For my numbers, I don't have a cool machine so I used Tara’s post it numbers to trace onto my scrapbook papers. I added a couple layers of glue because after all, this will be outside! I want it waterproof ! 
I then added flowers and stickers I could have been done here but it needed something. So my finishing touch, a little hook on the bottom so I can add and change seasons decor! 
Canvas art is huge right now. If you have gone to the craft stores you will know that a blank canvas is quite expensive. I wanted to make a few things with them but i just couldn't get myself to spend that much on something so simple. My husband said he would help me make our own. I have a cute project i want to do with a canvas so i thought i would show you how my husband and i saved money and make our own.
I bought a 1x2 inch wood slat from the hardware store for $1.50
I cut them in 2’ strips and since i don’t have the tools to cut it at a 45 degree angle i just squared them up.
I used a staple gun to hold the wood together. I stapled them on the front and sides.
I wanted a smooth material that is a little heavier so i used a white “blackout” material. The last time i bought this i got like 4 yards but this time Kori was at the fabric store and saw a scrap piece and grabbed it for me. Even though i only used half of what she bought i still paid $5 so its a little more but It is so worth it if you plan to paint or draw on it. I laid out the material and made sure i had enough to fold over on each side. I did Iron out the material before i stapled it down. This is the last chance you will get.
I have tried the corners a few different ways and this is my favorite it requires no cutting and has clean folds. I just hold the top and the side at the same time and bring them over to the top to staple them together.
There is only 2 small creases but you should only see 1 when its hanging on the wall.
Well this is my finished 2’x2’ blank canvas. I bought 1 more wood slat and made 2 and spent just over $8
Stay tuned cause i have a fun project planned for this canvas.
-Tara
I had so much fun making my Valentine cardboard wreath (the price was right too!). I thought I better make one for St. Patrick's Day. I started the same way with a big piece of cardboard. I used a pizza box this time! I debated between a clover and a circle and with my awesome art skills I ended with a oval!!
I covered my wreath with some left over white ribbon and then decided I would make a clover out of ribbon. I wanted it large so I cut 4 pieces 17inched in length. I knotted the center of each and shaped then into a heart.
Next I bunched them together and added some glue to hold them in a clover shape. My green ribbon had wire so that helped it hold its shape.
I added a gold button to the center and glued it onto my wreath. Then just to add some more color I added a bead necklace too.
We are now officially ready for the pinch fest!
Okay so this little treat is something we came up with after thinking about fun treats for birthdays. I absolutely love Bakerella! Her famous Cake Balls are to die for and if you haven't made these go check out her site, bake a cake and make these for a loved one or even just for yourself. Anyways my older brother doesn't like chocolate cake can you believe it? We were thinking of things to make for his birthday cake we decided why not make the cake balls and instead of chocolate cake use a different kind of cake. Even though his birthday is way past i thought i would still make them. Well our first stray from perfection was lemon cake. It was AMAZING!
I'm not very good at dipping chocolate and they don't look professional but one taste and ill have ya hooked
I take the easy way and just make a store bought cake. The lemon frosting was what really made it go over the top and since nothing goes better with lemon then semi sweet i grabbed a bag of that.
The rest is cake(pun was intended) just bake a cake, destroy it, add frosting and roll them out.
I didn't have any lollipop sticks left and i didn't have the patients to roll each cake ball this time so i used a silicone brownie bite tray and threw them in the freezer. I like to leave mine overnight it makes them so easy to dip.
After dipping them in the semisweet chocolate i swirled a little white chocolate i colored yellow to let people know they were lemon.
They were heaven. I took some over to my mother as a little thank you for watching my kiddo and my father just kept saying wow these are good.
My mother and i decided a cherry cake would be the next experiment. We even thought Carrot cake with cream cheese or for a surprise for my hubby we would try the rainbow chip(his all time fav). Let us know what kind of cake you would try!
-Tara
Well it’s here we have our WINNER of Holly's Signs .
Are you ready? I couldn't get the Random on the computer to work so I the Husband downloaded an app (there's an app for that!) Have to love the smart phones! Well we put in our numbers and the WINNER is…. DRUM ROLL Please…
KRISTEN
Kristen said...
I love the family tree! I may have to do this for my mom for Mother's Day. What a great way to showcase the whole family! Thanks for the chance to win some beautiful work!
Kristen S
Congratulations to you Kristen, our 1st official Winner, Hope this helps you get through Monday ;)
~Kori & Tara
I painted inside the tins to look like a nice little background, 
While the paint dried I stuck my stickers to the magnets and then cut each of them out. 
We did it!Yeah! You guys are awesome and Thank you!
Don't Forget to enter to win the giveaway from Holly's Vinyl, tomorrow is the last day to enter, and all of you amazing followers get 2 entries! What are you waiting for!!! Go here to enter!! We will draw Monday morning and announce it.
Once again Thank you, you have made it very easy for us to become addicted to blogging!
♥ Kori & Tara
We have run to her with all of our Vinyl need or just random ideas for signs or gifts and Holly is awesome to help put them into vinyl for us! She has the best selection and price! She has been so sweet to help us pick fonts and colors. We have made numerous orders with her and We have never been let down! Here are some of her fun items she has done for others…
I have one of these in my home and I love it! 
And look at this Baby’s Room She matched the vinyl to the bedding. Love this and my next baby will totally need one! 
Plus she has Stick people, for your car! They are 100% customizable! I love the ones on her site and I am pretty positive we need a set of these (Holly, hint, hint!). 
Or on FaceBook
Another sewing tutorial!!! Well I didn't get any hate mail or confused readers out there so I thought I would give you another super easy tutorial, I even tried it out on my non-sewing friend and she understood me (or pretended well;)! A few years ago Tara & I were at a local fabric shop we were both pregnant and asked the lady how she made this cute baby blanket. Well she explained it to us and I HAD to race home and try it before it slipped from my brain! That was many, many, self binding blankets ago.
After you have your 2 squares you will need to find the center of each side on both pieces to do that simply fold them in half and I put a pin to remember, do this for all 8 sides. 
Next you are going to match up your pins. Take your fabric and face it so the print is face to face then take the 2 pins and match them up and pin them just like that.
Now you are going to sew each side I placed the edges of the first side and made sure it was smooth from the middle (where the pins are, at the bottom of the picture) and sewed a straight line. 
Do this for all 4 sides and remember to stop at each corner and re-straighten it you will have a bunny ear looking piece on each corner and that is totally normal! When you get to the last side leave a spot so that you can flip it right side out!
Next up it is time for the corners, the hard part! To do this you will take the hem on 2 sides at the corner and match them up to make another triangle. Them simple place them on the sewing machine like the picture and sew a straight line. 
Then before you cut off your excess material on the corner I like to turn the blanket right side out just to make sure I didn't mess up!! (Yes I have MANY times!)
All that is left is my least favorite part stitch up the opening! 
TADA 
At this stage you can either leave it as is or you can add a decorative stitch. I added a little x pattern on the inside. 
Did we all survive another sewing time with me? If not we love hearing from you so please let me know. Oh and we CANT Wait for Tomorrow its going to be fun!!!
