Sunflower Cupcake & Spring Birthday Cake

Who loves a birthday?  I do, I do!

Seriously though!  Who wouldn't?  What is a birthday without cake?  And what is cake without FROSTING?  So, here is the latest SPRING cake and cupcakes for some fabulous birthdays I have had the privilege of being apart of!

These sunflower cupcakes are to DIE for.  My sister ordered these for her boss.  She told me requested:

"SOMETHING CHOCOLATEE, LEMONEE, AND MAKE IT LOOK LIKE A SUNFLOWER....PLEASE."

Chocolate Cupcake, Lemon Custard Filling and Lemon Frosting decorated into a Sunflower. 

Simply Beautiful!

SPRING letters

Julie already gave you the tutorial on how to make these Spring letters.

I just wanted to show you my finished product.

Oh, instead of buying an easter or spring sign to go in the middle of the shelf, I went the frugal route and used plastic easter eggs. Hint: used tape to get them to stay in the desired position and not roll off.

Easter version of these masonite signs. I think I might make some for every holiday since they are so easy. Click here for the instructions.

Felt/Fleece Easter Wreath

Remember when the Idea Room showed you how to make the heart wreath made out of felt? Well, we took the same idea and made a pastel easter wreath.

Supplies needed: felt circles (three inch) from desired colors, (hint! pastel yellow and green are nearly impossible to find, believe me, I hunted down each store in town, plus the internet. So we opted to use fleece too. It worked out great! The yellow and green are fleece, the others felt. Save yourself LOTS of time by reading this, trust me.) Styrofoam wreath (I can find these at the dollar store now!), straight pins and ribbon to hang it once you are done.

Same instructions as before, fold the circles into quarters and pin them onto the wreath. A bunch of us got together and the kids played while we made the wreaths. Thanks to Jenn for having this super awesome lazer cutter that cut the circles for us, seriously, saved tons of time. If you don't have a super cool friend like Jenn, then the good old fashioned way of tracing and cutting them out by hand will do.

**Note** We tried to be frugal. Each person that did the wreath, supplied one of the colors. We each bought a yard of one color (used our 40% off at Joann's). turned out, after equally dividing the circles into five groups, we had enough to complete our wreaths and oodles left over. I might be able to make another wreath or some of the ball ideas from The Idea Room or even her topiary. So if you don't want that much left over, I bet 1/2 yard is ample.

Super easy, even the kids helped. Lyla liked to put the pins in the Styrofoam wreath.

Tara, Hillary, Julie, and Jenn. We missed you Martha.

Frame a Face

Having fun, being silly, getting together, kids playing well........

the best kinds of crafting days.

LOVED the colors and how it turned out. So bright and spring-y. Mine will stay up a little after Easter because it makes me so happy.

Happy Easter Everyone!

All Things Spring!

The BEST part of living in Southern Utah is the weather.  Spring is here and I am LOVIN' it!  I can't help but open the doors to the backyard, let the kids run wild, sit in my kitchen and CRAFT!  I can see and hear the kids, smell the spring air and do what I love most!  Here is what I created this week.

SPRING "BLOOM" FRAME

This is my version of the cute frame I posted earlier that my friend Kellie had made.

Supplies:

8x10 plaque made from MDF Board

Scrapbook Paper

Ribbon/Fabric

Vinyl

Distress Ink

Spray Adhesive

Directions:

1. Cut the scrapbook paper to fit the mdf board and distress the edges of the paper.

2. Use spray adhesive or Mod Podge to adhere the paper to the frame.

3. Wrap ribbon/fabric around the frame and tie in knot/bow.

4. Cut out flowers (I used my Cricut) 3 different sizes and use a brad to connect them.  Distress edges.  I free handed a leaf (they don't have to perfect!) because I felt the picture needed some green.  Hot glue flower(s) on.

5. Cut out your vinyl (I used my Cricut...again) to say "BLOOM" or whatever you would like.  Attach and you have your own Spring frame.  Total cost for this project: FREE.  All of it was in my craft closet!

