Time to share creative things weve done in the last week! On Thursday, I shared a green tea sugar scrub and toner photo recipe my creative accomplishment to show off! 😉 And now Our weekly inspiration from around the blogosphere! (Left to right)– Learn how to make a gorgeous ruffled flower headband thanks to Craft Passion – Check out this adorable Loveosaurus diorama with tutorial! Mel Stampz even provides a printable pdf of the paper shapes you need! – This photo recipe from Dresses and Snacks has me wanting to make her slow-roasted butternut squash soup it looks SO good! (Left to right) – You know you want to make this Dresden Skirt from Crafterhours, dont you? Beautiful! – A lovely, unique spring wreath tutorial can be found at Our Big Earth – These paper flowers can be used for scrapbooking, cards, wall art, SO much! Tutorial from Cakes, Cards,…
Ive been looking into the benefits of green tea lately, and Im loving my findings! Green tea is not only a very healthy beverage, it is good for your skin, too! In my online research, Ive found that green tea: Protects your skin from sun damage (not by blocking UV rays but by reducing inflammation) Has natural anti-bacterial properties Contains powerful antioxidants Rejuvenates skin cells Fights inflammation and reduces redness Heres Where I Talk About My Drab Complexion My skin has not been looking good lately, mainly due to the fact that Ive been stressed, not sleeping well, and I havent really been eating right. All of this is mostly due to the move, a work schedule that has been more intense, and a toddler that doesnt seem to know the meaning of tired. The past few weeks Ive really hated what I was seeing in the mirror. I even…
Hi moms! Have you been up to anything creative lately? I dont know about you, but springtime inspires me! The sun shines brightly, the grass is green and beautiful, the weather is warm, the birds are singing Im inspired! Following crafty blogs inspires me, too, so I follow quite a few. 🙂 Do you? Here are my favorite craft tutorials from the past few weeks: 1. Got a pair of cargo pants hanging around you dont know what to do with? Make this awwwesome messenger bag with them and forever be called genius! Use this great tutorial from Noodlehead here!2. (top right) This black headband is gorgeous and looks so easy to make! This is definitely going into my must-do craft tutorial pile. 😉 I love hair accessories, both for me and my daughter. Find the tutorial from the brilliant Perry Jane Handmade here.3. (bottom left) From Tea Rose Home,…
I just found out Canvas People has another free photo canvas promotion going! YES! And just in time for Mothers Day! I did this a few months ago and loved the way mine came out. Heres how it works: You upload your favorite photo and choose what size you want. 8 x 10 is free! Or upgrade to: 11 x 11 for $8.99 11 x 14 for $9.99 and so on! They also have optional framing and photo effects like pop art that are just awesome. Shipping for the 8 x 10 photo canvas is only $14.99! Yup, youre paying less than $15.00 for your turning your photo into canvas art. Such a good deal. 🙂 Get your free canvas by clicking here!
Congratulations to the winner of a fab Kuki Kids t-shirt! And to the winner of the $50.00 Gift Certificate to MySalonTools.com! And finally, the Rosy Handbags $25.00 Gift Certificate Giveaway! Congrats to all of the new winners! Ive sent emails out to you all. 🙂 Winners chosen via random.org.
The Bridegrooms by Allison Pittman Multnomah Books, April 2010 My Rating: (4/5 loved it!)Read my book review rating philosophy. About the book: This is essentially the story of four sisters who are nearly grown, still living at home with their father. Their mother left them when the youngest was still a baby, and so all of the girls are a bit haunted by this despite the time that has passed. Each girl is very different, from the flirtatious youngest, Lissette, to the sensible and mothering oldest of the four, Vada. Though we get a peek at the lives of all of the girls, Vada is the one the focus is on the most. She has been engaged to lawyer-to-be Garrison for three years with nary the hint of a proposal, and when she starts to receive male attention from other places, she finds herself wavering, wondering if Garrison really loves…
Ive got more than a few treats coming up in the next couple months, including fantastic features from: Little Tikes: Outdoor toys galore! Ill be reviewing one of their wagons for kids like the one on the left. CSN Stores: Over 200 stores featuring everything from household furnishings like braided rugs and speaker stands to outdoor fun like swing sets and ride-on vehicles for kids! What Im going to be reviewing remains a surprise for you, but itll be something your little ones will be clamoring to play with outside and its totally affordable! Kidorable: When you live in a state that rains 6 days of the week (and thats only a slight exaggeration), you are more than delighted to work with a company like Kidorable! I also will be working with a few wonderful boutique dress shops from Etsy to help you find the best shops to work with…
Did you do anything crafty this last week? I did! If you missed my flower hair clippie tutorial, find it here: How to make flower hair clips And here are my favorite DIY tutorials from around the blogosphere this week! Learn how to make a set of felt tools with a toolbox from Serving Pink Lemonade. Lil Blue Boo has an awesome tutorial for creating graffiti shoes you cant miss! Are you a scrapbooker? Youll love this set of free spring paper piecing patterns. I love this idea: homemade bubble snakes! What a fun summertime activity for your kids. Did you do anything crafty over the week or weekend? Do you have any projects in mind for the future?
Power PraiseMoves DVD: The Christian Alternative to Yoga Released December 1, 2009 About Power PraiseMoves: Thousands of women have found a faith-building Christian alternative to yoga in Laurette Williss previous DVDs, PraiseMoves and 20-Minute PraiseMoves. Now, the Power PraiseMoves DVD adds a new dimension to Laurettes exercise program, a dimension that will attract those who are ready to take their PraiseMoves workout to a new level are looking for a physically challenging Christian alternative to yoga are specifically interested in a flowing, high-energy workout without the spiritual dangers of power yoga. A 40-minute power workout and a longer 50-minute workout are enhanced by shorter segments for warm-up and for abs strengthening and toningmore than 120 minutes totaland a bonus booklet features photos and descriptions of PraiseMoves postures. Exercise enthusiasts will be delighted as they increase their flexibility, lose weight, ease stress, and nurture their prayer life and Scripture knowledge. A…
So heres what I had to do! There is this reeeeeally high shelf with bar on one wall, so I hung a canvas shoe organizer on it (perfect for baby shoes, little hair things, bibs, etc), and a toy organizer (the green thing) from Ikea holds Emmas random toys and stuffed animals. It worked out pretty well and Emma loves heading over there to get her stuff! If you have any other organizing ideas or ideas on how to make it look better, Id love to hear!