DIY Spring Wreath

In anticipation for spring I made this beautiful wreath for our door.

 Using a grapevine wreath from Michael's and a Letter "C" for our last name and for the flowers used coffee filters (already had on hand) and food coloring (again already had).

 

I followed this tutorial and chose to use red food coloring. I soaked the filters in a large bowl with water and a couple squirts of red food coloring only for a second just enough to cover the filters then ringed out the excess liquid. Then separated each one to let dry (we let them dry overnight).

 

Attached the flowers to the wreath using hot glue, and then twine for our initial. And look at this beauty :)

 

 

If you would like me to make you one, please contact me, if you chose to make one please give credit where it is due!

Door Decor for kids

Using a command hook upside down I hung this frame (that Daddy made)with ribbon for Hayden's room. I love the personalization and the fact that I can easily take it down with no damage.

 

I should probably tie it in a pretty bow, but you get the idea!  

Baby Boy Bowtie

Scrambling to find something quick for our Easter pics I turned to Pinterest and found a tutorial here for this cute bowtie. Using leftover fabric from a previous project. Super easy and cheap considering all you need is a 5x5 piece of fabric and was able to finish the whole thing during naptime. Here is the finished bowtie!

 

Can't wait to see my little man all dressed up for Easter pics :)

ETA: Look how precious he looks with his bowtie :)

 

 

Hot curling iron holder

Using pot holders found at the dollar store I sewed along the side and the top to make a pocket. Since my pot holder was kinda dull I also sewed a strip of ribbon to give it a little extra sprucing up.

 

So perfect to be able to put away when it's still hot and get off the counter.

 

Such a simple project after purchasing a quilting needle this took about 5 minutes. What do you think, will you make one?

 

 

 

 

Such a simple project after purchasing a quilting needle this took about 5 minutes. What do you think, will you make one?

 

Source link in previous post (pinspiration friday) 

Pinspiration Friday

We may be snowed in this weekend... I hope to make these for my flat iron and curling iron this weekend. Otherwise my weekend plans are Cleaning!!! I need to get some major cleaning done--

From this pin

I purchased these pot holders from the dollar store to make them

DIY backsplash ideas

So I really want to do a backsplash behind our stove, without the help of my husband.... Here are some ideas I found to contemplate from pinterest.

 

Peel and stick "glass" tiles;

 

 

Ikea placemat tiles; easily interchangable;

 

Taping off the walls and painting;

 

Faux tin tiles;

 

Chalkboard backsplash;

 

If you have any great ideas to share please do! I'd love to see them! Or if you want to help me decide let me know your feedback!

 

 

 

 

 

Beef Thai style lettuce wraps

1lb Ground beef
1T rice vinegar
2T Chili sauce
1pkg Ramen noodles
2T Chili sauce
1T peanut butter
2T Soy sauce
Romaine hearts

Brown ground beef with the rice vinegar and chili sauce to really get that flavor cooked in! Drain grease. In the meantime also boil water and cook the ramen noodles, once ramen is cooked drain the excess water and add the chili sauce (more if you want it really spicy) peanut butter and soy sauce. Mix together well, chop up the ramen noodles-makes it easier to place mixture in the lettuce. Add ramen mixture to the ground beef mix all together. Once mixed well add a dallop or large spoonful to each lettuce heart. Serve and enjoy!!!

 

I actually added way more chili sauce and it was a little too spicy for our liking so I adjusted the amount for the recipe. But we still loved them and they were fairly easy to make. If you make this and love it let me know or if you make your own adjustments please share!