IDEA: Christmas Crackers to Deck The Halls
This year, while many are struggling with great decorating ideas for the holidays on a tighter budget I have a small suggestion. I recently have seen a few Christmas trees that have been adorned with...
View ArticleFall Market with Tina Givens – Show #110
NEW SHOW! On Boutique Cafe this week, Daria is joined by Tina Givens for a video interview at Houston Quilt Market. Tina shares the plans for her upcoming book, and invites YOU to help her name it!!...
View ArticleKidzsack: kid tested, mother approved
Those who know me well know I’m not a crafty mom. I don’t do projects with my children and hide the glue, glitter and pipe cleaners. Okay, I don’t hide the pipe cleaners but if my kids want to do...
View Article2nd Meetup with Anna Maria Horner – Show #113
Greetings Boutique Cafe Viewers! It’s been awhile since our last show, my apologies for taking a break from podcasting over the past few months due to illness in my pregnancy. Thankfully, in a moment...
View ArticleA Brassy Banner Tutorial
{MAKE IT} – A true queen of the DIY, Brassy Meg is sharing a fun free tutorial on her blog (Brassy Apple) on how to create this darling party banner. Customize it to suit your party decor, it’s...
View ArticleSay “I LOVE YOU” DIY Style
Article by: Kim ChristophersonYouCanMakeThis.com Remember the days when you couldn’t wait to open that special valentine card filled with a paper note and conversation heart candy. I just KNEW that...
View ArticleDIY Project – Fabric Candy Dishes
The MODA Bake Shop blog is always cooking up the cutest tutorials! In this easy project for Easter you can DIY your way to a sweet-as-can-be Fabric Candy Dish. Tutorial here>>
View ArticleDIY Camera Strap Tutorial – Priddy Creations
Before I share this much requested tutorial, I thought I would answer a burning question that I have been bombarded with….WHY WHY WHY would I want to share a tutorial on an item I sell for profit? A...
View ArticleDIY Daria – Teacher Gifts
“DIY Daria” came out to play for a few brief hours last week, in order to make some stellar thank you gifts for my kids teachers. If you like mine you’ll love the original idea from the blog...
View ArticleFabric Wall Art Video Tutorial with Megan: Brassy Apple
I was squealing today watching my friend Megan aka “Brassy Meg or Ms. Apple” on Studio 5 sharing her Fabric Wall Art tutorial. (isn’t she just gorgeous and adorable?! I love her!) This project is...
View ArticleKim & Kris on the Nate Berkus Show
My dear buddies Kim and Kris from The DIY Dish (yes they are twins, no they are not related to Marie Osmond) are guests in a fun challenge on the Nate Berkus Show airing Oct 27th!! Don’t miss it! Eeek...
View ArticleMy Picasso Peeps – DIY Style
Check out my little Dollar Store find tonight! I purchased these little obtuse chicks, but you could EASILY make your own DIY style…for reals! All you need is a kidney shaped piece of foam (cut it...
View ArticleSpring Quilt Market – Lucy Morey {+Giveaway}
It’s always such fun to get together with Lucy Morey, Owner of Hot Scott Patterns and Fabric Designer with Henry Glass & Co. Lucy has some gorgeous “boy worthy” fabric out right now Henry Glass:...
View ArticleSpring Quilt Market – Interview with Violet Craft {+Giveaway}
I love the opportunity that Boutique Cafe affords me to meet with creative people on a continual basis. Meeting with Violet Craft at Spring Quilt Market in SLC was such a lovely experience. I have...
View ArticleVideo Tutorial on the Slice Fabrique
One of the most awesome devices we saw at Quilt Market was definitely the Slice Fabrique! This sleek little machine will cut your fabric into shapes and letters in the blink of an eye. Just watch our...
View ArticleHandmade Halloween on Etsy
For those of you looking to outfit your little ghosts and goblins for Halloween, don’t forget to seek out all the beautiful handmade costumes on Etsy! Lola and my little boys still have yet to decide...
View ArticleDay 3: Monogrammed Cranberry Ornament from Young Crafty Wife
Martha, is a gorgeous Young Crafty Wife with a fun blog always brimming with great DIY ideas. She also has an Etsy shop that houses some of her fabulous creations. I’m very privileged enough to call...
View ArticleDay 9: An Anthro Inspired Festive Banner with Lizzy Anne
Today we are featuring an amazing project from my talented sister-in-law Elizabeth. Liz has a wonderful blog, be sure to check it out Lizzy Anne here>> “I try to be true to myself in any holiday...
View Article“Wrapped in Bows” with Ruffles and Stuff
I was beyond thrilled to find this fantastic tutorial for making a Bow Scarf on one of my fave blogs “Ruffles and Stuff“. Check Check Check it out!! I’m definitely ready to make these for each of my...
View ArticleHow to Make DIY Mason Jar Snow Globes – Tutorial
I recently made a ton of these Mason Jar Snow Globes with my children and the young women in our church. Everyone LOVED them so much. They are beautiful, fun and easy to do! It’s a great project and...
View ArticleValentine Photo Booth – how I did it!
On the weekend I was able to pull together a Valentine Themed Photo booth for the youth dance at our church. The teens LOVED it, so I’m sharing this tutorial today because it was so much fun to do,...
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