National Hug Day!

As a side note...

Today is National Hug Day, so feel free to go out and give as many "gentle" hugs as possible!!!!

Happy Hug Day

Nichelle

Heart Shaped Button Covers

Here's another wonderful idea from MarthaStewart.com to spruce up any child's outfit for that perfect valentine gathering.

http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/valentines-day-projects-for-kids#slide_22

Knot Bracelet Valentines!

Day five of our fun DIY Valentines Projects...

Here's a fun way to get the kids involved in making something special for their friends, classmates, or a little something special for that loving grandparent.

http://www.marthastewart.com/how-to/knot-bracelet?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/valentines-day-gifts#slide_9

Bath Fizzie Fun!

Day Four of our fun DIY Valentines Projects...

Here is a fun gift for that special someone out there, ladies...don't be afraid to make these for yourselves either!

http://www.marthastewart.com/article/bath-fizzies

Seed Starter Valentines

Day three of our fun DIY valentines projects...

Here's a fun idea for that Gardener you know!  It's personal, beautiful, it helps Mother Nature and it's the gift that keeps on giving.

http://www.marthastewart.com/good-thing/seed-starter-valentine?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/valentines-day-gifts#slide_5

Neck Tie Envelopes

Day two of our Valentine's fun DIY projects...

This week is all about some adorable finds at MarthaStewart.com, and here is a great way to repurpose some of those old shirts laying around!

http://www.marthastewart.com/how-to/necktie-envelope?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/valentines-day-gifts#slide_3

Lacy Votive Holder

Here is a fun and easy way to get started on that romantic feeling around the house, or even a quick, handmade valentine for that special someone...like mom, hee hee!

http://www.marthastewart.com/article/lacy-votive-holder?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/valentines-day-decor#slide_3

Thank you MarthStewart.com for yet another adorable idea!

Valentine's Day Fun!

Alright Everyone,

It's time to get ready for some red, pink, and craziness all over!  I am going to post a new craft or DIY project everyday until Valentine's Day for those of you that are like me and love to make the house super festive for every holiday!

Get ready, Set, Go!

Nichelle

Anyone Curious?

So if there was anyone out there waiting with us to find out the sex of the baby....

IT'S A GIRL.....!!!!!  

We have a beautiful 3 year old boy named Miles right now, and with the addition of a little girl... our family seems complete (although we would have been extremely happy no matter what the sex).

So keep those ideas rolling in for crafty notions and things, especially for newborns... i'm already getting antsy!

Nichelle

Glass Clings for Spring anyone?... I'm in!

Thank you to Modpodgerocks.com

for a great little idea for making the inside feel like spring while the outside might still be a little, well, gloomy.

http://www.modpodgerocksblog.com/2010/12/using-mod-podge-to-make-glass-clings.html

Oh my!

So this year has gotten off to a great start, aside from this stomach bug that my son and I caught...YUCK!  We have found all kinds of wonderful DIY hints and tricks to help start the new year off right as well as continuing our charity events on Etsy! 

On a different note, we get to find out the sex of the baby today... HOORAY!!!  I'm so nosy I just can't wait to find out.  When we first found out that we were preggo I was a little shocked because it was exactly planned, hee hee, but after the shock wore off I got right into planning mode.  Do you know how hard it is to plan like I do when you don't know the sex of the baby?  SUPER HARD!   I want to make sure everything is perfect before the baby gets here, which is a little hard with so many projects going on around the house at once.  I have molding that needs finished in the painting department, my husband and I's room is in shambles and needs a complete makeover for sure, and my sons room just seems to accumulate more and more and more toys... how does this even happen?  That's why today's DIY project was about clutter and cleaning up a little. 

Please don't hesitate to email me or post a comment if there are particular DIY projects that you would like to see... I love hunting for new, great DIY ideas!!!  nichellesboutique@yahoo.com

Nichelle

New Year, New Clutter?

How many of you have more than you know what to do with after the holidays with clothes, gifts, toys, etc...?  I know this is the time of year is when I start looking around my house realizing how much needs to get done and wondering how I can possibly fit this much stuff into that little space.  So I was looking around for some good organizing ideas and found this wonderful link from MOMOLOGIE.

http://www.momologie.com/article/clothes-encounters

 

Thanks to Momologie.com for there awesome ideas!

Reversible Purse

Reversible Purse

Thank You Martha Stewart for another adorable idea...

 

http://www.marthastewart.com/article/reversible-purse?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/sewing-projects-tote-bags-and-purses#slide_5

Go Ducks!

BCS Bowl coming up...  

What better way to get the kids involved then to get them cheering on their team with the perfect team color accents!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64689783/go-ducks-tutu

Nichelle

Spice up your kitchen!

Dav.i.son 

has come up with a wonderful way to spice up your kitchen and lessen the clutter in your cupboards...

check out this link to view the full tutorial.

 http://davisongoons.blogspot.com/2010/11/check-out-my-moves.html

Back to school anyone?

Here is a fun little craft to help make going back to school a little more fun for your kids!

Skip To My Lou had this wonderful tutorial:

http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/12/11/diy-fabric-notepad-cover/

Thanks to Skip To My Lou for the fun tutorial,

Nichelle

DIY: Karen's Coffee Can Lanterns

I just came across this wonderful DIY tutorial for these little gems:

http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/07/diy-project-karens-coffee-can-lanterns.html

Check it out... super easy and way too cute to pass up!

Nichelle

Welcome 2011

Welcome 2011,

I am excited to see what this year has to offer... I have good feelings about it!  Let's hope that we can start it off right with helping out some animals in need, it's still cold out there, especially for those in need so check out the charity going on and see if you can spare $3.00 for someone in need.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64739252/scarf-bananas

If not, no pressure. 

Let me know if you have any ideas on how you would like to help a charity or someone in need...

Nichelle