~Personalized Art Kit (Easy!)

Have you seen these art kits at Michael's?  They are filled with lots of creative possibilities!  Oh, but look what you can do....

Before:

After:

Here's what I did:  I simply slit the side of the plastic covering.  I cut out the letters and dots, glued them to this pretty scrapbooking paper, and slid it into place.

The back is the same paper, with dots.  I will say that I think this was a hit with my niece... she didn't let it go for a minute.  And here's another positive.... there's no mistaking that this art kit belongs to Abi!

*These art kits are often on sale at Michael's.  If not, use a coupon!  Inexpensive but personal gift that any child would love!

~Christmas Tassel

Oh my goodness!  I have been away for so long!  I am truly sorry.  It has been a crazy first half of the year... my schedule has seriously interfered with my crafting! 

Ok... so the Monday before Thanksgiving, our family decorates for Christmas.  Now... we are not skipping over Thanksgiving.  Its just that we spend time with my family during Thanksgiving, so when we return from our trip, we find its so nice to walk into our decorate home.

So as we were decorating last night, I found this little fellow.  See.... I made him last year BEFORE I started this blog.  So I thought it was only fair to give him his moment.... :)

 Here's the story.... (for those that know me... there's ALWAYS a story!) I was in Cracker Barrel and saw this gorgous Christmas Tassel.  My crafty mind thought, "I could totally make that!"  Well, if you can believe, just a couple days later, I found these flat-bottomed ornaments at Target.  Just what I needed!  I made this snowman from various ribbons and chenelle yarn from Michael's. 

I started the first row of loops rather short.  The next row was a little longer, and so forth.  Just hot glue and continue.  I even added some burlap loops because I love burlap and he was my creation and I could!  So there, Cracker Barrel! 

My boys helped me with the last step, the chenelle yarn.  I just wrapped large loops around their fingers about 8 inches apart.  Then tied them together in the middle.  Done!

As long as you can find an ornament with a relatively flat bottom, you can make it into a tassel! 

~Moose and Wormy Winner!!!

And the "Hoarding Apron" goes to.... (drum roll....)    

                                                           SalemMomma! 

Email me your info, please!  Thank you to everyone who participated and stopped by! 

~Tim Holtz Giveaway!

Scrap with Stacy is hosting a fabulous giveaway that, truly, is making me drool! Head on over there to check it out!

~Giveaway Scout

Have you checked out this site? This is a site that will post giveaways from all over the "blog world". Go to GiveawayScout to find amazing giveaways galore!

~Moose and Wormy Giveaway

I am so excited to share this giveaway! Its from Lindsey, who has an amazing etsy shop.... Moose and Wormy. Her designs are unique and original. I'm telling you, she can create ANYTHING! Just look at this adorable "Little Hostess" apron...

These capes are the stuff little boy's dreams are made of. Just imagine!

These toddler Cowpoke "bibs" are ingenius for those "Big" kids that still need a little protection from runaway food... :)

Now for the giveaway! Lindsey's latest creation... The "Hoarding Apron"! (Click here to check out her blog and see more about this apron.) She is offering this apron to one lucky winner!

Here's how to enter:

(Leave a separate comment for each entry)

1. Go to Moose and Wormy and come back to tell me your favorite item.

2. Add Moose and Wormy to your etsy favorites.

3. Make a purchase from Moose and Wormy

4. Become a follower of All Things Pink & Crafty (or tell me you already are!)

*Total of 4 entries!

The winner will be announced next Saturday (Aug. 28).

~Somewhat Simple giveaway

Head on over to Somewhat Simple to check out her amazing giveaway! Oh, how I HAVE to find one of these tools! I sure could have used it on my lap boards! :)