Mini Pillow Ornaments

I am calling my newest project "Mini Pillow Ornaments" simply because they remind me of little pillows.  If you have been following LTC for awhile, you know I often mix my love of pillows with my love of iron-on transfer paper.  The evidence can be found HERE.  

I used my Silhouette machine for this project but for those of you who don't own a Silhouette machine, you have options!  You can purchase regular iron-on transfer paper at stores like Wal-Mart or Target.

I found the images I wanted to use in my Silhouette Studio.  I used Silhouette heat transfer in dark pink and teal.  After the cutting was complete, I cut around them and then peeled away the extra paper leaving only my cute images intact.  

I ironed them onto squares/rectangles of muslin material.  This is my go-to fabric as it is neutral, soft, and a bit textured.  I also cut a second piece of muslin for the backing of each ornament.

I cut out each image leaving an extra 1/2 inch all the way around.  Then with right sides facing each other, I put a string or ribbon of choice in a loop in between the two pieces of fabric upside down.

Next up was the pinning.

I left an opening at the bottom for stuffing purposes.

Pinking shears are so much fun, aren't they?

And of course, cutting corners is a must.

Then the little babies got all stuffed up.

And the bottom opening was stitched by hand.

I only got four done so far but now I can't wait to make more.  I am so excited about these little ornaments!  They will show up in my babies' stockings this year for Christmas.

Beware family and close friends, you will most likely be receiving one of these for Christmas!  

Wouldn't they be so cute as a package topper? 

I also can't get my mind off of how cute a tree would be covered in "Mini Pillow Ornaments"!

Oh, the possibilities... 

Whew...I better get busy.

Happy Tuesday!

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Cinnamon Sugar Bites - A Pinterest Recipe

Pinterest is full of wonderful recipes but I have only actually tried one so far.  And it was a good one so I had to make sure Lemon Tree readers knew about these Baked Cinnamon & Sugar Bites.  The pic and recipe that I found on Pinterest came from The Tomkat Studio. 

pic from The Tomkat Studio via Pinterest

 My kids are big fans of cinnamon and sugar.  So am I.  These were perfect for us.  The best thing about this recipe to me is that the kids can help with every bit of it since it is quick and easy.  Love that.  You can find the recipe here on The Tomkat Studio.

You need flour tortillas to brush melted butter on.

The cinnamon sugar gets put on next.

If you choose a little helper, be prepared for this...

That's an easy fix though.  The recipe suggests using a pizza cutter to make your bites.  We have done this before and it works great.  A cookie cutter is also fun.

Since it was Halloween day this time around, we chose a mini pumpkin and leaf cutter.

They bake at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes depending on your crunch preference.  We did ours for about 6 mins.  How cute and fun are these?

Perfect bite sized pumpkins and leaves that fit right in little hands.

These make such a fun snack and the kids love to help make them!  I also found the same basic recipe through Pinterest that can be found here.

Let me know if you have tried any amazing (& simple) recipes found via Pinterest!  You can also check out my boards here.  

Happy Tuesday!

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Embroidered Bird {Silhouette Project}

This is a Silhouette project that can be done even if you DON'T own a machine.  All you have to do is download the Silhouette Studio software and purchase a .99 cent image online.  You can use the images in your library for anything and they can be printed from your computer.  

I have used this bird on a branch image before because I just really love it.  I put it on a blank page in my Silhouette Studio.  I sized it down a little in order to fit into a 5x7 frame.  

I used spray adhesive to adhere a piece of white fabric to cardstock and sent it through my printer.  Erin was the one to first show us the fabric printing trick.  I used it in this post and here I go again.

Now I had my image outline on my fabric.  I used my embroidery needle and black embroidery floss and began stitching away on the line.

Hand stitching takes awhile, of course but it is so worth it.  By the time I was finished, it was dark and late so I didn't get any super great pictures of the finished product.

I stuck my little birdie in a black frame and added it to the wall.

It was super fun to do and I love the look.  This will most likely become my new obsession so friends and family beware.  You could see something similiar under your Christmas tree.

I want to do a pumpkin now for fall and a tree for Christmas.  I also need to get some colorful thread and have all kinds of fun with this little craft.

If you haven't already, give it a try.  Anyone can do it and the possibilities are endless!  : )

Thanks for stopping by!  

Happy Tuesday!

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Stencil Projects

You know we love stencils around here.  You have seen our many projects done with Cutting Edge Stencils.  Here is a little recap of mine...

My son's houndstooth stenciled closet...

My girl's polka-dot closet...

A big white peony in our bedroom...

And a large tree with a couple birds in our loft area...

Want to win a stencil for your own home?

Click HERE to enter to win.

Happy Tuesday!

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Bib Mania

I am officially participating in my first craft show in November.  My Mom, sister, and aunt already had a booth and they asked me to join them.  Woohoo!

My craft of choice???  Baby bibs.

After I made the pinwheel bib for my baby girl's first birthday party, I was hooked.  I have made 12 bibs so far, each one different and I have 11 more halfway done.  I typically get bored with the same project over and over which is why I am making each one unique.  It keeps the whole process fresh and exciting.  

I also decided to only use materials and supplies that I already have at home.  This allows me to use up some of those beautiful smaller scraps I have stashed away.  It also challenges me to make something pretty without buying anything new.  However, I did end up buying a yard of blue terry cloth for backing but only because it was on clearance for $3.  Couldn't pass that up.  

So for a total of $3, here is what I have come up with so far...

But, my dear LTC readers, I need your help please.  Since I am a rookie at this craft show thing, I am clueless as to what to charge for my bibs.

Will you please be honest and tell me what you think would be a fair price for these bibs?  What would you be willing to pay if you saw these bibs at a craft show???

Here are some of my favorites to give you a better look...

I love the button and ribbon closure because it allows me to throw in more fun details.  I love choosing the ribbon and button special for each bib.

I leave the raw edges simply because I am a fan and just love the added character.

Remember the ballerina shirt I showed you a few weeks ago?  I really loved it so I created a bib just like it!

I have quite the bib collection now so if you are one of my pregnant friends, act surprised when you get one of these as a gift and an Etsy shop full of bibs could possibly be in my future!

Thanks so much for your input on pricing these bibs.  I appreciate your thoughts!   

Happy Tuesday!

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{Pinterest Inspired} Polaroid Magnets

One of my first days on Pinterest, I stumbled upon this adorable photo of mini polaroid magnets.  Are you kidding me?  It doesn't get much cuter than this.  It originates from the Ambrosia Creative Blog.  

photo from Ambrosia Creative Blog via Pinterest

I couldn't wait to make them!  Her tutorial was wonderful but I do not have Photoshop so I had to think of another way.

I bought these cheap wooden squares and rectangles at Hobby Lobby.  I wasn't sure which shape I wanted to use.  

I ended up choosing rectangle although I think either would work.

1.) Paint your squares or rectangles with white paint.

I painted the front, back, & sides.

2.) Choose your pics and size them down to fit on your chosen shape.

I copied my pics into a word document and sized them to 0.75" x 0.75".

3.) Print the pics and cut them out.

4.) Glue the pics in place.

5.) Apply a light coating of Mod Podge to protect the photo.

6.) Glue a heavy duty magnet to the back.

7.) Sit back and admire.  

8.) Last but not least, put them on your refrigerator or give them away for somebody else to admire!

Okay, I have to admit that my method does not deliver the same amazing results as the original tutorial I found through Pinterest. 

I still love them though. 

Happy Tuesday!

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