Monster Patch Tutorial

I just noticed in the last couple of days that a couple pairs of my son's pants are starting to get holes in the knees, so this tutorial came at the perfect time! Watch Out For The Woestmans has a pretty ingenious idea to make a cool monster patch - perfect for those little boys! My little guy would love some monsters on his knees!!

See the Monster Patch Tutorial

He Has Risen! Printable

This printable from One Dog Woof is perfect for Easter. I love the subtle bits of green and blue. Very springy and perfect for Easter!

See the He Has Risen! Printable

Spring & Easter Categorically Crafting Linky!

Welcome to the
SPRING & EASTER

Categorically Crafting Show

where you can show off all of your fun projects featuring

SPRING or EASTER!

Please join your crafty post if, and only if, it corresponds with the category and theme of SPRING/EASTER (If it doesn't fit in this category, please link it up to Whatever Goes Wednesday. ) Link up crafts, decor, sewing projects, food, tips, etc, that has to do with SPRING/EASTER. If you have joined a SPRING/EASTER project to a party on my blog before, feel free to add it to this show too! If you have a lot of SPRING/EASTER projects, please choose your favorites. (Please no more than 4 posts per blog). Link to the specific posts, not to your main blog page.

Let's see what you have created (either recently or in the past)!

This linky will be open until EASTER so keep checking back!

You can paste the "Categorically Crafting" button onto your blog post. I would love to see these floating around so more people can post their themed projects. I will leave this linky post open until next CC Show. Keep checking back for more ideas!!!

Crafting For A Cause - The Linus Project

  There is nothing more comforting than a warm blanket.  For our next Crafting for a Cause project, we are teaming up with Kara of  Petals to Picots, and doing a cyber Blanket drive in conjunction with Project Linus.  You can link up your donated blanket to a combined link up party we are having April 15-30th, for some fun prizes.  Additionally Kara of Petals and Picots has a Blanket Drive album on Facebook where you can comment and add pictures for additional prizes!

Project Linus is an amazing organization that collects handmade blankets and distributes them to children who are  ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. Inspired by Charles Schulz’s PEANUTS® character, Linus, Project Linus's mission is to provide comfort to these children with the help of a security blanket. Volunteers, or "blanketeers" as they are lovingly referred to, from all over the country create, collect, and distribute these handmade blankets.

(via Petals to Picots)

Since Project Linus began in 1995, there have been over 4 million blankets delivered to children in need, and there are now close to 400 chapters nationwide. Project Linus receives thousands of letters and thank you notes every year from children and their families who are touched that a stranger would take the time to make something for them. You can read some of their stories at Blanket Buzz.

(via Happy Hour Projects)

Project Linus accepts all styles of new handmade blankets including quilts, tied comforters, fleece blankets, crocheted or knitted afghans, and receiving blankets. If you need help getting started, the Project Linus website offers many patterns to help plan your project. Blankets should be washable and made in child-friendly colors. Many sizes are accepted depending on the specific needs of each chapter. Contact your local chapter for more information and for the current needs in your area.

(via Happy Hour Projects)

Local chapters also look for volunteers who can offer their time to collect and distribute blankets and also to organize and participate in blanket-making events throughout the year. Contact your local chapter to find out about current volunteer opportunities.

How we can All get involved.

Let's have a cyber blanket drive for Linus!!

The goal of our project is to donate 50 blankets to donate.  Kara of Petals to Picots is having a blanket drive on her facebook page.  She also has some great

The drive will be held on the honor system. Just add your commitment to the comments  on my Blanket Drive album on Facebook. When you have completed your blankets, contact your local chapter for drop off/pick up information. Let's shoot for a completion date of April 30, 2012.

In addition, we will be having a combined linky party from April 15-30th, at Petals to Picot's, Ladybird Ln, and Someday Crafts.   We will be having some fun prizes so be sure to join in the fun!

We would also love to see your pics along the way!!

We can do this!!


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Giveaway Directory #99

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Here is your best chance at FREE stuff on the web!!! Join these giveaways!!!!

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 48hrs because giveaways are time sensitive. So if you are going to have a giveaway in the future and want to link it up on Someday Crafts, please plan it accordingly:)

Lace Belt

Scarves and belts are definitely "in" right now.   The Letter 4 made this adorable stretchy lace belt for a dress.   I'm diggin' it!  

See the lace belt.

Whatever Goes Wednesday #109

I'm taking off to Cheyenne, Wyoming to do a booth at a home & garden show!  If you happen to go to it, come say "hi!"  Thanks to Miranda (my neighbor) for blogging for me again this weekend!  














Welcome to this crazy day of linky love and blog exploration! I love to see what is new out there in blog land. Get started clicking away to view everyone's creations!

Please stick around and click on at few a links before leaving. Don't be a link-and-run blogger!

NEW SPONSOR

Check out The Ribbon Retreat for your ribbon and fabric needs!  (AND MORE!)

MOST VIEWED LINK LAST WEEK

Oh YeS!   Either we are truly interested in saving the world or we are curious!   Or is there another reason the most viewed link last week was a tutorial on how to make your own feminine hygiene pads from Mommy To A Little Lady Bug.  Some of the comments make me laugh!

