Felt Cupcakes

I absolutely love all the felt food out there and wanted to try to make some as well! Then I came across this opportunity from Something Splendid.

For a small fee I received all the supplies, template and web video directions on how to make these delicious cupcakes! It was so fun and well worth the fee! I ended up making two sets for gifts. Here is the first set:

I made two sets so mine are slightly different because of my available supplies. I then took the cupcakes and placed them in a fun basket. With a handmade apron and pot holder. 

I made the apron out of kitchen tea towels and used the same towels to make the pot holder.

I love these sweet cupcakes and think this gift it too cute for a toddler! 

Thanks Something Splendid, I copied that!

Tea Wreath

More Christmas gift making over here! When I saw this Tea Wreath at Kojo Design. I was excited about this project because I knew exactly who it would be good for! Kojo's tutorial was supper easy to follow and it make the project a quick gift to knock out! 

I did change a few little details, just because I did not read the tutorial carefully the first time! I just Mod Podge to glue down the paper down instead of a glue gun. I used thick paper and had to use the glue gun for the base of the wreath to get the paper to stay down. 

I covered the base of the wreath and back of the wreath with the same paper. On the clothes line pins I used 3 coordinating papers. I used a large wide ribbon to hang the tea wreath. When I give the wreath at Christmas I am going to pair it with a over the door hook.

After seeing the finished product I totally want one too! Thanks Kojo, I copied that!

Sugar Scrub

We all have those family members or friends that have everything they need or go buy what they want when they want it. This makes Christmas giving very hard. Every year I try to get creative to find something that these people could enjoy! 

I found a cute idea for a Sugar Scrub at By Stephanie Lynn. She provided a super easy recipe for making a sugar scrub. Since my family and most of my friends are in cold Ohio a nice sugar scrub is great for the dry skin of winter. 

I mixed up the brown sugar, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and sunflower oil and that was that! Then I scooped it into canning jars. I created a label on picnik.com and cut a small piece of fabric for the lid. The whole project was completed in a very short time and partnered with a couple other items will make a great gift!

Thanks By Stephanie Lynn, I Copied That!

Little Girl Apron

Christmas gift making is in full force over here at I Copied That!

I was at Target picking up a few things and had to walk through the dollar section, of course! I saw they had some bags of toy plastic fruit and vegetables. I thought about my friend's daughter and knew she would love the food. After thinking about ways to make it creative, while I walked through Target with a toddler who has decided that the front of the cart is NOT cool anymore, I was idea-less. 

That evening I went through my bookmarked projects for toddlers. What could I possibly do? Finally I came up with an idea! Phew! I would find a cute little basket and make an apron to add to the basket and fruit. I was at World Market to pick-up some cookie cutters and found the cutest tea towels.

I thought that I could use the red floral (with the cute little ruffle) to make the apron! I could also use the solid red (they came together) as a liner for the basket. Oh, I found the cutest little basket there as well! 

I took the tea towel and cut it in half. I then folded it in half and measured four and a half inches over from the fold. From that point I cut a J shape to create the shape of the apron. From there I followed the tutorial prepared by Joanna at Star Dust Shoes. I had some scraps that I used for the ties and for the pocket.

Although it is not perfect, I think it turned out pretty stinkin' cute! Love the ruffle at the bottom, and I did not even have to do it! I cannot wait to see sweet Nyah walking around in this apron!

Here is the whole gift! I found the collinder at World Market as well. It is tiny and so cute. I thought it would be a good addition. Come on you have to wash those fruits and veggies after you pick them!

Merry Christmas, Nyah!

Hope you love your gift!

Thanks, Star Dust Shoes, I copied that! 

Little Girl Birthday Gift

Julia loved her gift! She actually told me, "When I opened it I knew I was going to have to write a BIG thank you note for this gift!"

The gift consisted of the art case, a fabric covered notebook with lined paper, a fabric covered notepad with plain paper, color pencils, crayon pencils, pencils, erasers, and a protractor. All supplies that she can use to inspire creativity.

What a success and what a great feeling giving a homemade gift! Try it soon!

Art Case

In looking for a birthday gift for my sweet neighbor I had to think back to being seven. What would I have wanted? I then searched the blog world with the thought of a 'arts or crafts' theme. I found the cutest art case that I knew right-a-way this was the way to go!

Carrie from This Mama Makes Stuff made the cutest case and added a tutorial so we can all make one as well!! Not being the best sewer, I did have a few problems while following the tutorial but I managed to push through! :)

I made a few changes; larger pocket for 'tools' AND I added some decorative fabric on the front. Not because I intended to do so but because I started making the case with the reversible fabric backwards! BOO!

I think is worked out well after all. You truly need to think through the tutorial and work though it before you start it is somewhat complicated. The best idea for the case is using quilted fabric! I have not used it before and I was very please with it and did not have trouble sewing with it! 

Thanks This Mama Makes Stuff, I copied that!

Covered Composition Notebook

My sweet little neighbor is turning 7 in early November. I wanted to make her gift, something special. I decided on an art case with color pencils and a notebook. I started with the easy part- the notebook!

I found the cutest and easiest directions at A Girl and A Glue Gun. The entire process only uses a hot glue gun, NO SEWING! An exciting concept!

I started with two coordinating fat quarters, ribbon, buttons and the notebook.

It is as easy as wrapping the fabric around and gluing it down. She also included a piece of fabric over the inside cover to finish it off. I added a strap with velcro to seal it. Then wrapped a ribbon around the notebook and glued some buttons in the form of a flower. I also wrote her name in fabric paint above the ribbon.

Super easy project that I hope will bring some creative inspiration! Stay tuned for the Art Case!

Thanks Kimbo, I copied that!