tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22991152169078025472016-06-01T13:57:15.265-07:00The Kat's MeowKatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.comBlogger315125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-64270423741222654202016-05-31T19:27:00.001-07:002016-05-31T19:28:49.592-07:00FREE Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24H Sample<span style="font-size: large;">OK, you might want to hurry to grab this one before they're all gone...</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/TIU/TIU-Sampling,default,pg.html">Lancome</a> is offering a free sample of their Teint Idole Ultra 24H Foundation. I love Lancome products. This one is supposed to give 24 hours of longwear and divine comfort. It has been getting really good reviews. I can't wait to try it!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="http://www.sephora.com/productimages/product/p308201-av-02-hero.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-weight: 700; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px;">What it is:</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> </span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;">An oil-free, long-wearing, liquid foundation that delivers medium-to-full coverage and leaves a natural-looking, velvety-matte finish for up to 24 hours. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px;" /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-weight: 700; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px;">What it does:</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> </span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;">For those long days, this foundation gives you the full coverage, comfortable, long wear that you need. Not thick or greasy, this foundation's innovative formula gives all skintones flawless, complexion-perfecting coverage, while the broad spectrum SPF 15 sunscreen protects. Redness, pores, and imperfections visibly disappear, evening the skintone and leaving a mattified-yet-natural result. Formulated with color-true NAI pigments, it maintains your skin’s pH level so that color stays put all day long—meaning your makeup doesn’t need to be re-touched and provides transfer-resistant coverage—plus, it’s infused with perlite and silica, absorbing oil for a shine-free wear. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px;" /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-weight: 700; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px;">What else you need to know:</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> </span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;">This expert formula took Lancôme eight years of research to perfect and unveil. This product is oil-free, fragrance-free, transfer-resistant, noncomedogenic, dermatologist-tested, and suitable for all skin types. Its 35 shades were developed based on real skintones so that everyone can find the perfect match.</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-39803297714933038542016-05-31T19:15:00.000-07:002016-05-31T19:29:01.732-07:0010 FREE Issues of Family Fun Magazine<span style="font-size: large;">As a mom to five kids, I can't tell you how many times I have turned to Family Fun Magazine for ideas. They have great party ideas, backyard games for summer time, treats you can make with your kids and so, so, so many fun craft projects. They also have great coupons inside (any Gymboree moms out there?).</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="magazine cover" src="https://www.valuemags.com/images/magazine/familyfun.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Right now you can get a free subscription (10 issues). Seriously. Just follow the link and fill out the simple form and that's it.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy 10 FREE issues of Family Fun Magazine <a href="https://www.valuemags.com/freeoffer/freeoffer.asp?offer=FamilyFun_JHS">here</a>.</span>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-53188772031212099882013-01-02T07:46:00.001-08:002013-01-02T07:46:50.205-08:00Best Wishes For 2013<p><font size="5" face="Freehand591 BT">As I write this, I feel a little sad because this will be my last post on Krafty Kat. I have learned that life is like a book and it has many chapters and this chapter of my life has come to an end. Sharing this blog of creative ideas has been very personally rewarding. I have learned so much, not only about crafts but also about photography, writing, advertising, social networking, html, and so many other things. I have also made some connections with some very amazing people and organizations that I probably would have never had the opportunity to otherwise. </font></p> <p><font size="5" face="Freehand591 BT">For those of you who <em>are </em>bloggers, you know how consuming it can be. It takes time to come up with a creative idea, gather supplies, execute it, tweak it, get it <u>just right</u> and then take good photos, edit and upload photos and write about