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How exciting…my DIY star leggings were featured on the Disney Baby blog last week! Lucky Stars in honor of March. Check it out here.

How exciting…my DIY star leggings were featured on the Disney Baby blog last week! Lucky Stars in honor of March. Check it out here.

It’s almost Valentine’s day. This diy is for all the special last minute creations happening. It is super easy and looks like you spent hours. WHAT YOU WILL NEED:foam sheets (sticky back makes it even easier)double sided tapescissorswooden blockspaintpaper INSTRUCTIONS:1. Gather your supplies.2. Cut your desired shape out of the foam sheet.3. Use double sided tape to adhere shape to the block. (If you have the foam sheets with the sticky back, just peel and stick.)4. Dip stamp into paint. Test on a piece of scrap paper to even out the paint.5. Start stamping! Note: This is the same stamp technique I used on the tablecloths for Jaxon’s superhero party, except with a bolt shape.

It’s almost Valentine’s day. This diy is for all the special last minute creations happening. It is super easy and looks like you spent hours.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
foam sheets (sticky back makes it even easier)
double sided tape
scissors
wooden blocks
paint
paper

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Gather your supplies.
2. Cut your desired shape out of the foam sheet.
3. Use double sided tape to adhere shape to the block. (If you have the foam sheets with the sticky back, just peel and stick.)
4. Dip stamp into paint. Test on a piece of scrap paper to even out the paint.
5. Start stamping!

Note: This is the same stamp technique I used on the tablecloths for Jaxon’s superhero party, except with a bolt shape.

Hours and hours of entertainment. Jax loved it. He took a nap with it. I’d have to say this is the best last minute diy for kids to do for the holidays. Although I waited a little too long to get the goodies to put inside. So we used little army men…good army men. WHAT YOU WILL NEED:glass jars with lidspaintpaintbrushheavy duty glue dotsteeny tiny figurinestinsel glitterwater INSTRUCTIONS:1. Gather your supplies.2. Paint the lids, let dry.3. Use glue dot (we use ZOTS) to adhere figurine to the inside of the lid.4. Add glitter and water, almost to the top of the jar. If you want to get fancy…add a little bit of glycerin to slow down the snowfall.5. Secure the lid and shake to make snow! Note: These things aren’t made to last forever, just make sure the lid is tight. You can always use super glue or epoxy to prevent any leaks.

Hours and hours of entertainment. Jax loved it. He took a nap with it. I’d have to say this is the best last minute diy for kids to do for the holidays. Although I waited a little too long to get the goodies to put inside. So we used little army men…good army men.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
glass jars with lids
paint
paintbrush
heavy duty glue dots
teeny tiny figurines
tinsel glitter
water

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Gather your supplies.
2. Paint the lids, let dry.
3. Use glue dot (we use ZOTS) to adhere figurine to the inside of the lid.
4. Add glitter and water, almost to the top of the jar. If you want to get fancy…add a little bit of glycerin to slow down the snowfall.
5. Secure the lid and shake to make snow!

Note: These things aren’t made to last forever, just make sure the lid is tight. You can always use super glue or epoxy to prevent any leaks.

Before I buy something, I always see if I can either get a discount or make it. In this case, I did both…scored the leggings at Target for $3 and already had the supplies to make these adorable star leggings. Follow the steps below to this super simple DIY and you will soon have some leggings for your little one too! WHAT YOU WILL NEED:leggingsfabric paintpotatoknifemarkercardboardscissors INSTRUCTIONS:1. Gather your supplies.If you already have a star stamp, skip ahead to step 5.2. First, you will make a stamp…cut the potato in half.3. On the flat end of one half, use a marker to draw a star.4. Cut along the lines and then slice away the outer parts.5. Using scissors, cut two strips of cardboard to insert inside each leg to prevent the paint from going through to the other side.6. Dip the stamp in paint and start stamping.7. Wait for the first side to dry before you stamp the other side. 8. Stamp the other side.9. Wait until dry, then wash (if desired).

Before I buy something, I always see if I can either get a discount or make it. In this case, I did both…scored the leggings at Target for $3 and already had the supplies to make these adorable star leggings. Follow the steps below to this super simple DIY and you will soon have some leggings for your little one too!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
leggings
fabric paint
potato
knife
marker
cardboard
scissors

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Gather your supplies.
If you already have a star stamp, skip ahead to step 5.
2. First, you will make a stamp…cut the potato in half.
3. On the flat end of one half, use a marker to draw a star.
4. Cut along the lines and then slice away the outer parts.
5. Using scissors, cut two strips of cardboard to insert inside each leg to prevent the paint from going through to the other side.
6. Dip the stamp in paint and start stamping.
7. Wait for the first side to dry before you stamp the other side.
8. Stamp the other side.
9. Wait until dry, then wash (if desired).

