Showing posts with label Gifts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gifts. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

I have the sweetest daughters...

and they share my passion for DIY too. Like mother, like daughters. :)

Meet my DIY girls...
Bri & Ali

and they showered me with love and attention and gifts!

Handmade cards are the best, aren't they?

This is Ali & me (and a lemon cupcake)...

and Bri used a book cover, old book pages, a doily and decoupage for this pretty creation (peek of it pictured below). 

Both sentiments were so sweet and brought tears to my eyes. I am loved.

Flowers - hanging baskets are beautiful!

Set of 8 green glass goblets...perfect for our soon-to-be-finished kitchen makeover.

All of these vintage goodies...

A pretty antique tin and Coke bottles...

Bri even made an amazing brown sugar and vanilla body scrub (I love the old canning jar and handmade tag tied on with twine)...

See the gorgeous handscraped wood frame?!

And I also got this pretty navy top. I love the crochet trim.

Dolman Sleeve Top with Crochet Trim

So many special, awesome gifts. I'm so blessed. BUT the best gift is my two beautiful young woman. I'm so proud of them.
Thanks, girls for making my Mother's Day special!


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Monday, May 2, 2011

Pater Cotiere

This information was in an email I received and I wanted to share with you:
www.papercoterie.com is a new company that is just getting started. They have been doing a beta for the past month and are getting ready to do a live launch and open house on May 4th. During the open house, they're letting everyone who completes a project in their cart get a $40 credit.  You only pay for shipping and can use it for anything.  Only people with Paper Coterie accounts get an invitation.  They’re doing some pretty amazing things.  This is a great Mother's Day gift idea!  Here are some of their products.  I love making photo books online and the selection is so cute!

Books
 Calendars


 Recipes
On May 4th they are going to be sending out the 40 dollar credit and doing a few extra promos that day - get signed up in order to get the credit!  :) Enjoy!
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Saturday, February 19, 2011

Personalize Glassware

This is a great idea for desserts/casseroles + hostess gift for upcoming summer parties and it's so easy to do.  Using Deco Art Americana Gloss Enamels, you can personalize, label or monogram your glass dish so it gets back to you. Or personalize/monogram bakeware and glass dishes.

Materials:
Rubbing Alcohol  
Cotton Ball 
Glass Baking Dish (existing or new)
Stencil (Cutting Edge Stencils bird bonus stencil and a letter "B")
Tape (painters tape)
Foam Brush (Rockler)
Paper Towel


1.  Clean the glass bottom of glass dish with a cotton ball and rubbing alcohol and let dry. 

2.  Tape stencil to the bottom of the dish. (Remember to flip words/monograms so they are painted on backwards - it'll show right side up when the dish is flipped over).

3.  Dab foam brush to soak paint into the foam, evenly distributing paint. 


4.  Apply 2 coats of paint, letting it dry 30 min. or so in between.

5.  Repeat with more stencils and paint colors as needed/desired.



6.  Pull off the tape and stencil. If you need to clean up the lines, use a fingernail/wet paper towel.

I rub my Cutting Edge Stencils under water to clean and hang to dry for re-use.

7.  Air dry for painted baking dish 48 hours.

NOW THE COOL PART - BAKE TO SET THE PAINT!

8.  Place glass dish in oven and set temp to 325 degrees. Dish will warm as the oven temp rises.


9.  "Bake" for 30 minutes.

10.  After 30 minutes, turn off oven and crack open the door to allow glass to cool.

All done! I love it and I'll always know which baking dish is mine.  I'll definitely be making something along these lines for desserts and hostess gifts for summer parties!


Note:  The painted monogram/emblem is on the bottom outside of the glass. Not for direct contact with food.

For more detailed instructions, see the preparation and application instructions at Deco Art.

I'm linking up to:

The Lettered Cottage




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Sunday, February 6, 2011

DIY Project Parade - Monogram your Glass Baking Dish

Do you make cakes for birthday parties, pretzel salads for picnics, casseroles for a friend going through a rough time and lose track of your casserole dish or glass baking dish?  Using Deco Art Americana Gloss Enamels, you can personalize, label or monogram your glass dish so it gets back to you. Or personalize your gift of baked goods and side dishes with a personalized glass container. I think it'd make a nice bridal shower gift too. Or spell out a secret message for when the delicious dish is all finished. 

Materials:
Rubbing Alcohol 
Cotton Ball  
Glass Baking Dish  
Tape  
Foam Brush (Rockler)
Paper Towel


See my full tutorial at 
 

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Do you have a DIY project to show off this week?  I'd LOVE to see it!  Or please visit the links to get inspired!