it in a clear concise way so that someone else can achieve the same results <em>while also</em> injecting your own dazzling personality . If you put out good, fresh content regularly, promote the posts at blog parties, in social media, and other websites, as well as support your fellow bloggers, stay competitive, and host your own link party (whew!), it can easily take ALL of your time. Sure, you can cut back on how often you post or how often you comment on other blogs, or how often you participate in linkies but it <strong>will</strong> affect your own page views. The blogging world is becoming crazy competitive and I must say <u>repetitive</u>. Don’t get me wrong, I have loved writing Krafty Kat but I have noticed that it doesn’t seem to matter how much time and effort I put into it, it seems to need <em><strong><u>more</u></strong></em>. It becomes hard to justify working so hard for something that doesn’t pay off financially for me. I have made a few bucks here and there and tried out some fantastic products but it is not enough. <em><u>For me.</u></em> And like I said, it can take ALL of your time. I love crafts and decorating but those aren’t my <strong>only</strong> interests. There are so many different aspects to my life. Being “krafty” is just <u>one</u> part of me. I need time for everything else too! </font></p> <p><font size="5" face="Freehand591 BT">I have developed some other creative interests that I plan on pursuing as well as a business idea that I want to work on. (I don’t want to reveal too much too soon). Of course, I will be bringing all of the skills I have gained from blogging with me! As this chapter is coming to an end, a new one is beginning and I am so excited to move forward and see what the future holds for me. I just know it is going to be great!</font></p> <p><font size="5"><font face="Freehand591 BT"><u>Thank you</u> for reading my posts, following me, subscribing, and letting me share a little of myself with you the past couple of years! Words cannot say how much your support has meant to me. I would never have reached this point in my life to be able to move ahead without you. </font></font></p> <p><font size="5" face="Freehand591 BT">Happy New Year to you and best wishes pursuing your own dreams and realizing your own destiny. If you never chase your dreams, you’ll never catch them!</font></p> <p><font size="5" face="Freehand591 BT">P.S. You can always find me on Pinterest and Tumblr!</font></p> <p><font size="5" face="Freehand591 BT"> </font></p> <p><font size="5" face="Freehand591 BT">Love,</font></p> <p><font size="5" face="Freehand591 BT">Kathie</font></p> Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-73085718586837885652012-12-17T17:51:00.000-08:002012-12-17T17:51:44.607-08:00Gettin’ Krafty With It, Giveaway Winner, And My Christmas Tree (Whew!)<span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I </span>realize you haven’t heard much from me lately. This time of the year always gets really busy. The kids had their last week of school and are out for Christmas vacation. There has been something different going on everyday! I have enjoyed watching them perform, going to Christmas parties, shopping, and just being able to see them more. Given the tragedy in Newtown, CT, I have no regrets. There is nothing worth more to me than them.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Latha;"><span style="font-size: large;">I do need to make an announcement! </span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Kyra of Racks & Mooby</span><span style="font-size: large;">, </span></span><strong style="font-family: Latha; font-size: x-large;">you are the winner</strong><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;"> of the Mrs. Smith’s giveaway! You will receive a coupon for a free Mrs. Smith’s Signature Deep Dish Pie and a $50 Williams-Sonoma Gift Card! Please email me with your mailing address and I will get this right out to you! Congratulations!!!!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;">Finally, I want to show you my Christmas tree!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6eC9mSLjanw/UM-U_J03IoI/AAAAAAAAHAc/mymSS-dXWk8/s1600-h/Red%252520Roses%252520Christmas%252520Tree%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Red Roses Christmas Tree" border="0" height="676" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9dis9px6J3s/UM-VAOzY1QI/AAAAAAAAHAk/y0Eg38VMiJw/Red%252520Roses%252520Christmas%252520Tree_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Red Roses Christmas Tree" width="508" /></a> </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;"> Isn’t it pretty? </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VjBjwixVfC4/UM-VA7cPfDI/AAAAAAAAHAs/0WmmomZsVq8/s1600-h/Tree%252520With%252520Lights%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Tree With Lights" border="0" height="678" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QReSKs1_R7Q/UM-VCZmYMTI/AAAAAAAAHA0/vEioOVxv3TI/Tree%252520With%252520Lights_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Tree With Lights" width="509" /></a> </span></div><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;">I decided to decorate in a red and apple green color scheme. The theme was red roses. I came up with the idea after scoring these little rose clusters for 25 cents each at Walmart! I got a ton of them. