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Edward Mapplethorpe

Catherine — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:43:19 +0000

Here’s a little something I can promise you all new mothers want. A portrait of their adorable new child. Especially if it’s one of these, introduced to me by this favorite blogger of mine.

Thanks, Cup of Joe.

Heirloom Recipe Boxes

Catherine — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:07:47 +0000

Love these pretty recipe boxes, worthy of grandmother’s best recipes.

Picnic Clothe Weights

Catherine — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 01:42:10 +0000

These picnic table cloth weights would make the perfect touch to give with a picnic basket kit. Get the tutorial here.

Thanks, One Pretty Thing.

Family T-Shirts

Catherine — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:43:01 +0000

Any family would be instantly cooler with family tees like these.

Custom Silhouette Necklaces

Catherine — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:03:13 +0000

I love this pretty silhouette jewelry, available at this shop.

Rocks for the Teacher

AmberLee — Wed, 26 May 2010 13:39:50 +0000

This year we gave my son’s preschool teacher a Japanese maple, and we had each of the kids paint their own rock for her. Visit this blog post to see the details.

Spice Rub

AmberLee — Thu, 20 May 2010 16:03:20 +0000

Visit Martha to get the recipe for an all purpose spice rub.

Pretty Tea

AmberLee — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:45:25 +0000

Visit here to learn to make these pretty tea bags.

Drink Mixer Recipes

AmberLee — Thu, 20 May 2010 14:19:59 +0000

Visit Martha for a few simple drink mix recipes.

Low-Cost Wedding Gifts

AmberLee — Thu, 20 May 2010 06:03:43 +0000

Visit this blog post for some ideas for creative but low cost wedding gifts.

Image from here.

Herb Gardening Tips

AmberLee — Thu, 20 May 2010 06:00:18 +0000

Visit this blog post for 13 tips for growing an herb garden to keep for yourself or gift to a lucky someone.

Personalized Sharpener

AmberLee — Thu, 20 May 2010 05:57:33 +0000

Get the DIY for a personalized pencil sharpener in this blog post.

Handmade Teacher Gifts

AmberLee — Thu, 20 May 2010 05:45:19 +0000

Visit this blog post to find a roundup of gifts kids can make for teachers.

Serious Licorice

AmberLee — Thu, 20 May 2010 05:34:27 +0000

Get the licorice lover in your life some serious licorice. Visit this blog post for details.

Felt Flower Rings

AmberLee — Thu, 20 May 2010 05:30:19 +0000

Visit this blog post to learn to whip up some quick and easy felt flower rings for mom to wear on her special day.

DIY Planter Boxes

AmberLee — Thu, 20 May 2010 05:26:59 +0000

Build a DIY window box or set of planters for mom. Visit here to see a few great tutorials.

Image from here.

Fabric Flowers

AmberLee — Thu, 20 May 2010 05:21:00 +0000

Visit this blog post for a roundup of pretty fabric flowers.

Image from here.

A Tinted Portrait

AmberLee — Thu, 20 May 2010 05:13:14 +0000

I love this idea for making a portrait for mom from a special photo.

DIY Cupcake Dome

AmberLee — Thu, 20 May 2010 04:43:52 +0000

Visit this blog post to get the tutorial for making cake domes that are just the right size for delivering a cupcake.

Beach Bag Tutorial

AmberLee — Thu, 20 May 2010 04:02:53 +0000

This big roomy beach bag makes me want summer to be here now. Get the tutorial at one of my favorite blogs.

Bird Feeder from a Tea Cup

AmberLee — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:09:51 +0000

Visit here to get the tutorial for these bird feeders made from a pretty cup and saucer.

Succulents as Favors

AmberLee — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:35:24 +0000

Pretty succulents wait to be taken home by guests of this wedding. It looks like you could easily DIY the pots using this method.

Embroidered Portrait

AmberLee — Sat, 08 May 2010 13:06:14 +0000

What a lovely way to have a family portrait made. Contact the artist (Amy) for more info.

Thanks, Ohdeedoh.

Personal Library Kit

AmberLee — Sat, 08 May 2010 06:30:44 +0000

Visit here to download everything you need to create a personal library kit.

Button Paper Clips

AmberLee — Sat, 08 May 2010 06:26:07 +0000

Such pretty button paperclips. Get the tutorial from the lovely and talented Anna of Noodleheads.

Collaborative Birthday Card

AmberLee — Sat, 08 May 2010 06:15:06 +0000

Jordan Ferney does birthdays like no one I know. She recently mailed pieces of a giant birthday card to dozens of friends of the birthday girl to send back with loving notes. What a great surprise.

Stash Baskets

AmberLee — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:49:35 +0000

Helpful instructions if you prefer to create your own stash baskets.

DIY Foam Finger

AmberLee — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:07:23 +0000

Get the DIY for making your own fan mail in this blog post.

Fabric Basket Roundup

AmberLee — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:51:43 +0000

Visit here for a roundup of fabric basket tutorials.

Interchangable Cake Stand

AmberLee — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:55:44 +0000

Visit this blog post to get my tutorial for making a thrifted cupcake stand with interchangeable plates.

Real Acorn Locket

AmberLee — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:53:06 +0000

I love this real-acorn turned locket, and think it would be the perfect place to deliver a sweet note.

Painted Jars

AmberLee — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:41:42 +0000

What an easy way to pretty up a jar. Step out side and pick a few blooms to put inside and you’ve got something lovely for yourself or a friend.

Customized Granola

AmberLee — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:34:36 +0000

You know you’ve always had your own opinion about the best granola, now you can customize your own and even add a picture to the label at mixmygranola.

Custom Chocolate Bars

AmberLee — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:30:18 +0000

Visit Chocri to customize your own chocolate bar.

Painted Cookie Tutorial

AmberLee — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:08:46 +0000

I’m sure there is someone you know who would love a batch of painted sugar cookies right now.