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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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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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