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--GGiJlVbytU/UM-VDhEc_yI/AAAAAAAAHA8/O17AKqXbDcY/s1600-h/Red%252520Roses%252520Christmas%252520Tree%252520Decor%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Red Roses Christmas Tree Decor" border="0" height="687" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Q2yBJl6WsvM/UM-VFDuQ2MI/AAAAAAAAHBE/CwI9jufnWe4/Red%252520Roses%252520Christmas%252520Tree%252520Decor_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Red Roses Christmas Tree Decor" width="516" /></a> </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;">Then, I just had to dress it up with lots of red and green deco mesh. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sYfCYOOpQAE/UM-VGLY0SzI/AAAAAAAAHBM/t0ZzaONcDZk/s1600-h/Deco%252520Mesh%252520Christmas%252520Tree%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Deco Mesh Christmas Tree" border="0" height="701" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tX5kw1Py74M/UM-VHh4ZJBI/AAAAAAAAHBU/zkXhLPEz-Fg/Deco%252520Mesh%252520Christmas%252520Tree_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Deco Mesh Christmas Tree" width="527" /></a> </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;">I am in love with that stuff, it is so <em>fluffy</em>! I used lots of red and green ornaments and a few glittery picks here and there. I also added a few gold bells, violins, etc. </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HarEn-Sl3xs/UM-VIpWAk8I/AAAAAAAAHBc/uTP770arFHQ/s1600-h/Christmas%252520Tree%252520%252520with%252520Roses%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Christmas Tree with Roses" border="0" height="705" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-i4XExbX9bAY/UM-VJ3ApcMI/AAAAAAAAHBk/_fCpU4wRXIQ/Christmas%252520Tree%252520%252520with%252520Roses_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Christmas Tree with Roses" width="530" /></a> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large; text-align: center;"> For my doorway, I made a lighted garland. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pdYv2E0naO4/UM-VKqmESmI/AAAAAAAAHBs/N5wJh4wT520/s1600-h/Deco%252520Mesh%252520Garland%252520Doorway%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Deco Mesh Garland Doorway" border="0" height="692" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xrMFZdskXkw/UM-VMVn6zzI/AAAAAAAAHB0/03QdXjXGLAM/Deco%252520Mesh%252520Garland%252520Doorway_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Deco Mesh Garland Doorway" width="520" /></a> </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BMZ9s8dW3fw/UM-VNJR_YwI/AAAAAAAAHB8/XV8kHbVRujc/s1600-h/Red%252520Deco%252520Mesh%252520on%252520Garland%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Red Deco Mesh on Garland" border="0" height="670" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JuwIFDxKv0Y/UM-VOXgRXSI/AAAAAAAAHCE/bgIxYH9dDB0/Red%252520Deco%252520Mesh%252520on%252520Garland_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Red Deco Mesh on Garland" width="504" /></a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;">I used red deco mesh and gold ribbon and placed a glittery ball of mistletoe in the center. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-S4ok2pkddts/UM-VPUCy2CI/AAAAAAAAHCM/sDs9KYyQExU/s1600-h/Mistletoe%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Mistletoe" border="0" height="401" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ynce3HRp2gE/UM-VSP0GnbI/AAAAAAAAHCU/2RV5by-7p_w/Mistletoe_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Mistletoe" width="533" /></a> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">It is the perfect spot to steal some "sugar"!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-I9xDMPtjGbA/UM-VSjc_VDI/AAAAAAAAHCc/2MkqQewod9s/s1600-h/Lit%252520Garland%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Lit Garland" border="0" height="700" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lKd3y3o2H1Q/UM-VTiupvBI/AAAAAAAAHCk/FTp5ThMCj_U/Lit%252520Garland_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Lit Garland" width="526" /></a> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lbG1QNUfh98/UM-VUYxul3I/AAAAAAAAHCs/IhfVjPB7Gd8/s1600-h/Tree%252520and%252520Garland%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Tree and Garland" border="0" height="692" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OUZHZN3qhbI/UM-VVeX_5FI/AAAAAAAAHC0/Hg98Gkrs480/Tree%252520and%252520Garland_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Tree and Garland" width="520" /></a> </span></div><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;">I guess you could say my decorations are </span><u style="font-family: Latha; font-size: x-large;"><i>romantic</i></u><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;">, but hopefully not too much! I do have three guys here! The tree itself is huge, especially for my small living room! I wouldn’t have it any smaller though!