When I was pregnant I saw some gorgeous blocks online, but they were rather expensive. I painted some of the vintage blocks from my gran and voila! Follow the steps to this super simple DIY and you will soon have some too! WHAT YOU WILL NEED:wooden letter blocksgold acrylic paintpaintbrush INSTRUCTIONS:1. Gather your supplies.2. Lightly paint the raised surface of each block. Try to avoid painting the letters. (or if the letters on your blocks are raised, try to avoid the area around it)3. Wait for coat to dry, then apply another coat. 4. Repeat until all of the blocks are evenly coated. 6. Wait until dry and then display! photo by Katharine Roberds Photography

When I was pregnant I saw some gorgeous blocks online, but they were rather expensive. I painted some of the vintage blocks from my gran and voila! Follow the steps to this super simple DIY and you will soon have some too!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
wooden letter blocks
gold acrylic paint
paintbrush

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Gather your supplies.
2. Lightly paint the raised surface of each block. Try to avoid painting the letters. (or if the letters on your blocks are raised, try to avoid the area around it)
3. Wait for coat to dry, then apply another coat.
4. Repeat until all of the blocks are evenly coated.
6. Wait until dry and then display!

photo by Katharine Roberds Photography

[ part two ] Instead of a game at the baby shower, my sister and I thought that it would be fun to do a DIY. We made paper lunch sacks with all the supplies + instructions to make little hair clips for the baby. Above are some of my favorites…even my niece London made baby Adelaide (Addie) one!

Happy February! Just wanted to share this little DIY garland that I made yesterday. My grandma gave my sister (who is a first grade teacher) these old vintage letters that were once used for a school bulletin board. She wasn’t really into them so she gave them to me…of course I found a use for them! I love how it turned out…so tiny and delicate.

xo Laura

ps. the weather here is incredible today…blogging (+ working) outside while Jax is running around the backyard with the dog.

Friday Flashback: Some of you may remember, last year Jaxon was Oscar the Grouch for Halloween. Oddly this post is my most liked post on Little Frills. I have officially been challenged to top this costume. Hopefully my plan for this year will be just as successful. Many of you have asked me how I made it. I’ve been kicking myself for not taking photos along the way for a DIY post. So I will just explain… WHAT YOU WILL NEED:footed sleeper that zipshat with ear flaps (I got lucky and found one with a furry brim for the eye brow)gray/brown fur lots of green fuzzy yarn tall hat box with lidchrome duck tapescissorsneedle & thread INSTRUCTIONS FOR OSCAR:1. Cut 6 inch strips of green yarn. How many? about 2000.2. Next, cut 2 half inch slits about a half inch apart. Like this:  | |   Leave about 1 inch between each set of slits all over the sleeper and hat.3. Then, slip 2 strands of yarn through each slit evenly. Like this: —|-|—Tie in a knot. Be sure not to tie and yarn across the zipper!4. If the hat does not have fur already sew some along the front edge of the hat. NOTE: Steps 1-3 are pretty time consuming, so allow several late nights to complete. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TRASH CAN:1. Cut several strips of chrome duck tape the height of the hat box, roll strips (sticky side out) and apply them vertically to the side, 3 inches apart to make the ridges. 2. Next, cut 4 strips to go around the top and bottom edges of the lid and base of the box. Roll and apply.3. Then, cover the entire hat box and lid with tape.4. Don’t forget to make a handle for the lid. Make a simple one by folding over some tape (sticky side in) several times and then tape on the top of the lid in the center.5. Attach lid to the top of hat with extra yarn.

Friday Flashback: Some of you may remember, last year Jaxon was Oscar the Grouch for Halloween. Oddly this post is my most liked post on Little Frills. I have officially been challenged to top this costume. Hopefully my plan for this year will be just as successful.

Many of you have asked me how I made it. I’ve been kicking myself for not taking photos along the way for a DIY post. So I will just explain…

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
footed sleeper that zips
hat with ear flaps (I got lucky and found one with a furry brim for the eye brow)
gray/brown fur
lots of green fuzzy yarn
tall hat box with lid
chrome duck tape
scissors
needle & thread

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OSCAR:
1. Cut 6 inch strips of green yarn. How many? about 2000.
2. Next, cut 2 half inch slits about a half inch apart. Like this:  | |  
Leave about 1 inch between each set of slits all over the sleeper and hat.
3. Then, slip 2 strands of yarn through each slit evenly. Like this: —|-|—
Tie in a knot. Be sure not to tie and yarn across the zipper!
4. If the hat does not have fur already sew some along the front edge of the hat.

NOTE: Steps 1-3 are pretty time consuming, so allow several late nights to complete.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TRASH CAN:
1. Cut several strips of chrome duck tape the height of the hat box, roll strips (sticky side out) and apply them vertically to the side, 3 inches apart to make the ridges.
2. Next, cut 4 strips to go around the top and bottom edges of the lid and base of the box. Roll and apply.
3. Then, cover the entire hat box and lid with tape.
4. Don’t forget to make a handle for the lid. Make a simple one by folding over some tape (sticky side in) several times and then tape on the top of the lid in the center.
5. Attach lid to the top of hat with extra yarn.

Look at this! Designer Jason Gomez cre­ated this awesome alpha­bet instal­la­tion for his new baby girl’s nurs­ery. I love the colors, the pattern and all the different letters. My favorite is the…well I really can’t choose just one, they are all lovely! This makes me want to do a little canvas series for Jax’s room.

