It is Wednesday and time for Extreme Makeover: Me Edition, but since we are running around trying to get ready for our trip, my fridge is almost empty and needs a good clean out. Go over to Amber's to see everyone else's fridges and helpful snacking ideas. ****** I realized that it's Father's Day on Sunday and wanted to make something special for my sweet husband. So my kids and I made this … [Read more...]
Last Minute Father’s Day Gift : Photo on Canvas Tutorial
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Creative Fridays: Decoupaged Summer Stars
I love to decoupage. I am always on the lookout for a new project. So when I saw these stars last month I picked them up. I finally got around to making some! I traced each arm of the star onto paper and cut it out to make a pattern. I then traced the pattern onto my scrapbook paper. I thought it would be fun to do 5 coordinating papers on each star. After the stars were decoupaged, I cut … [Read more...]
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Decorating Inspiration: Blue Crush
There's something about shades of blue that are so classic, so summery. I am slowly transforming my home into a brown and blue theme. It started with my bedroom and has progressed downstairs into my living room. Blue: The color of the sky and the ocean, blue is one of the most popular colors. It causes the opposite reaction as red. Peaceful, tranquil blue causes the body to produce calming … [Read more...]
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Creative Fridays: Summer Dollar Store Craft
Today is the last day of school - yay!!! And to celebrate, I made a Summer craft for my mantle. I saw this idea at the cute, Jenni at A Nest To Keep. She made a "Spring" to put on her mantle. Hers turned out so cute! I decided to use scrapbook paper to add some pizazz and color to the project. But if you like a simpler, shabby look, the plain letters with the simple frames look great! I found … [Read more...]
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Decoupage: Little Seaside Boxes
I made some little decoupage seaside boxes that I gave my mom and mother-in-law for Mother's Day. I found some adorable framed pendants that I wrapped up inside. My mom keeps her little box in her bedroom. {I attached seashells and vintage buttons to the top using Gorilla Glue} +++ Have a creative day! XOXO www.tatertotsandjello.comTweet … [Read more...]
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Creative Fridays: Chalkboard Projects
Ok, I know these projects have been around the block here in blogland, but they have been on my to-do list for awhile and I finally got them done. I found this cute platter at my local thrift store for $1. {I hung it on my front door for now. Repainting this door is on my list of things to do this Summer.} +++ I don't know where I first saw this project done. I loved the idea of a chalkboard … [Read more...]
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Creative Fridays: Summertime projects
I am counting down the days til Summer break. And I'm compiling a list of projects that I can do this summer with my kids. Here are two cute ones I found this week to add to the list: ******** I came across a great blogger named Leigh Ann, who's blog The object Project is so wonderful - she has all sorts of crafty projects tutorials. Leigh Ann made a bracelet purse for her daughter that is so … [Read more...]
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Doing it all
{photo courtesy of touch of memory} Things are spinning out of control. Do you feel this way too? Pleeeeease say you do, and I am not the only one feeling like there are not enough hours in the day... With the end of school, there are plays, concerts, performances, awards and of course a million special projects, reports, makeup work and other assignments that we are trying to finish up in the … [Read more...]
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Wood floors: the laminate vs. real wood debate
As you might know, in November we finally got new carpet - replacing very ugly, fugly white, speckled, stained horribleness. We debated whether to re-carpet the office or go another direction. Jeff's office is directly to the left of the front door and gets a lot of foot traffic. You wouldn't believe how horrible that carpet looked! No matter how many times I got out the trusty steam vac, those … [Read more...]
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Paris Room: Reveal
Welcome everyone from Kelly's Corner. I am excited to link up for Where You Live Friday. This is my daughter Hannah's room that I redid for her birthday. She wanted to theme to be Paris. Here are some before pictures: And after: {Welcome!} {we replaced the ugly ceiling fan with a cute chandelier} {I hung a curtain rod over her bed with sheer panels and used shower curtain rings from Target to … [Read more...]
