). ~Elizabeth

I showed Logan the pictures of the wreaths and he thought they were so cool he made me finish mine. I'm so glad I did- I love it!!! Thanks for the inspiration on the sparkle letters Amy- genious idea! Also, Carrie- one more time thanks for doing such a great job. You must have spent hours and hours putting all this together!!!! ♥Ashley

SO CUTE!!

I was not sure where I was going to put this but I found the perfecy nook. I love it! Thanks...

Aged/Peeling Paint Tutorial

I found this technique on a blog for 'aging' wood using soap. Check out the tutorial. I think I am going to try this on my latter... I will bring my own soap :)

http://brassyapple.blogspot.com/2010/02/agedpeeling-paint-technique.html

-Ashley

More Ladder Choices

Hey Girlfriends.... it looks like the ladder is going to be the winner.

I decided that I'll supply what you want, if it is the wreath or letter.

That way you get exactly what you want. The wreath will be a small one from the dollar store to help stay in the budget, which should be fine because the pages are long.

You can choose a chunky ladder like this one or

the first ladder I posted.

~carrie

April project ideas

Here are some other ideas for April!

We could make these cute tin buckets.... size.... is whatever I can find.

You could put towels in them, drinks for a party, flowers.....

Art for a table.

Paper wreath, you bring your own book to destroy.

This would go with the ladder if the ladder is chosen. ~Carrie

Letter cut out.

If we choose the ladder we will either do a letter or a wreath with it.

Here is one of the letters.

~Carrie

Decorative Ladder

I am so excited I found a picture of one, it took me forever!!! These are popular in Utah and I wanted to buy one when I was there, but had no way of getting it home. I asked my sister-in-law to take a picture of hers so I could post it, but she hasn't sent it yet. But, I did find a similar one on line. You can put this in your house, on your door step, garden.... where ever you want! The ones in Utah come with different wood cuts for each holiday to go on them. I was thinking I would put an antiquish wreath on it or a big letter cut out that is all rustic looking.

What do you think?

For April!! TURN IN YOUR IDEAS to Vote on!!

I really like the finials but I also like the idea of an outside Item. What if we did some type of planter bow our way of course. here are a couple ideas more for the shape then the finish. but this gives you the idea we could paint them in polka dots, stripes or whatever. We could use old doors, shutters or windows to cut up.

http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/category/category_sub_w_products.jsp?navAction=jump&navCount=7&categoryId=cat1696113

These Pictures just show a general idea of what I was thinking.

http://www.woodworkingcorner.com/flowerbox.php

http://www.buildeazy.com/newplans/eazylist/planter_box.html

I like carries ideas for some outdoor decorating ladder http://www.ehow.com/how_5785880_build-freestanding-ladder-shelf.html

PLEASE get your ideas in by Tomorrow so that Carrie has plenty of time to get ready.

Shooting ahead!

SO I am trying to figure out what we want to do in May.


Here are my thoughts of different ideas
1. We could invite a friend not in our ward or your moms (Mothers day) to join in.

2. We could take on a bigger Project I found this Blog so take a look and tell me what you think.http://www.knockoffwood.blogspot.com/Knockoffwoods i can get my father in law or the May's dad :) to cut wood she said it took her an hour to put this together I think we are amazing woman and could totally pull something like this off if we worked together.

Example: This cute bench she said it only took an hour. She said it cost $15, there are storage bins end tables and more.

http://knockoffwood.blogspot.com/2010/01/plans-rustic-bench-pottery-barn.html

3. A Good will Remake Trip. We go to goodwill spend $10-$15 then to a craft store to get extras to remake our projects

We could do this some other time (Sat, Morning, etc. )

If you have other suggestions please suggest.

Amy

Something for Outside?!

Okay, this isn't the most exciting idea ever, but I was thinking maybe it would be fun to do some kind of tin pale like this:I saw this one at Camas Antique for $38.00... puhhhlease! That is so expensive. Anyways, we could do a different size & color..We could do polka dots, or monogram it with letters, numbers or think of some words... I don't know!

I was thinking it would be fun to use it outside with some flowers in it, OR you could use it in a bathroom as a trash can or to hold TP or something like that.
Like I said, not the most exciting idea but I do think it would be fun to make something for a porch. You guys are creative.. any ideas?
-Ashley

Carrie's Finished Projects

I decided to paint my recipe holder black. I love it!

Now I can't wait to see everyone elses.... hint hint.

I'm Lovin' it!

Thanks Lindsi for an adorable craft! I love it. If I saw this at the store I would want to buy it!

Also- thanks Amy for finding so many ideas!!!
♥Ashley

Another idea

I found this picture on my sister-in-laws blog, and thought it was so cute. A old door, old door knob, chalk spray, what do you think? Could we find enough old doors?

Here are some ideas to share for March! by Amy What are yours?

http://shanty2chic.blogspot.com/2010/02/cheapo-but-chic-full-length-mirror.html

(This is that cheap 4.00 mirror this could be cute and added support to a flimsy mirror especially if we found free wood. http://shanty2chic.blogspot.com/2009/11/whitneys-magnetic-recipe-holder.html

Kids organizing board. I think we could play with these.http://theidearoom.blogspot.com/2009/07/kids-organizing-bulletin-board.html

http://kariyoucanmakeit.blogspot.com/2010/01/creative-guest-kmckay-designs-hanging.html

I really Like the Idea of doing a Hanger of some sort like this one (she has a lot of cute ideas)( http://gorgfabgoodies.blogspot.com/

http://gorgfabgoodies.blogspot.com/2010/02/candlesticks.html

http://cottageonrosewood.blogspot.com/2010/01/inspirationbingo.html

Also If that date is not going to work due to BBall we need to figure out another.

A Feather in My Cap! ♥ ,Lindsi

Hey y'all!
Here's my idea...how about HEADBANDS!!! Ooooh...Ahhhh....sooo original! Just kidding. I know anyone can make these, but I want to make some for me and my girls, but I never get around to it. Those stinkin dirty floors and laundry are always getting in the way! But hey, mini craft night! So what I thought was we can make these for ourselves OR our girls. I saw a cute flower one made with burlap of all things! (Amy) Crazy!(pictured) Also I was thinking the feather ones were sooo glamorous. You could be conservitive. Me. Or be extavagant. Callie. I saw buttons, jewels, butterflies, ribbons, flowers, and fabric on them. Anything your heart can imagine! Stuck to your head! So great!
So here's my plan:

• I'll get a bunch of headbands.(I'm thinking like 2 each? Bring some if you have some you want to cover or whatever.)
• I'll get a bunch of fabric, ribbons, feathers and what ever I have around the house. (Again, if you have something at your house you really want to stick to your head, bring it! Maybe you have feathers from your boas???)
• I'll bring my glue gun. (Bring yours if you have one to!)
• And BOOM! We'll have headbands! Another feather on my cap.