Rubber Chicken Challenge

So I've got some new and exciting stuff going on over at SuperStinkyBoys and I wanted to let you ladies in on it!

First up, I've begun what I call the Rubber Chicken Challenge! Creating as many meals as possible out of ONE 6 lb Roast Chicken...its gonna be interesting. Check out Meal #1!






I'm also beginning a short series of posts called Stuff from Old Jeans...and it's just that...stuff made or re-purposed from old jeans. A challenge to be creative!



You've already seen my first old jean project show-cased for Mad Skills Monday. Find the tutorials for these here and here.

Now meet this little guy!

See the tut on him here!

So head on over and check it all out! Feel free to snag buttons for your blog (they are included in the posts) so you won't miss out of the fun!





Happy crafting!
Ginger
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Mad Skills Monday Link Party...my first ever!

Hey folks!

Just a tip...head on over to SuperStinkyBoys to check out my first link party ever! Link up and share your stuff for Mad Skills Monday!






Have fun and Happy Blogging!!

Ginger
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Cute Baby Toys Tutorial!

Hi all,

I have really been getting into sewing lately and even though I still have no sewing machine...I've been tearing it up with some sewing fun...HAND sewing that is!

Here are a few of my first handy-works...not too shabby if I do say so myself.



The yellow and denim toys are show cased on SSB's Mad Skills Monday! Head over to check it out and participate! Its gonna be fun!

Here's how to make the larger loopy ball...lots of fun for you to make and baby to play with!

Here's what you need:


material (I also used some scrap felt), scissors, needle, thread, and lots of ribbon!



Cut out a pattern in the shape of a football and cut your desired fabric. You'll need 6 sides.



Pin your pieces, wrong sides together, with the ribbon in place (in between your fabric). Keep the ends of your ribbon on the outside so it will loop when turned right side out. Stitch together.



Finished stitching all the way around, turn right side out and stuff! Stitch up your hole and you're all done! Ready for playtime!



See my tutorial for a loopy blankie here!! Don't wanna make it? Contact me for a custom order!



I'm linking:

Felt Accessory Tutorial!

Phew! It's been a while since I've been around...my poor kiddo's were sick :-( But all better now!

Here is my first tutorial! Yah! I'm gonna show you how to make Felt Accessories! See a few here...
Here's what you need:


felt (any coordinating colors)
scissors
button
needle and thread





Then, choose an accessory to make...a cute head band or a pin...I chose to make a cute hair tie.



Cut the felt in your desired shape.
You can do a flower, circles...whatever you want. I chose to do a cute little teardrop design...













Now sew it secure with a coordinating button. I chose to use a bright blue thread for a punch of color...(sorry pic is a little fuzzy)















Cut a little rectangle of scrap felt and set aside...now warm up your glue gun!















Glue down your tie (or whatever you choose to make).















Add a little more glue and place the rectangle from scrap over your accessory to secure it. Be sure to tuck around the edges tightly.














Let dry and all done! Now you have a super cute accessory to accent any outfit!







Don't wanna make it? Click here to visit my shopping page.
Happy Crafting!

Ginger
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I'm linking:

Featured Item Giveaway at SuperStinkyBoys!

Started a little giveaway at SSB...much the same as the Featured Item giveaway here at Appleseed. Head on over there and enter to win this item...


You could be the winner!!!

Ginger
Appleseed Gifts

Get your orders in by Midnight tonight!

Just a reminder ladies...the St. Patrick's Day 20% off sale ends tonight at 12am so hurry and get your orders in!

Simply email me with your desired selections, including item name and price. Thanks bunches!! Happy Shopping!

Ginger
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Hi all,

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

The St. Patty's Day sale is in full swing, but rapidly coming to a close!!!

Hurry to get your order in by the 19th to receive 20% off everything! Be sure to check out the clearance section for some cute stuff at a great price!

Simply email me with your desired selections including item name and price!

Ginger
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CLEARANCED ITEMS!

In an effort to make some much needed room for new designs I'm working on... and, to give you guys the best deals you've EVER seen...I present my Clearance Section!

Everything here is marked down, so snag your favs! Happy shopping!

Ginger
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