How to DIY a Rustic-Planked Ceiling. I've just finished stage ONE of a HUGE, top to bottom kitchen remodel. It's just part of an even bigger remodeling project that I'll tell you more about soon, I promise! Remodeling takes so much longer than you think it will. I was hoping to have the cabinets in ...
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Make a Vintage/Modern Recipe Card Holder – with Free Printable!
Make a Vintage / Modern Recipe Box - free printables! Here's a little gift idea that makes a great wedding gift, a Christmas present or even a gift for yourself! A Vintage/Modern Recipe Box. Plus, free printable recipe dividers too! Here's how to make them: ...
Feed Kids In Need and Win $100 to ecomom.com!
My friends at ecomom.com are giving one lucky TTAJ reader a $100 gift certificate! I'll show you how you can win later in the post, but first ... It's important to me, my husband and our family to make healthy decisions for our family. What that means is that we want to be gentle to the Earth ...
Easy Decorating DIY — Make Taped and Painted Pillows in ANY Pattern!!
I have used stencils to create patterns on pillows, so I thought it would be fun to try creating patterns on pillow with tape. I used ScotchBlue Painter's Tape to make these pillows. And it couldn't be easier to create one-of-a-kind pillows this way. Here's what you need: ...
Painted Glass Fall Mantelscape
When we came home from our last Summer hurrah vacation at Disneyland, I found a big surprise waiting for me! DecoArt sent me a box full of their Art Glass Paint, stencils and brushes. So fun!! I couldn't wait to get started on some ideas. I had a few Ikea frames in my garage waiting for some ...
Great Ideas — 20 Painted Projects!!
It's amazing all of the things paint can do. Here are some fabulous painted projects that were linked up this week!! Faux Bois Painted Tumblers @ Flamingo Toes Chalk Paint Word Art @ The Space Between Easy Stenciled Chevron Pillow @ Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom ...
Great Ideas — 21 End-of-Summer Recipes!!
Great ideas and wonderful 21 Summer Recipes! I love this time of year!! It's still Summer but there is a hint of Fall in the air. Make the most of the last bounty of Summer with these 21 recipes. And be sure to check out all of the AMAZING ideas linked up this week -- many more amazing ...
Weekend Wrap Up Party — and Silhouette Cameo Giveaway!!
Good evening!! Welcome to the Weekend Wrap Up Party!! This week, , I'm giving away... a Silhouette Cameo!! My Silhouette Cameo is my FAVORITE crafting tool!! I've made so many projects with it! Check out my Halloween Countdown Project that I talked about in yesterday's post! I've ...
Learning to Love Wearing White (EVO 2012 Weekend)
Last month I was able to spend the weekend in Park City at the EVO Conference. It's one of my favorite conferences of the year. EVO is hosted by two amazing ladies -- Jyl of Mom It Forward and Rachael of Today’s Mama. It was my second time attending the conference. Not only is the venue at The ...
Our Favorite Patio Activities … and Win a Sears Gift Card!
I look forward to summer all year long. Why? I love the warm air and sitting out on our patio. There's nothing that beats alfresco dining. And one of the things I look forward to most is our family game nights. The little girls bring their favorite games out on the patio after dinner and we ...
Make a Back-To-School Crate Station
Back to School Crate Station Organization Station My kids go back to school in less than a week. Where did the Summer go??? I have been thinking of ways to get us all a little more organized with everything that is going to be happening once school starts. It seems like the older my kids ...
Great Ideas — 25 Back to School Projects!!
It's the very last minute for some creative back to school projects! Here are a few of the awesome ideas linked up this week to inspire you: Back to School Pencil Wreath @ Sassy Style Redesign First Day of School Printables @ Nest of Posies Back to School Organization on a Door @ ...
Great Ideas — 26 Ways to Bring COLOR into YOUR Home!
There are SO many COLORFUL ideas linked up this week. Color makes me happy -- so I just had to share a few with you!! Laptop Desk Washi Tape Makeover @ Sassy Style Redesign Ikea Plastic Bag Holder to Light Fixture @ My Sister's Suitcase and... ...
Weekend Wrap Up Party — and Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Phone Giveaway!!
Welcome to the Weekend Wrap Up Party!! This week, I'm giving away a brand new Pink Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Phone, as I've talked about in previous posts here, here, and here. I love this phone, and it's easily one of the most exciting giveaways I've ever had! There are more ways to ...
Makeup Tutorial — How to Create the Un-Smoky Eye!
Hi, i'm Kristie. I am a wife, mother and beauty blogger. You can find me here at www.blushingbasics.com playing with makeup, providing tutorials and keeping you up to date with the latest tips, trends and techniques. My goal is to make makeup accessible and help you find your best self, with or ...
