DIY Teepee Under $40 #RITDYE #ELMERSGLUE

Recently worked on a project with RIT DYE and ELMERS GLUE... they have partnered up, and created some super AMAZING and INNOVATIVE results! For those of you that don't know, Elmer Glue 'Blue Gel' actually resist Rit Dye, which means you can use the glue to make designs on your fabric before you dye it, and then once its dyed you will still see your designs!! It's a pretty awesome concept!

I decided to make a super easy kid friendly teepee that cost under $40! I PROMISE you can make this, and the kids will have fun creating their own designs! 

DIY TEEPEE UNDER $40

Supplies:

Rit Dye 'Pearl Grey'

Elmers Glue Blue Gel

1 White Bed Sheet 'Queen Size'

5- 1"x2"x8' Strip Boards(Home Depot)

Twine

Staple Gun

Wood Beads*optional*

How To: 

Preparing Your Sheet:

1. Lay out sheet, and use Elmers Blue Gel to draw designs on sheet, and let completely dry.

2. Pour your Rit Dye into the sink(or bucket) and start dipping your sheet.

3. Once your sheet has reached the desired color, remove, rinse, and let dry.

(if using wood beads, throw those in the dye as well, and just let them soak)

Putting Together Your Teepee:(Takes 2 Sets of Hands)

1. Arrange your strip boards in a teepee formation, and with one set of hands holding the sticks, the other set should be wrapping the twine around the sticks weaving the twine in and out of each board make the twine tight and the sticks stable.

2. Lay sheet around the outside of the standing teepee and tie the corners of the sheet together in the front/top of the teepee. If I plan on keeping the teepee in one place for a longer period of time, I then like to reinforce the sheet with a staple gun, but not completely necessary. 

3. For some extra character I strung my dyed wood beads on remaining pieces of twine and dangled from the front of the teepee! 

& ENJOY!

I used my teepee at the most recent #ATECraftNight...

GORGEOUS Teepee photos by Balee Images!

Um Yum: Pesto Tortellini Skewers

Sharing a super easy appetizer recipe that is delicious, and pretty to look at! I made these at June #ATECraftNight, and they were a big hit! I love apps that you can make a head of time, and can be served hot or cold!

Pesto Tortellini Skewers:

Ingredients: 

-Tortellini (Frozen or in Dairy Section)

-Small Container of Pesto

-Olive Oil

-Parmesan Cheese

-Wood Skewers

Recipe:

-Boil tortellini, ***but make sure not to over cook***Very Important!!!

-Once done, rinse and let cool, then add 2-3 to each wood skewer

-Put a few teaspoons of olive oil & a few teaspoons of pesto on a plate, and roll each skewer in it

-Put the remaining pesto in a side dish for dipping(a little pesto goes a long way)

-Sprinkle on parmesan & serve cold(or hot!)

I also made mini individual bowls of 'Cucumber Tomato' salad and you can find the recipe HERE!

Photos By: Balee Images

Modern Momma: What to register for: Feeding

The second blog post in our 'What to register for..." series! If you missed the 'GEAR' portion, part one, check it out HERE! Now our Modern Momma is bringing you part two, feeding! From bottles, to breast pumps; who knew there was so much that you would need?!?!

Baby Registry Part 2- Feeding

Medela Freestyle breast pump
Hands down my fave one! On the pump it has a clip to put on your pants while pumping. I used to pump and wash dishes all at the same time. Plus it's hospital grade so you know it's worth the money.

Simple wishes pumping bra
I liked this the best while pumping in stead of getting a normal looking bra for pumping or the straps that come with the pump.

Lansinoh breast pads and breast milk storage bags
Everyone has different pads that they like. These ones are cheap and good enough for what they do. As for the bags I liked these more than my Medela ones. These hold 7oz. When Mac started drinking more milk it was just easier to dump milk into these because the Medela bags only hold 5. I liked the Medela bags because you could clip them right on your pump and they were a harder plastic but the Lansinoh work just fine and lay really flat when freezing them.

Medela bottles
These were all Mac liked at the beginning. I think Mac took really good to bottles right off from the start because we introduced bottles within the first week we were home. I did register for Lifestyle glass bottles but he wouldn't drink out of them until he was around 6 months. You just never know what your baby will like.

Munchkin bottle cleaner
Cheap and no fuss! Enough said.

Boon lawn or grass drying rack with stem and twig
I had the grass with Mac and I absolutely loved it. I upgraded to the lawn for baby #2 for all the pump parts bottles and sippys that will be put on it. The stem and twig hold up the nipples an extra parts. So cute to look at on the counter

Aden and Anais Burpy Bibs
Once you have these regular bibs are a thing of the past. You can use these as burp cloths when your baby is tiny and it has a snap on the back so when they are sitting up eating regular food the use them a regular bibs. Love me a good multi purpose item!

Ikea Antilop highchair and tray
If you want to be able to wipe down without having to deal with set cushions an food getting stuck in crevasses this is your chair! I take Lysol wipes to it and it comes out sparkling clean each time! We also have a Chicco caddy hook on high chair. I used it when Mac first was able to sit up to eat and food got all over it. It's a pain to take off the seat to wash it so that's when we bought the ikea one.

Boppy Pillow
I really liked mine. Mac used to sleep in it when I curled it and and he would use it as a pillow when he was older. Don't forget to get a waterproof cover for it!

June #ATECraftNight: Bohemian Beaded Necklaces

Sharing this months #ATECraftNight photos!!! If you asked me what my ideal atheistic to design with would be, this is definitely it... soft, fresh, bohemian; I just loved everything about this 'teepee' craft night's theme!! We had a huge turnout and everyone loved our special guest Luxe Wagon Mobile Fashion Boutique!

Big SHOUT OUT to the local vendors that do such an amazing job, and help keep me sane planning a party once a month!! Couldn't love you guys more!

Photos: Balee Images

Flowers: Thode Floral

Cookies: Rock'n Sugar Confections

Venue: The Red Barn Experience

Mobile Fashion Boutique: Luxe Wagon

Styling: Ashley Thunder Events