Harry Potter Book Cake Tutorial

I made a Harry Potter Book Cake for my nephew about 6 months ago and I had  promised to share with you all a quick tutorial. Please read below some simple steps to making your own book cake.

Materials:
Cake Mix (you can buy the premade box or do it from scratch)
Icing (I used butter cream)
Fondant
Food Dye
Dough Roller
Pizza Cutter or knife
Parchment Paper
Fondant Cutting Tools (Optional)

DIY custom Birthday Shirt

I have already shown you a tutorial for creating your own Tutu(http://mommybakesnj.blogspot.com/2015/03/simple-tutu-tutorial.html) and I knew I had to work on a matching shirt. I have listed below a few simple steps that will help you achieve a great shirt.

 

Supplies:

Tulip Iron On Hologram Transfer Sheets

Scissors

Iron

Shirt (plain white tee)

 

Easter Egg Hunt in Bergen County

Every year we look forward to attendin the local Easter Egg Hunt with the kids. I figured I'd help and by listing a few Bergen County locations.


Demarest

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2015
Location: Wakelee Field Playground
Time: 1:30-3:30pm

Waldwick:

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2015 (rain date April 4th)
Location: Waldwick High School Turf Football Field
Time: 10:00 am

Simple Tutu tutorial

I love tutu's and every year I buy my daughter a tutu. This year I decided I wanted to make one for her. I went to my local craft store (Joann Fabric) and purchased my supplies. My theme this year is "Little Mermaid" so I made sure the colors I chose would match.

What you will need:

Tulle

Crochet headband

Scissors

Needle and thread

chair (I used a stuffed animal)

Making Valentine's Day a Family Day

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

DIY Valentine's Day Card

Repurposing old furniture

I have been meaning to revamp my daughters old table. I finally decided to take the plunge and repurpose it. I used Benjamin Moore chalkboard paint.

http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/for-your-home/paint-products/benjamin-moore-chalkboard-paint?lang=en_US&role=H#advs=0&tab=2

I put 3 coats but you can add more or less depending on the texture of the table. 

Prep the area where you'll be painting (I used plastic bags).  After each coat I allowed it to dry completely before applying more paint. Once dried I sprayed painted the legs pink ;) 

*optional

This picture is before I applied the spray paint. 

This is the final piece. To make the space pop I added a faux fur rug (ikea), small chandelier (Walmart) and reupholstered pleather chairs made by me ;). 

This is a picture of the chair before (left) and after (right) i reupholstered it.

I had an amazing time coming up with this great creative space for my daughter. I can tell she loves it because she runs to her room everyday after school to do her homework in her new space. The chandelier gives it that chic look. My husband said it reminded him of a 

chateau, I'll take that as I did a good job!

I'd like to see your ideas so please share any comments or pictures below ;).