Results for WoW #13 and tutorial - Details for #14..

I love Easter candy.

I love Peeps.

For this challenge I decided to show my love

for the marshmallow goodness.

I didn't set out to go the route of kitsch,

but I ended there.

And really, I think it is appropriate for the neon sugar candy!

What do you need?

*2 packages of Peeps (you could probably use one,but um..some were eaten..)

*a heart foam wreath form (! buy 2, I have a fab-u-lous

Mom's Day wreath in the works.. and you'll need one!)

*ribbon

*a yard or so off BRIGHT tulle

*spray varnish (you don't really need this..but I did)

*hot glue

1.) Wrap your heart form with ribbon.

It doesn't need to be perfect at all, it's just to cover the majority of the foam.

^ See - not perfect all ...don't worry!

2.) Hot glue peeps on to form.

Keep in mind - it's HOT and you're working with marshmallows.

Yup.. I got burned a few times.

Feel free to use a different type of adhesive that is not hot..

Here is the back of the wreath when I was done.

I added another string of glue on the back between the Peeps and form.

That was going to be it.. but it looked really sad and bare.

I tried to glue some brown moss around them,

but that was way too natural for the Peeps.

It was like Rhett Butler in "Gone With the Wind" when he makes

Scarlett wear the garish red dress to Ashley's birthday party.

I had to go bright, I had to go loud.

I went with hot pink tulle

So on to step 3.)

Cut large hunks of pink tulle and hot glue behind the Peeps.

Ta-da!

Easter kitsch wreath at its best..

Now even the UPS guy knows my love for this gooey goodness...

**What about the varnish?

I sprayed the Peeps with it, but it didn't make them hard.

It just stunk really bad..

After one night outside on your door, they will be hard and perfect!

For this week's challenge, Kathy made a wreath too.

Hers is classy, sweet,and fun!

Be sure to check it out for a more classic look.

I love the tulle and glitter!

Craft Challenge #14

If I'm itching for spring, I'm not sure what my toddler is!

I can't wait for summer picnics.

Soo... the theme this week is - "BUGS"

Ants, butterflies, caterpillars..

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You have till midnight of next Tuesday

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Results for WoW #11 and tutorial - Details for #12

Miss Isabelle turned 3 last week - and she had 5 parties.

Yup - 5.

I guess I shouldn't be surprised that she is still talking about her birthday

and wants to know when she'll have another party.

For her family party I made chocolate dipped cheesecake pops.

I don't remember when Isa first had cheesecake, but what I do remember

is that she would NOT share it - any of it.

She absolutely adores it!

The cheesecake pops were pretty easy to make,

though the looked nothing like recipe pics.

I used this recipe.

I used a classic Cheesecake Factory cheesecake.

It was frozen overnight in our deep freeze.

This part is a little tricky.

I think my cheesecake was too cold, but it quickly got too warm.

Be ready to toss it back and forth from the freezer to making the pops.

Here are the yummy bites waiting to be dipped in delicious chocolate!

Be sure to push the candy sticks in deep and freeze the pops again for at least an hour.

And here they are post dipped and sprinkled with

yellow & pink sugar.

As you can see, they aren't perfectly shaped.

A lot of that issue was because the chocolate coating was a little chunky.

When you make these, be sure the chocolate is completely melted.

That part is a little tricky because the chocolate will be hot since it's melted

and then it starts to melt your cheesecake.

But if you let the chocolate get too cooled, then it forms chunky on the pops.

Either way...they taste fabulous!

And no one knows what they are "supposed" to look like..

Here is the birthday girl blowing out her candles.

I love that she isn't a traditional cake girl!

*****

Kathleen submitted a sweet mini birthday bunting.

I love the idea of placing this on the refrigerator.

My kiddos would stare at it all day!

A unique take on birthday bunting and oh so cute!!

Craft Challenge #12

"Our hearts are with Japan"

This week has been so heartbreaking, it has been difficult to watch the news.

For this week, I propose making something in honor of Japan.

Anything from food to quilts, this amazing country

offers endless creative inspiration.

Want to join in on the fun?

Leave your link on this post by midnight (MTN) of next Tuesday.

You can read the details of WoW here.

Results for WOW #10 - Details for #11

How was your Fat Tuesday?

Our was filled with short naps, errands to the craft store,

and sneaking in some sewing time.. so nothing out of ordinary!

For this week's challenge I embraced my new favorite - free motion embroidery.

I embroidered an outline of a Mardi Gras mask

and went wild with stipple.

It is adorned with matching gemstones.

It looked very vanilla on the Kona cotton,

so I decided to free motion applique it to a yummy

piece of Michael Miller glitter fabric.

Kathy submitted a yummy project and a sweet toddler craft.

Be sure to take moment to check out her pic!

I may have to drive to her house today to try some cake :o)

And I love Sophie's sweet little puppet.

Kids love crafting and it is such a great way to

keep their minds & hands occupied for an hour.

