My kids are out for Summer this week -- and I can't wait for summer party! What screams summer more than a Red and White Party?? I love large Buffalo check. And I thought it would be fun to try to make a DIY painted Buffalo Check fabric for a little End-0f-School Party!! Here's how I made ...
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Great Ideas — 24 Patriotic Projects!!
The Fourth of July has become one of my favorite holidays to decorate for over the past few years. When we moved to our current home we discovered that there was a big hometown Fourth of July parade just up the street. And ever since then, we look forward to this festive holiday. Here are ...
Great Ideas — 20 DIY Father’s Day Gifts to Make!!
Father's Day gift ideas that you'll love!!! This weekend might be the perfect time to make some thoughtful gifts for those men in your life! Father's Day Printables @ The 36th Avenue Father's Day Golf Monogram @ Becoming Martha ...
Weekend Wrap-Up and Valspar Paint Giveaway!!
Welcome to the Weekend Wrap-Up Party!! This week's giveaway is from Valspar! If you've been keeping up with my projects you'll have noticed how much I use paint. I must go through three (or more) cans of spray paint a week! My family can tell you just how big my supply of paints and ...
Color With Confidence — a DIY Challenge with Lowes, Valspar + Pantone!
A couple weeks ago I had the FUN opportunity to travel to New York City - one of my favorite places. I lived in upstate NY and CT in my teenage years, so NYC has always held a special place in my heart. Ever since I can remember I anticipate Pantone's "Color of the Year". So when I was asked ...
DIY Address and Patriotic Buoys!
I have been a bit obsessed with ANYTHING nautical lately. It's so bright and cheerful-looking. I made a Navy and Yellow Wreath. A Nautical Fourth of July Mantel. And recreated a dark basement bedroom into a Bright Nautical Teen Bedroom. I thought it would be fun to make some decorative ...
Fourth of July Patriotic Mantel and Make Paper Lollies!
I love this time of the year. It's the end of the school year and the whole Summer is open. The possibilities are endless. I love decorating for Summer and for the 4th of July. In Utah we also have a big 24th of July celebration, so we can keep our Patriotic decorations up the whole month ...
Father’s Day Giveaway – Win a $100 Visa Gift Card from Cardstore.com!
I love Father's Day because we can celebrate what a great dad my husband is, my amazing father-in-law, and my dad too! It's a day to honor our dads, husbands, and other fathers in our lives. For me, Father's Day is a little bittersweet, since my dad passed away a few years ago. He was a great ...
End of the Year Teacher Gift: Movie Card Gift Idea and Free (Fry Box) Printables!
It's the end of the school year - I still can't believe it! Today I am sharing a gift idea that I think teachers will love. Who doesn’t love going to the movies?? I am sharing a FREE striped fry box template. AND, also tags you can add to the front of the fry box that say “Thanks for Making Me ...
Tie Dye YOUR Summer – Win a Party and an iPad Mini!!
Tie Dye and Summer are the perfect pair. So when my friends at I Love To Create sent me some tie dye kits - the kids and I had such a fun time creating some projects!! I Love To Create has Tie Dye Kits that are so SIMPLE!! All you have to do is add water and you can transform anything plain into ...
Great Ideas — 21 DIY Outside Projects!!
I finally got my garden planted this week and I am SO excited to tackle some more outside projects. That's why I was so excited to see so many DIY Outdoor Projects linked up this week. They are so inspiring!! Be sure to click on the link below each picture and go check out all of these fabulous ...
Great Ideas — 19 Patriotic Ideas!!
It's Memorial Day weekend here in the US, and I was lucky enough to get to attend a Marine basic training graduation this morning (Friday). Don't forget to thank a veteran this Memorial Day weekend! With Memorial Day here and Independence Day coming up soon, it's the perfect time to think of some ...
Weekend Wrap-Up Party — Win 5 Typography Necklaces!!
Welcome to the Weekend Wrap-Up Party!! This week's giveaway is from Krafty Kash - an amazing shop full of personalized jewelry: typography, vintage dictionary, vintage atlas, vintage Bibles, sheet music and more! I have a custom necklace from Krafty Kash that says my favorite ...
Jump-Start Your Summer with $750 in Prizes!
Spring is in full bloom for most of us, and that means summer is right around the corner. It's almost time for sundresses, sandals, shorts, and swimsuits!!! I've teamed up with some of the most amazing blogs to help you have the BEST. SUMMER. EVER. To help you get to know our Google+ pages, ...
Win my Favorite Crafting tool — Silhouette Portrait Giveaway!!
Happy Thursday!!! I have a special giveaway to kick off the US Memorial Day weekend: My favorite crafting tool -- the Silhouette! And Silhouette has a special deal on their Fabric Interface bundless - so you can cut fabric!! So fun!! I'll show you more and how you can get the discounts and ...
