*Project by Marjorie @ Living with Three Moon Babies*

Mexican folk art was the first thing that popped in my head when I saw this week’s theme. I absolutely love the bright colors of hand painted Mexican tiles. So, I decided to create some of my own, and turn them into coasters and trivets! This is such simple and inexpensive project, with “WoW” results!

For this challenge, I thought a friendly little pair of love birds would compliment a little girl’s room. I created the birdcage with grape vines, taking extra care to keep the twisty, curled off-shoots in tact. Metal birdcages are popular right now in children’s decor, but I thought the natural, folksy birdcage gives a unique, casual way to add some cute girly attention to her room (and costs less than $5.00).

*Project by Charlene @ eWillow Designs*

You can use all different sizes, textures, and colors of ribbon to make ribbon roses to adorn the frame. By using several coordinating colors of cardstock, ribbon and embellishments, you can be sure the frame will blend with the interior of all of the houses where the frame gets passed along. Pop out the glass to give the frame three dimensions.

*Project by Cheryl @ A Pretty Cool Life*

This strap cover is for the girl who has to look good when she’s being all folksy and rockin’ out on her banjo…

*Project by Shilo @ Toadly Crafty*

“There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butterfly.”
Richard Buckminster Fuller

I love butterflies! What girl doesn’t? I have had a rough, unfinished shadow box in my craft room for quite sometime, begging to be filled with something….

The butterflies are hand cut from a vintage Children’s Friend magazine that was found in my great grandmas basement, a copy of the star spangled banner and scrapbook paper.

The single turquoise butterfly is a reminder to simply be yourself…that we are beautiful and unique in our own way. .

Lisa Leonard, the amazing, fantastic jeweler that has been featured in many magazines and worn by celebrities, wants one of you to have a $50 gift card to her shop.

I’m sure you’ve seen her stuff. You know… the classic yet trendy personalized stuff that you can wear with your jeans or when you’re dressed up? You know…this stuff…

I’ll take one of each please.

To enter just go visit her shop and come back here and tell the rest of us which is your favorite (if you narrow it down ). The giveaway will be open until Friday night at 9 MST.

*Project by Holly @ Bijou Lovely*

*Project by Deidre @ A Craft A Day*

As I brainstormed ideas for my daughters birthday present this year, I knew a play kitchen would be a big hit. However, I just wasn’t willing to pay so much money for a hunk of plastic. So, after some searching and brainstorming, I decided to jump in on the re-fashioning trend and turn our old entertainment center into a new play kitchen. With assistance from my husband (the thought of using power tools without him leaves me uneasy), we cranked out this project the last three days… just in time for my daughters birthday today. With a jigsaw, drill, electric screw driver, some paint and a few accessories, her new favorite toy was born! It is a hit, even with my house full of boys! There are still some adjustments we want to make, like a shelf above the pot rack, a different handle for the oven (the other was not on for the pictures), longer curtains above the sink, and a picture decoupaged behind the curtain. I don’t think this project will ever be finished as it may just keep evolving.

*Project by Ann @ DecoMod Walls*

. LOVE . forever . LOVE YOU . it’s true .
4 personalized dessert dishes
Make these for someone special . to treasure . forever
I don’t know if it’s happened at your house, but my fridge is starting to fill up with bridal shower invites. Yes ladies, wedding season is on the horizon here is a fun and personalized gift to give. Maybe you could monogram a few for your little sister’s wedding or baby shower! These simple, white plates were purchased for much less than a dollar a piece. So with a million gift giving events coming up, you won’t break the bank.

This craft is simple enough and kids can help.
We will be making these for our Grandmothers for Mother’s Day.
Personalize these with Mom’s favorite phrase or favorite flower!