{DIY} Bracelet Idea!

LoVe this {DIY} eclectic bracelet made by

The Scrap Shoppe!

Another AWESOME Christmas gift idea!!

You can check out Michele's complete how-to...HERE!

FuN Halloween Treat Ideas!

Need a cute/simple treat idea for your kiddos class Halloween Party???  Check out these very {FuN } Halloween Treat Ideas I found online.....

Mummy Suckers 

Witch Hat Cupcakes

Owl Cupcakes

Ghostly Good Pretzel Sticks

Creepy Lollies

Witch Hat Cookies

Graveyard Pudding Cups

{DIY} Popsicle Stick Bracelet! {CUTE!}

Check out this very FuN and {inexpensive} idea I came across:

{DIY} Popsicle Stick Bracelet Cuff!

What a FuN project to make with the girly-s!!

CUTE!!

For more info...and a complete how-to...go  HERE!

Decorating Ideas using {pallets}!

Check out what Amanda Carver Designs made with an {old pallet}...

Who would have thought??!!

LOVE.IT.

Also... check out these other AMAZING ideas using good ol' pallets!!

{Scrap Wood} PumPkiNs!

Just love these scrap wood pumpkins made by

Lady Crafter 14!

Who says pumpkins have to be orange??!!

LoVe.ThEm!

Very CuTe {Vintage Looking} Photo Display!

LoVE. THIS!

Love the colors and everything about it!!  Hmmm...wouldn't this make a great Christmas gift ?!!

You can check out more info on this AWESOME project here and here!

Photo Decorating Ideas!

I am always looking for FuN and creative ideas to decorate with portraits online...so today... I thought I would share a peek at a few ways I have decorated with portraits in my home!

These ideas are very SiMpLe...and EASY on the budget.   

First off...these Simple Picture Boards made from 1/4" MDF, a little black paint for the edge, Mod Podge,  and your photo.  The size of these are 12x12.   A fun alternative to the regular 'ol frame!

Chicken Wire Photo Hanger (made from 1x4 cedar fence wood...and chicken wire.

We use this to hang random pics throughout the year...then when the holidays hit I use it to hang Christmas photo cards.

Just a few display ideas...

And... last but not least...my Cupboard Door Photo Hangers!  If you are familiar with my blog...you have prob. already seen these...but had to share anyway...being my favorite!  You can check out my tutorial on how I made these here!  {SIMPLE}

Well...there ya have it...hope this might give you a little inspiration to get those pics up!!

Also...don't forget to check out Kristin Duke's "Decorating With Portraits" Series for more decorating inspiration!!

{DIY} Garage Storage Idea!

Ok...how cool is this {DIY} storage solution idea?!!!

We soooo need to do this!

Check out The Family Handyman for a complete how-to!

{Weekly} Calendars! {great gift idea}

Now is about the time I am always looking for SiMple, EaSy and inexpensive, ideas for Christmas...and just stumbled across this awesome calendar idea from Next To Heaven!

She used a frame grouping that she bought @ Walmart for $10...and turned it into a CuTe weekly calendar!

Another one of her versions that is adorable too:

Check out Next To Heaven for more info on these great gift ideas!

Groopdealz is CELEBRATING!! {free gift}

Groopdealz is turning 1!!!

In celebrating...Receive for FREE 2 Sets of Fancy Mum Earrings to Celebrate 1 Year of Daily Boutique Deals from GroopDealz.com  !! {just pay shipping}

How AWESOME IS THAT??!!!

Go HERE to get this deal!

Pallet Wood Art!

Two words...

Love. This.

It is made from old pallet wood!  Sooo CUTE!!

Check out Sweet Serendipity for a complete how-to!

50 + Favorite Blogs...50 Best Recipes!! AWESOME COOKBOOK for a CAUSE!

It's here! It's here!

After literally MONTHS of creating, the "50+ Top Blogs All Time Favorite Recipes" cookbook is HERE!!! 

You may have seen a sneak peek of this gorgeous recipe book this past month. We hope you have been anxiously awaiting it. :) Now, until the end of August, it's available for purchase. But wait, scratch that, it's not a purchase. The best part is...

it's a donation!

100% of your donation will go to the American Red Cross to help the many people who have been affected by recent natural disasters around the world.

After seeing the devastation in Japan, several top blogs teamed together wanting to somehow make a difference. More than 50 blogs donated one of their favorite recipes to be complied into an incredible cookbook designed by chickabug (design talent was 100% donated as well). Basically a lot of people worked really hard to make something extraordinary.

