I seem to like when the "usual" colors used for certain holidays are tweeked and some other non-traditional colors are used. Craftaholics Anonymous picked out this non-traditional mix of colors for her Valentine's Day door decor. Aren't they so fresh and beautiful? LOVE IT! I also love the big pom-poms!
If you are a person that likes to wear skirts or have daughters that insists on skirts, you will want to check out this easy no-hem skirt tutorial. I love the contrasting fabric at the bottom! Hickety Pickety Handmade shares this very detailed and easy to follow tutorial.
I'm loving this way to display beautiful vintage sheets in hoop frames. Aren't those sheets gorgeous? Dairy of a Quilter has this lovely collection.
I don't know what it is about these luminaries, but I think they have a simple elegance to them. Doilies and mason jars with a touch of burlap! Wow! Crafts By Amanda made these and they are perfect for winter. The doilies look like snowflakes!
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If you don't know what this is, the giveaway directory is a place to promote a giveaway on your blog of your "goods" (or even someone else's). Link up the giveaway. If you are looking to win free "stuff," visit the other blogs and enter. It's that easy!!!! Some of these giveaways only have a few entries so your chance of winning is great!
I only leave this link open for 24hrs because giveaways are time sensitive. So if you are going to have a giveaway in the future and want to link it up here, please plan it accordingly:)
Visit Key Lime Digital Designs for some cute and very inexpensive printables!!!!!!!
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These vintage Love Coupons are perfect for Valentine's Day!!!!
DIY Design Fanatic created a sophisticated and beautiful bedroom for her daughter and many of you wanted to view it. Wow! It's gorgeous! See the girl's dream bedroom.
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While there will be no Categorically Crafting Show this week, I do have some questions about how you feel towards it! Please come give me your input on Friday.
I love how Momma Hen knocked-off the Pottery Barn numbers using a thrift store canvas! I think this photo looks like something out of a magazine!
Keep those single earrings when you lose the other one in a pair. A Girl and A Glue Gun (guest posting at Crystal's Craft Spot) make a charm bracelet using single earrings! What a great idea.
That pumpkin does NOT look like a cake, but it is! How fun is that Ghostbusters cake? I love the contrast of the black and white details in that other cake!
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Ashlee, at
is a cake artist. Seriously!!! Her cakes are edible pieces of art! Check out a few more of her cakes!
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What kid wouldn't die over one of these cakes for his/her birthday? It would be the talk of the party!
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Even her wedding (or fancy) cakes are breathtakingly beautiful. She also makes cupcakes, cake bites and cookies!You can also visit the I'm Topsy Turvy blog for some great craft ideas and recipes!
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Ashlee at Topsy Turvy Cakes is offering a discount to local readers: 15% off any cake scheduled this month for anytime in the next year
The cake design/flavors etc.. need to be finalized 2 weeks before the event. And to keep the quality of her cakes high, she does limit the number of cakes she makes in a weekend. A months notice to reserve the date is recommended (just in case she fills up.)
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How to enter (3 entries possible):
1. Visit Topsy Turvy Cakes and tell me what your favorite cake is.
2. Become a "follower" at I'm Topsy Turvy Blog.
3. Blog, Facebook or Tweet about this giveaway!
Giveaway will end next Monday evening and will be announced on Tuesday morning.
What do you do with your old calendars? Do you throw them away or reuse them? Tallgrass Designs took a picture of Paris/Eiffel Tower from a calendar and framed it. My nieghbor has a set of three related pictures from the same calendar framed on her walls. They look great!.See the calendar wall art!
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The Evolution of Home liked the Pottery Barn truck shelf, but didn't like the $130 price. So she knocked-it off for a dollar! A truck shelf like this would look adorable in a boy's rooms! My son would think it is the greatest ever. (And it looks really easy to make.)
How about you and I start out the new year by giving the old fridge a beautiful makeover! Wow! Look at that baby! Isn't it stunning! While there is no tutorial on how to do this, The Old Painted Cottage writes a description of what she did and it actually doesn't sound too hard. While you are reading the how-to, you will die at this kitchen makeover. It makes me want to rip out my kitchen right now and remodel it!!!!!!! 
Here is a close up of the shirt. I took it as I was wearing it so I realize the picture isn't that great. I should have taken it off!!!
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With my three goals, things may be changing on this blog. I'm not sure what changes will be coming yet, but I know something has to change as the new baby comes!
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Wish me luck in obtaining my goals!
What are your goals?
Excell Crafts shows you how to make this darling skirt with a ruffle at the bottom. I love the style of the skirt and the plaid!
