Welcome back to the …

We’ve combined the popular parties at I Heart Nap Time, Lil’ Luna, Somewhat Simple, Tatertots & Jello and Today’s Creative Blog to make a giant link party. You’ll only have to link up once to to be listed on all five sites, and each of us will choose our own projects to feature posts — just like we always have!

So be sure to check with each site to see which of the amazing ideas were featured! I’ll have two “great ideas” posts this weekend!

This week’s giveaway is from Enlighten Laser Cosmetics!

I’ve been working on taking time for myself this last year — which as you know, is extra hard to do as a mom! I knew I needed to work on being healthier and happier.

I took up running (I’m excited to share more about that soon, too). And I’ve been eating much healthier. And I’ve also learned that when I look better, I feel better. When I was younger, I spent a lot of time outside in the sun. I had a lot of sun damage. A friend of mine told me about Enlighten Laser Cosmetics and how much she loved her Obagi Nu-Derm® and Obagi ELASTIderm®. It’s a prescription-only anti-aging treatment that helps correct damage and address the signs of aging. So I made an appointment with Dr. Molly Mears.

 This week’s giveaway is for Obagi ELASTIderm Laser Eye Treatment!

Link up your projects, find out more, and enter to win after the break:

As I was talking to Dr. Mears, I told her about what I do, and the community of amazing women at Tatertots & Jello. She thought it would be fun to have a special giveaway just for TT&J readers — and I chose my favorite eye treatment to give away to one lucky reader!

I’ve been using the Obagi skin care line for a few months, and I love it. It is changing the texture of my skin, fading age spots and evening out the pigment in my skin. It’s stronger than what you can buy over the counter and fixes your skin at the cellular level. And I’m excited to let you try it, courtesy of Enlighten Laser Cosmetics!

Here’s how to enter to win:
a Rafflecopter giveaway
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Now it’s time to link up your projects! I can’t wait to see YOUR ideas and feature YOU! Remember, you only need to link up once here to be listed in all of the sites’ parties — but be sure to check out each site through the weekend! We’ll each be featuring our own picks from all of the fabulous ideas! (When you add a link, please mention on your site that you linked up at Tatertots and Jello (here’s a link: Tatertots & Jello).
Please visit and comment on TWO links above you and TWO links below you — in addition to any others that you want to visit. {We all love comments!}
xoxo
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P.S.: Don’t forget about what else has been going on this week at TT&J:         I shared these new, super simple and easy Paper Plate Halloween Masks that I made as part of the Michaels Makers Team.     I also shared my new Wooden Halloween Gallery Wall that I made with Shutterfly!     I also shared some of the ideas that went into making the Porch Decor for the #1905 Cottage!         I also shared a scrumptious Basic Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe that I got from my neighbor!                     My amazing contributors have had some really fun projects this week, too:   On the left are three different delicious Halloween Snack Mixes from The Elephant of Surprise,    and on the right are Halloween Straws with Free Printables from Kiki and Company!    * * * * * * *

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Remember, I’ve supersized the Weekend Wrap-Up Party! Now it’s the …

We’ve combined the popular parties at I Heart Nap Time, Lil’ Luna, Somewhat Simple, Tatertots & Jello and Today’s Creative Blog to make a giant link party. You’ll only have to link up once to to be listed on all five sites, and each of us will choose our own projects to feature posts —  just like we always have!

So be sure to check with each site to see which of the amazing ideas were featured! I’ll have two “great ideas” posts this weekend!

This week’s giveaway is from Kristen’s Custom Creations!

I’ve known Kristen since I started blogging — and I have loved her jewelry for a long time!

She’s one of my oldest “bloggy” friends, and she is amazing.

I love that all of her pieces are hand-stamped, not machine-stamped. It makes every piece unique and organic.

(This is me wearing the Mother’s Day Double-Stacked and Hammered A Lot of Love Necklace in Hawaii a couple of years ago)

And besides being one of the first and best in hand-stamped jewelry, Kristen now has another unique take on stamped pieces, combining them with the Tagua Nut in different cool colors, like this in teal (there’s butterscotch, chocolate and burnt orange too!)

We’ve teamed up this week to give away a $50 credit to Kristen’s amazing shop!

Link up your projects, find out more about the giveaway, and enter to win after the break:

I love this Starfish story-inspired bracelet! It’s a great reminder to kind to everyone!

(What? You don’t know the starfish story? It’s in the product description. It’s a great story.)

This is a perfect stocking stuffer for the loved ones in your life! It’s often so hard to shop for the men on your gift list, and this is a great way to give a thoughtful, unique present.

I love the new charms, too — this one’s for “foodies,” but you can customize the stamp if you’d like, too. Check out all of the charms!

