Smitten for Mittens...and Fresh Greens

There is just something so cute about mittens! I was giddy when I happen to find this pair at the Dollar Tree..yep, they were one whole dollar! They are the perfect cream color and cable knit...*luv, luv, luv*. Immediately an inspiration popped to mind...one which I am pretty sure was BHG but can't remember or find ~ luckily though it was filed away in the crafty cabinet of my brain.



I gathered some fresh greens from our property (Fraser Fir & Holly cuttings), Some Faux Berries which I had in the craft room, along with White Satin Ribbon, floral wire and my trusty ole' glue gun.





I started by cutting a strip of ribbon to size and hot gluing the ends into the inner cuff of each mitten. Randomly bunching some Fraser Fir and Holly cuttings together, I secured the ends with floral wire. Adding some faux berries I tucked the gathering into the mittens and done.





I love the simplicity of this.





All for $1.00 and some assistance of nature. Enjoy! XOXO

pot rack by chonlahan on HGTV Message boards.

This window was turned into a pot rack by chonlahan on HGTV Message boards. What a great idea.

She has this advise about this project. " It was a pretty simple project. I used large hooks to attach the chain and large hooks to hold the pots and pans. I think the most important thing is choosing a sturdy window and how you secure it to the ceiling. It could be quite heavy and you need to choose ceiling anchors and chain appropriate to the weight of your pans. I decorated on top of mine with ivy, grapevine wreath and a metal bowl of silk roses. I wouldn't use anything very heavy on top of the glass.

Old Luggage as a Planter

Old Luggage as a Planter or seasonal display This pic came from the Junkwarehouse Be sure to visit their site for more great ideas.

http://junkwarehouseonline.com/

Old Bed Spring Candle Holder-by Margo:

I found these unusually shaped springs in this bed that I took apart. They just screamed to be made into candle holders.

I added a washer in between the tight spring area in the center, and a little glue to keep it in place, and the candle just sits on it.

http://www.robomargo.com/quickprojects.html

Seeds Invitation

Seeds represent the starting of something new, and these seed inviations will be a wonderful start to a summer or garden wedding or party.

http://www.craftbits.com/project/seeds-invitation

Creative Birthday Gift Ideas Print a Birthday Card Toilet Paper Roll

Get ready for creative birthday gift ideas that are ultra fab with an hilarioustwist. The idea is that you'll print a birthday card to go with an ordinary toilet paper roll. We admit that it's a giggly-wiggly-fun gag birthday gift. Imagine it for your simple and fast mens birthday gift ideas or as a surprise with an attitude for a teen or a colleague. No doubt it will get your friends all jazzed up.


http://www.free-homemade-gift-ideas.com/creative-birthday-gift-ideas.html

Free Greeting Cards Print & Enjoy!

Free greeting cards print them yourself in lieu of buying! Get your treat of ultra fabulous free greeting cards to print.
http://www.free-homemade-gift-ideas.com/free-greeting-cards-print.html

Make Your Own Magazine Cover Share Some Fame!

We feature a great way to share some fame. Make your own magazine cover, because it's time for some fame, fun and admiration! It's incredible how easy gift ideas you can get with a speck of STARlight.

http://www.free-homemade-gift-ideas.com/make-your-own-magazine-cover.html

Diaper Cake Instructions

At last, all the best diaper cake instructions all in one place. Do you want to know how to make diaper cake?

http://www.free-homemade-gift-ideas.com/diaper-cake-instructions.html

Free Hair Bow Instructions - Super Whimsical "Free-hand" Stacked Hair Bow

Free hair bow instructions, where everything is oh so pretty and looks oh so girly... Making hair bows for girls is such a fun and whimsical thing, we're sure you would like to get your share. 

http://www.free-homemade-gift-ideas.com/free-hair-bow-instructions.html

Free Printable To Do Lists

Looking Fresh & Chick Always

http://www.free-homemade-gift-ideas.com/free-printable-to-do-lists.html

Shredded Paper Seed Starters:

Made of recycled paper shreds and tissue paper 

http://www.dana-made-it.com/2011/04/hello-spring-diy-shredded-paper-seed.html

Bath Bags

Make one of these pretty bags for someone you care about, fill it with bath beads, lotions, or even our homemade soaps. Use colorful washcloths or a pretty patterned material, topped off with a dainty ribbon.

http://crafts.kaboose.com/bathbags.html

Homemade Oatmeal Soap and Soap-on-a-Rope

This is a perfect easy-to-make homemade beauty bar. 

http://www.allfreecrafts.com/homemade-gifts/soap.shtml

A Last-Minute Mother's Day Gift She'll Love

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-testing/from-the-lab-blog/last-minute-mothers-day-gift-ideas

DIY Mother's Day Gift: Ombre Dipped Candles

http://www.momtastic.com/home-and-living/home/164701-diy-mothers-day-gift-ombre-dipped-candles

Mother's Day Gift/Scrapbook Tag Templates

http://familycrafts.about.com/od/mothersday/ig/Mother-s-Day-Tags/

A Goof Proof Mother's Day Gift

Want to give something really special to your mom for Mother's Day? Short on cash? Still want to do something really cool? Something she'll never forget?

http://www.agirlsworld.com/amy/pajama/mothersday/mom-craft.html

Printable Mother's Day Coupons

Here are some fun coupons you can print out to give to mom or any other special lady for Mother's Day! Present mom with coupons to redeem for everything from a hug to weeding the garden and taking out the trash. You can even print out a blank coupon and make up your own, or, if you are brave, let mom make up her own.

http://familycrafts.about.com/od/mothersday/ig/Printable-Mother-s-Day-Coupons/

Last Minute Mother's Day Gift Idea

Need a last minute Mother's day (or Grandmother's gift)? How about making a wire photo holder?

http://kenward.blogspot.com/2010/05/last-minute-mothers-day-gift-idea.html