{Doilies, Doilies, Doilies!}

I pretty much think doilies are about the most precious paper product out there.  There is nothing that an adorable doily can't cute up!  When I ran across this simple idea from, who else but THE Martha, it made me go on a web hunt for other cute doily things.

{…oh, so cute table setting idea…}

seriously...how special would you feel sitting down to this??

Photo:
http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/230968/stylish-diy-wedding-table-settings?lpgStart=1&currentslide=6&currentChapter=1





{…omg! doily envelopes!…}

Photo:
http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/doily-envelopes/

 

{…doily petal cone...} 

Photo:
http://www.willowtreecreative.com.au/blog/?p=1637



{…doily gift wrap...}

Photo:
http://dogwoodandpoppy.wordpress.com/2011/04/25/doilies-are-cool-again/





{…doily gift tag...}

Photo:
http://www.vanessachristenson.com/2010/12/yesterday.html



{…doily wall art...}

 PROJECT STEPS INCLUDED IN LINK

Photo:
http://mychiclife.com/2011/02/25/oh-hello-doily/

{…doily aisle decor...}

Photo:
http://www.weddingbycolor.com/theredqueen/milestones/173176

{…doily garland...}

Just in time for Valentine's Day!

Photo:
http://www.stayathomeartist.com/2011/01/valentines-day-doily-garland.html



{…doily stencil bag...}
PROJECT STEPS INCLUDED

Photo:
http://tidymom.net/2010/monogram-stenciled-canvas-bag/

{ Repurpose CD Sleeves for Valentine's Day }

I love when I can use something that I have around the house for a cute craft idea.  And let's face it...the days of burning cd's are pretty much a thing of the past.  If you're looking for a way to use and repurpose all of those paper cd jackets of yester-year that you have sitting around the house...here ya go! 

Using the cd sleeve as a cookie envelope is just too cute for me!  Hand them out for Valentine's Day, as a wedding favor, or at your kid's birthday party.  Put them in your welcome basket for out of town guests, or have them on hand for your next team meeting.  Tie them up with an adorable ribbon or baker's twine (I honestly could go on and on about my infatuation with baker's twine...but I won't...not today at least), and include a small note.  Now your already awesome cookie recipe is being presented in a way that does it justice! 

Eighteen25 blog gives some really adorable ideas for cd covers and cookies.  They even include an M&M cookie recipe.  Check them out!

Here are some other ways and websites that show us how to use a cd wrapper to dress up your cookies...

{…baby shower favor…}

Photo:
http://www.emmalee-design.com/art-design/individually-wrapped-cookies/



{…wedding favor…}

Photo:
http://reneenelson.blogspot.com/2011/01/cute-cookie-wrapper.html

{…other holidays or occasions…}

Photo: http://life.paperblog.com/go-fish-cookie-exchange-ideas-100544/



Photo:
http://theknottybride.com/tag/do-it-yourself





{…cafe style treats…}

LINK INCLUDES PRINTABLE! YAY!

Photo:
http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/cookie-favors-diy-chocolate-chip-cookies-in-cd-sleeves/





{February Specials!!}

Love is in the air this month, and we're celebrating accordingly with our February specials.

Red Velvet Cupcakes 
{ $20 perDozen }

Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies
{ $15 for 2 Dozen }

{Not Your Teacher's Chalkboard}

I love anything, and I do mean anything, that involves chalkboard paint!  But I found this idea to be too cute to resist!  These nickel plated trays are found in almost every Dollar Tree, but if you can't find them there, see what your local thrift store has on its shelves!  You can also use a vintage picture frame or mirror (just be super careful if it's made of glass), you can use paint and a brush or spray paint.  You just can't do it wrong!


photo and project found on pinterest.com

 This is an awesome idea for signage at a wedding or event, or a unique way to leave a note for a family member.  The possibilities are endless, but the project is so simple!  Here are some instructions for this project thanks to 504main.com.

{Fun With Yarn}

I saw this idea by way of Pinterest (which I LOVE LOVE LOVE!) and I just thought it was such an adorable idea!  If there's one thing I love, it's simple yet adorable crafts, and this definitely fits the bill!

Whether you're decorating for a party or creating a decor piece for your home, this project using yarn, balloons, and glue could not be simpler!  I cannot wait to try it!  I love the idea of putting these yarn balls in a glass bowl or in a basket.  It looks just as good as any knick-knack you'd find in Pier 1 or Pottery Barn, but for a fraction of the cost, and you're able to customize to fit your exact color scheme and decor theme! 

Here are some other ideas...

{DIY wedding decor}

{Decorations for your child's room or party}

{Make it into its own bowl}

Here are some simple DIY instructions for this project from makeandtakes.com. 

Have fun!

{May the Force Be With You}

I am LOVING my awesome Christmas gift!  I get to let out my inner geek by way of baking, and I end up with a cool batch of cookies!  These Star Wars cookie cutters from Williams-Sonoma made me shriek and giggle when I opened the package, and I could not wait to get to baking! 

{Happy New Year!!}

Sweet Treats wishes you a happy and prosperous 2012!!

Photo: Dress Design Decor