Make Your Own iPhone Cover | Craft Ideas

My Grandma used to say, "it's a wonderful age we live in".  She was always amazed at how much she had seen in her lifetime. Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you how much I LOVE my iphone.  I can't say enough about the iphone. It might be over dramatic to say, but I just don't know if I could survive with out it! Ha, I could survive, life just wouldn't be as fun and easy.

I'm always looking for cute covers for my phone but it's not cheap. So when I saw this idea I was like a giddy little girl.  "Sqweeeeeel"! I ran to Best Buy and Hobby Lobby immediately!

Items needed for this project:

• Clear plastic phone cover:  I found mine at Best Buy.  It comes with either a white rubber bumper or black rubber bumper.
• Cute scrapbook paper:  My favorite stores are Joann and Hobby Lobby.  Scrapbook stores will definitely have your biggest selections. 
• Scissors
• Pencil

Important tip!  There are lots of cute papers that have raised designs. If you try to use these thicker papers, the cover doesn't quite come up around all the way.  It's best to use regular printed paper or thin cardstock.

     

             

This is such a inexpensive and simple way to decorate and change up your phone. I would love to see your phone designs! Go to showmecute on facebook and post your pictures!

Christmas Photo Booth Props! | Party Ideas

I have seen photo booth ideas all over lately.  People have been using them at parties of all kinds.  With four kids, I decided several years ago that I can't keep up or afford to have "friend" birthday parties every year.  So I told kids that we would do "friend" parties every other year and on the off year we would have family parties.

This year was my baby girl's "family" year and she wanted entertainment for her guests.  So I was straining my brain trying to think of something that would be fun for everyone and low stress for me.  The photo booth is what we decided on. She was so happy, and everyone had a great time playing with the different crazy photos they took.

Birthday was last month and this month I was in charge of our church Christmas party.  So I decided to make Christmas props and have a photo booth at the party.  You can make your props for all kinds of occasions and themes!  For more ideas you can google "photo booth props" and find all kinds of ideas for your party.

Items needed for this project:

• Cardstock (colors depend on your props )
• Sticks- I used wooden sticks found at craft store.  Mine were about 12"
• Scissors
• Glue gun, or tape

This link might help you get started: http://blitheavenue.blogspot.com/2011/05/and-again-coz-it-makes-me-happy.html
I hope that you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  This is an excellent idea for New Years Eve!

Easy Gift Wrap Idea! | Christmas Wrapping

I have two really talented sisters.  Last year I spent Christmas at my older sisters house.  She lives in Dallas so I don't get to see her too often but when I do, we have lots of fun together and we go crazy in the creating department.

Because we traveled for Christmas (with four kids) I had most packages mailed straight to her house.  But had to wrap everything when I got there. My sister took me to her supplies and I go t everything done in about an hour!  It was so great.  These boxes were definitely the key! I swore I would go home and get boxes like these for myself.

Items needed for this project:

• Printed (plain would work too) cardboard boxes ( I found mine at Hobby          Lobby @50% off.  I also saw them at Joann, Michaels, Target, and Wal Mart)
• Tule  ( I've seen it at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Wal Mart, and Joann )
• Tissue
• Scissors[gallery columns="4"]

I've already had several people comment on the youtube channel asking about a bow tutorial.  I will definitely add it to the list of things to come.  I hope this makes your gift wrapping easier and faster.  I love a pretty package! Please go to Facebook (ShowMeCute) and tell me what you did.

T-Shirt Scarf! | Homemade Clothing

I posted this video a couple of weeks ago on the youtube channel and somehow didn't get this blog up.  I sencerely apologize. The holiday season as well as THREE kids with birthdays intermingled, plus the busy season for work has caught up with me!

I know I just posted about how much I love leg warmers this year.  BUT, I have a longer running obsession for scarves.   So when I saw this idea, I was compelled to try!  It's a really different look for scarves and especially popular among teens.

I really love that this idea can be free and makes good use to things I might have thrown away.  So here you go.....  Items needed for this project:

• L or XL  Men's t-shirt
• Scissors

These are alot of fun to make.  The one thing I really love is the instant gratification for this project. There is no sewing, no gluing, no waiting!  Just cut and voila![youtube
Have fun and if you have cut pics of your project.  I would love to see them on showmecute facebook!

Sweater Leg Warmers | DIY Leg Warmers

Hi Everyone!

I am really really loving Cute leg warmers or over the knee socks this year!  So when I found this super easy tip, I thought I needed to share.

I made this pair out of an old sweater I already had.  You can use an old sweaters from your closet, or go to Goodwill and find some there as well.  I wouldn't recommend buying a new sweater as you could just buy leg warmers cheaper probably.

There are so many options as to embellishments.  Buttons, lace, bows, etc...

Items needed for this project:

• Sweater sleeves
• Scissors
• (Optional) sewing machine, surger, hot glue gun, embellishments.

Other places I have seen way cute leg warmers:  Forever 21, H&M, & Target.  So many places carry them but I just wanted to let you know a few cheaper places to start.
Keep warm, stay cute, & Happy Winter! Go to Facebook/ShowMeCute and post your pictures.

Burlap Placemat | Table Setting Ideas

This is a way cute idea for your Thanksgiving table! It was so easy!  If you like a more fancy look, this is a great option for a kid table.  You can also do this for everyday use with different words.  For this project you will need the following:

• Black Sharpie
• Burlap (yardage depends on qty of placemats) Can be purchased wherever you can buy fabric.  If unsure, google it! A standard placemat is roughly 14" tall.  Folded in half you would be able to get 6 placemats out of 1.25 yds.

To get started you need to go to your word processor on your computer.  I printed mine in the landscape format (which means the direction the paper is turned when you print).  The font that I used was called American Typewriter but of course you can use any font you wish.  The size I used was 125 pt.  I had to manually type that into the space it shows the size as the automatic options were to large or too small.  I was able to print 3 words per sheet of paper.

  

I love this kind of project that gives such a cute result with such little effort.  I am confident it will be just as fun and easy for you.  Cuz it is super cute!  I would love to see your projects. Go to showmecute on Facebook and post some of your projects. Please go to Facebook/ShowMeCute and post your pictures.

Happy Thanksgiving!