C is for Candy Button Zipper Pouches

diy candy button zipper pouches

This just might be the most outrageous diy project I have conjured up in my lifetime but when my daughter decided she wanted a Willy Wonka birthday party all things normal went out the window.  So today I am sharing how to make candy button zipper pouches using real candy buttons which will be the favors at her birthday party.

It's official since I already sent out this cute little save the date graphic I made up.

The candy buttons ARE NOT EDIBLE anymore because they have been sealed with clear gloss polyurethane which is the only way I could figure out how to keep the buttons adhered to the paper and protect the sugar and paper from moisture (humidity, moist fingers, liquids in general). 

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L is for Leather Heart Necklace

diy leather heart necklace

Another candy free diy valentines idea for you today and one that requires no sewing (or wood cutting ;)).  Im over at Pretty Handy Girl with Brittany sharing these leather heart necklaces.

Super fast and easy especially for you hot glue gun lovers - the tutorial is here.

And if youre looking for more candy free diy valentines below is a quick round up:

Another candy free valentine or awesome birthday party favor if youve got scrap wood are these personalized backpack fobs:

Im linking up to:

Creative Collection @ Lolly Jane

Nifty Thrity Sunday @ Nifty Thrifty Things

Inspiration Exchange @ City Farmhouse

SAS @ Funky Junk

That DIY Party @ The DIY Showoff

Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z

Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue

Pretty Things Thursday @ Scissors & Spatulas

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed

SAS @ Just a Girl

Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic

inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework

Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming

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V is for Vintage Quilt Makeover

How I took a vintage quilt (that was never quilted) and made it into two proper quilts for my girls beds, if only their great great grandmother knew where her quilt was today!

I received this very thin handpieced quilt from my mother about 10 years ago.  It actually came from her father's home and was made by his mother so now this vintage quilt will span 5 generations.

I cut the quilt in half to make two quilts, gave them a proper backing with batting and then quilted them to enhance the star pattern.  I sure hope my great grandmother is pleased with the transformation.

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S is for Stenciled Wood Wall Art

diy stenciled wood wall art

I'm participating in the 10 Days of Valentines challenge with Porch and Valspar paint whereby I was to create a diy project using marsala paint and a mystery item from Porch.  

As you can see the mystery item was a stencil and this diy gal never uses stencils but I was up for the challenge.

I used the stencil in a tile like fashion to make this wood wall art which resembles a quilt.  I love the intricate detail of the stencil and the delicate nature of the shapes.

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C is for Copper Cake Stand

diy wood and copper cake stand

Hello diy friends.  Today Im over at Pretty Handy Girl with Brittany sharing how to make this wood and copper cake stand.

What cake doesnt need a snazzy pipe cake stand?  Click here for all the details.

And if youre looking for more pipe project inspiration see my round up here:

 

Im linking up to:

Creative Collection @ Lolly Jane

Nifty Thrity Sunday @ Nifty Thrifty Things

Inspiration Exchange @ City Farmhouse

SAS @ Funky Junk

That DIY Party @ The DIY Showoff

Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z

Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue

Pretty Things Thursday @ Scissors & Spatulas

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed

SAS @ Just a Girl

Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic

inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework

Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming

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H is for Heart Wall Art

diy fabric collage heart wall art

Another Valentine's Day themed project today and one that's easy for kids to do too!

I cut out a heart shape from 3/4" plywood but you could easily purchase one of those heart shaped frames that are precut at Michaels (and I think only $1) and do this same project.

Cut plywood edges are my favorite because it shows the layers of the pressed wood sandwich.  And use all your cute fabric scraps for this one, my squares are 1" but any size will work.

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