Archives for 2011

diy, outdoor projects · July 12, 2011

Striped Garden Bench Makeover!! {spray paint project}

I have a bench that has been sitting neglected in my garden for a couple of years -- poor bench. It really needed a makeover. The first thing that I did was sand off the peeling paint. {I thought this would take a few minutes, but really it took about an hour or so}. PS -- don't wear white ...

Favorite Things · July 11, 2011

Design Star Season 6 starts tonight!!

I just wanted to give you a quick heads up that tonight is the premiere of a really awesome show: Design Star!! I am am HGTV addict and this is my favorite one. Design Star combines reality tv with decorating -- and the winner gets their own TV show. How cool is that??? Another reason I ...

diy · July 10, 2011

Great Ideas — DIY Inspiration {9}

Stencil a Chevron Curtain @ Nest Full of Posies Beautiful Bench Transformation @ Just a Girl This China Cabinet Redo is so refreshing @ Natty by Design Transform a coffee table into a Fabulous Bench @Less Than Perfect Life of Bliss ...

summer projects, your ideas · July 9, 2011

Great Ideas — Summer Projects {1}

Summer ideas Make a Beachy Mantel @ A Diamond in the Stuff Sew up a Summertime Skirt @ Simple Simon & Co. Mod Podge some Sassy Summer Shoes @ The Diary of Daves Wife ...

weekend Wrap Up Party · July 9, 2011

Weekend Wrap Up Party — and Little Miss Momma Giveaway {woot!!}

Update --Winner is #400 Rachel from The Big Adventures of Rachel and Joey!! Happy Friday!! A huge welcome to the giveaway sponsor this week -- Little Miss Momma!! One of my favorite blogging friends and she has an amazing etsy shop too! Aren't they just a gorgeous ...

fashion, refashion · July 5, 2011

10-Minute Refashion Makeover — from Tube Top Dress to Ruffly Skirt!! {tutorial}

It’s Summer and the weather has finally started to warm up in Utah, which I am THRILLED about!I love Summer and my favorite thing to wear around in the Summertime is comfy cotton skirts and flip flops. I was shopping at Kohl’s a few weeks ago, and I saw some little tube dresses. I wasn’t sure if ...

diy · July 4, 2011

Great Ideas — DIY Inspiration {8}

Embracing Change The Hills Sisters of the Wild West Don't Disturb This Groove Kristina J ...

free printables, party, your ideas · July 3, 2011

Great Ideas — Patriotic Party Printables!!

With the Fourth of July holiday upon us, here are a few Patriotic Party Printables to make your Day even prettier!! Guest post by Kami of No Biggie Nifty Thrifty Things Kiki Creates ...

holiday, party, recipes · July 2, 2011

Great Ideas — Fourth of July Food!! {2}

Tidy Mom The Caffeinated Globe Itsy Bitsy Paper The Pretty Bee ...

weekend Wrap Up Party, your ideas · July 2, 2011

Weekend Wrap Up Party — and Photocentric Stampmaker Machine giveaway!! {$169+ value}

Update - giveaway closed. Winner is Simply Sara It's Friday night and time for the Let the party begin!! This week's giveaway is from Photocentric USA!! Specializing in stamps and stamp making supplies, including the Teresa Collins Stampmaker!! A fabulous ...

tutorial · July 1, 2011

Teresa Collins Stampmaker — Make your own Custom Stamps!! {tutorial and information on the giveaway}

Happy Friday!! I'd love to tell you about something really cool. The custom Photocentric Stampmaker from Teresa Collins. This was one of my favorite products I saw at the CHA show in February. You make custom stamps!! {One of my goals this year is to share ...

holiday, refashion · June 29, 2011

10-Minute 4th of July Shirts!! {tutorial}

Here's a fast and easy way to make some 4th of July shirts for your kids -- or even yourself this year!! I actually made these last year but the night before the Fourth {that's how I roll} -- too late to blog it. And my younger daughter grew out of her shirt, so I made her a new one to wear this ...

blogging world · June 29, 2011

Michael’s Creative Crew Blogger Event!

A few weeks ago I was in Texas, as part of the Michaels Creative Crew. It was a whirwind two day trip filled amazing information, fun, new friends and crafts galore!! It was such an honor to be one of the bloggers at this fun event. And I think the thing I loved the most about this trip was ...

my home, sewing projects · June 27, 2011

Fast and Easy Pleated Ruffle Ottoman Slipcover {tutorial}!!

Fast and Easy Pleated Ottoman Slipcover! I recently ordered this pretty blue chevron materialfabric.com. I love the color because it can go in almost any room in my house. I bought this ottoman at a discount store about 15 years ago and for the past 5 years it's been sitting in my ...

weekend Wrap Up Party · June 26, 2011

Great Ideas — Inspiring Projects!!

Hello again! It's Taylor from Taylor Madeback for round two of the Weekend Wrap-Up party. I don't know how Jen does this every week, so hard to narrow it down to just a few! I love to blog about all sorts of things- sewing projects, recipes, making stuff for my two boys but one of my very ...

upcycle, weekend Wrap Up Party · June 25, 2011

Great Ideas — Fabulous Projects you can make for under $10!!

Hi TT&Jers, I am Taylor from Taylor Made. I'm so excited to be here today because I adore Tatertots and Jello; it was one of my very first blogs to read and inspired me to start my own blog. In honor of Jen's fabulous London trip, I thought I would share my tutorial on how to make your very own ...