Here are a few more of Kristen’s favorites:

Left: To Thine Own Self Be True Bracelet

Center: Double Stacked I Love You to the Moon and Back necklace (with personalized names)

Right: Not All Those Who Wander are Lost necklace

I just adore Kristen! She is so talented and generous.

Here’s a little bit about her in her own words:

I started my business in 2008 when there were just a few artists stamping jewelry.  You will see in my shop that I work mostly with sterling silver as I feel only the best materials should be used when creating keepsake jewelry.  I like to create pieces that speak to the person wearing it, that the jewelry tells a story whether it is their kiddos names, a special phrase or inspirational message that when worn around their necklace serves as a reminder. I have kept my business small so that I can personally be involved with each and every order.  

I’m so excited to be able to feature Kristen’s Custom Creations again!

I have more good news:

Use the code TATERTOT
at checkout
at Kristen’s Custom Creations
and get 15% off everything 
through next Friday!

and

Here’s how to enter to win this fantastic giveaway
for $50 to Kristen’s shop:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Don’t forget to link up your projects!!
I can’t wait to see YOUR ideas and feature YOU!!

Remember, you only need to link up once here to be listed in all of the sites’ parties — but be sure to check out each site through the weekend!

We’ll each be featuring our own picks from all of the fabulous ideas!

(When you add a link,  please mention on your site that you linked up at Tatertots and Jello (here’s a link: Tatertots & Jello).

Please visit and comment on TWO links above you and TWO links below you — in addition to any others that you want to visit.  {We all love comments!})

xoxo

PS: Here’s what I’ve been working on this week:

Top Left: I showed off my new spooky Halloween Mantel!

Bottom Left: I revealed my bedroom’s DIY Industrial X-Bench!

Middle: I shared the Wedding Printables I made for my friend’s daughter!

Top Right: I created some fantastic Leather Tassels and shared how to make them!

Bottom Right: I cooked up a super yummy Italian 7-Layer Dip!

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Here are 27 ideas to add a little Halloween festivity to YOUR home!!

Spooky Halloween Crystal Ball Candlesticks at Flamingo Toes

How to Make Perfect Caramel Apples at Lil Luna   Candy Covered Marshmallow Pumpkins at The Happier Homemaker

Candy Apple Monsters at Polka Dot Chair   “I’ll Get You My Pretty” Sign and Free Printable at House and Hone     Free Printable Halloween Gift Tags at Yellow Bliss Road Candy Corn Push Pop Halloween Cupcakes from Crafts Unleashed  

Mummy Cupcakes at A Pumpkin and a Princess

DIY Outdoor Tombstone Display at Flamingo Toes   Spooky Halloween Marshmallow Dippers at Bombshell Bling   Spooky Chalkboard Globes at Penny’s Vintage Home   Simple Halloween Treat Buckets at The Homes I Have Made

Googly Eye Popcorn Boxes at The Thriftiness Miss

Spooky Cheesecloth Ghost at Yesterday on Tuesday

Cinnamon Candy Apples at Kleinworth & Co

Cake Pop Candy Corn at Uncommon Designs

Halloween and Fall Display at She’s Crafty

Paper Halloween Display (Witches) at Design Sprinkle

Peanut Butter Pumpkin Truffles at Inside BruCrew Life

Easy Construction Paper Bats at Absolutely Arkansas

Halloween Treat Idea with Free Printables at Lizzie Jane Baby

Happy Halloween Banner (How To) at Sew Sweet Vintage

Crispy Spider Webs (Mini Funnel Cakes) at This Silly Girl’s Life

Halloween Portion Bottles at Crafts by Courtney

Spider Donuts at Bloom Designs

Trick or Trinket Gift Boxes at Homespun With Love

Paper Ribbon Wreath at Ribbons & Glue

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Don’t forget to check out the rest of this week’s amazing projects & to link up your own!

And be sure to enter this week’s giveaway for 

an HP Photosmart 7520 e-All-in-One printer PLUS paper and supplies!

Here’s how to enter to win this fantastic giveaway:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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What’s your favorite Halloween project?

xoxo

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Check out these 26 great ideas from this week’s links — and don’t forget to enter to win an HP printer pack!