Now, it's in your hands to make a difference.

This one-of-a-kind cookbook was originally only going to be offered as an E-book for a $10 donation. But after receiving feedback from readers, we realized that many of you want a physical copy. We approached our favorite publisher, Paper Coterie, who was willing to donate 100% of the supplies, and 100% of the cost of printing for this amazing cause. Are you feeling the warm tinglies yet?! We are!!! This started out as one person having an idea. Now over 50 blogs and an amazing publisher are involved and now it's YOUR turn.

Together we

can

will make a difference.

Here is a peek of some of the FaB recipe's inside:

AWESOME RIGHT??!!

Check out the many FanTasTiC Blogs that Contributed:

Holly from 504 Main Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun Michelle from A Little Tipsy Amanda from Amanda’s Cookin’Julie from Angry Julie Monday Amy from A Savvy LifeRachel from A Southern Fairytale Becky from Becky Higgins’ BlogBecca from Birthday Girl (now Cake.) Megan from Brassy Apple Kierste from Brown Paper Packages Karly from Buns in My Oven Kate from Centsational Girl Diane from Created by Diane Kara from Creations by Kara Heather from Dollar Store Crafts Jennifer, Jamie & Jodie from eighteen25Monica & Cathy from Fabulessly Frugal AmberLee from GiversLog Katie from goodLife {eats} Jennifer from Hostess with the MostessShelley from House of Smiths Missy, Shelley & Alison from How Does She Laura from I’m an Organizing Junkie Beckie from Infarrantly Creative Kate from Kate Landers Events, LLC Mandy & Jessica from Little Birdie Secrets Dana from MADE

Marie from Make and Takes Ashley from Make It and Love It Brandy from Nutmeg Nanny Katy from No Big Dill Kristen from Paper Crave & Domestifluff Amy from Positively Splendid Whitney & Ashley from Shanty 2 Chic Cindy from Skip To My Lou Michelle from Someday Crafts Stephanie from Somewhat Simple Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts Melanie from Sugardoodle Marian from Sweetopia Sachiko from Tea Rose Home Krista from Budget Gourmet Mom Cassi from The Crafty Crow Stacie from The Creative Crate Tara, Kiirsten, Corie, Kristen, Erika, Cami, Kari, Lisa P., Wendy, Bridget & Lisa M. from The Dating Divas Kim & Kris from The DIY Dish Melissa from The Polkadot Chair Kim from The TomKat Studio Kim from Today’s Creative Blog Ashley from Under the Sycamore Stephanie Lynn from Under the Table & Dreaming Vanessa from V and Co. Kathreen from Whip Up

The E-book is for sale here for a $1o donation.

If you have a computer in your kitchen or an electronic reader, (ipad, kindle,etc.) this is the copy for you. You can just click on the recipe you want from the table of contents and it will take you right there.

It's sweet.

The hard cover cookbook is also available, (wait for it...) for only $10.

You will be amazed at the quality of this book. The only extra expense you will have will be for shipping ($4 or more depending on where you live and how many copies you order).

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You can smile knowing you made a difference to someone, somewhere. And you can smile because you will have a beautiful full color recipe book with gorgeous pictures and delicious recipes to try. We truly hope you love the cookbook. We think you will. You might just want to buy one for your mom, sister, and mother-in-law for Christmas. ;)

Please share this post with your friends and family on your blog, facebook, and twitter. Let's make this go VIRAL! How cool would that be?

Here is a button to put on your blog:

and the link:

http://recipestohelp.bigcartel.com/

Remember 100% of the proceeds will be benefiting the American Red Cross.

*The American Red Cross name is used with its permission, which in no way constitutes an endorsement, express or implied, of any product, service, company, individual or political position. For more information about the American Red Cross, please call 1-800-HELP NOW or email info@usa.redcross.org.

Wouldn't this make a FANTASTIC GIFT?!!

Hurry... The 50+Cookbook is on sale NOW through August 31!!

THANKS SO MUCH  to the How Does She? gals for heading this FanTasTiC book!!

Creative-ly U Link-up!!

Welcome to Creative-ly U Link-Up!!!!

You are welcome to link-up:

*DIY Projects & Ideas

*Sewing Projects

*Photography Tips and Ideas

*Crafty Ideas

*Re-Vamps or Redo's

*Recipe's

*Printables

*Ok...pretty much anything creative you would like to add!

**Don't forget to link to your specific post :) **

HaPpy FriDaY!!!