{via Oh So Beautiful Paper}

Last night my sister and my niece London came to visit. Jaxon was so excited to have a playmate. But I was so embarrassed…my house was a wreck! With all the wedding planning, things just keep piling up. I often wonder…why is it so hard to just put something back where it goes? Well I found these DIY felt storage bowls over at the b-line, that could really help me out.

Last night my sister and my niece London came to visit. Jaxon was so excited to have a playmate. But I was so embarrassed…my house was a wreck! With all the wedding planning, things just keep piling up. I often wonder…why is it so hard to just put something back where it goes? Well I found these DIY felt storage bowls over at the b-line, that could really help me out.

I think Jaxon’s baby nursery might just have to transform soon, from cars and airplanes to a big boys room with spaceships and rockets. I like moons…anything relating to space, if you couldn’t tell by this post, or this post or even Jaxon’s valentines. And this DIY garland by Guusje Wannet of Ontwerpfabriek Appeltaart my friends will have to make an appearance! Guusje is a mom of three and a textile artist that makes lovely paper cuts and screen prints. Her work is outstanding. Give her blog a visit to find out how to make this beauty! Happy Friday…have a grand weekendxo

I think Jaxon’s baby nursery might just have to transform soon, from cars and airplanes to a big boys room with spaceships and rockets. I like moons…anything relating to space, if you couldn’t tell by this post, or this post or even Jaxon’s valentines. And this DIY garland by Guusje Wannet of Ontwerpfabriek Appeltaart my friends will have to make an appearance! Guusje is a mom of three and a textile artist that makes lovely paper cuts and screen prints. Her work is outstanding. Give her blog a visit to find out how to make this beauty!

Happy Friday…have a grand weekend
xo

Finalist, Elka Karl submitted this fabric pup tent in the ReadyMade 100. This would be a fun dig project to make this summer on a warm night…Jaxon would love it! It’s a great place to read books, play games and hide. Find all the step-by-step instructions here. Photo by Greg Scheidemann, backdrops by Mark Weaver.

Finalist, Elka Karl submitted this fabric pup tent in the ReadyMade 100. This would be a fun dig project to make this summer on a warm night…Jaxon would love it! It’s a great place to read books, play games and hide. Find all the step-by-step instructions here.

Photo by Greg Scheidemann, backdrops by Mark Weaver.

Oh my, we have been busy planning our wedding…all the details…I always knew how much preparation went in to a wedding, but it is ten times more when its your own! And I am not the most organized person either. My brain is a bit overloaded with inspiration. I am keeping most of my ideas here, so I remember. Next on the agenda is attire for the little ones. I want my little peanut to wear a tiny bow tie! I found this great tutorial over at papernstitch…a guest post from Jessica of Living the Swell Life. Now I just have to screen-print the fabric and give it a whirl.

Oh my, we have been busy planning our wedding…all the details…I always knew how much preparation went in to a wedding, but it is ten times more when its your own! And I am not the most organized person either. My brain is a bit overloaded with inspiration. I am keeping most of my ideas here, so I remember. Next on the agenda is attire for the little ones. I want my little peanut to wear a tiny bow tie! I found this great tutorial over at papernstitch…a guest post from Jessica of Living the Swell Life. Now I just have to screen-print the fabric and give it a whirl.

It is hard to believe that I am planning Jaxon’s FIRST birthday party! It feels like he was just a tiny baby…but he has grown into such a happy little boy, full of mischief. I’ve found a ton of grand ideas from Hip Hip Hooray, a blog for little kids and big celebrations. I also came across My Little Day, a site where you can buy supplies, modern decorations, fun favors and even costumes to make your little ones birthday a festival. Since I am a designer, his invitations have been thought out for a long time. As far as everything else…more details to come!

It is hard to believe that I am planning Jaxon’s FIRST birthday party! It feels like he was just a tiny baby…but he has grown into such a happy little boy, full of mischief. I’ve found a ton of grand ideas from Hip Hip Hooray, a blog for little kids and big celebrations. I also came across My Little Day, a site where you can buy supplies, modern decorations, fun favors and even costumes to make your little ones birthday a festival. Since I am a designer, his invitations have been thought out for a long time. As far as everything else…more details to come!

Lori Joy Smith, a very talented artist and illustrator made these adorable felt albums for her little one, Ila. [She made some last year for her daughter Sosi too.] Every year for their birthdays she prints out her favorite photos puts them inside. I think that I will be making one for Jaxon this year for sure…he loves looking at photos, especially when he sees himself. So if you are interested in making them for your little one…she has designed a tutorial that you can download here. I just love her illustrations. Thank you for sharing Lori!

Lori Joy Smith, a very talented artist and illustrator made these adorable felt albums for her little one, Ila. [She made some last year for her daughter Sosi too.] Every year for their birthdays she prints out her favorite photos puts them inside. I think that I will be making one for Jaxon this year for sure…he loves looking at photos, especially when he sees himself.

So if you are interested in making them for your little one…she has designed a tutorial that you can download here. I just love her illustrations. Thank you for sharing Lori!