Fabulous DIY Home Decor

There is nothing more satisfying than creating your own home decor.  Do it Yourself projects are popping up all over the blog world and we love seeing home projects we can re-create. My Sister’s Suitcase is an adorable blog with the cutest sisters.  I thought they looked familiar…..I am hoping I met them at SNAP,… { Continue Reading }

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Get Your Craft On ~ {My top 5 Picks}

It’s time to get crafty and link up! But first here are my top 5 picks from last weeks Get Your Craft On craft projects! Craft Blogs- Craft blogs are where it’s at!  Always fun to read, no drama………..we’re just happy to show the world what we’ve created.  Craft Blogs are one of the most… { Continue Reading }

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Starting a Blog- 5 things I wish I would have known

Read below on how to enter to win 3 years free hosting from Go Daddy.com I am often asked for advice for starting a blog, or website. I guess since I’ve been doing this for a little over 5 years, someone may think I know what I’m doing. HA! I wish I could say TCB… { Continue Reading }

5 blogging tips

Mother’s Day Free Printable

Free Printable I’ve had a few comments saying you couldn’t download the Free Mother’s Day Printable.  I’m embedding it a different way, so please let me know if you’re still having problems. 1. Click on the printable 2. Look for the little printer icon and click   Happy Mother’s Day! Open publication – Free publishing… { Continue Reading }

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Happy Mother’s Day

I cannot tell you how excited and giddy I get see the printables from Sibylle each month! Sibylle from Fun.ky Time shares one of her original creations here on TCB monthy.  You can visit her site to see what else she’s been up to. She is full of eye candy and fun gift ideas.  Her… { Continue Reading }

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Fabulous DIY Home Decor

There is nothing more satisfying than creating your own home decor.  Do it Yourself projects are popping up all over the blog world and we love seeing home projects we can re-create.craft blog

My Sister’s Suitcase is an adorable blog with the cutest sisters.  I thought they looked familiar…..I am hoping I met them at SNAP, but if I didn’t, I know I at least saw them. I’m not in any of their SNAP photos though……….I’m not one of their blog crushes either……..and I’m not holding it against them.  I”ll forgive them.  This time.

DIY Projects

I do remember seeing this globe they did a while back.  LOVE IT!  I am smitten with all the different ways to decorate with a globe.  Creative, original and stylish.  They share a full tutorial on how they made this DIY project. diy home decor

 

DIY Home Decorating

I absolutely LOVE the accent wall above her fireplace.  Which goes without saying that I think adding the felt snowflakes during the holidays is pure genius. Stunning isn’t?  I bet your mind is burning now!

diy home decorating

And since you can’t use holiday themed decor right now…….here’s a peek at their spring mantel.  The burlap ribbon with the applied wording makes it perfect!  Sometimes you just gotta think outside the box.

diy home decor

I think one of my favorite projects they have done is this magnetic chalk board from a tuscany art piece. I am loving that the chalk board is grey and not black.  Very very cool.  And don’t you worry……….they also tell us how they did it.

diy home decor chalk board paint

I think you’ll enjoy their blog.  They’re cute, they’re talented and they share.  Psst……..don’t forget to tell them they’ve been featured.  Maybe next year they’ll want a photo with me. :)

 

Join me Wednesday for a Twitter party. Any reason to gab away online is a fun time!  You can pre-register to win a $50 Amazon gift card.  I’ll also be giving away FOUR $25 Amazon gift cards every 15 min during the twitter party.

invitation to the twitter party

 

Get Your Craft On ~ {My top 5 Picks}

It’s time to get crafty and link up! But first here are my top 5 picks from last weeks Get Your Craft On craft projects!

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Craft Blogs-

Craft blogs are where it’s at!  Always fun to read, no drama………..we’re just happy to show the world what we’ve created.  Craft Blogs are one of the most supportive communities online……….wouldn’t you agree?

Time and time again, Sibylle with FunkyTime catches my eye! I am instantly drawn to her spectacular photography and originality. I’m so lucky to have her as one of my Crafty Printable gals!

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This idea of animal spoons is such a clever idea! She’s got a full tutorial.

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The temps are heating up around these parts and there’s nothing I love more than sitting outside with a cold beverage.  This drink looks interesting and refreshing!  Lavender Cream Soda.  Yum! I Gotta Create shares her recipe with us.

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I met the cute gals from The Letter 4 at SNAP.  I love their edgy take on this photo!  Like they said, the possibilities are endless in creating all kinds of scenarios. Create your own back drop.

 

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Is it hot in here?

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With summer coming, I know many of us are looking at ways to spruce up our outdoor spaces. Diane with In My Own Style is the queen of outdoor lighting!  She even makes outdoor lighting from a tuna can.  She’s brilliant!  And she’s sharing a tutorial on how she made her own hanging globes.

 

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Oh how I love a painted wood sign!  Three Mango Seeds shows a step by step tutorial.  She makes it look so easy! I have some old fence slats I have been planning to paint for some time. Maybe this is the kick in the pants I need?  I love it!

wood painted sign

Before you click on the MORE to link up………I want to make sure you know about a twitter party I’m helping moderate Wednesday, 6pm pst, 9pm est.  Look up the hashtag #familyapps   I would love to see you there!  If you want to pre-register for the party, you’ll be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card!  We’ll be giving away more during the party.

invitation to the twitter party

OK, still with me?  Go link up! Maybe you’ll end up in my top 5 picks next week!

Get Your Craft On Guidelines

  1. Link up something creative, as in crafty. Cooking, baking, organizing are all welcome too. (please don’t link the same thing week after week)
  2. DO NOT link up items you are selling. No contests, giveaways or link parties.
  3. Because of the filter I use, you must link back to TCB in your post. I’ve also heard that having my button on your side bar works too. If you need help in learning how to link back, please watch this quick tutorial on HOW TO LINK BACK.
  4. Mingle, find your next project, tweet about Get Your Craft On, tell everyone on FB. Why not? That means more ideas!
  5. Find all my buttons here. But text links are great too.

Click on the MORE below to add your link.

 

 

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Starting a Blog- 5 things I wish I would have known

5 blogging tips

Read below on how to enter to win 3 years free hosting from Go Daddy.com I am often asked for advice for starting a blog, or website. I guess since I’ve been doing this for a little over 5 years, someone may think I know what I’m doing. HA! I wish I could say TCB Continue Reading . . .