Whatever Goes Wednesday #217

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!



OUR SPONSOR

Have you heard of the Mom Conference yet? It's going on all throughout the week. It's totally free! Just sign up and you'll get access to the last 2 days of conference, plus all the conference through April 14th! The conference is filled with ideas for making your life as a mother, wife, and homemaker easier - plus lots of other things. Go check it out. I think you'll love it!


 
MOST VIEWED LINK LAST WEEK

It's spring! Finally! Do you get into cleaning mode like I do? We're preparing for lots of company at the beginning of May, so this tip about cleaning your walls efficiently from Angie Says is very timely!
 

 

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.



CATEGORICALLY CRAFTING
The Easter Categorically Crafting Party is open!! Come link up your Easter projects and ideas!

This Friday, I'll be opening a Spring Categorically Crafting party, so make sure you check back and share your projects with us!

ON TO THE PARTY!

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 as 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 for that because I know you all work so hard and take the time to link up here and I appreciate it! Also, we'll be highlighting our favorites throughout the week, so be sure to check back periodically! :)

Faux Marble Countertop

This is a very intimidating project, but this faux marble countertop from Batchelors Way turned out ah-mazing! It looks totally real!!

 

See the Faux Marble Countertop.

Herb Starter Garden with Kreation Krate + A Giveaway

Hey there crafters! Have you heard of Kreation Krate yet? If not, I think you're going to love them! They're similar to other monthly box subscription companies, but they send you all the items you need to complete a craft! AND they send something for you to make/pass along as a random act of kindness or for a charity. Isn't that such a neat idea?!

Here's the box they sent me - so pretty! And there was even a sweet little note!

They sent all the supplies I would need to start my own little herb garden.



I've always wanted to have some fresh herbs, but I've never gotten around to it. This was perfect!

I didn't even have to go buy soil. They had these AWESOME little soil pellets that, when soaked in warm water, plump up to be a little package of soil! I'm sure they're not anything new, but I was in love. No digging through dirt and spilling it all over. I was thrilled that I didn't need any additional items to complete this project!

 

This project came together very quickly. In all total, I think it took about 25 minutes to complete. Or at least it would have if I hadn't been trying to calm a fussy newborn and keep track of my 5-year-old who was outside playing.

 

I gave the pots a quick spray with the chalkboard spray paint.

 

 

After they dried, I added the plumped soil pellets (SO EASY!) and used the chalk to write the names of the herbs. I didn't even have to try and use my son's sidewalk chalk because they provided the chalk! Score!

 

 

I was just going for simple, so I didn't use the cute little cloud stencils they sent or the white craft paint. I knew I didn't have long to craft, so nothing fancy this time around. I also didn't paint the inside of the pots because I didn't want any chemicals getting into the soil or herbs.

 

Instead, I just wrapped some washi tape around the top (also provided in the box) and called it good! I followed the planting instructions and we should have some little sprouts in about 5-7 days!

 

 

The Random Act of Kindness activity they sent along were these little wildflower pods. Such a sweet idea!

 

 

Just wrap up the seed and the planting instructions in the burlap, tie them with the twine and card, and you're done. Again, so easy! My son wants to give them to the other families in our little preschool, so we'll be handing them out tomorrow. I did have a picture of them all finished and cute...but it's gone missing. I'll have to check the other computer that I used to edit them.

 

Anyway, what do you think? Are you as excited about Kreation Krate as I am? I am all about easy. What's easier than to have all the necessary supplies delivered right to your door each month? Plus, the instructions have ideas for left over supplies - like the chalkboard paint. They suggested using it to upcycle old food jars into storage jars. I just think it's such a neat idea - creating crafts and creating kindness!

 

Do you want to get your hands on one of these boxes? Then keep reading!

 

Kreation Krate is giving away 1 box to 3 winners. The box you receive will be the same supplies to make your own herb garden. Just use the rafflecopter widget below to get entered!

 

If you don't want to wait for the giveaway and want to get your subscription started now, then you can visit Kreation Krate and use the code "Someday5" to receive $5 off your first box. These boxes are normally $26, so you'll be getting one for only $21!

 

Okay, now that I've typed way too much, go get entered!! The giveaway will be open through midnight on Monday, April 14th and we'll announce the winners on Tuesday, April 15th.

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

12 Tooth Fairy Ideas

Our oldest boy just got his first loose tooth yesterday. It's so exciting, but so sad at the same time. I mean, his *baby* teeth are falling out!! Anyway, I hadn't even thought about tooth fairy stuff yet, so I was scouring the web finding lots of cute ideas - and I thought I'd share them with my fellow crafters!

Emergency Tooth Fairy Kit | Hellobee
Tooth Fairy Box | Spoonful
Official Tooth Chart | Moms and Munchkins
Tooth Fairy Receipt | Schoolgirl Style
Tooth Fairy Pocket | Heartmade
Tooth Fairy Invoice | How Does She

Tooth Fairy Certificate | Mom and More
Tooth Fairy Receipt | A Typical English Home
Glitter Money | The Southern Institute
Tooth Fairy Pouches | The Purl Bee
Glittered Letter | Spoonful
Altered Tooth Fairy Tin | Fantastink


What do you do for the lost teeth in your home? I'd love to hear your ideas. Feel free to add the link into the comments!

Ombre Painted Easter Eggs

These little eggs from Circus Berry are so simple and sweet. I'd love to have them on my mantel or a shelf for the holiday!


See the Ombre Painted Easter Eggs.

Egg Carton Rose Frame

This frame from Bliss Bloom Blog is absolutely stunning! And the flowers are made from egg cartons. Can you believe that?!


See the Egg Carton Rose Frame.

Burlap Flower Easter Egg Topiary

I find it hard to believe, but Easter is right around the corner! Just 2 short weeks away. Purple Hues and Me created this gorgeous topiary for Easter using burlap rolled roses. It's the perfect addition to your Easter décor!


See the Burlap Flower Easter Egg Topiary.