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Let Her Sleep Sign DIY

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Raise your hand if you like to tinker! {Me! Me!} Before Miss Poppy was born, I saw this darling Let Her Sleep Sign on Pinterest and just fell in love. Now raise your hand if you like someone else to work on something first, find the best way to do it, then show you how? {Oh yeah... I like that too.} So being the tinker that I am, I figured out a way to make it possible and here is what worked for me.  Let Her Sleep Sign DIY: First off, I ordered my decal from  CARisma Vinyl  and gave them the dimensions I wanted. Holly had it to me super quick and it was time to get down to biz-nass.   Materials needed: A lightweight board for your base Old dictionary or cute scrapbook paper. {You can even use old maps. Sweet right?} Modge podge Spray paint Decal with desired quote Large Sponge brush     Step 1: Gather materials Step 2: Modge podge dictionary paper ALL over the board.   *Tip--make sure you modge podge the actual board, THEN over t...

Pom Pom Tutorial

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Decorative Pom Pom Tutorial Today I am going to show you how to how to make those adorable pom pom's that are all over Pinterest. I guarantee you've pinned them at least once. Did you know they are super easy and super cheap? Totally!  So get ready. Get set... Go! First off, pick out your desired color(s) of wrapping tissue. These can be purchased at most stores, although you have a wider assortment of colors and patterns at a party store. For a basketball size pom pom, use two packages (approx. 20 sheets) You can make smaller sizes by cutting the sheets in half. They will still be full, only smaller. I personally like different sizes on my wall, adds dimension! Step 1: Fan-fold all 20 sheets Step 2 and Step 3:  Bend and fold in half     Step 4:  For a scalloped edge, cut ends so they are rounded. Or for a pointed look, cut in a point. :)   Step 5: Tie ribbon around the folded area. {Make sure its long enough to hang where you want the finished product, i...