Tie Dye Results Photo

My sister and I planned a little tie dye day last weekend, these were my results!

 I am going to post more photos over at my other blog today, but thought this photo was fun and deserved a place here too ;-)

iLoveToCreate: Tote Bag Revamp (on my newest blog)

Because I have the need to compartmentalize the different aspects of my life, I have created a blog specifically to showcase all of our crafty projects and household revamps. 
Check out my recent iLoveToCreate project here at the new blog: Frankly Speaking Too!

iLoveToCreate: I am FEATURED!!!

I know I said it in a previous post, but as of today I am now linked up as a featured blogger for iLoveToCreate!  I have loads of projects brewing that I will be posting in the near future!  Yay!

Check out their featured blogger's list here: BLOGS

There are so many crafty and talented people that have some great ideas for projects to do for all age groups.  Can you tell I am excited?!!

iLoveToCreate: Cow Shirts for Cow Appreciation Day @ Chick-Fil-A!

Friday was Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A, which basically means you can get a FREE meal for dressing like a cow.  I thought this would be a great opportunity to try out more of my iLoveToCreate products by making some cow shirts for the girls!

I started by finding camisole undershirts for the girls and sliding a paper grocery bag inside each. 

I took some of the Tulip Fashion Glitter Bond from the girl's previous project and dabbed it on each shirt freehand in the shape of cow spots. I sprinkled those spots with black glitter...

I thought the spots looked cool, but I had this spray fabric paint that I wanted to try out and figured a few extra spots wouldn't hurt. :)  The spray was very easy to use..literally just spray where you want it.  I need to find a project to let the girls try this stuff!

To add a little finishing touch, I outlined the glittery spots with black fabric paint.  Then I just let it dry overnight.

Here are the girls enjoying their FREE meals and hanging out with the 'Moo'. (which is what the Chick-Fil-A cow has come to be known in our house)

Again, this was a quick and simple project.  The girls really turned some heads with their glittery spots!  The shirts ended up being pretty big so we will hang on to them and enjoy another FREE meal next year on Cow Appreciation Day.

iLoveToCreate! Kids Glitter Tote

I am so excited!  I was asked to be a featured blogger for iLoveToCreate, which is a division of Duncan Enterprises located right here in Fresno.  Basically, I am going to be sharing some of the projects I complete using iLoveToCreate products. (You might recognize such brand names as 'Tulip' fabric paints or 'Aleene's' brand adhesives.)  My goal is to do a variety of projects, but to focus on projects the kids can be involved with.

I received a box of goodies to get me started, and one of the items that caught my eye was the Tulip Fashion Glitter Bond.  I wanted to do a quick and simple project to get the kids involved, but also try out this new-to-me product. I grabbed a few small tote bags I had on hand and a few other crafty supplies:

Tulip Fashion Glitter

Tulip Fashion Glitter Bond

Tulip Sticky Fabric Stencils

Tulip 3D Fabric Paint

I removed the stencil from the backing and stuck it down on the fabric.

Hannah and Claire used a cosmetic sponge to dab on the Glitter Bond.

They chose their glitter color and shook it all over the area.

Shook off the excess and removed the stencil...

...added a little 3D fabric paint as an outline...

...and voila!  Cute, glittery, and puffy-painted bags to store their treasures!

I have to say that I am pretty impressed by the glitter bond.  It says on the packaging that it is "washable and dries flexable" which is very nice when working with fabric.  While this was a super simple project, I was excited to get the girls involved and look forward to more projects that they can help create.  One thing I have to remind myself when doing projects with the girls is that it doesn't have to be 'perfect'.  It is all about creativity and learning how to use different mediums. 
Stay tuned for our next project!!!