Play food from scrap fabric {a Silhouette project tutorial}

For as long as I can remember, my girls have always loved play food. Even though they're big girls now, they've been begging me to get Brady some play food, not just for him, but because they wanted to play with it, too. When Silhouette sent me some of their new Heat Transfer Fabric Interfacing <that's an affiliate link>, it took me a while to figure out what to do with it. But I like a challenge, so I accepted the product and forced myself to get creative to put it to good use.

Sometimes my creative brain isn't the only one involved in projects, and this is a good example. Lots of times I gather up my girls and we throw out every idea that comes to mind, whether it's silly, too hard, or even kinda lame. When Lala asked, "What about play food?" I immediately said, "YES!" And that my friends is what we spent the next several hours doing. If your kiddos are old enough to cut paper, then they can help you with this project. And then they get to play with it for a long time afterwards. I do believe that is the definition of a win/win.

And... for all of those out there who don't have a machine but would still love to try some Silhouette goodies, this project is for you! So, let's make some play food, shall we?

Transformation Thursday: No. 205

Welcome once again to Transformation Thursday ! It's the one day each week we get together to celebrate getting stuff done. No matter if it's your first time here or you are a party regular, everyone is welcome to link up your DIY, crafts, tips & tutorials at the bottom of this post, then go around and give each other atta girls & high fives. Just join in at the bottom of this post.

Make it: Pebble & Faux Succulent Wreath

Wreaths are my arch nemesis. Seriously. Well, unless they're made from book pages. Or maybe barbed wire.  Other than that, I'm kinda a wreck when it comes to making wreaths. I know that pretty much every other DIY homemakin' kinda mama on earth would beat me in a Bobby Flay style wreath throw down. It's all good, I have other strengths {like knowing every word to Ice Ice Baby or making the world's best fruit tea.}

Back to the point, I'm a horrible wreath maker. So, when my friend +Angie Holden asked me to participate in a wreath challenge, I was like, "Hecks yeah!" because when your BFF asks you to do something fun, you go for it, right? Then I remembered my whole wreath affliction. Ack! After a LOT of brainstorming, including too many "what-ifs" and "would it be possibles" I finally figured it all out. 

And, my friends, it is with baited breath that I offer you my Pebble & Faux Succulent Summer Wreath.

Make a Sign: DIY Lifeguard On Duty Sign

Anytime I need some new artwork, I make a sign. Sometimes I have lots of patience and will hand paint them, other times I use the vinyl letters and paint trick.  Until this project, I had never used the vinyl to be the letters, and I have no idea why.  Making a sign is the easiest way to fill a wall on a budget, hands down. With some scrap wood... or a table top.... or anything flat and smooth, you can make a piece of DIY art to complement your home. Me? I used an old piece of a dismantled bookshelf from our scrap pile, because you know I love me a project that turns trash to treasure. (Disclosure: Silhouette provided me with the vinyl.)

 

Free Summertime Printable Artwork

I'm so glad y'all loved the free printable artwork last month, so we're going to do it again! With all this warm weather, it looks like summer is definitely on the way, so I used some lyrics from one of my all time favorite songs to put together this month's free printable. My southern girl roots love this song, since I'm the granddaughter of a cotton farmer, and most of my summer childhood weekends were spent fishing. Even if you're not a fisher or cotton picker, you probably know and love the classic song - and it's the a fun printable for summer mantles, table scapes and displays.