I've officially jumped on the burlap train for most of my fall decor this year. I just could not resist after seeing so many wonderful projects floating around the blogosphere. It was Sarah's Fall wreath and Allison's Fall Ruffled Burlap Berry wreath in particular that have inspired my version. Here's what I rounded up at Michael's to create my... Ruffled Burlap Wreath floral pins (the … [Read more...]
{back to school ruler wreath by create.craft.love}
Hi Wait 'Til Your Father Gets Home readers! I'm Jill and I'm the creative mind behind Create.Craft.Love! I am THRILLED that Meredith asked me to guest post today! She is one of my newest bloggy friends! I have had such a great time getting to know her and continue to be inspired by her creativity. A little about me... I grew up in Central Illinois and then moved to Missouri after … [Read more...]
{diaper cake}
Last week I shared a new favorite obsession gift idea for expectant or new moms, Handmade Burp Cloths. Another favorite gift idea is making a diaper cake. I'm sure you've seen them before! The beautiful thing about making and giving a diaper cake is that they first of all look so darn cute. Another thing I love about them is that you can include small (yet VERY useful) items as well. I like … [Read more...]
{burlap name banner}
I thought I'd bring you one last tutorial this week for all of you night owls out there! This was one of my favorites from the party, a burlap name banner! I was inspired by a fellow blogger than I l.o.v.e., Kierste of Brown Paper Packages. Last month she shared this tutorial on Stars and Stripes Bunting, and I just knew I could use her technique to make a similar banner with my son's name on … [Read more...]
{birthday party “guest book” autographed baseball}
I'm sharing two tutorials from the party today! Head over to see Kate @ Cheap Crafty Mama for my tutorial on making a Burlap & Twine name banner, and read on here for the details on my version of a birthday party "guest book". I knew before having my little guy's birthday party that I definitely wanted some sort of a "guest book" for him me to look back on (let's be honest, he most likely … [Read more...]