Ruffled Pillow from Bridesmaid Dress

My sister left her bridesmaid dress from my wedding sitting in my son's closet. I'm super tempted to make this pillow from it.

The tutorial can be found here. Would obviously work well on old prom dresses...which are also hiding in my son's closet...

Scrap Happy Table Runner

My English Grandmother used to send me beautiful handkerchiefs. I have to locate them, but when I do I'm going to make one of these for my dining room.

The tutorial can be found here at All Things Vintage Sheets.

Personalized Book Bags

Super cute idea using freezer paper and paper doiles. Found here at From Glitter to Gumdrops and she in turn found the idea here at Tidy Mom.

Wouldn't they be great to give as gifts at a bridal shower or tea party?

Pom Pom Cowl

Totally love this look. At first I wasn't sure about the pom-poms...but now I'm rethinking this...they are totally drawing me in. The fabulous thing is, I have about a million long sleeve Plain Jane tee's that are just begging to be dressed up.

MaryJanes and Galoshes has the tutorial: here. I'm SO making one or two...maybe three? Going fabric shopping with my sister in January to look for the perfect fabric.

Elf on a Shelf

I love the idea of the "Elf on the Shelf". My boys are too small to grasp the concept of behaving for Santa, but maybe next year. The tutorial for this adorable lady elf can be found at Jane of All Crafts: here. I'm thinking of maybe modifying the pattern into a boy elf...since I have boys.

whimsical pillows

After Christmas I have have some pillows that I promised someone I would make. I'm thinking I might make one of these. Between the Lines has the tutorial here.

felt polaroid christmas ornament

I'm a sucker for a cute polaroid....would love a pretty tree full of polaroid ornaments like these. Get the tutorial over at katie.cupcake.

yarn ball wreath

Pretty and cheap to make! Can't really beat that, also I have some really cute ornaments that would look awesome on this wreath. LOVE added bonuses :o)

The Pleated Poppy has the tutorial here.

Palette Reading Chair

LOVE this little reading nook. I kinda want one just for me.

I wonder if I can get my hubby to look at kojodesigns tutorial: here.

Braided Headband

I think I need one or several of these headbands.

Mary Janes and Galoshes has the tutorial here.

tea cup candles

I orginally saw this idea last year in Real Simple and loved it. Just loved the idea of doing something beautiful with all those solitary tea cups one finds in thrift stores. My sister wants a Mad Hatter Tea Party for her Bridal Shower, wouldn't these make the perfect gift for guests?

Wedding Chicks has the tutorial here.

Doily Covered Soaps

I think these are SO beautiful and would make a great stocking stuffer or just a sweet little gift.

kootoyoo has the tutorial here.

Baby Handprint Christmas Ornament

Love this idea, also from the inkling network.

I wonder if it would work on my 3 month old? Maybe I could use his cute little feet instead.

Turtle Doves

Soft Turtle Dove Ornaments from the inkling network.

Perfect for the Christmas tree that is surrounded by toddlers, cats and a dog. I totally need to make these. Find the tutorial here.

Baby Hoots

Find this tutorial over at the inkling network: here.

My father has an owl tree in memory of my Grand-Mama who was known by friends as the Owl Lady. I have plans to follow this tutorial and make ornaments instead of brooch pins. I may even start my own owl tree.

Mini Matryoshkas

Aren't these mini matryoshkas cute?

Sew to Speak has the tutorial, here.

Children's Book Advent

Like this idea from Sarah Jane Studios.

It's a totally cheap idea for us too, since we have almost that many Christmas books already! Wouldn't it be fun to open and read just before bedtime?

Painted Ornament Pillows

Love, love, LOVE, these Painted Ornament Pillows from Tatertots and Jello!Find the tutorial here.