Spring decor

Idea to do with tree branch - paint branch white and attach flowers/leaves. This way I could reuse as an egg tree for Easter and also not have to have in water. Probably have flowers I could use, maybe felt leaves...


Found on a blog at http://glitterandrhinestones.blogspot.com/2009/03/where-have-i-been.html

Adult Awards

Funny ribbons I found today. This one would be perfect for a friend of mine.


They are sold a couple places locally and online, but there is a "crafty" ribbon for those who would say they could have made it themselves, so I guess it is ok if I do that :)

Neat outdoor furniture

Styxx design of outdoor furniture along the lines of adirondack chairs. Rocker, bench, chair in line, look kind of craftsman style. Very cool.

Using those paper punches wisely

Good scrapbooking article about ways to use your paper punches. Some of my favorites:


Make strings of shapes by folding and punching.
Punch photos in alternate shape for "pop"
Layer paper and punch design in upper sheet. (Trick = stamp design on back to guide punch pattern) - use as a border or accent.
Layer flower punches for unique border.
Layer punches (also like year in review type layout here).
Punches to create background paper.

Cool packing envelopes

This is such a great idea to make your own envelopes for shipping. Love the sewing...

Fabric Buckets

Wish there was a tutorial for these cute fabric buckets. These would be really cute in Kaiden's room...

Babies R Us

Went to BrU this weekend, hadn't been there in a long time. Crazy how much more natural/organic is available there now, then just a year ago when we needed this stuff. Found that they had the "Nature Babycare" brand of diapers there now - spent awhile trying to track this down at Target previously. Found they had the HappyBaby smart puffs now - several requests to Whole Foods to carry. Both of these I considered buying online, but didn't want to pay shipping costs associated and neither of the companies websites indicated that BrU carried their product. Glad we get to try them, but irritating that companies made it so hard.