Archives for 2011

weekend Wrap Up Party, your ideas · July 30, 2011

Weekend Wrap Up Party — and $100 to Loralee Lewis {party packages}!!

Welcome to the party!! I have sweet giveaway for you this week from -- Loralee Lewis!! Loralee throws some of the most fabulous events I've ever seen in blogland! Take a look at one of her parties: ...

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family, summer, summer projects · July 29, 2011

Summer Project — Houndstooth Pedicures!!

With four girls in our household, we are into all of the glitz and frilliness that go along with being girly. One of our favorite parts of Summer are pedicures!! We love giving each other pedicures and inviting our friends over for them too! When Beckie was out filming our webshow this ...

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tutorial · July 27, 2011

Make Summer Fabric Rosette Jewelry!! {tutorial}

I love making Rolled Fabric Flowers jewelry! There are so many possibilities! You can make all sorts of jewelry with this little flowers, plus add them to home decor items like pillows, placemats, dishtowels and more ! So the other day, while my sister and her family were ...

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gift ideas, giveaways · July 25, 2011

Giveaway Monday — $40 to Rosie Posie Designs {custom platters and more!!}

UPDATE -- Winner of the giveaway is #145 -- April. Happy Monday!! We are filming our webshow today. Eeek - so exciting. Meanwhile, I have a fun Monday Giveaway from one of my favorite etsy shops: Rosie Posie Designs {Can you guess how ...

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summer, your ideas · July 24, 2011

Great Ideas — Summer Projects {2}

Cool off with Italian Ice @ Tidy Mom Turn cast off doors into a Privacy Screen @ Not Just a Housewife Get the 411 on how to make Homemade Ice Cream Bowls @ Gluesticks Light and Bright Summer Decorating @ House of Smiths ...

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diy, your ideas · July 23, 2011

Great Ideas — Gray Projects!!

Chair Makeover @ Just So Lovely Stenciled Rug @ J and J Home Herringbone Wall @ Always in Wonder Kitchen Makeover @ SAS Interiors ...

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weekend Wrap Up Party, your ideas · July 22, 2011

Weekend Wrap Up Party — and Poppy Seed Projects giveaway!!

Update -- Giveaway closed. Winner is Comment #37 -- Jamie Jamie, July 22, 2011 6:30 PM 37 Thank you for hostessing! :) {Happy Friday} Welcome to the party!! This week's giveaway is from Poppy ...

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diy, guest tutorials, tutorial · July 21, 2011

Make an Embellished Grocery Bag Container!! {great item to keep in your car}

Jen is my bloggy bestie. We run The CSI Project together, Crafterminds, and we are doing a web show together in the fall. Yet I have never guest posted on her blog. I wanted to have the perfect project before I posted here. Well that day of perfection will never come. However, I did come to ...

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silhouette · July 20, 2011

"Summer Social" Guest Project — Make a Mod Podge Silhouette Canvas!!

Hello! I’m Char from Crap I’ve Made, where I blog about….the crap I make. I love fountain Diet Cokes and cookies. I also love Jen and I’m kind of mad that my step mom (who is her neighbor) didn’t introduce us like 7 or 8 years ago. I’m a mom to 4 insanely cute kids ...

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diy, my home · July 20, 2011

Create a Kitchen Focal Point — with a beadboard cabinet backsplash for less than $10!!

Here's a quick update on the kitchen makeover -- the cabinets are painted!! And last night I added a little detail with some beadboard open shelving. It's so easy to do!! All I did was take two cabinet doors off. ...

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free printables, summer projects · July 19, 2011

"Summer Social" Guest Project — Make Otter Pop Summer Gifts with free printable!!

Hi everyone! I'm Stephanie from Somewhat Simple and I am here today to show you a simple idea that will spread some smiles to the recipients! Give them to neighbors, friends, the girls you visit teach etc. Otter Pop Gift Idea with Printable Items Needed: OtterPops Pen or ...

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Favorite Things, giveaways · July 18, 2011

Giveaway Monday — Amy Cornwell Designs {personalized jewelry for all of life’s events!}

UPDATE -- Winner is #62 Tessica. Congratulations! Happy Monday! Today my good friend Amy from Amy Cornwell Designs is letting me spotlight her fantastic jewelry with a beautiful giveaway for you! Amy makes pretty personalized jewelry for any occasion. Here are a few of my absolute ...

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crafts, party · July 17, 2011

Great Ideas — Parties {1}!!

Fun Party Ideas Make a Birthday Ruffle Wreath @ Fireside Studio Start a new tradition with a Birthday Hat @ Kiki Creates And what little girl wouldn't want a Vintage Barbie Party? So cute. @ The Matthews Family Happenings Bake up some Party Cupcakes and DIY Flags @ Ellementary Home ...

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outdoor projects, weekend Wrap Up Party · July 16, 2011

Great Ideas — Outdoor Projects!!

How fabulous are these Outdoor Crate Shelves?? @ Not Just a Housewife I love this Red Wagon Transformation @ Star Graf Design Turn your shed into a masterpiece with landscaping and DIY shutters @Love of Family and Home Throw a Backyard Pie Party @ Moore Minutes ...

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weekend Wrap Up Party, your ideas · July 16, 2011

Weekend Wrap Up Party — and Lily Bird Studio Giveaway!!

Update -- Giveaway closed!! Winner is #5 -- Kellie @ Nest of Posies TGIF!! It's Friday - my favorite day of the week. Why?? Because it's when I can see and feature YOUR projects!! This week's giveaway is from Lily Bird Studios -- specializing in adorable children's sewing ...

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diy, upcycle · July 15, 2011

Summer Mantel:Take Two {adding reclaimed shutters}

There was something missing from my "Beachy" mantel. I couldn't put my finger on it yesterday. Then last night as I was getting ready for bed I remembered some free shutters that I picked up by the side of the road on trash day a few months ago. Perfect!! You know how a flashbulb goes off in your ...

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crafts, summer projects · July 14, 2011

Summer Wreath and Mantel {tutorial}

Do you go through periods where you are super inspired to do projects and then other periods where you feel burned out and don't want to do anything?? I do. Yesterday I felt super inspired. And I am an impatient crafter. When the feeling strikes, I dig around and find whatever is in my cupboards to ...

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