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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.

Portrait Pins

Catherine — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:57:32 +0000

Melanie of You Are My Fave has all the best ideas. Visit this post to see the photo pins she made for her grandpa’s 90th birthday, and to read the sweet thing she said about him.

Friendship Bracelet

Catherine — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:59:03 +0000

Love this grown up version of the friendship bracelet.

Thanks, Bhalo

Homemade Ice Cream

Catherine — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:45:02 +0000

Complete brilliance, ice cream as a favor, with rock salt and ice to keep things cool.

Thanks, Ohdeedoh

Key Ring

Catherine — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:14:19 +0000

I am nearly hyperventilating right now by how completely romantic this ring is. See it here.

Thanks, Oh, Hello Friend.

Heirloom Recipe Boxes

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

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

Button Headbands

Catherine — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:45:30 +0000

This button headband would be perfect for little girls to assemble and take home at a birthday party.

Wire Rings

Catherine — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 01:02:03 +0000

What fun up cycled electric wire rings. Available here.

Thanks, Lushlee.

Hair Bow Bouqet

Catherine — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:57:55 +0000

I think this pot of hair clips is the perfect favor for a party full of little girls.

Thanks, One Pretty Thing.

Custom Zipper Pulls

Catherine — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:56:27 +0000

I’m always looking for little surprises for boys. These DIY zipper pulls would be so fun, especially to personalize a backpack.

Thanks, One Pretty Thing.

Scout Books

Catherine — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:42:01 +0000

Scout books lets you customize with a design of your own. What fun.

Thanks, Design Mom.

Fringe Party Hats

Catherine — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:08:46 +0000

These must be the prettiest party hats I’ve come across. Get the tutorial here.

Mega Surprise Ball

Catherine — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:17:21 +0000

Visit here to see the coolest surprise ball ever.

Bubble Wrap Travel Game

Catherine — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:12:47 +0000

This little travel game would be a hit with my kids. I’m bookmarking it as a future farewell gift too. See how to make this here.

Recipe Crock

Catherine — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 01:46:38 +0000

I love recipes. I love crocks. So of course I love this recipe crock. I love this idea as a grad gift.

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.

Sewn Napkins

Catherine — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:40:26 +0000

I love these bright double sided napkins, the perfect spring summer hostess gift, especially if you’re staying over for a night or two.

Window-full of Bunting

AmberLee — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 05:43:05 +0000

I think a window-full of bunting is the perfect way to wake up on your birthday morning, don’t you?

Waterproof Park Blanket

Catherine — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:24:08 +0000

What a great way to head off for a picnic. Get the tutorial for this waterproof park blanket from The Mother Huddle.

Crayon Initials

Catherine — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:39:45 +0000

Crayon initials for a teacher, what fun.

Thanks, CRAFT

Reversible Headbands

Catherine — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:01:02 +0000

Get a great reversible headband tutorial here , and see the headbands Anna made from it at Noodleheads.

Handmade Bean Bag Chairs

Catherine — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:49:56 +0000

Visit here to get MADE’s beanbag chair pattern, and visit here to see Anna’s version on Noodleheads. Didn’t it turn out lovely?

Handmade Book

Catherine — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:18:42 +0000

I love this sweet little daydream book, and think it would be the perfect way to commemorate a memory with a friend.

Thanks, Say Yes to Hoboken

Last Minute Fathers Day Gifts

Catherine — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:15:23 +0000

Visit this blog post for a few father’s day gifts you can thrill dad with, even if you’ve waited until the last minute.

Izze Sparkling Juice

Catherine — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:02:52 +0000

I was reminded of the yummy refreshing IZZE sparkling juice by Creature Comforts. A sampling of these are the perfect summer hostess gift.

Scrappy Zippered Pouch

Catherine — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:58:47 +0000

Trust me, your girlfriends want one of these. Doesn’t it make you want to be seamstress enough to pull it off? I think this might motivate me to learn to put in a zipper. Find the tutorial here.

Hammocks

Catherine — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 07:06:24 +0000

If dad’s been wanting a hammock, visit this blog post for a few recommendations.

Travel Gifts

Catherine — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 07:00:29 +0000

Visit this blog post for a few gifts that will work for a traveling dad.

Apron For Dad

Catherine — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 07:01:23 +0000

I love this simple tutorial for making an apron from a canvas tote, for Dad.

Thanks, CRAFT.

Message On a Tee

Catherine — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 06:42:32 +0000

Visit this blog post to make a shirt with a special message for dad or someone else special.

DIY Hero Supplies

Catherine — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 06:37:16 +0000

Jordan Ferney put together something to make Dad feel like a superhero. Visit here to see all the details.

Hand-Painted Vans

Catherine — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 02:24:07 +0000

Dad needs some hand painted Vans. Truly, how cool are these kicks?

DIY Heating Pad

Catherine — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:34:48 +0000

I love this “super-luxurious flannel + rice + lavender essential oils” bag. It would be great as a get well gift, or for anyone feeling a little stressed and needing a little calm. You can find out how to make this here.

Homemade Peony

Catherine — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:56:09 +0000

I love this peony made by a simple ribbon. Get the tutorial here.