DIY Wood and Fabric Pumpkins at the 36th Avenue

Black and White Halloween Decor at A Pumpkin and a Princess

Watercolor and Gold Pumpkins at Nest of Posies

Black and White Sharpie Pumpkins at Boxy Colonial

Vintage Doorknob Pumpkins at Finding Home

Duct Tape Pumpkins (and more) at Confessions of a Plate Addict

DIY Gold Leaf Treat Bags (and pumpkins!) at A Bubbly Life

Gold Confetti Pumpkins at Making Home Base

Wood Block Pumpkins at It All Started With Paint

White Dipped and Gilded Pumpkins at Primitive and Proper

Bat and Spider Pumpkins at Pam’s Party and Practical Tips

Chalkboard Pumpkin Planters at Making Home Base

Gold & White Dotted Pumpkins at Sunnyside Up Stairs

Burlap Pumpkin Planters at Confessions of a Plate Addict

Slinky Pumpkins at the Inspiration Network

Washi Tape Pumpkin at The Grant Life

Pushpin Pumpkins at Flairy Tales

Playful Color Pumpkins at Moore Minutes

Welcome Pumpkin at This Little House of Mine

Simple Fall Tablescape at Design Fluff

Blinged Out Pumpkins at Denise Designed

Simple Ideas for a Thanksgiving Table Settings at A Pretty Life in the Suburbs

Carving Up Family Fun at Food Folks and Fun

Simple Halloween Decor Ideas at Yesterday on Tuesday

Ombre Pumpkin Tower at Life is a Party

Glow-in-the-Dark Puffy Paint Polka-Dot Pumpkins at Club Chica Circle

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Don’t forget to check out the rest of this week’s amazing projects & to link up your own!

And be sure to enter this week’s giveaway for 

an HP Photosmart 7520 e-All-in-One printer PLUS paper and supplies!

Here’s how to enter to win this fantastic giveaway:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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What’s your favorite pumpkin decor idea?

xoxo

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The weather’s just right for some outdoor projects, so I’m featuring

20 outstanding outdoor projects

from all of the great ideas this week!

Check out these awesome tutorials, and pop over and see all of the great ideas linked up. So many amazing recipes, DIY home ideas and more!!

Hanging Succulent Garden @ Whipperberry

Octagon Mailbox Makeover @ Lolly Jane

DIY Garden Slat Wall @ Design, Dining + Diapers

DIY A-Frame Tent @ Nalle’s House

(Anu: mieheni sanoi ‘mahtava!’ The “tervetuloa” sign is the perfect touch.)

Tween/Teen Playhouse/Poolhouse @ Finding Home

Chair to Planter Makeover @ Southern Scraps

DIY Outdoor Wall Art @ Today’s Creative Blog

Pinwheels and Ponies Part @ Polkadots On Parade

Hanging Mason Jar Lanterns @ Make Life Lovely

New Walkway from Reclaimed Wood @ Exploring Domesticity

Built It: Tabletop Flower Box @ First Home …  Love Life

Galvanized Tub Ottoman @ Eleanor Olander: This Is Me

Color Block Painted Crate @ Henrietta and Clementine

DIY Handpainted Monogram (Poolhouse Decor) @ OneKriegerChick

Campfire Cinnamon Buns @ Life is a Party

Tips: Keep Bugs Out of Your Sandbox @ Eat Sleep Make

DIY Ice Cream Parlor Set @ Create Craft Love

DIY, Beach-Inspired Patio Curtains from Canvas Drop Cloth @ A Little Claireification

Rock Monsters @ Somewhere In The Middle

Small Space Gardening: Vegetable Garden in a Garden Spiral @ Oh My! Creative

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Be sure to check out all of the cool projects linked up, and remember to enter to win an awesome Instant Washi Collection (a $129 value) — 72 rolls of Washi Tape — from

The Plaid Barn!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 xoxo

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Time for the Weekend Wrap-Up Party — where YOU get to share your projects …

and the rest of us get to admire your hard work and creativity!

And this week,

one lucky reader will win an awesome Instant Washi Collection (a $129 value) — 72 rolls of Washi Tape!

… thanks to The Plaid Barn, a fabulous daily deal site with craft supplies, home decor, jewelry, and more.

I’m so excited about this giveaway! In case you missed this giveaway when I announced it Wednesday, be sure to enter today, and check out The Plaid Barn for quality, tasteful daily deals!

Here are some past daily deals from The Plaid Barn:

Personalized Wooden Tags

Chevron Straws

Chevron Ribbon

Personalized Self-Inking Stamps (cute!)

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And here’s how YOU can enter to win an awesome Instant Washi Collection (a $129 value) — 72 rolls of Washi Tape — from

The Plaid Barn!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway
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    I’ve got two Great Ideas posts coming this weekend featuring your projects!!    

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and so do all of the happy projects linked up this week!

Here are 20 of my favorites:

Painted Berry Boxes @ While Wearing Heels

Colorful Wooden Magnets @ She’s Crafty

Metallic Mason Jars @ It All Started with Paint

Easy Patterned Pillows @ Teal and Lime

Handmade & Recycled Playhouse @ Exploring Domesticity

Teacher Gift Card Printable @ My Sister’s Suitcase

Berry Basket Pincushion @ A Pumpkin & A Princess

DIY Sunglasses Case @ Grey Luster Girl

Chocolate Chip Orange Sweet Rolls @ Crazy for Crust

Painted Layered Canvas @ That’s What Che Said

Smokey Blue Writing Desk @ The Weathered Door

Envelope Pillow Tutorial @ The Happy Housie

Lemon Coconut Bread @ One Sweet Appetite

Washi Tape Bow Cupcake Bunting @ Shaken Together

Wine Bottle Wrap @ In My Own Style

Adorable Mini Book Tutorial @ Michelle Lea Designs

Dyed Salt Water Sandals @ R & R Workshop

Decoupaged Vintage Apothecary Label Jars @ Simplicity in the South

Flat-Zippered Pouch @ Monkey See, Monkey Do!