CRAFTING FOR A CAUSE

 Stay tuned tomorrow to see how we can all use our talents and skills in blessing others.  Blogs have power!  I'm excited about this Crafting for a Cause!!!!

BLOG TIPS

This week's tip by Seven Thirty Three - A Creative Blog.

HOW TO: Add a "pin It" button from Pinterest to all your posts.  Wahoo! This actually will send you to Sugar Bee.

GIVEAWAY DIRECTORY

Don't forget to check out the Giveaway Directory tomorrow! It amazes me how few people enter giveaways. This is your chance at free stuff! FYI, this link is only open for two days. If you are going to do a giveaway and want to feature it here, make sure you link it up sometime on Thursday or Friday.

Easter is coming quickly!  Starting this Friday, I will have an Easter/Spring linky!  Come link up your projects!

You know what to do. Enter your project (up to 4 links), tip, idea, recipe, whatever. Visit others. Leave comments. PLEASE NO ETSY SHOPS! Come back again in the next few days more projects are added throughout the week. Let the fun begin! (Because blogging is not my full-time job, I will not be able to visit every link. I apologize.)

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Rolled Spring Paper Flowers

Though our winter was very mild this year, I'm still ready for Spring to come.  The flowers haven't popped out of the ground yet, but I like what Inspired By Family Magazine created to have spring flowers in her home.  She rolled some pretty paper into a gorgeous arrangement of flowers!

See the rolled paper flower bouquet.

HELP!!!! Get On The Shelf Contest!

Ladies (and any gentleman who may read this),  one of my friends from church has entered the "Get On The Shelf " contest from Walmart.   Her and her husband's idea cracks me up!   It is so funny to me, but also a great idea.   I would proudly give their product to a first-time expectant mother (or father) at a baby shower.  It would be the gift that everybody would giggle over and yet think of as wonderful!   You MUST watch the video.

                                                    READ ON!!!!!!!!

First off, thank you to Michelle for allowing me to post on her blog. Secondly, My name is Holli and I am a new mom to a 5 month old little guy. My husband is an entrepreneur at heart and had an idea....

How many of you have ever gagged, dry heaved, or had to hurry to the toilet due to a nasty diaper? Although pregnancy increases the incidence of such issues, they still happen without it. Believe me, I was the nanny Auntie for many nieces and nephews, it IS worse when it is not your kid. Changing poopy diapers is a dirty job, but somebody has to do it.

Scat Cat & Pals Diaper Changing Mask is a creation to help you avoid such reactions. It uses a odor reducing mask that has been crafted by a crafty friend into a stuffed animal to entertain your baby.

We are participating in Walmart's contest "Get on the Shelf" and would love it if you would take a minute to watch our video (We're learning as we go so the video is a little high school skitish) and vote for our product. Voting can occur daily via facebook and text until April 8. Thank you so much for helping us live the dream!

Find us on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/l/YAQFGBeWZAQHtaCloxaJwlOHr7bc0bPxpuLJrG67GrPtuJQ/www.getontheshelf.com/product/5060/Scat-Cat-&-Pals-Diaper-C#Scat Cat & Pals Diaper Changing Maskswww.getontheshelf.com

Check out Scat Cat & Pals Diaper Changing Masks, an entry in the Get On The Shelf contest by Walmart.


My FAVORITE LINE of the video was "Putting the FUN in feces."  Seriously, so funny!  If you haven't watched the video, take 0:46 seconds to do so and then VOTE for these friends and their product!!! THANKS!!!

Wood Silhouette Ideas (3)

Every month, I have to check out the projects that the bloggers at Wood You Like To Craft come up with.   They are always so creative and cute!   I wish I had their talents.   This month the theme is Silhouettes and it is one of my favorites.  I just have to share.  

These jumping bunny silhouettes are so so so cute!   I'd love those on my table for the next month!  These were created by Crafty Sisters.

How cute are these wood vase silhouettes cut out from 2x4's from Under My Umbrella!!!!  Darling!

Also, these wood silhouettes of your kids' head would look great at home!   Fun idea!

Check out Wood You Like To Craft? for more great ideas.  Look through the past year for AWESOME ideas!

Starched String Eggs

There's so much you could do with these starched Easter eggs!   Make a garland, put them in a bowl, place them around your house, etc.  Supercute and the kids could help.  I want to try the recipe from Crafty Endeavor.

See how to make starched string eggs.

Farmhouse Table and Bench

I'm drooling over this farmhouse table and bench (especially the bench).   LOVE IT!!!!   Breakfast 4 Dinner shows you how to make both and it doesn't look that hard!.  Did I mention that I love the bench?

Learn how to make a farmhouse table and farmhouse bench.

Ballard Design Knock-off Mirrors (and Gorgeous Dining room)

One of my favorite bloggers has done it again.  Alicia from Thrifty and Chic is just so talented.  She turned those regular, door-length mirrors into works of art by adding some chunk and design.   Her inspiration is from Ballard Design.   I love the planked wall too!

See the Ballard Design knock-off chunky mirrors.