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Crafty Soiree #142

Birthday cake with candies

Let's Connect I'd love to connect with you on Facebook, Twitter  Pinterest and Instagram. Leave me a message so I can follow you back! Let's get to this week's fabulous features!  I've always wondered about how to do this. Now the mystery has been solved! Tissue Paper Picture Frame by Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom Wow these boxes are so shabby chic! Cutlery Box ReDo by The Simple Craft Diaries How awesome is this? From chair to planter! Green Garden Chair by … Continue Reading

DIY Polka Dot Sneakers

How to paint sneakers

With the sun out and summer on the horizon, I just had to make some DIY Polka Dot Sneakers! They are so cheerful and happy. I got the idea from some super cute shoes I saw online--  the brand is "Kate Spade for Keds" and the name of the model is "New York Champions." They are totally adorable but with a retail price of $75, they area bit expensive for sneakers. Here's what caught my fancy about this shoe: I thought these sneeks were adorable with their loads of polka dots, … Continue Reading

Insect Repelling Solutions

How to repel insects

Welcome KOMO Viewers!   It's that time of the year when the creepy crawlies invade our outdoor spaces. While we'd like most of them to "bug off," not all insects are harmful for people or gardens. In fact some insects are GOOD for pest control.  Here are some easy insect repelling solutions you can try for aphids, mosquitos, slugs and more. Included are mixtures you can make yourself and instructions on making a DIY Citronella Candle-- as well as ideas for dealing with insects … Continue Reading

Mother’s Day Wishes

Mother's Day Quote

Thinking of my Mom and all the wonderful Moms out there... warmest wishes for a blessed Mother's Day! … Continue Reading

Pinterest Party: The Country Chic Cottage

Pinterest Party

Welcome to another week of Pinterest Feature Friday!! Bev from Flamingo Toes here with this week's PFF Feature - and she's one of the sweetest people ever! This week we're featuring Angie from The Country Chic Cottage! Angie has 157 Boards and 5483 Pins for us to check out! Ready to get started?! Ok - I want to go move in here - Angie's Farmhouse Faves board is to die for! So many awesome finds! If you're still stumped for Mother's Day - Angie has a whole board dedicated to … Continue Reading

Delightful Mother’s Day Party

Delightful Mother's Day Free Party

Hi Friends... I am so excited to share this delightful Mother's Day Party with you!  This lovely soiree is by Larissa from Sweet On Parties. I was so excited that she used the free Mother's Day Party Printables that Free Pretty Things for You designed for us recently. {Download your own Free Mother's Day Printables}  Check out some of the super creative ways that Larissa incorporated them in this celebration:  What a perfect setting for a Mother's Day Party! Note the … Continue Reading

Crafty Soiree #141: Spring Fun

DIY Chevron sign

Let's Connect I'd love to connect with you on Facebook, Twitter  Pinterest and Instagram. Leave me a note so I can follow you back! A Crafty Soiree  Hi Friends! Wow the days are passing in a blur as we count down to summer vacation. It feels like school and sports activities are in maximum overdrive around here. But there's one thing I can count on each week to "take me away" from it all (like that Calgon commercial from the eighties). It's the Crafty Soiree (!) of … Continue Reading