Hand Stamped Seed Sack Tutorial

THIS TUTORIAL WAS ORIGINALLY POSTED BY ME AT SO YOU THINK YOU'RE CRAFTY ON 4/23/13

I have always been a big fan of Earth Day so I was delighted to create a kid-friendly and planet-friendly project for Week 4 at So You Think You're Crafty. We don't have kids so coming up with a Kids Can Do project was not the easiest task for me. Out of desperation, I thought back to what I loved as a little girl and the things that my little hands could do. I have the fondest memories of gardening with my grandmother, just sprinkling seeds all willy-nilly, and that became my inspiration. I decided to make some mix and match foam and woodblock stamps to create patterned seed sacks that are perfect for Spring and Earth Day celebrations. Earth Day may be in the past but tomorrow is May Day -- the epitome of Springtime festivals!

To make your own set of hand stamped seed sacks you only need a few supplies: a foam sheet, wood blocks, linen bags, double-sided tape, paint/ink pads, and scissors.

Insta Replay Monday #31

I can't believe how hard Mondays can be. I have seriously enjoyed the past couple weekends to the absolute max. It seems as though every moment has been jam packed with smiles and laughter. I think that's why it's so hard to wake up and realize that I have to make it through five more days all over again haha.

Treat. Yo. Self. Spring Giveaway Winner!

Good morning, everyone! I hope you are having a splendid weekend :) As promised, the giveaway winner is to be announced today! First off, thank you to everyone who entered; I wish I had the means to reward all of you.

The winner is entry #109 - Rachel from My Wholesome Home. Congrats, girl!

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Tropical Delight Macadamia Nut Cookies

I haven't shared a recipe in what feels like forever. This cookie recipe is sure to please and is one of the easiest to throw together. These Tropical Delight Macadamia Nut Cookies combines one of my fave things - toasted coconut, and one of the Mr.'s - macadamia nut cookies.

And guess what -- all you need are a few ingredients from the bulk food aisle and a Betty Crocker White Chip Macadamia Nut Cookie Mix.

Rainy Day Printable Quotes

Can you believe that April is already almost over?? None the less, SPRING is in full swing and I am loving it! As they say, April showers bring May flowers and what girl doesn't love a garden full of flowers? Well, maybe a girl who can't stand the rain. Either way, one of the quotes below should resonate with you!

SYTYC - The Seed Sack Tutorial is LIVE!

Hey ladies (and the few gents out there, too). I mentioned yesterday that my Kids Can Do project at So You Think You're Crafty was number one last week -- woot woot! Thanks again for all of the support!

Come visit SYTYC to view the full tutorial for how I created my Hand Stamped Seed Sacks. 

Oh and, don't forget to enter the Treat. Yo. Self. Spring Giveaway through 4/27. Click on the image below to be redirected to the post!

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Insta Replay Monday #30

Hey everyone! Despite the anguish and terror inflicted on the USA last week, this weekend was pleasant and exciting. I'm currently in a great mood -- if you saw yesterday's post you know that I had a half day on Friday. You'd be surprised about how good it can feel to have some free time to yourself. Also, I pulled out on top at So You Think You're Crafty this past week so my tutorial for the stamped seed sacks will first appear there later this week. I'm stoked for this week's upcycle project though -- go vote when you have a chance! Please!

Some memorable moments:

• I spent 20 minutes agonizing over which white paint to buy... we started our kitchen makeover!
• Impromptu dinner date with the Mr. on Friday night
• My fave pregnant lady turned 30 this weekend
• Brunch with my bestie on Sunday morning
• The Mr. took me to visit with some pups at a rescue's Meet and Greet
• Speaking of rescues -- I donated a set of handmade coasters for Quinn's rescue to auction on FB -- check them out through 4/26!

And now -- On to the Insta Replay!