life lessons from Ashley Stock - a momma-in-training.
REPOSTED from a Guest Spot I had on Tatertots & Jello {one of my favorite bloggy peeps of all times, just so you know} I think I’ll spare you all the mushy details about the admiration, respect and general happy feelings I have towards Jen and the fabulous Tatertots & Jello blog. She is basically pure awesome {but you all know that}, so I’ll skip to the real reason I am was asked to guest post today… To teach you how to make this super duper, crazy {…Read More…}
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Cutlery Vinyl Wall Art Tutorial {using a rad decal from Dezign With a Z} It’s no secret that I kinda have a “thing” for vinyl projects. So when Dezign With a Z contacted me about reviewing one of their projects, the wheels began to turn in the crafty section of my brain. I headed over to the shop, and before I knew it I had been browsing for over an hour trying to narrow down my favorites from dozens and dozens of really awesome designs. {…Read More…}
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Today we basically have a celebrity guest blogging with us–a crafting celebrity, that is!Jen, of TT&J is best known for her neato subway art projects and burlap creations–and for being the sweetest blogger ever! She has also played a HUGE roll in putting my little blog on the map in the blogging world–and for that I will be forever grateful! She is also one of my FAVORITE people to follow on facebook because she always posts the BEST ideas from other craft bloggers! And today, {…Read More…}
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Pom Pom Bib Necklace Tutorial {totally anthro-esk} Do you remember my Pom Pom headband tutorial a while back? It was kinda a big deal {hehe}. So, after a craft fest with my girl Brittany, I was inspired to turn those Pom’s into an anthropologie inspired necklace. Brittany used this similar process to create a Pom Pom brooch. These are crazy easy to make! Pom Pom Bib Necklace Supplies: Felt {approx 1 sq foot} Cotton fabric in the color of your choice Fabric scissors Necklace chain, pearls, {…Read More…}
Meet Delia! We like Delia. Delia has a blog. We LOVE Delia’s blog. She makes us smile, because she is real, and she is beautiful, and we like real, beautiful gals! She is a Super Momma, to two super boys. And seeing this picture of her with her boys makes my ovaries ache for another little munchkin. She is a crafty super star–no really, she is. See for yourself. And because she is also awesome, she teaches her readers how to make these {and more} on {…Read More…}
DIY Glamour Gloves {Tutorial} It’s officially gloves and scarf weather, and that makes me happy. That being said, I am a little tired of my plain ole boring gloves, and today I thought, why not spice them up a bit, eh?! Add a little glamour to your gloves with these simple DIY steps: Supplies: Plain gloves Glue Gun Scissors Trimmings, Lace, Buttons of your choice If you remember my Victorian Ruffle Cuff post, then you know I tend to be inspired by random lace, ruffles and trimming {…Read More…}
Burlap and Vinyl Calendar and Menu Board Remember Staker Sensations? Staker Sensations is the rad vinyl Etsy shop I told you about when I made “the Naughty Spot“. Well, Staker Sensations also sent me a super cool calendar decal so I could whip up a fun project. I headed over to Joann’s where I picked up a poster frame {they are currently 50% OFF}!!! Then I pulled out some burlap, some extra scrap booking alphabet stickers and I got to work creating my Calendar and Menu {…Read More…}
Last month I had the pleasure of guest blogging for the fabulous Kari of U Create…and for those of you who may have missed it, here is the EXACT re-post: I am the momma with a hubby who changes poopy diapers. I am the momma who crawls into the crib with her one year old as a last ditch effort to get him to sleep. I am the momma who recently revealed her biggest, most personal secret –on her blog. I am the momma who sometimes {…Read More…}
Pumpkin Vase Flower Arrangement Tutorial {in 5 minutes or less} When a talented friend of mine told me that she uses those fake pumpkins from craft stores to make flower arrangements and table center pieces, I knew I had to try it out for myself! Aside from the fact that the flowers from my garden are almost dead, I am still in love with the end result. Just imagine when I buy fresh flowers for this arrangement! Ready to make your own?! SUPPLIES: Fake carvable pumpkin {…Read More…}
