Taking the week off…
My sister got married on Friday in the Portland, Oregon LDS temple and we’re still visiting family, so I’ll be back next week with a spring giveaway (we’re willing spring to come…) and some great crafts. HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
Usborne Winner
The Usborne winner is Vicki! She said, “My all-time favorite book has got to be Pride and Prejudice, but I love books of all kinds.” Send an email to kelseyatvanillajoydotcom to claim your prize.
Shamrock Collages
When in need of a festive craft…tissue paper! We made tissue paper shamrocks to make us feel a little bit luckier in these first few days of March. Here’s what you’ll need: green tissue paper shamrock cutout glue hole punch ribbon You know the drill…glue and stick!
Smelly Jello Shamrock
To get ready for St. Paddy’s day, we made some sweet smelling shamrocks. Here’s what you’ll need: glue ribbon scissors green jello hole punch shamrock Pour green jello powder into a spice jar or salt shaker. Apply glue in whatever pattern suits your fancy and coat with jello. Give to friends and neighbors as greeting … Read more
Video Tutorial: Fabric Flowers for Hair Clips
My friend Missy showed me how to make these flowers, and they’re my favorite! So easy and cute, you’ll love them!
Cookbook Giveaway: America’s Test Kitchen SLOW COOKER REVOLUTION
And the very lucky winner is …. Kim! She said, “I just got my first ATK cookbook and LOVE it! Everything I have made has been wonderful. My favorites so far are french toast and beef burgundy.” Send an email to kelseyatvanillajoydotcom BEFORE FRIDAY to claim your prize. Congrats and THANKS to America’s Test Kitchen! … Read more
Making Do: Patching Holey Knees
We go through jeans in this house about like we go through toilet paper. It’s not my favorite task, but I don’t mind patching them up. I save all Boyd’s holey jeans (he has almost as many as the little boys do) for patches. To patch your very own toddler’s jeans, cut a patch large … Read more
Video Tutorial: How to Make a Felt Flower Pin/Brooch
I’m slowly trying to make my way out of the craftless abyss I’ve been in, starting with an easy felt flower. I think I’m on the road to recovery.
Giveaway: Usborne from HollsBooks.com
THE PRIZE This week’s giveaway is for a set of 4 Usborne Books from Hollsbooks.com! One reader will win the following titles: Say Please, Louise! A Cautionary Tale by Cox Roxbee That’s Not My Monkey! (Touchy Feely Board Books) by Fionna Watt and Rachel Wells Conspiracy 365: January by Gabrielle Lord Usborne Spotter’s Guide to … Read more
How to Make Your Own Taco Shells
Has anyone else noticed that there has been a shameful lack of interesting new crafty content here on Vanilla Joy? Hmmm…me too. Sorry about that. I am STILL working on my Moda Sugar Pop quilt, and I have pledged to not start any other projects until finishing my quilt because otherwise it just won’t ever … Read more