Yee Haw!

Hi Ya'll! Since our trip to Arizona over the summer, my 2 and a half year old son has been really interested in cowboys, saguaros and the desert. (I'm sure Woody from Toy Story has something to do with it too!) I thought it would be fun to search Etsy for some cute cowboy inspired kid stuff!



1. Yippee Cowboy and Cowgirl Bib Set by Babiease

2. Retro Yippee Apron by Brodyandma

3. Lambswool cowboy cushion by SallyNencini

4. Vintage Lil' Cowpoke Bib and Burp Cloth set by RockabillyBabyDesign

xo,

Melissa

Etsy Loves...Birds!

How cute are these bird themed items found on Etsy?


Fall Brights Bird Mobile and CHLOE vintage inspired apron

xo
Melissa

Martha Stewart Halloween

As usual Martha Stewart has come up with something adorable for kids Halloween parties! These treat bags seem really easy to make and look fabulous on the table, just add candy!

Flyaway Favors How-To
Tools and Materials
Two 4 1/4-by-8-inch brown paper bags
Craft knife or scissors
Small branch
Candy

1. Unfold one brown bag and push out base; fold in the left and right sides.

2. Use a craft knife or scissors and cut the bag into thin strips about 1/4 inch wide. Make sure you stop short of the base.

3. Cut thin strips into the top, 1 1/2 inches of second brown bag. Fill the bag with candy

4. Open the shredded bag fully, laying it flat; place the filled candy bag inside the shredded bag.

5. Bring shredded bag up; cinch top of bags together. Wrap with black wax twine until bags are secure.

Read more at Marthastewart.com: Flyaway Favor Bag - Martha Stewart Crafts

Mummy Treat Bag How-To

Tools and Materials
White lunch bag
Craft knife
Googly eyes
Cellophane bag
Double-sided tape
Candy

1. Push out base and/or bottom of white lunch bag while folding in the left and right sides.

2. Use a craft knife to randomly make slits in bag.

3. Fold the top of the bag about 1 inch.

4. Place one googly eye slightly underneath flap.

5. Fill cellophane bag with candy and tape close; then place cellophane bag inside white lunch bag.

6. Fold top over and secure with double-sided tape.

Read more at Marthastewart.com: Flyaway Favor Bag - Martha Stewart Crafts

Pumpkin Treat Bag How-To

Tools and Materials
Orange mini craft bag
Craft knife
Floral tape
Candy

1. Fill orange mini craft bag with candy.

2. Cinch and twist top of bag together to form stem; you can trim off 1/2 inch of bag for your desired length.

3. Cut off a piece of floral tape and stretch it so it becomes sticky.

4. Wrap floral tape around stem. Start at the top and move downward. Rip off tape; leave 3 to 4 extra inches hanging on the bottom.

5. Twist extra tape into a tendril and wrap it around finger until it curls.

Resources
The orange mini craft bags can be found at Martha Stewart Crafts.

Read more at Marthastewart.com: Flyaway Favor Bag - Martha Stewart Crafts

photo and tutorials: www.marthastewart.com/halloween

Twitter!

Ok so we're finally part of the modern world...we now have a Twitter account! Be sure to follow us, I'll try to think of exciting things to post :)

www.twitter.com/mintbuttercup

xo
Melissa

25% off our Popsicle Print!!!!

Get 25% off of our popular Popsicle print! Just convo us through Etsy and we'll set up a reserved listing for you. Now through Friday October 1st!
Check out the Popsicles here!
xoxo

Mint Weddings!!!

At least once a week I have someone ask me for wedding invitations. My answer is always "Sorry, not at this time." I finally decided why not? So I opened up Mint Weddings It's going to take me a couple of weeks to stock the shop so keep checking back!
xoxo
Melissa

We have a winner!!!

Thanks so much to all who entered our giveaway! We are proud to announce that our winner is...

Robin over at Nothinglikeit!

Robin was chosen using Random.org. Enjoy your prints Robin! Stay tuned for more giveaways!