Easter chicks

chalk placemat

Found this placemat.  It has chalkboard fabric on one side and cotton on the other side.  There is a string to hold it in a rolled position for storage and a little bag to hold the chalk.  Probably a good idea in theory, a messy idea in real life.  And, yeah, I would be ripping off this company if I made one on my own...

http://www.samandbellie.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=CM%2D2013

Bookshelves

I just found this brilliant way to display books facing outward here.  They use rain gutters as book shelves.  I love it!

Turning fabric

Here is a great tip to make turning a project easier.  http://loveaffairwithmybrother.blogspot.com/2011/02/super-easy-turning-trick.html

To Do List

This week I made a To Do List.  I printed the list from here.  I took a plain picture frame and covered it with white tissue paper then a printed tissue paper, using Elmer's glue to hold it on.  Mod Podge would probably work better, but since I've never bothered to invest in any, I used regular glue.  I waited for it to dry (kind of,) put the glass back in and then the print.  Big Lots conviently had 2 vis-a-vis markers for $0.50 so I picked up on those so I would have something to write my list with.  The original idea was from eighteen25.

Celery Roses

Look at how amazingly cool this is!!!!!!  http://maureencracknellhandmade.blogspot.com/2011/01/is-it-february-yet.html.  We have to buy celery TODAY!!!!!

Sorry I can't paste a picture in here....She's has all rights reserved.  Silly lady.  Like somebody would steal her ideas....

Popcorn and fonts

I just realized how annoying that font is I chose to use.  Hang with me while I try to improve upon that. 

I found a recipe for Jello popcorn on my favorite cooking site ourbestbites.com.
I whipped it up this afternoon using raspberry jello.  I thought it was tasty and so did the kid.  The husband didn't care for it to much, but that's okay.  More for me :)

http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/12/fruity-candy-popcorn.html