Hi Friends!I'm sort of going through "VWS"...Vacation Withdrawal Syndrome. While looking through photos of our recent family trip, I decided we needed a daily reminder of how much fun we had.This project is quick and easy. The best part is that the kids do the creating. Supplies: A wooden frame with lots of "real estate" (this one is from Michaels), chalkboard paint, letter circles (or scrabble time would be cute), and colored chalk, Quick … [Read more...]
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Behind the Blog: Holly From 504 Main
Grab a cup of coffee or tea and get comfy. It's time to get to know a new friend... I'm so happy to introduce you to a blogger whose work and writing I really enjoy-- Holly from 504 Main. When I think of Holly, I think of the word gracious. She has such an inclusive, friendly approach to blogging. I have a feeling that's how she is in "real life" too. Ok—you’re a published Author, Crafter, Mega Blogger, Mom, Wedding Planner and Writer… how do you … [Read more...]
Be My Guest (Post): Aubrey from A Daily Obsession
Sometimes you are lucky enough to "meet" someone out there in Blogland that you really like-- even though you've never actually met or spoken to each other. That's how I feel about Aubrey from A Daily Obsession. She's fun and creative and posts the most colorful projects. You'll leave her blog with a hankering to whip up something wonderful. Today she's sharing her "how's to's" via the links to some of her projects. Without … [Read more...]
Free 4th Printable Round-Up
Hello + Happy 4th Everyone!There are so many fantastic free 4th of July printables out there... This Patriotic Lady from The Graphics Fairy An entire party's worth of free printables from Tweedle Dee Designs Vintage Postcards from Vintage Holiday Crafts Cute Cupcake Toppers from The Party Dress: Inspirations from the Well-Heeled Hostess Martha has ideas on how to give your toothpicks a pick me up... And make some serious party decorations with cool clip art And how … [Read more...]
Chic Thurday: Stars + Stripes
In honor of the 4th of July, here's some eye patriotic eye candy: (via) (via) (via) (via) (via) patriotic graphic images via (via) (via) (via)Wishing everyone a fun + safe 4th! … [Read more...]
Make it Monday: Patriotic Pennant Tutorial
Patriotic Pennant This is a fun project + a great way to use up random embellishments, fabric scraps and old denim jeans (yours or your husband's LOL). Supplies: Denim Jeans you'd like to upcycle, Canvas, Red + Navy Ticking (although you can use whatever!), Fabric/T-Shirt Transfer Paper, Victorian Fourth of July One by Piddix. Sewing Machine or hand needle and thread, Fabric Tac, Wide Bias Tape, Embroidery Thread, Random Embellishments. Pinking Shears (optional) or scissors. Iron + … [Read more...]
Every Day Is a Party
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miscellany monday
One: I am pondering the Kids Camps v. Free For All Summer Fun balance -- did I get it right this year? I wish I could put myself in a bunch of art camps!Two: Five days without my best friend my MacBook. I miss her soThree: Also missing my real human friend, Amy, who quit her big time marketing job to become a teacher... and moved two states away. The girl's got moxie! But those of us in Seattle still miss her.Four: Getting … [Read more...]
Chic Thursday: Buttons
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