First, I want to say a BIG thank you to Piddix for including my Patriotic Pennant Banner Tutorial in their newsletter. I feel honored! "The Pulp" is a great read for creative ideas as well as for tips on running an Etsy shop. The woman behind Piddix, Corrina, is one of Etsy's Top Ten Sellers and she's incredibly generous in sharing her experiences. Thanks to The Pulp, my project got picked up by craftgawker. I am super duper thankful and excited. Ok– what's sweet, crunchy + salty, plus you only need three ingredients to make? Butterscotch Haystacks! What you need:… Read More
Thrifty Tuesday: Vintage Books + More
I can't pass up a fun vintage book or other paper goodness… I picked this up for my sweet friend Ann. A WONDERFUL elementary school Librarian… A vintage Baby Shower Games Book in perfect condition… two kids later I still couldn't answer many of these questions. Dimensions of a Diaper? Sew fun paging through this book… Was I ever happy to see this old friend in a Value Village store– a copy of my childhood dictionary. GEEK Alert– I used to read it for fun. Love the illustrations too. See you tomorrow for Yummy Wednesday. I think something sweet may… Read More
Giveaway! Bee Busy Kids Bag
Shey B (aka The Camera Strap Girl) is celebrating her birthday with giveaways this week (love that idea). Number #19 is one of my Bee Busy Kids Bags. Visit Shey's Blog to enter. Bee Busy Kid Bags: Designed to corral kid's activities + toys while riding in the car, at restaurants and waiting for appointments. Each 9 1/2 x 8 inch handmade canvas carryall is fastened inside with kid friendly velcro. Features chalkboard material on the front of bag so child can personalize. Also comes with a reusable tin, covered with chalkboard material and filled with crayons and colored chalk. Also… Read More
Chic Jeudi: A la Maison
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Peanut Butter + Jelly Bars
These bars are my new favorite treat. This recipe is from The Barefoot Contessa. Ingredients 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 2 cups (18 ounces) creamy peanut butter (recommended: Skippy) 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 cups (18 ounces) raspberry jam or other jam 2/3 cups salted peanuts, coarsely chopped Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13 by 2-inch cake pan. Line it with parchment paper,… Read More
Thrifty Tuesday: L’orange
From juicy citrus colors to shades just a tick away from brown, there is so much delicious orange thriftiness out there! Owls + Orange = Irresistible Oil Painting Vintage Lunch Tray Oh Deer! These two were too cute to pass up Sixties style linen table runner Can't wait to wear this vintage beauty with my coral colored sweater Jaunty boot with pops of orange Gorgeous yellow roses nested in a burnt orange vase. I picked this up for 75 cents! Speaking of orange (sort of) you have until 5 pm tomorrow to enter in my Baconsalt Giveaway. You'll love the Ultimate… Read More
Accidental Art + A Tasty Bacon Flavored Giveaway
I was working on these: They're strips of canvas cut with pinking shears and spritzed with glimmer mist. I thought they would make cute flowers. I was using the top of a cardboard box for my project. After the strips dried, it looked like this: It grabbed my attention and I wanted to do something with it. I pulled out a vintage frame and mat set that I recently picked up for 75 cents. I love the colors of the mats. I also happen to have a fantastic Mom who is my partner in fun + business who I wanted… Read More
Chic Thursday: Circles
(via) (via) (via) (via) (via) (via) (via) (via) (via) (via) (via) (via) New Giveaway: Products from Baconsalt. Scroll down yesterday's post to read about it. Kosher, vegetarian friendly, plain old tasty fun in a (bacon themed) box.
The Winner is…
Thanks to everyone who participated in my giveaway… Congrats Christy! You are now the proud owner of Pioneer Woman Cooks. Email me your address so you can start whipping up some of PW's grub. I wish I had prizes for everyone. I don't– but I do have a new giveaway! These products have been featured on ABC's World News and on Oprah– which caused such a stir, stores literally couldn't keep their shelves stocked! Baconsalt is generously sponsoring a giveaway of their Ultimate Bacon Lover's Gift Pack. So much deliciousness– and there's no real bacon in the… Read More
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