{Tutorial} DIY Curtains

I know I mostly talk and blog about food and papery designs, but from time to time, I like to post some other things designs related on here. My daughter has moved to a "big girl" twin size bed and I have been wanting to redo her room. Well she has been in a big girl bed since before she turned two, it was just a toddler daybed from when I converted her crib. She absolutely loves the twin bed! I won't post pictures of it yet as I am not done with all my shopping and found the right, comforter just yet. I may just make my own. :-) Like I kinda-sorta did before she was born here

I did decide on colors for her new curtains and they were all green. (I got these at target for $18.00 and included both panels!) The green was just a bit too plain to me. So, I thought, how can I make these pop a little bit more? Adding ribbon trims to them. Ribbon really fixes everything doesn't it?!

So here is what you need:

Iron or steamer

2 panels (at the length you need. These are 84' long)

fabric glue or iron bonding glue

ribbon colors of choice

scissors 

Large ruler or measuring tape ( to help guide a straight line)

First, I Ironed both panels to get the wrinkles out. This can also be done with a steamer. I then laid one panel at a time, flat out on my carpet. Then lined one color of ribbon in a straight line on top of the curtain, where I want it to be glued down. I left about 1/2 inch on each end so it could be tucked around the sides and glued down as well. I worked my way from one side to the other lifting and gluing til I got to end. If you need to use a large ruler to help guide a straight line, don't be afraid to do so!

(sorry for the messy pic, I was in the process of figuring out what I was going to do)

Then, repeat the steps with the rest of the colors.

And Viola! Custom curtains for under $20.00!!

Cupcake Take Along kit

I have been meaning to post this little cute kit that I made for my nieces last year. I got the idea from a blog called Papertry Ink and thought I just had to do this one day.Even though I don't do any stamping, scrap booking, etc, I do think it is amazing. This site shows so many how-to(s) and DIY homemade projects, its sure to get you in the mood to do something crafty.

So back to my nieces, they are both football fans. OF different teams. So, why not make their kit to coordinate with the team they love? One is a Clemson fan (so am I) and the other is a Carolina fan! These were so much fun to make and actually being able to find spatulas that matched as well = AWESOMEness. 

 It consists of a box of cake mix, a container of icing, containers of coordinating sprinkles, a whisk, spatula and measuring cups along with some cupcake liners. I designed all the printed stuff, the polka dot paper, the circle tag and the CUPCAKE label.

Find the full tutorial HERE on Papertrey Ink

Hope you have a wonderful day!