Craft Itch

Today I got a craft itch and made some pretty fun creations.

Here is my diaper clutch for my baby girl.
I have been wanting to make one for the longest time,
and finally did it! I didn't round the flap on it, but love how it turned out.
I used this tutorial HERE.I also found this tutorial for
these cute ribbon flowers.
I changed mine a bit to look how I wanted it to.
Check out the tutorial HERE.
I added the fabric covered button myself.
I made it to match.
If you want an easy tutorial
for covering buttons with fabric, click HERE.
It's been nice to get a couple projects done.

Manda's Scrappin Creations

As I have mentioned before I recently became
a Creative Team Member for Amanda at Manda's Scrappin Creations.
I have been her CT before and LOVED it.
I took a break after my baby girl was born,
to get used to having two kids.
Now we are on a schedule, have things figured out,
and I decided to join her team again.
I thank her SO much for having me!

Recently she has come out with some AMAZING kits:

Sweet and Juicy was SO fun!
I love the colors.
Click the image to purchase.Here is my layout using this kit:
This one is adorable.
I LOVED using it for my Valentine's pages.
Click image to purchase.

Here's my layout:
Stay tuned for more great kits and freebies.
For more fun visit Amanda's blog - Click HERE.

I have been really into making my own jewelry lately.
In my never-ending blog surfings I found these little beauties:

Maggie at Smashed Peas and Carrots created them!
Click HERE for the tutorial.
I am SO excited to make me some!

Buttercream Bliss

I know I already posted a recipe today.
That was BEFORE I made heavenly Chocolate Buttercream for my brownies.
This frosting turned out divine and I had to share the recipe.
I discovered that the key to a good and perfect frosting is: real butter!
Without further ado:

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened to room temperature
1/3 cup cocoa powder
2 tsp. vanilla
2 to 3 tbs. milk

-In medium bowl mix powder sugar and butter
with electric mixer or a spoon.
- Add in cocoa powder and mix until combined.
-Add vanilla and 1 Tbs of milk, mix well.
-Continue adding milk until you get the consistency you want.
Spread on your favorite cake, cupcake or cookie. Enjoy!

::Special thanks to BettyCrocker.com for recipe::

I made these this weekend, they turned out delicious.
They were SO moist and SO yummy!
I hope you enjoy them too!

Snickerdoodles


1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 3/4 cups flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon

Directions:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- In large bowl mix 1 1/2 c. sugar, butter, shortening, and eggs.
- Stir in the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
- In a small bowl mix the 1/4 c. sugar and 2 tsp. cinnamon.
- Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls, roll in sugar/cinnamon mixture.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until set.
- Cool on wire rack.
Enjoy!!

::Source - Recipe and photo courtesy of BettyCrocker.com::