kitchen labels

just something simple i did to add a little organization to my kitchen. i created the images on my computer, printed them out on sticker paper, cut them out and stuck them on. adds a little bit of sassy to my kitchen. and loveliness of course!

painting crisp lines

ever wanted to paint stripes but decided against it because you thought it would be too difficult and your lines wouldn't be crisp?

i found an amazing tip online on how to get crisp lines, and it worked! even on my textured walls!

here's how...

supplies

2 different paint colors

paintbrush/roller

paint pan

painters tape

level

tape measure

tutorial

first, paint your entire wall with one of your two paint colors.

next, tape your stripes. i did mine 12" because i didn't want to make the space too busy. the smaller the space, the larger you will want to make your stripes. be sure to use your tape measure and level when taping!

then, use your paint brush and the same color you used to paint the wall solid, to paint along the tape where you want your stripes.

after the paint has dried, use your paintbrush, roller, and second paint color to paint your stripes.

let the paint dry completely and carefully remove the tape.

so lovely!

this would work for any kind of pattern you want to paint. stripes, chevron, etc.

happy painting :)

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mother's day card

pretty sure this lovely card will make your mom's day. so simple and oh so pretty! and you can customize it however you would like and make it just right for her.

here's how...

supplies

tissue paper

1 piece of card stock

greeting from computer or stamp

scissors

1 eyelet

eyelet setter

double sided tape

tutorial

these are the supplies you will need. any color tissue paper will work and if you don't have eyelets you could always hot glue a button in the middle or use a brad.

cut 4 different size circles out of tissue paper. you can do all one color or do as i have and alternate two different colors. don't worry about making them perfect circles. they don't need to be. the more imperfect they are the more visually appealing they'll be.

set your eyelet through the middle of all four circles.

ball the tissue paper up into a tiny ball.

carefully open the flower back up.

from your computer print out your greeting onto a 8.5x11 piece of card stock. or, if you have a mother's day stamp you could use that, that would work great too. cut your card stock in half, so you end up with two pieces approximately 8.5x5.5. fold your card in half so you end up with a card approximately 4.25x5.5.

now just use double sided tape to attach your flowers to your card!

cupcake toppers

so now that we have the perfect frosting for our cupcakes, time to add some lovely cupcake toppers! these little beauties are perfect for any party... birthday parties, baby showers, bridal showers, wedding receptions, etc.

heres how...

supplies

-scrapbook paper

{scraps work great!}

-image/design from computer or stamps work great too

-hot glue gun

-glue sticks

-scallop punch

{if you don't have this you could always trace a cookie cutter or something else with a fun shape and cut it out.}

-circle punch

{same here, you can just trace something round and cut it out if you don't have a punch.}

-lollipop sticks

{check your local craft store, near the candy making supplies.}

tutorial

print out an image from the computer or stamp an image that you would like to use for your cupcake topper.

use your circle punch to cut out the image

use your scallop punch {it should be slightly larger than the punch you used for your image} to cut out the back of your cupcake topper.

now you have the two parts of the cupcake topper ready to assemble.

put a dab of hot glue in the center of your scallop punch.

quickly lay your lollipop stick in the dab of glue.

put more glue onto of the stick.

quickly put your image on top.

let the glue dry and your all done!

such a simple way to add a touch of loveliness to that next party of yours!

delish!

so paula deen has got to be the queen of all things unhealthy. however, she is also the queen of all things delish! i made these lovely cupcakes for a bbq and i promise you, this frosting is delish!

paula deen's cream cheese frosting

1 pound cream cheese, softened

2 sticks butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

in a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla together until smooth. add the sugar and on low speed, beat until incorporated. increase the speed to high an dmix until very light and fluffy.

let me know if you try it!

hello!

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