Here's an easy way to decorate for the Fourth. Simply print out these striped printables, fold them up and add one of the printable stars to the center. You can use them alone as patriotic lollies, attach them to tissue paper medallions (you can find them at any party store) and hang them on your ...
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Make a Summer DIY Tie-Dye Coffee Filter Wreath!
A couple of weeks ago my girls and I had a little tie dying craft afternoon. We made a few different projects! And we had some left over dye, and I started going a little crazy. I wanted to try tie dying all kinds of things. One of the things I grabbed was a box of coffee filters. I tied some ...
Great Ideas — 20 Front Porch Decorating Projects
I love seeing all of the different ways that people decorate the outside of their homes. Here great ways to add some charm to the front of your home! Be sure to click on the link below each picture to go directly to each tutorial. Three-Tiered Summer Planter @ House by Hoff Hello Summer ...
Great Ideas — 18 Summertime STRIPE ideas!
There's something about STRIPES that is so SUMMERTIME-ish! Here are 18 ways to bring STRIPES into your home. Be sure to click on the link under each picture to go to each tutorial. DIY PVC Pipe Succulent Planters @ The Happier Homemaker Duncan Phyfe Table & Chairs @ The Golden ...
Weekend Wrap-Up Party — and Camera Coats Giveaway!!
Welcome to the Weekend Wrap-Up Party!! This week's giveaway is from Camera Coats!! You guys have no idea how many times I've been scolded by my kids and my husband for carrying around my DSLR camera without a case. The problem is that the camera bag my husband bought was ugly and black. And ...
Planning a Kitchen Remodel For A Small Space … and 1905 Cottage Kitchen Sneak Peek!
I am just in love with the 1905 Cottage I'm renovating. While most of the major work is done -- and there's a lot to share with you -- the biggest unfinished piece has been the kitchen. The people who had lived in this cottage before loved it and took good care of it. But it was time to update ...
Summer Recipe – Oreo Pudding Pops!
Hi Tatertots & Jello friends! It's Melissa from No. 2 Pencil, and today I'm sharing a fun summer time treat, Oreo Pudding Pops! These are so easy to make, and I know you are going to love them. They taste just like the original Jell-O pudding pops. A few weeks ago, I shared a fun patriotic ...
Riley Blake Fabric Fest & Fabric Giveaway ($100 value)!!
For the past couple of years I have had such a fun time being part of Riley Blake's Design Team. I have only been sewing for a couple of years so being on this team with so many AMAZING sewers has been a Dream-Come-True. And I am so excited to share that Riley Blake is throwing a super ...
Beachy Wood Shim Star Bunting and Wood Flag (tutorial)!
Our June challenge from Lowes was to create a Patriotic Project. I thought it would be fun to make a wood bunting and flag to display. I wanted to create a "beachy" patriotic feel. It's perfect if you have a home that doesn't go with the traditional "Red White and Blue" theme. Here's how I ...
Patriotic Door Medallions (Free Printables) and I Love The USA Blog Hop!
Happy Monday!! Today I am sharing an easy way to make Patriotic Door and Party Decor using tissue paper medallions. You may have noticed that I LOVE embellishing these easy and inexpensive party medallions. I have listed some of my other projects using them at the bottom of the post. Since 4th ...
Great Ideas — 20 Creative Transformations!
Breathe some life into old rooms, furniture, and more with these beautiful projects from this week's Wrap-Up Party! Turn a dresser into a Media Stand with Flip Down Media Drawer @ Love, Pomegranate House Gold Leaf Home Accessories @ Now At Home Mom Organized Utility Closet @ Lookie ...
Great Ideas — 24 DIY Summertime Projects!!
My kids got out of school for Summer on Friday. Yay!! Here are some awesome ideas to make this summer - from food to DIY, painted projects to crafts and more!! Be sure to click on the link below each picture to go to the complete tutorial! Summer Activity Jars @ Scattered Thoughts of a ...
Weekend Wrap-Up Party — and Silhouette Portrait Giveaway!!
Welcome to the Weekend Wrap-Up Party!! This week's giveaway is from Silhouette! This week I'm giving away a Silhouette Portrait to one fabulous reader! You all know by now - this is one of my all-time favorite crafting tools and I LOVE to share it with my friends! Link up your ...
Stenciled Pillow and FREE Printable Inspired by Oz the Great and Powerful
I was asked to create a project based on the NEW Oz the Great and Powerful Movie. So fun!! Have you seen it? We watched it the other night and LOVED it!! It has some of our favorite actors in it and the colors and effects are amazing. The thing that really touched me was the message ...
Happy Summer – Silhouette Portrait Giveaway and Heat Transfer Deals ($269 value)!
My kids are out of school this week. And to celebrate - I'm giving away my favorite crafting tool!! And if you haven't tried the Silhouette Heat Transfer material, it's a great way to try it out! use code TATER at checkout for the special prices! I'll show you some of my favorite Silhouette ...
