How to Make a Ruffle Tunic in Less Than 30 Minutes

May 24, 2013 by 1 Comment
Use ruffle fabric to make a cute tunic for your little gal in less than 30 minutes!

I am a ruffle-a-holic.  They fill my heart with joy.  So, naturally, when I discovered ruffle fabric I swooned.  BIG TIME.  Swoon, swoon, swoon. I will be honest with you: this fabric is a bit tricky.  It's lovely, but it is also slippery and thin, so you have to cut carefully by hand, and you need to be careful not to catch any of the ruffles while pinning or sewing, because you don't want them to face the wrong direction.  However, that is a HECK of a lot easier than making your own … [Continue reading...]

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Who are YOU?? A Survey

May 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Who are YOU Survey from Craft QUickies

Last week you learned a bit more about me than you really wanted to know about me in my SNAP Recap.  This week I would like you to return the favor just a teeny tiny bit. I have been thinking for months about the purpose and mission of this blog.  What do I want it to be?  What are my readers looking for?  Who ARE my readers?  What do they need? And then during a class at SNAP on branding one of the bloggers teaching the class suggested that we take a survey of our readers.  Duh. … [Continue reading...]

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Green Chili Cream Cheese Enchiladas

May 21, 2013 by 1 Comment
These enchiladas were so yummy, and so easy! I love the green chili enchilada sauce with the cream cheese!

When I had a baby this spring my Aunt Jackie brought us these enchiladas.  I have many an enchilada recipe that I enjoy, but once I took one bite of these I knew they needed to be added into my recipe rotation.  I like it because they are yummy and creamy, but they are a [...]

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Sunday Spotlight: Sweet C’s Designs

May 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sunday Spotlight on Sweet C's Designs

As some of you may know, I recently attending the SNAP Creative Blogging Conference.  I was a bit nervous to go, but I ended up having a profoundly wonderful experience, which you can read about here or here.  The main thing that I learned at SNAP is just how wonderful all of the talented women are [...]

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How to Make Lightning-Fast Glamorous Silk Flowers

May 17, 2013 by 4 Comments
These glamorous silk flowers from Craft Quickies are a cinch to make and can be used in so many ways! Headbands, hair clips, necklaces, on belts or purses, pinned to a top or sweater, or even sewn to a pillow!

Hello, hello!  Today I am here to tell you how to make what is probably my favorite type of flower to make: glamorous silk flowers.  My friend Emily taught me how to make these back in my pre-blogging days when I was something of a crafting dummy.  They were her signature accessory, and I always [...]

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Baby Ballet Shoe Quick-Fix

May 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Brilliant and simple quick-fix for baby ballet shoes that won't stop falling off from Craft Quickies!

As you may have noticed, I have a problem.  And that problem is an addiction to baby clothes, shoes, and accessories.  But hey, at least I can find her a pair of mint jeggings for $7, as opposed to the $70 GAP ones I could have bought for myself, right?!  Right?! Well, regardless of whether or [...]

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SNAP: A True Tale of How a Blogging Conference Inspired Me to be ME.

May 14, 2013 by 31 Comments
How the SNAP Conference inspired me to be ME.

Does it sound cheesy or ridiculous to say that a blogging conference changed my life?  Answer honestly, people.  The answer is YES.  It sounds completely ridiculous.  But I must be honest with you: The SNAP blogging conference changed my life. But why and how, you may ask??  Settle into a comfy chair and grab yourself a [...]

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The Skinny on Snap . . . From a Newbie’s Perspective

May 12, 2013 by 10 Comments
The Skinny on SNAP from a Newbie's Perspective! by Sarah of Craft Quickies

I loved attending the SNAP Conference.  You know, just in case you could tell from the 2500 pictures I posted on Instagram while I was there.  I loved it. But it wasn’t quite what I was expecting.  To say the least. I suppose I was expecting a roomful of perfectly creative size 00 Barbie dolls [...]

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FamilyShare

May 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
FamilyShare.com is a great site and resource for parents!

This discussion is brought to you by FamilyShare.com.  I was compensated for checking out their site, but becoming a member of the site, reading dozens of articles, and being truly impressed by it is 100% my own reaction and opinion! As you know, I am a mom.  Being a full time stay-at-home mom is very [...]

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Glittered Pacifier Makeover Tutorial

May 8, 2013 by 4 Comments
Give old pacifiers a makeover with glitter and Mod Podge! Brilliant! www.craftquickies.com

My babies are pacifier junkies.  We are talking serious addicts.  Beat up pacifiers never bugged me when Baby Boy was sucking away on them, but the Little Princess…..well, she needs to dazzle!  Her beat up binkies were driving me nutty!!  So I decided: they need a MAKEOVER! At first I considered gluing loads of rhinestones onto them, [...]

