Let's get cooking!

Kitchen Playset after© creativebleed

Wow, this week went by super fast! Even though we started this set a few weeks ago and most of it was done, it was all the little touches that ended up coming down to the wire. The sink got the biggest make over, we decided to paint the whole thing white to give it that apron sink feel. We removed the cabinet door and made a curtain instead. The original faucet was missing so my husband used a plastic "J" pipe for the faucet and bathroom replacement knobs. He even drilled a hole in the bottom of the sink. How cute is that?

Sink After © creativebleed

While installing the faucet, the top accidently got cracked, so we thought it best to tile it to cover our bad. It was suprisingly easy. We got a sample sheet of small white tile from a local tile store and grouted that sucker in. It came out surprisingly well.

© creativebleedThe stove didn't need much just some new paint. The tea towel was screen printed by our friend Jennifer J, who also made some little menu cards to go with. We added a Green Toy pot and frying pan and stocked the fridge with some empty food packages.

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For the used set and materials we probably spent around $140, which is a little over budget, mainly because of that darn magnetic paint. Sure we probably could have purchased a new set for the price, but what fun is that? Plus, we kept the money within our community and gave our daughter something custom for Christmas. And I am happy to say it's been a big hit we have been cooking all morning! K

Materials:

Used play kitchen from Valley Care Thrift, Tile from Western Tile Design Center, Fabric from In Between Stitches, Cherry Blossom Montana Gold Paint from Richards, Hardware and paint from OSH and Lowes.

 See before pics here.

DIY Halloween: Easy Sailor Getup

Sailor Getup Back © creativebleed

Happy Halloween! Thought I’d share this cute little homemade costume post. It’s inexpensive to make, materials can be found easily second hand and it is perfect for Halloween or dress-up play for children.

Need:

Navy blue or white shirt. Long sleeved or polo shirts work the best.
Navy blue or white cloth placemat, pillowcase, felt or fabric.
White or navy blue ribbonWhite, navy blue, gold or red stars.
Bottoms: Navy blue or white pants, skirt, shorts or  tights.
Scissors
Fabric Pencil
Fabric Glue

Note: This post is to serve as inspiration using thrift store finds to make a costume. Depending on what you find and who the costume is for will alter how the costume is made and it’s outcome.

Girls Sailor Dress © creativebleed
For My daughter I found a girls navy blue Polo shirt at Goodwill. Its a few sizes to big but it will work as a dress with leggings for bottoms. A fitting polo shirt will work too with pants or a skirt. Since school uniforms are so popular navy blue and white polo shirts should be easy to find second hand for kids. For the jumper flap or collar I used a navy blue cloth placemat. I think a pillow case, runner, scarf or towel would also work. If nothing else you can make the jumper flap from felt or cloth.

sailor getup materials © creativebleed

1.) Gather your materials.

2.) Launder your items before starting and iron if needed.

Cut a neck hole in flap or cut the ends to make into a scarf © creativebleed
3.) Start with the jumper flap by cutting a neck hole or making it into a scarf to tie in the front.

Embellish Jumper Flap © creativebleed
4.) Embellish the jumper flap
a.) Glue white ribbon around the edges of the flap.
Three stripes each no less then an 1/8 “ apart.
b.) Add a star in each inside corner.
I used a star applique, but a star shaped button would work too or felt.

Embellish shirt © creativebleed
5.) (Optional)Embellish the shirt. I glued white ribbon along the bottom of the shirt, making three stripes. If you have long sleeves glue 3 stripes on the bottom of the sleeves.

Sailor Getup Front © creativebleed
6.) Attach flap to shirt. I made my jumper flap like a scarf and secured it with an anchor brooch. A rubber band, clasp or ribbon would work too. You could also keep the ends intact and slip it over the head like picture above step 3.

Homemade Sailor Getup © creativebleed

7.) Don't forget a sailor hat!

Enjoy! K

Fun With Owls Part 1: Owl Ball Felt Toy

Two weeks ago we celebrated our little’s birthday. We did an autumn owl theme which turned out to be really fun. Having a cold the week before and a few rainy days the week of, I had some indoor time that left me making all of the party decorations. These decorations are super easy and fun for a themed birthday party, fall decor or just a fun arts and crafts project. Enjoy! K

Owl Ball Felt Toy

These were made as a take home party favor for the little ones. Not only are they cute, but they are easy to make and could become another animal easily with different shapes and pieces cut from felt.

Supplies:

Felt
1 - full 9 x 12 sheet any color for the body
2 - 2” circles white or cream for eyes
2 - 1/2” brown circles for pupils
2 - 2.5 x 3.5” brown ovals for wings
1 - orange, brown, or yellow diamond for beak

Tacky Glue
Scissors
Piece of Ric Rac or sturdy ribbon
Small Ball - Pinky Hi Bouce Balls work perfectly
Template

Process:

1.) Cut pieces according template which you can download here or create your own.

2.) Take your ball and colored sheet of felt and wrap the ball.

Place the ball in the center and fold in the short sides, gather up the long sides, allowing one side to be slightly longer.

3.) Tie the ric rac at the top of the ball.

4.) Tuck the top of the felt to form the shape of the owl's head. Use glue to hold.

5.)  Tuck the oval shaped wings beneath the ric rac and secure with a little glue, on each side.

6.) Glue both big circles side by side to the center of owls head, okay to overlap a little.

7.) Glue each small circle in the center of the big circle to complete the eyes.

8.) Glue the widest part of the diamond beneath the eyes in the center to make the beak.

9.) Let the glue dry and now you have an owl. Enjoy!