A set of seashell wind chimes is a great reminder of a summer vacation at the shore. Kids and adults love to collect shells, and here’s something creative to do with them!

Supplies Needed:
Whole Seashells (get more than you think you’ll need, because a few may break)
Clear plastic thread (fishing line)
A Phillips-head screwdriver or any tool with a point
Scissors
Sharpie
Something to hang your shells from, like a curved branch or a short wooden dowel

Directions:
1. PREPARE THE SHELL: Wash them! Clean out the sand, the bits of seaweed, whatever debris is stuck to the shell.
2. MAKE THE HOLES: Pick the spot you want the hole to be. You will need one hole at the top of the shell and one hole at the bottom. — mark it with a pen or marker if you need to. Using a twisting motion, bore a hole in the shell. Some shells are thicker than others; don’t use too much pressure or the shell can shatter.
3. STRING THE SHELLS: Measure out the string at desired length. Using plastic thread, thread shells by threading through both holes on each shell and tieing off securely before going on to the next shell. Leave enough string at the top to make a big loop that will be the “hook” to hang on the branch/dowel.
4. HANG THE SHELLS: Using loop on top of the sting of hanging shells, loop around branch/dowel.

Optional: Decorate Shells with stickers, markers, photos, colored sand, glitters, etc..

Click on the title to see full post and directions

Homeade Bubbles

Sponge Balls

Watermelon Slice Pops

Beach Sandcasting

Create an At Home Flower Press

I created this myself in honor of my two gals who just had their Bachelorette Parties.

PLEASE COMMENT below if you do download and tell me what you favorite line is on the list…

Download Here —-> Bachelorette Scavenger Hunt.pdf

]]> http://www.twoheartstogether.com/2010/07/25/free-bachelorette-party-printable/feed/ 0 http://www.twoheartstogether.com/2010/07/13/crafty-wood-plaque/ http://www.twoheartstogether.com/2010/07/13/crafty-wood-plaque/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:00:29 +0000 Samantha http://www.twoheartstogether.com/?p=3226 Ashley ...]]> This weekend I got crafty! I had a stack of wood plaques I picked up at the dollar store last year in hopes of turning them into something cute, so today I pulled one out along with paint and other odds and ends. My inspiration was to create something for my good friend Ashley.
Ashley and I take turns making handmade stuff for eachother, she has made me a knitted hats and dishcloths, cards, cookies, necklaces, and now it’s my turn to surprise her!

Here is what I came up with…

Supplies Used:

1 wood plauqe form the dollar store

2 different ribbons from 1$ section at Craft Warehouse

Scrapbook papers

Lime green acrylic paint $1 Craft Warehouse

Modge Podge

Embellishment Glue, used to glue onto wood

Tacky Glue

Paintbrush

3D stickers from Target

Colorful buttons

Aqua colored rheinstones from $1 section at Craft Warehouse

Chipboard letter shapes

Star pin from CraftWarehouse (came in a set with stars & hearts)

Sentiment “friends make life blossom” printed at home using fonts for peas from Kevinandamanda.com

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For all you coffee lovers out there here is a fun tutorial from Kate at  oh write! of a handmade French Press cozy for deco and warmth! Personally I dont make coffee out of a French Press, but after seeing this tutorial it just makes me want to brew some so I can show off the cute cozy. This also made me think of the reason why I dont make coffee in the morning which is I am usually too lazy to get up and start the dang thing. BUT when I get to school in the mornings I usually have time before the day begins, so by tagging along a French Press would work perfect because I could do it all right there at my space! Also French Press coffee seems to be more of a bolder brew if you do like that sort of thing.

She has great step by step directions on her blog with  photos along the way so you wont get lost if you a non-experienced sewer (like me).

Here are a few pictures…visit her blog to see the whole how-to tutorial!

Very cool idea! Thanks Kate

Want to make your own? See Directions below…

If you just want the hard work outta the way and want to buy one directly visit AmongTheZinnias Etsy shop!

BTW (By the Way): It’s recommended to throw your daily oral toothbrush out every 6 months!

Supplies Needed:

• 1 plastic toothbrush
• 2 pair of pliers
• stove pot & stove
• water to boil

Directions:
1. Make sure your toothbrush is clean! Run it in the dishwasher if you must
2. Remove bristles completely with pliers in a twist & pull motion
3. Boil a pan of water on high
4. After water is boiling; place bristle free toothbrush in the water
5. Wait approx 1-3 mintues
6. Once you can see the toothbrush is “soft” remove with pliers and mold the toohbrush quickly before it cools.
7. Pace molded toothbrush into a bowl of cool water.
8. Set aside to cool

Read full directions at Delicious Delicious Delicious: Read here

Be unique and either go simple and buy less flowers, OR think outside the box and use other objects as you centerpiece or accent.

candy apples that are edible for gifts guests!

create crafty fake flowers and accent with twigs/branches

use other bright accents such as candy

re-use old soup cans and add flowers from your backyard

colorful fruit adds a pop of color

Fish! Guests can be encouraged to take them home

Other tips:

• Go Simple
• Ask for help arranging and delivering
• Buy In-Season flowers and arrangements

Local Places in Portland Oregon to buy flowers:

Trader Joe’s

Whole Foods

New Seasons

Portland Saturday Market

Saturday Farmer’s Markets

Online:

http://www.organicbouquet.com/Info.aspx?pid=36

http://www.myportlandwedding.com/portland/flowers/

In my family we have always used the dollar kits you see at the grocery store that have all that you need to decorate your eggs with various color dyes. My favorite growing up were the shakeable color kits, dont shake too hard or you’ll crack the egg! Also the  glittered ones were a favorite, all little girls love glitter, glam, and sparkle!

Now days there are so many purchasable kits such as Tye Dye, High School Musical, and Writable Crayon kits.

This year I think I am going to try the Rubber Band technique shown below.

Directions:
-Wrap a few rubber bands around an egg before dipping it into the dye. After the egg dries, remove the bands, revealing white stripes. Try placing the rubber bands in different places and using another color for a striped rainbow effect!

Check out my post I put together on how to cook the perfect hard boiled egg {HERE}.

Click on the title to see full directions on how to make these creations!

Marbelized Eggs from Epicurious

Glittered Eggs from Martha Stewart

Speckled Easter Eggs from Good Housekeeping

Stickered Easter Eggs from Hostess with the Mostess

Golden Chocolate Easter Egg from The Kitchn

Rubber Band Easter Eggs from Purple Trail Party Ideas

Chalkboard Easter Eggs from Apartment Therapy

Click on the title to see the full post!

Chocolate Easter Egg Nests

Easter Egg Shell Votives

How to cook Hard-Boiled Eggs

Easter Smores in a Jar

Carrot Candy Popper

Easter Basket Ideas