Diaper Bassinet

The days of the diaper cake are OVER.
Seriously.
Ok, fine - diaper cakes are adorable, but I'd say it's about time they got a little revamp, don't you?

Or is it possible that this could turn into one of those things? . . . like . . . you know. Those things. Like when you go on a cruise and your maid makes your towel into a different animal every. day. And it's so cute. but it could get old quick. I don't know. I still think this is adorable and it has the potential to be even more adorable-er. Ü

Am I right or am I right?

Right.

I was searching for something new and exciting. I'm in a rather blah mood, so it seemed like everything I saw was either ugly, not very innovative, or seriously. {seriously meaning 'Like, seriously? My dog can do that.' Oh my gosh, I'm such a brat. and I'm rambling. sorry.}

I found this while blog surfing today.  {I know, right - me? blog surf? I haven't done that in ages! Which is probably why this place has been a barren wasteland of nothingness. I sincerely apologize. I'll try and do better.}



Seriously? {Meaning Seriously?!? why didn't I think of that? oh yeah - in need of crafty dust. right.}

How freaking cute is this?!?
Buh-bye diaper cake, hello bassinet! this is absolutely adorable!!
'Cute as a fox' was kind enough to give us a little tutorial on how to craft up this loveliness so that you can be all the rage at your next baby shower {cause we all know you love having the bestest and most memorable gift ever, right??} Diaper bassinets are so the new diaper cakes. Or are they? What else can you think of to make out of diapers? {and no, melting a candy bar in them doesn't count and yes, I really want a response to that question!}

http://www.cuteasafox.com/2011/06/diaper-bassinet-tutorial.html

Paper Roses

Seriously too impatient - I went hunting for a tutorial on my own and found this Ü Looks easy enough, especially if you have a template or something and can just run your exacto knife through!

http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2009/12/rolled-flower-gift-toppers.html

Wreath of Paper Roses

I'm not sure that I've ever seen a wreath in the store's that I would want to hang on my front door . . . I think it maybe happened once - last Christmas at Robert's - it was $40!! When i went back closer to Christmas to see if it was on sale, they were all gone.

oh well.

This one is WAY CUTER and WAY CHEAPER anyway!! I CANNOT wait for the tutorial! {seriously. i want this on my front door.     right. now.}

http://yarner.blogspot.com/2011/01/paper-rose-wreath.html

Cupcakes!

I love cupcakes!! especially baby cupcakes - there's just something to be said for miniature everything Ü
Anyways, here's some cute cupcake stuff I've found floating around the web recently Ü

Dress it up!
 I have been super loving the new cupcake wraps that are everywhere!! Of course, I'm too cheap to pay $1 (or more!) per wrap, but these awesome people have found a loop hole in the system and shared it with us! Ü

http://domesticgoddessadventures.blogspot.com/2009/08/cute-cupcake-wrappers.html
http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/2010/04/diy-laser-cut-cupcake-wraps.html
http://lovelypapershop.blogspot.com/2010/05/cupcakes.html

um, ok - how freaking cute are these!!! they're cupcake stands!! i so want some!

http://www.allthingscupcake.com/2010/06/15/sweet-stands/

Embellish it!
Every once in a while, TomKat posts free printable cupcake toppers - and they're always adorable of course!! You can also buy toppers (as well as other party paper goods too), but we all know I'm cheap, right? Ü

http://tomkatstudio.blogspot.com/2010/05/free-printable-mothers-day-designs.html

Think outside the box!
Bakerella just posted about these tow mater cupcakes - how cute is that?!? her creativity never ends!

http://family.go.com/disney/pkg-disney-recipes/recipe-bakerella-903493-tow-mater-cupcakes-t/

This entire cookie monster party posted by hostess with the mostess is making me hungry!

http://www.hostessblog.com/2009/12/real-parties-cookie-monster-birthday/

eighteen25 inspiration!!

I stumbled on this blog a few weeks ago and didn't have a spare second to check it out, but from my first glimpse, i knew it was going to be awesome. and it is. Ü {little background - eighteen25 is a blog done by 3 sisters that live in vegas with endless amounts of creativity! they are awesomely generous and post free downloads for you all the time. it always makes me feel better to know that it's not just one person with all this pent up creativity!}

Thank you gifts!!! some of these {i don't know - like maybe one) are teacher specific, but the rest can be used for any occassion! Like somebody in your neighborhood or a dear friend who just needs a chocolate break, or a coworker who went out of their way to do an awesome favor for you!
she even gives you a free printable download!! kudos to you girl. Ü

http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2010/04/quick-cheesy-teacher-appreciation-gifts.html

and these for me. haha Ü althought writing "secret" on it doesn't neccessarily mean that someone else won't find it. lol. again - more free downloads for cute candy jars! {ps - these would probably work awesome with those cheapo spice jars at ikea!!}

http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2010/04/treat-jar-toppers.html

she bought this tray at target for $2.50! then she made it even cuter - time to go to target again!

http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2010/03/bunny-silhouette-tray.html

I know easter's over, but this is such a cute idea!!

http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2010/03/youve-been-egged-free-download.html

anyways - this blog is pretty fresh on the market, but is already full of super awesomeness has been an instant hit! They've only been going for a month and a half and already have over 600 followers - amazing! Head on over and check it out! Ü

Sewing projects!

cutest red shoes ever!!

http://while-they-sleep.blogspot.com/2009/08/recycled-leather-shoes-tutorial.html
 
 
hehe, i need to make this for the handyman . . . he loves his spreedsheets!

http://projectsbyjess.blogspot.com/2009/12/nerd-gift.html


these headbands are way too easy . . . and adorable!

http://projectsbyjess.blogspot.com/2009/12/baby-gift-outfit.html


oh my stinkin cute! where the wild things are costume for halloween!

http://projectsbyjess.blogspot.com/2009/10/let-wild-rumpus-start.html
 
 
LOOK HOW CUTE THESE ARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i want to go buy my own pair of nylons and make some for myself!!!! lol Ü

http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2009/12/tiny-tights-to-knee-high-socks.html


Baby car seat cover

http://makeitdo.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/baby-car-seat-cover-tutorial/


I love how mod this quilt looks

http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/12/im-blushing.html

The Little Nanny Goat

I found this blog a while ago and I absolutely love the endless amounts of creativity!! {no seriously - it never ends!!} As far as I remember, they're two sisters that post their awesome creative ideas that they have - two for the price of one! And all their ideas are fabulous!

I need her porch swing. just for future reference . . .

http://littlenannygoat.blogspot.com/2010/01/wont-you-be-my-neighbor.html


Oh my gosh, I'm in love with this blog! what little girl wouldn't love a playhouse as cute as this?!?

http://littlenannygoat.blogspot.com/2009/06/our-playhouse.html


bestest lists in the WORLD!!

http://littlenannygoat.blogspot.com/2009/12/save-date-step-2.html


you can never have too many ideas

http://littlenannygoat.blogspot.com/2009/11/ask-and-you-shall-receive.html


Cah-freaking-ute!!! i love scallops - have you noticed that yet?

http://littlenannygoat.blogspot.com/2009/10/dont-be-cheap-and-lazy-like-me-glass.html


umm . . . i like her hair. too bad mine would never do that (kathryns - in the side bar)

i lurve me some organization (haha - sorry. thrifty decor chick thing . . . )

http://littlenannygoat.blogspot.com/2009/07/stair-baskets.html
 
i just can't stop - this blog is so cute! you need to remind of these when my brain is mush cause i'm nursing a baby (and no, that doesn't mean i'm pregnant.)

http://littlenannygoat.blogspot.com/2009/03/cant-remember.html