I am excited beyond words to announce that today I am an official CREATIVE GUEST on the infamous UCreate! For the two of you who aren’t familiar with UCreate, she’s kinda a BIG deal, like a REALLY big deal! She’s been described as the Oprah of the blogging world–I’m just sayin. So head over to UCreate for the unveiling of my super TOP SECRET tutorial! And now I’m off to soak in my 15 minutes of fame…
Button Checkers Tutorial Cottage Chic Distressed Checker Board I hardly remember how to play checkers, but I sure had fun making this cottage chic distressed checker board with button pieces! I was cleaning out my garage and stumbled across my current checker board–BORING and frankly, quite ugly! So I made my own, and now you can too! Here’s what you’ll need: Supplies: Wooden plaque {available at Michael’s} mine is 6×6 and was about $1.50 Acrylic paint in the colors of your choice {I used turquoise {…Read More…}
Officially the World’s Easiest Bohemian Headband Tutorial {featured on Headband Week} So by the end of the week, the creative portion of my brain has sorta fizzled. And all I could come up with was this insanely easy braided headband. I’ve noticed that these bohemian braided leather headbands have been all the rage lately {at least according to Claire’s Accessories at the mall}. And all you need to know how to do is BRAID–and then you too can have your very own Bohemian Hippie Style Headband! {…Read More…}
Baby Nylon Headband Tutorial {featured on LMM Headband Week} {{and you can even switch out the flower clip}} All my favorite little smushy baby girls at church have these super cute, super giant flower headbands made out of nylon material. Every Sunday the headband is adorned with a new pretty flower–and I have always wondered how to make one. And since this is Headband Week at Little Miss Momma, I thought it would be the perfect time to teach myself–and YOU! So here is my {…Read More…}
Scrunch Fabric Flower Pom Pom Headband Tutorial {NOsew step-by-step instructions} {{featured on Headband Week}} Ready to learn how to make your very own Flower Pom headband?! Here’s what you’ll need: About 20-30 circles cut out of the fabric of your choice {about 1.5 inch circles} Elastic Headband {purchased at Target} Hot glue and glue gun Scissors Felt Let’s get started! Cut out one felt circle in the size you want your pom pom to be. Take one of your fabric circles and scrunch from the middle. {…Read More…}
Victorian Lace and Pearl Headband TUTORIAL {featured on Headband Week} Let’s just dive right in, shall we! Here’s what you’ll need: Lace or trim of your choice {about 12-18 inches} Pearl or other embellishment {buttons would be cute} Elastic Headband {purchased at $1 section at Target} Felt Scissors Hot Glue Step One: Cut out TWO circles from your felt {same size}. They don’t need to be perfect circles. Begin gluing from the outer edge of the circle {work from the outside in}. Only glue about 1 {…Read More…}
Welcome to Headband Week at Little Miss Momma: {a week full of headband tutorial awesomeness} What better than a fun headband to add some spunk to any outfit in your wardrobe {especially if you’re like me and only wear gray}. So stay tuned throughout the week for a handful of brand NEW step-by-step tutorials. AND THAT’S NOT ALL! I want YOU to show me what you’ve got! So on Friday, Little Miss Momma is hosting our first ever LINKY PARTY for all things headband related. Link {…Read More…}
Mod Podge Magnet Tutorial The pictures didn’t turn out as well as I had hoped, but I can promise you these magnets are cute as pie in person–and they only take 5 minutes and a few bucks to make. Here’s what you’ll need: Supplies: glass beads {flower section at Michael’s} your favorite scrapbook paper magnet strips Mod Podge scissors First… Decide where you want to place your magnet on the scrapbook paper. Apply the Mod Podge to the backside of a glass bead. Place on the {…Read More…}
Beach Wood Photo Project The beach house we are staying at has no shortage of beach wood lying around. So I spent a little bit collecting this pile of wood… and I used the wood to spell out some of my favorite words… Then I downloaded the photos and turned them black and white using Picasa: Then I messed around with the “collage” tool on Picasa to create these fun pieces: How cute would some of these be blown up and framed? I may just have {…Read More…}
