Brief Bits

Still plugging away on my book, but I do have some cool things I want to share.  Here's a super-quick round-up of what I've found on the web recently that got my creative juices flowin':

1.  From Ohdeedoh - Introducing IKEA Duktig Play Food
Who said play kitchens and play food were only for little girls??  One day, Connor might get his very own set, and I adore this soon-to-be-released version by IKEA.  Not only is it really cute, the price is just right to make me not want to attempt making felt food myself.  See Ohdeedoh for the sneak peek on the play food, but for the other items in the Duktig series (including their fun little kitchen set), go here. 

2.  From Young House Love - Framed House Keys & Memento Jars
Love their ideas for keeping and displaying everyday objects that have special meaning!  Shadowbox the house keys of every place you've lived... Take small keepsakes from various trips and events and display them inside inexpensive Bell jars.  Genius!

3.  From Sew Totally Smitten - Sponge Ball Water Fights
Very fun idea to make reusable sponge balls from basic cleaning sponges for your backyard water fights.  Sounds more spontaneous than filling water balloons every time!

4.  From On-Hand Modern via Oh Happy Day - Helium Balloon Party Invitations
I don't think I've ever seen a cuter invitation idea than this one.  Ever.

5.  From mmmcrafts - Tooth Fairy Pillows
I have a few years yet, but I totally want to try my hand at making a boy version of these adorable tooth fairy pillows.

6.  From Picky Palate - Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Layered Krispie Treats
The name of the recipe really says it all... YUM.

7.  From Sugar Bee: Craft Edition - Furnkies (Peanut Butter Bars)
Another tried-and-true that I'm definitely going to have to give a try myself!

8.  From Pioneer Woman - Grilled Chicken with Lemon Basil Pasta
I must have been hungry when I saved all of these...  here's something delicious for dinner.  She had me a lemon pasta.

9.  From Lemon Tree Creations - Hand-stitched Mailbox Set
One of the highlights of Connor's day right now is checking the mail.  Oh how he would love this little set!  I just need to find the time...

10.  From Just Cook Already - Chocolate Pudding Cake
More food... more chocolate.  Simple and classic, and definitely breakfast-worthy!  ;)

11.  From Make It Do - Becky's Lovely Mint Lemonade Slush
Mint + lemonade = divine refreshment.  I.must.try.this.

12.  From Holidash - Felt Dahlia
This tutorial is for a brooch... but I want to do up some of these to hang on the wall... like on 12x12 plaques.  Would be so pretty in the bathroom, no?

13.  From A Few of My Favorite Things - Baby Clothing Art
Fun idea to make keepsakes from your child's baby clothing.  So simple!

14.  From Oh So Crafty - Ruffled Pillow
Love how she re-purposed old shirts to make this fun pillow cover.

15.  From Kitchen Klique - Ribbon Organization
Right now, my ribbon stash is in a plastic shoe box.  Boring...  I'd bet I would remember better what I already had if I stored them on pants hangers.  Genius!

So, there you have it... 15 great finds. I hope something here inspires you, too!

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