How To Tuesdays!

So starting today every Tuesday will be “How To Tuesday” I will be keeping my eye’s out for “how to tutorials” to share with all of you. I will also be sharing some of the best supplies shops online were you can find everything you need. I hope everyone enjoys Tuesdays from now on and are inspired to get crafty!

Today’s How to is brought you by FerragamoStudio.blogspot.com There you will find a great tutorial on “How to sew a groovy Fish soft toy” she has a list of all the materials you need and great step by step directions. However if you are like me and are “sewing machine challenge” and prefer to leave it up to the experts you can find some already sewn toys in your Etsy shop http://www.ferragamostudio.etsy.com

So the list of materials needed,

Materials :
Cotton fabric, I would recommend Material Girl Shoppe
Wool blend felt, I would recommend Stray Notions
Batting also found at your local craft store
Embroidery floss, I would recommend A Tiny Sweatshop (The Etsy store not an actual Sweatshop! lol )
Polyfil found at your local craft store
And lastly matching Thread

Look how cool this is!

Look how cool this is! Savoie Faire Photo, creates these cool collages with photos of various objects which represent letters of the alphabet. She spells out worlds such as Welcome, Kitchen, or even your little ones name. This is a perfect gift for those “hard to buy for” love ones in your life! I would love to be given this as a gift for any occasion *wink *wink to all those family and friends following this blog! You can view more of these cool collages at her Etsy Shop www.savoiefairephoto.etsy.com she has a ton of options for making your photo collage uniquely yours. She is also offering an extra gift to all my viewers! If you purchase any 8”x20” Custom Name Frame, you will receive a free matching Custom Name Note Card ($8 value), simply by mentioning “The Cutest Shops Online” when you place your order! So go check it out and tell I sent you!

Soft N’ Cozy Baby Blanket only $16.00!

Every little girl has her favorite blanket, I know mine does. You know the blanket she must have in order to take a nap or it just isn’t going to happen! Luckily, Grandma bought one just like hers to keep at “Nana’s” house, for when my little one comes to visit. So, I came across Ablemabel’s shop last night and simply fell in love with her baby blankets. She makes some of the cutest Baby Blankets! She uses adorable fabrics and lines each blanket with a Soft N Cozy fabric, which makes them perfect for snuggling with your little one. I have no doubt that the blankets she creates become a little one’s favorite Blankie. She has a ton of adorable blankets to choose from, and if you happen to mention “The Cutest Shops Online” in the “comments to sellers” you will receive 20% off your purchase! So stop by and tell her I sent you!

Most Creative Hand Bag Ever! & only $39.00

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a big pro recycling. I love going to thrift stores and yard sells looking for Vintage Children Furniture for my two little girls. However I have never thought about looking for vintage books. I found this hand bag made by Spoonful Of Chocolate and thought that it was such a creative way to recycle, that I just had to share it! She created this hand bag from the book “Nancy Drew Mystery Series-The Secret of the Old Clock” by Carolyn Keene. Every book purse that she makes is from a gently used recycled book and has a layer of finish to prevent any rips and tears. Just think of the compliments you will receive when you show up at the next book club meeting with this beautiful bag. And as a special treat to all my viewers she is graciously offering a free $5.00 target gift card with any purchase of her Book-Purses when you convo her the coupon code AliciaRose. So head on over and take a look, and tell her AliciaRose sent you!

My Sweet Tooth is Getting the Best of Me!

So the first week of the year is now over, how is everyone doing on those New Year Resolutions? This year I plan on helping people, (which led to the inspiration for this blog) and secondly of course like many others, I would love to lose a few pounds! I found this ever so sweet basket liner at Lucky Find Design's shop, she as a ton of yummy baskets liners to choose from. Not only are they perfect for treating your sweet tooth cravings but they can also help you lose weight! Just think about all the calories you will lose by riding your bike around, to do all those errands, not to mention saving the planet!

Knotty Baby Wear

As you all know I have two little girls, it seems like every day at my house is dress up day! There are always tutus and princess dresses everywhere! You would think that since it’s so cold outside that it would stop my little four year old from insisting on wearing her little tutu out and about, while mommy runs her errands, but oh no she is such a girly girl! I found these little leg warms on Etsy, from Knotty Baby Wear and of course they made it on to my wish list! I found Knotty Baby Wear's prices to be very reasonable, only $8.00 for these cute little leg warmers. She also has adorable photos up in her shop, which were photographed by Heather Lynn Photography , You can find Heather on Etsy as well. This photo just happen to remind me of my own little girl.

“Grapefruit Twist Salt Bar”

I just love the look of handmade soaps! Rebecca's Soap Delicatessen makes some of the prettiest around. I almost prefer leaving it out for everyone to see and never use. That is until I read about all the helpful ingredients it contains such as: both Shea and Cocoa Butters along with an abundance of other skin loving oils! One of her very loyal customers commented, “That her children, who both have eczema, showed a dramatic improvement just minutes from when they got out of the tub. Needless to say, she will always use Rebecca’s Dry Skin Soaps with her kids from now on!” I just love finding reviews done by real moms! You can find Rebecca’s Soaps at www.soapdeli.artfire.com she has a ton of different colors and scents to choose from. My problem was choosing just one! She also has a three saop bars Give Away going on right now at www.soapdelinews.com be sure to head over and enter to win! Her Contest ends January 11th.