DIY Dahlia Flower Decor @ The Happy Scraps

Link up your projects to the Wrap-Up Party and you could be featured on tomorrow’s Great Ideas post!

And don’t forget to enter the giveaway: this week,

two tatertots and jello readers win

one item of their choice from The Chic Orchid!

Two lucky winners can pick any one item from the shop!

Here’s how to enter to win:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Link your ideas up to the party and enter to win!! 

Have a Happy Saturday!! 

xoxo 

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As you might have seen earlier today, I’ve been working on a fun project with my Silhouette,

the Chalkboard Family Calendar Wall!

I’m going to share the full tutorial on Monday.

You probably already know all of the ways I use my Silhouette for decorating projects,

but suffice it to say it’s my favorite crafting tool — and I’m excited to get to give one away to one of you!

And for today’s Weekend Wrap-Up, I’m giving away

a Silhouette Portrait!

Plus, for just the next week, you can get awesome discounts on Silhouette products using

the special code just for Tatertots and Jello readers:

use code “TATER” at checkout!

You must use this link —  along with the code to get the discounts!

If you don’t have the Silhouette Studio software, you will LOVE it!!

It makes it easier to make just what you picture in your head —

And you can get some great deals on a Silhouette CAMEO or a Silhouette Portrait, both along with the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition software:

$70 off of a Silhouette Portrait package and $80 off of a Silhouette Cameo package!

But remember,

use code “TATER” at checkout, and you must use this link —  along with the code to get the discounts!

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Now, here’s how you can win your very own Silhouette Portrait!

(But hurry! This giveaway ends at midnight, Monday, March 4!)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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{We all love comments!}

Have fun!!!

I can’t wait to see YOUR ideas and feature YOU!!

xoxo

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Welcome to the Weekend Wrap Up Party!!  

This week’s giveaway is from

Michael’s Stores!!! 

I’ve been trimming my tree with decor from Michael’s … and to help get you started with your tree-trimming,

this week you can win a $100 gift card from Michael’s!

Michael’s asked me to participate in a Holiday Dream Tree Challenge, and

I’ll share the whole tree with you early next week.

But in the meantime, I have a little sneak peek and project I made for my tree:

Read on to find out how you can win — and link up your projects!

Michael’s was kind enough to send me a tree and a gift card to get me started, and I want to share the love with you.

We’ve had a great time getting started on the holidays with some early tree trimming.

I found an unfinished crate at Micheals and instead of a tree skirt, I am using this crate. I painted it, sanded it, added a little stain, stenciled a little saying on it and then attached some pom pom trim and some little wheels.

Michael’s will be featuring the trees created by creative bloggers on Facebook , Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube.

(And I’ll share mine with you next week).

In the meantime, check out Michael’s Holiday Lookbook online. It’s fun to look through the site and see what ideas you can get — and, to make your decorating easier, Michael’s chose four themed collections to help you get started:

Cedar Lodge Collection

Crystal Elegance Collection

Frankincense Collection

Jingle & Jolly Collection

Here’s how to enter to win a $100 Gift Card from Michael’s:

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Don’t forget to link up your projects!!

And get ready for two Great Ideas posts this weekend!

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Have fun!!!

I can’t wait to see YOUR ideas and feature YOU!!

xoxo

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Welcome to the Weekend Wrap Up Party!!  

This week’s giveaway is from

Clean Mama Printables!! 

Clean Mama Printables is run by my friend Becky, who’s created a way to make organizing easy and cute!

Becky’s giving away a gigantic printable prize pack – a $114 value!

These printables will make your life so much more organized and stress-free!

This printable prize pack even includes a blogger’s kit to help you keep your blogging on track!

Link up your projects, find out more, and enter to win after the break:

 The printable kits included with this giveaway are sure to make your life much simpler!

There are kits ranging from cleaning to finances, from taking care of your kids to staying in shape!

These color-coded printables include tables, charts, and lists to help your everyday life!

And — You can get 20% off of your ENTIRE order if you enter 20TANDJ — good through November!!

Awesome!!!

One lucky reader will win the prize pack, including all of these kits!

 Here’s how to enter:

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  Don’t forget to link up your projects!!   And get ready for two Great Ideas posts this weekend!  

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