Craft Challenge #11

In honor of Isabelle's birthday this week - let's celebrate!

Anything birthday related..

Banners, cakes, candles, gift wrap.. you name it!

If we can round up 5 entries this week,

the prize will be a set of 10 tissue pom poms from FiestaPomPom

I think these are fabulous for parties!

Want to join in on the fun?

Leave your link on this post by midnight (MTN) of next Tuesday.

You can read the details of WoW here.

Results for WOW #9 - Details for #10

When Juliette was born, my husband bought her a

beautiful bouquet of fall sunflowers;

each of our girls has a special flower in their honor.

It seemed very appropriate that for Jules' baptism party,

that theme be sunflowers.

They are symbolic of adoration.

My mother & I have been working all week

on all kinds of sunflower accents.

I will be doing a full article post party.

In the meantime, here is a peek at the sunflower fabric corsages

I making for all the women that are attending the ceremony.

I love fresh flowers, but I thought

this would be a sweet way to remember this special occasion.

This week Kathleen submitted a beautiful mini quilt

of her spirituality.

I love the symbolism in this quilt.

It is a wonderful reminder that even when times are hard,

there is a higher path before us.

Craft Challenge #10

Mardi Gras!

Be it beads, masks, or king cake - so many fun ways to celebrate.

If we can get 5 party goers to join in on the fun,

the prize this week will be

$20 gift certificate to Fire Mountain Gems.

Want to join in on the fun?

Leave your link on this post by midnight (MTN) of next Tuesday.

You can read the details of WoW here.

Results for WOW #8 - Details for #9

I'm so bummed that my photos are soo sub par this week,

but it's been a nut house here with kiddos sick again.

This was an amazing quick project and super cute!

I bought a cheapo small toddler t-shirt from Hobby Lobby.

Embroidered the "lucky charm" from Embroitique.

(If you have questions on how to embroider on a ready made item,

just holler and I will try to help!)

With the same green plaid that I used for the shamrock applique,

I cut a very long 2" strip and serged both edges.

I then ran the strip through my ruffler and

sewed it to the bottom of the shirt.

The top was looking awfully sad and commercial,

so I chopped off the arms and added more green plaid as a seam binding.

(The picture of Isa in the dress is before I added the seam binding)

Super quick, super cute

for my little "lucky" charm!

Loved the entries this week!

Jen did a mixed media art piece inspired by

"Pennies from Heaven"

I would love a tutorial on how you are able to combine

these two art mediums!

Kathy worked on a paper crane garland for her

daughter's room.

I can't wait to see the finished project!

Such a great way to combine family history and art.

Kathleen made a lucky inspired inchie.

That looks like so much fun and it would be fabulous

to add to an ATC!

Craft Challenge #9

Something spiritual

Whether you're Mormon, Catholic, Pagan, or Atheist.

Celebrate the spiritual side of your life...

Our family has a complicated spiritual path,

but this next week we are having Jules baptized.

I'll have lots pictures and projects!

If we can round up some more crafters and 5 entries,

the prize this coming week will be

Happy Easter Bunting from Bekahjennings

((If you don't celebrate Easter,

you can pick out a different banner from Bekahjennings of equal value))

http://www.bubblynaturecreations.com/2011/03/project-party-weekend-5-ways-to-re.html

Results for WOW #7 - Details for #8

Wood, spray paint, and fabric?

You bet!

This challenge was a little daunting,

but then I had an light bulb flash earlier this week.

I had been seeing miniature beds used as infant photography props

for awhile now, but I wanted to do something that had more versatility.

I have a gazillion variations going in my mind,

and I'm so excited to be rolling out this style, "Sassy".

So cute as a prop for chunky cherubs like Jules,

and still big enough for toddlers like Isa.

I can't wait to see in this shoot with a tiny newborn.

So fun!!

Craft Challenge #8

Lucky.

Could be a horseshoe, lucky charm.. you name it, you craft it!

The prize this week if we can (5) entries is

a shamrock DSLR camera strap cover from me!

Just joining in on the WOW fun?

You can read the details here..

Iron Craft #6

This week on Iron Craft, we were challenged with

the theme winter.

Oh boy, here in Utah it is still very much winter.

And by the looks of the national weather report,

a lot of you are still seeing a ton of snow too.

I thought I would do another piece of specimen art.

There is something about it that calls to me.

Maybe it's because my dad is a scientist..

Maybe it's because I grew up near glass cases of delicate butterflies and beetles...

Maybe it's the OCD in me in that delights in the order of it all...

Not sure, but I think it is a fabulous mix of science and art.

And while I love specimen art, I do not delight in dead things.

My snowflakes are done in free motion embroidery.

My first attempt was drawn on with an invisible pen

and I embroidered over it.

Um yeah, my invisible pen was pretty darn visible.

Bummer.

So back to the drawing board.

I love the prim look and had fun trying to create snowflake images.