Hello! I am sorry to have disappeared on you. Truth is, I have been in a bit of a funk. I just can't seem to get going with my plans and move into 2013. Nothing major going on, my daughter left to go back to college, and watching my younger daughter make choices and mistakes I don't have a lot of control over can be quite challenging at times, but it's just a funk. I'll snap out of it, and get with the program, I always do. So, today, I am going to repost a tutorial from last year. I thought it fitting as Valentine's day is only a month away.
But first, I need to announce the winner of the give away!
The winner is Chelsea Ann!
My family got me a wooden pull toy I had pinned! It was such a wonderful surprise, it made me tear up. I also got a really unique vintage homemade pull toy. I don't know what it is about pull toys but they make me so happy. I think it started with my first chattering fisher price snoopy dog.
Happy new year Cerri!
Posted by: Chelsea Ann | December 31, 2012 at 02:42 PM
Congrats, Chelsea Ann, please send me an email and I will get you the gift certificate you won! I thoroughly enjoyed reading each of your entries, and the wonderful gifts and treasures you received for Christmas. Thank you for sharing them with me!
So, let's get on with the tutorial, gather up our supplies and get started!
In addition to the tulle, ballerinas, lace, and wooden heart shaped tags, you will also need a bit of paint, adhesive, and scissors.
The tags are really quite simple to make, but charming I think. You simply paint the tag and let it dry.
The adhere a bit of lace or fabric, and trim off the excess.
Tie a bit of tulle around your ballerina's waist, and glue her in place with a strong adhesive. You can add a bit of glitter to her crown if you'd like. Then simply tie them onto a special package.
Super easy, but super cute, don't you think? I think they would be darling tied onto your Valentine treats!
I have lots of new things to add to the shop, kits floating in my head, and lovely things to share, so I hope to snap out of this funk and be back with you soon!
Thanks for joining me today!
Happy crafting, Cerri
Hi Cheri, I'm new to you blog…but LOVING IT!!!!! What a cute idea, thank you so kindly for sharing!!!!!
Tricia
Posted by: Mrs. Tricia k | July 10, 2012 at 12:42 PM
Cerri, I so loved my sweet box! Finally posted all my pictures. Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Kris Pare | July 10, 2012 at 08:14 PM
So darling ~ LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!
Posted by: Heidi Meyer | July 11, 2012 at 01:25 PM
They are so sweet !
I Love ballerinas.
And, they are adorable:)
Posted by: shari replogle | July 20, 2012 at 12:16 AM
Everyone gets in a funk sometimes. In my little spot of the world many friends are losing family members unexpectedly. Sad!I done a lot of "comfort" cooking for those friends. Which is pretty funny when you think on it because I'm not really that great of a cook. But it's easy to throw basic dishes together and I like to think that they know how much I care about them when they sit down to dine. May 2013 begin to be a happier year than it's been so far. Hang in there!
Posted by: Yvonne Welty | January 15, 2013 at 01:15 PM
Parenting is a challenge! Just keep in mind that our parenting from a developmental standpoint is finished even before they are teenagers. The teenage years are their time to practice at being grown while having the safety net of a loving home- at least the lucky ones! My oldest had it rough for most of his early life - and he was really good at making things even worse for himself. At 16 I could see it was time to let him loose. I allowed him to drop out of high school after failing every class two years in a row. My ex wasn't happy but he'd had no better success. He moved out, struggled, had his heart broken, moved out of town, made mistakes, began to tire of the mistakes, moved back to town with a girlfriend, is now living with her and a couple really good roommates, has a good job and looking into finishing school. He's chosen the hard way, but has known he had our unconditional love. There were boundaries, especially once he was 18, but there's also been plenty of open ears with closed mouths, lots of coffee, baked stuff, mom's cooking, as well as a bag of groceries here and there. Lots of prayer, too. The bible says "train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." No matter a person's belief in God, the principle is true. She'll come around!!! Keep on loving her, grit your teeth and bite your tongue (til it bleeds sometimes, lol). I just am so relieved for my easy-going 18 yr old daughter and hope my other five follow suit!! Sorry for the book, I just remember what it's like. Wish I could give you a hug,and by the way, had a blast with the stocking exchange!!
Posted by: Michelle | January 15, 2013 at 02:11 PM
sorry about your funk! i just got thru a 2 year funk, it was why i started following bloggers because i just could not get out of it! and now i started my own blog, maybe i can inspire someone else or help someone else get out of a funk. life is definately tough sometimes and we go to these crazy places, even though we know deep in our hearts it is all good, but we still go there, and if you are a artist type person, you stop creating/crafting and that really gets us frustrated! just know that this too shall pass, but hopefully not long like mine, i should have reached out sooner. anyways, even in your funk you are still posting some awesome pics! ts for sharing and where did you get those ballerinas? i remember those when i was little! aloha, angi in hana
Posted by: angela eharis | January 24, 2013 at 10:54 AM