The DIY Show Off



If you'd like to link YOUR DIY project post to The DIY Show Off Project Parade:

1.You must use the button above and link to this post to share the linky love.

2.Include your name or blog name and project title. Add your permalink (not your blog url, but your DIY project post url). Feel free to link a Past Post, just invite your readers in a current post with a quick note.

3.Or email your link to thediyshowoff@gmail.com and I will add it for you.

4.If you notice your link has disappeared -please add the link back to The DIY Show Off to your post today, a button or a quick note to your readers about the party and try again! I love when everyone participates and readers check out everyone's links, but I think the return favor of linking back is the nice thing to do so everyone plays fair and enjoys all of the projects and links. Also - this blog party is for DIY projects only. Links not related to DIY will be deleted.



DecoArtCutting Edge Stencils Rockler

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Sunday, December 26, 2010

Show Off your Loot

You know you're addicted to DIY when one of your favorite gifts is from Home Depot.  This isn't a 'traditional' Christmas gift.  I was tickled when I opened my microfleece robe and pjs. In fact, I'm having trouble getting dressed today.  I love being comfy.  I feel like I'm wrapped in a cloud but I'll be thrilled when I can put on my safety glasses and take this for a spin...
The PORTER CABLE 6-Gallon Portable Electric Air Compressor Combo Kit allows more fasteners to be driven on a single charge. The compressor can operate at 150 PSI and its 2.6 SCFM @ 90 PSI offers a quick recovery time. It comes with a 16-gauge 2-1/2 in. finish nailer, an 18-gauge 1-3/8 in. brad nailer and an 18-gauge 1 in. stapler that operate on maintenance-free motors to help ensure longer tool lives.
  • 120-volt power for long life
  • 150 PSI maximum allows user to drive more fasteners per charge
  • 2.6 SCFM @ 90 PSI for quick recovery time
  • 6-gallon air tank for prolonged use
  • Steel tank construction helps ensure strength
  • Includes one 16-gauge 2-1/2 in. finish nailer, one 18-gauge 1-3/8 in. brad nailer and one 18-gauge 1 in. stapler
  • Brad nailer features tool-free depth-of-drive adjustment with detents for proper setting of nail heads
  • Narrow-crown stapler drives 18-gauge staples


Look out! I'm armed and dangerous!  Well, I'm armed and maybe only a danger to myself.  Thank you, Santa!

I also love the other gifts I received.  I feel spoiled and I love every minute of it.  :)

New dinnerware
New decor
New slippers
Pretty bracelet

This is my favorite gift of all...
Do you want to show off your gifts? I love getting new ideas for my wish list!   Please feel free to link up your post and include a link back so your friends can join in.   

The DIY Show Off

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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

DIY Holiday Highlights Linky Party

 The DIY Show Off
Here are few last minute holiday ideas from some creative DIY bloggers!  Please visit the links to see the original post and more pictures!

Uniquely pretty!


Lucy Designs has some cute holiday ideas!


What a clever idea - I love pretty presents!


Looking for some ‘last minute’ gifts that you can create yourself this holiday season? Well, Michele Beschen has you covered!  She has put together 50 FUN and RESOURCEFUL gift ideas that are sure to please anyone on your list.

Holiday / Gift Wrap Ideas:


For the guys:


Tools:


For the girls:


Wearables:


Art Supplies and Projects:


Kids:

Home:


Food:

Plants and Gardening:


Summerland Cottage Studio = beautiful inspired creativity.

DIY Glam - I love these!



Design Loving Mom - easy DIY holiday touches!

Dear Santa, I want one a flower pillow just like the one made by Charlie at Attempting Aloha...(I'd also like to visit her in person - Hawaii = no snow!)


Beautiful handmade Paris tealight holders at Sandy's Space...

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See ALL of the DIY Holiday Highlights party links for TONS of Christmas and holiday inspired decorating and DIY projects!


Please share your holiday posts below!


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  1. You must use the button above (or html code on left side bar) and link to this post to share the linky love.
  2. Add your permalink (not your blog url, but your holiday project post url which is the web address that goes directly to your holiday project blog post, not your blog address). Feel free to link a Past Post, just invite your readers in a current post with a quick note.
  3. Or email your link to thediyshowoff@gmail.com and I will add it for you.
  4. If you notice your link has disappeared -please check the content of your post. Is it holiday related? Add the link back to The DIY Show Off to your post today with a quick note to your readers about the party and try again! I love when everyone participates and readers check out everyone's links, but I think the return favor of linking back is the nice thing to do so everyone plays fair and enjoys all of the projects and links. Links not related to DIY holiday projects or holiday decor for inspiration will be deleted. Please make sure you follow the above steps.

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