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19 Quick & Easy Handmade Gifts for Mom

May 7, 2013 by 8 Comments
19 Quick & Easy Handmade Gift Ideas for Mom from Craft Quickies

Hey, guess what?!  Mother’s Day is on Sunday!  Yes, THIS SUNDAY!! Now, now—-DON’T PANIC!!  I have checked out just a few of my favorite blogs for you and gathered up 19 super quick and simple tutorials and ideas for handmade gifts that will be perfect for Mom!  Read on and check out all of these [...]

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The 5 Gifts That Your Child’s Teacher REALLY Wants to Receive…

May 1, 2013 by 20 Comments
The 5 gifts that your child's teacher REALLY wants to recieve....as told to you by real teachers!

Currently I spend my days chasing two little rascals down, trying to manage my family and household, and blogging and making jewelry during naptime, but in my pre-kid life I spent my days teaching in an elementary school classroom.  I have taught third and fourth grade, but third was my favorite.  They are old enough [...]

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Creamy Crouton Chicken

April 27, 2013 by 6 Comments
This recipe is crazy simple and so yummy! It comes together so quickly! - Creamy Crouton Chicken from Craft Quickies

You guys, I had an amazing time at SNAP.  As in, life changing amazing.  I am not joking.  I will be posting about it this weekend.  It may seem silly to you, but it was a remarkable weekend for me.  Truly.  Since then I have been so geared up about implementing into my blog and my brand all of [...]

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Baby Sleep Sack Pattern

April 23, 2013 by 4 Comments
Free baby sleep sack pattern - simple to make with cuddle fabric!

*I had the privilege of getting to hand-pick this fabric from the Shannon Fabrics website.  It was sent to me free of charge, but my obsessive love for touching it is completely my own opinion.  ;) I am excited to share today’s sewing tutorial with you.  Why?  Because it includes the first pattern that I [...]

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DIY Countdown to Disney

April 18, 2013 by 3 Comments
The cutest DIY Disney Countdown with "preparation" activities each day! www.craftquickies.com

Today I am so excited to introduce to you Craft Quickies’ brand new contributor: the talented TIFFANY!  Tiffany is one of my sister’s very best friends, and I kept mentioning to my sister how amazing all of Tiff’s projects looked from her FB pictures and my sister suggested that I ask Tiffany if she would [...]

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S’mores Shake Recipe

April 16, 2013 by 15 Comments
The most delicious S'mores Milkshake recipe from Craft Quickies!

I have a serious s’mores fetish.  SERIOUS, people!  If it says “s’mores” in the title I will Pin it.  No joke.  Just ask my sister.  She is almost as bad as I am! My husband is a foodie.  He loves to cook and experiment, although he rarely has time since he’s an exhausted and overworked medical resident. [...]

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30+ Fun Washi Tape Ideas + Downtown Tape WASHI GIVEAWAY!

April 15, 2013 by 8 Comments
30+ Fun & Simple Washi Tape Ideas & Tutorials

Hello, hello!  Happy Monday, everyone!  And why is it so happy, you ask?  Because today you have a chance to win 25 ROLLS OF WASHI TAPE!  Wooohooo!!  In fact, there will be two winners chosen, PLUS you get the chance to help ME win 25 rolls of Washi Tape along with you!  I want those 25 rolls, people. [...]

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Birthday Princess Crown Tutorial

April 12, 2013 by 7 Comments
Free pattern for the CUTEST birthday crown from Craft Quickies! It is so easy and totally customizable!.

My favorite little headband model turned one last week.  I must admit, it was a bit of a melancholy day for me.  She is growing up WAY too quickly for my liking!!  But I had a blast dressing her up in this outrageous outfit and showing her off all day!  She actually had two specially Birthday Princess [...]

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An Elegant Frame from The Thrifty Stashy SNAP! Swap

April 10, 2013 by 4 Comments
Thrifty Stashy SNAP! Swap Project from Craft Quickies

A few days ago I sat down to write this post and ended up writing An Unexpected Post instead.  It was scary but therapeutic to allow myself to just put it all out there.  Thank you to those of you have responded in such a kind and generous manner.  I am so grateful for your [...]

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Pavlova Recipe

April 8, 2013 by 7 Comments
Pavlova Recipe - the perfect summer dessert! Light, simple, and DELICIOUS! It is shockingly diet-friendly, too!

I am so excited to be participating in this Progressive Dinner with so many talented bloggers!  I marvel that I am counted as an equal among them!  And the giveaway…..OH MY WORD!  THE GIVEAWAY!!!  Hang on to your hats, people, because you are going to be BLOWN AWAY by this prize package!  Read on for [...]

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