Birthday shirt

I've gone cupcake crazy!! I was browsing online for a shirt that Princess could wear with her tutu. I came across several items that I liked but no prices I was willing to pay. I'm one that if I can make it quickly & for cheaper, then I'm going to make it. This project cost me less than $1 to make. Not even sure if I bought the t-shirt or if it was a hand me down. Tootie wore it so it's at least a couple of years old. All I had to do was buy the felt. I got felt squares from Jo-Anns for 20 cents each & have plenty left over for future projects. The inspiration were the Robeez's . I used liquid stitch to hold everything down & the stitches I added are more for look.

Princess' birthday tutu

I have a few minutes to kill this morning before I have to get ready to take Tootie to his appointment. My goal for Princess' birthday is to get everything made before we travel. Once we get to our destination I doubt I'll have much time to do anything crafty. If I haven't already mentioned or if you have not noticed, Princess is having a cupcake theme. The inspiration for the tutu came from Give Peas a Chance. The colors for her tutu came from a pair of cupcake Robeez shoes that she has - brown, pink & fuschia.

All you need is elastic & tulle. I used to roll elastic & the 6" tulle that comes on a roll in the wedding section of your craft store.

BTW, it was brought to my attention the other day that I have not mentioned the vanity. I have come to the conclusion that I have creative/craft ADD. Actually things got busy here & other things became more important, BUT I will get back to it. Actually I have come up with an alternative to finishing it which will be quicker than the route I was taking previously. Hopefully I will get it done this week if someone stays on top of me. I need to pin a sticky note to myself to get it done!! In the mean time I have been getting great use out of that vanity.

Mini cupcake crayons

What you need...
- crayons
- cutting tool (knife or scissors or xacto knife)
- mini muffin pan
- mini cupcake cups (optional)

**Preheat oven to 265 degrees F.

Peel or slice the wrappers off the crayons. Place cupcake cups into pan. Pick 2 or 3 colors/crayons for each cupcake. Break the crayons into 1/4th & place into the cup. Place into oven & melt for 6-8 minutes. You don't want them to be too liquidity, just lose shape. Take out & set on the counter to congeal for a few minutes. Place into freezer for 30 minutes. If you do not use cupcake cups, after taking out of the freezer they will pop right now.





I'm making these as party favors for Princess' birthday.

Cupcake cards

I'm ahead of myself, but that's a good thing right now. I'm making these for Princess' first birthday. I'm pleased with the way they are turning out. Here birthday isn't for another month & a half plus some days. I have a million other things on my plate so I need to get moving.

Supplies:
- plain cards
- muslin
- fabric for cupcake tops
- fabric for cupcake cups
- thread
- puffy paint (optional)
- yarn or other material for candle
- tissue paper for flame (optional)
- 2 coordinating colors of ribbon
- Liquid stitch

Cut muslin with pinking sheers to fit the size of your card. Draw & cut a pattern for your cupcake tops & cups. Trace & cut fabrics. I wanted the pleat look on the cups so I added lines with puffy paint. With the liquid stitch glue the tops & cups to the muslin. Glue your candle & flame on. Stitch (sewing machine or by hand) muslin to card down the sides of the front & back. Sewing machine would be quicker, but I liked the look of the hand stitch. Ask me if I still like the look when I am finished with the rest of the cards. Tie ribbon around the middle of the card. Add your party information or note to someone on the inside! Super quick & addicting. Now I can go get some of that much needed sleep!