 SPRING RIBBON GARLAND

My entry table needed something.  A little spring garland maybe?

Supplies:

Wire hangers.  I used two because that's all I could find in my house!

Ribbon

Fabric

Twine

Directions:

1. Disassemble wire hangers and straighten them out.  Well, kinda straighten them out.  I left all the bends and curves in them.

2. Bend ends under in a loop.  (This is for safety purposes.  I can just see my kids....stabbing each other with sharp ribbon garland.  Can you see that one on the news?  Child stabbed by sibling with hanger made into garland!)

3. Cut several strips of fabric, ribbon and twine.  I cut them all about 4-5 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.  Really whatever your preference.

4. Loop around wire hanger and tie a knot.  Continue until wire is full and desired thickness is achieved!

That easy and once again, total cost: FREE!  Just use what you have around the house!

SPRING TWINE VASE

I saw this great idea on Brown Paper Packages and just had to make it!

She used real flowers, but real just doesn't fly in my house.  I also used what I had around the house (I am super cheap and don't want to spend any money) and I found this galvanized tin pail/vase thing in the garage.  I seriously think I bought it 8 years ago and forgot about it.  But, with a little twine, ribbon, paper clip, paper and calla lillies, this ugly tin pail vase thing is just screaming SPRING!

SPRING "GROW"

Now, this creation was inspired by the Visiting Teaching Message in the Ensign for the month of March.  The message talks about strengthening faith in God and Jesus Christ through personal scripture study.  I guess for me, reading the scriptures has helped me "GROW" on so many levels I can't begin to describe my feelings.  I felt it only appropriate to remind myself that if I do not study the gospel, I will not "GROW" to become the woman, wife, mother, and daughter of God that my Heavenly Father wants me to be.

Supplies:

2x4x6 Wood Block

Wood Stain

Tulips

Scrapbook Paper

Vinyl

Spray Adhesive or Mod Podge

Hot Glue and Glue Gun

Drill

Directions:

1. Cut your 2x4 down to size and stain.

2. Drill three holes on the top of block.  Make sure to drill the holes large enough for the stem to fit.

3. Cut out scrapbook paper and distress edges.  Adhere to block using spray adhesive or Mod Podge.

4. Trim your tulips to the height you would like.  Put hot glue into the holes in the wood block.  Stick the stem of the tulip into the hole.

5. Cut your vinyl (I used my Cricut) and attach to the scrapbook paper.

So, get to creating some cute SPRING crafts!  I would LOVE to see your finished projects!

We are linking up to Craftaholics Anonymous for the Easter Roundup!  Go check out all the cute Easter ideas!

BLOOM

I am loving this frame my friend Kellie made for Spring!

Check out her tutorial here.

Thanks Kellie for this cute idea.

SPRING WOOD LETTERS

(Don't look to close at the picture!  The tile looks great, but the bead board still has work to be done!  You can see the grout smudges, and the cereal left on the floor...compliments of Griffin's breakfast!)

SPRING is almost here folks! In honor of the BEST season ever (and because I can hardly contain myself!) here is a set of the most adorable SPRING LETTERS!

My crafty friend Hillary found this idea on a blog and we decided we had to try them out. We had our AMAZING wood cutting guy/friend...a.k.a. Mr. Jolley cut out the letters.  If you can't cut out your own, it is a must to find your own Mr. Jolley!  He is the sweetest man and can do just about anything!

All I did was trace the letters onto scrapbook paper, cut them out and adhere.  I am in LOVE with the spray adhesive.  It's so quick and easy!  (I love Mod Podge too, I am just to impatient to wait for it to try!)  You can also put a layer of Mod Podge on top for some added security!  I sanded down the edges of the paper to be flush with the wood.  You can paint your letters or stain them...whatever your little heart desires!  Dress them up with ribbons, flowers, embellishments and you will have your own set of SPRING letters!