</span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MTw0L85Uopc/UM-VWBPEuUI/AAAAAAAAHC8/HAYYqlaIv_A/s1600-h/Deco%252520Mesh%252520Decorated%252520Tree%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Deco Mesh Decorated Tree" border="0" height="705" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-m_1GBbL9emM/UM-VXmZR65I/AAAAAAAAHDE/YqPOHzh8sro/Deco%252520Mesh%252520Decorated%252520Tree_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Deco Mesh Decorated Tree" width="530" /></a> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-S2xfkPGNuFE/UM-VYXsshmI/AAAAAAAAHDM/z19ITV2b__4/s1600-h/Christmas%252520Tree%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Christmas Tree" border="0" height="680" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gt_uh0Uu6MY/UM-VZ8HOyHI/AAAAAAAAHDU/SuMQ500ya2c/Christmas%252520Tree_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Christmas Tree" width="511" /></a> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--uZ7tpfLZQk/UM-VauNro4I/AAAAAAAAHDc/926DRZtKeMg/s1600-h/My%252520Christmas%252520Tree%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="My Christmas Tree" border="0" height="703" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qnFAqjISlzY/UM-VcIino4I/AAAAAAAAHDk/Nmqs34OLXGU/My%252520Christmas%252520Tree_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="My Christmas Tree" width="528" /></a> </span></div><span style="font-family: Latha; font-size: large;"><u>Now, on to the link party</u>! I am sorry that there are no features this week since we didn’t have a party last week. Feel free to link up as many things as you like, even older posts! I can’t wait to be inspired by you! You can add a text link or this button somewhere on your blog if you are <i>really sweet</i>! </span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Gettin' Krafty With It" border="0" height="200" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/GettinKraftyWithIt-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div><textarea cols="15" rows="4"><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Gettin' Krafty With It" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/GettinKraftyWithIt-1.jpg"></a></textarea></div></div><!-- start InLinkz script --><script type="text/javascript"> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src=http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=222973&' + new Date().getTime() + '"><\/script>');</script><!-- end InLinkz script -->Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-21562310581369244442012-12-10T14:00:00.001-08:002012-12-10T14:00:31.398-08:00GIVEAWAY{$50 Williams-Sonoma Gift Card & FREE Pie From Mrs. Smith's} <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of <a rel='nofollow' href='http://app.socialspark.com/disclosure_clicks?oid=8833599'>Mrs. Smith's</a> for <a rel='nofollow' href='http://izea.in/roWm'>SocialSpark</a>. All opinions are 100% mine.</p> <p> <span style='font-family: Lucida Bright; font-size: medium;'>One of the best things about the holidays is baking!<a rel='nofollow' href='http://app.socialspark.com/clicks?lid=24405&oid=8833599'>Mrs. Smith's Signature Deep Dish pies</a> can give your family the made-from-scratch goodness that only comes from a pie baked with the<i> finest</i> ingredients. They come in four delicious flavors: Dutch Apple with Caramel Sauce, Cherry Pie with Butter Fudge Sauce, Peach Pie with Cream Cheese Icing, and Pumpkin Pie with Cream Cheese Icing. </span><span style='font-family: Lucida Bright; font-size: medium;'>I love that they are made using <u>real </u>butter! You can really taste the difference and you can serve these customized pies to your holiday guests with pride!</span><br/><span style='font-family: Lucida Bright; font-size: medium;'><a href='http://lh4.ggpht.com/-u4AaFdCET9E/UMU3HIGqJEI/AAAAAAAAG-U/9Q17yOYrXs0/s1600-h/Dutch%252520Apple%252520Pie%25255B4%25255D.jpg'><img width='540' title='Dutch Apple Pie' style='border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;' src='http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rDblqI_GtbA/UMU3IDwD0II/AAAAAAAAG-c/asTedRbEPWo/Dutch%252520Apple%252520Pie_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800' height='384' border='0' alt='Dutch Apple Pie'/></a> </span><br/><br/><span style='font-family: Lucida Bright; font-size: medium;'>My favorite is the Dutch Apple Pie with Caramel Sauce. It is AMAZING! You simply bake the pie in the oven for the correct time and then add the streusel topping and bake for 10-20 minutes more. Then you can add the caramel sauced! Mmmmmm. It was like having a caramel apple. The pie itself was probably more like the consistency of a cobbler because it was just <em>so full</em> of apples!</span></p> <br/> <div align='center'> <a href='http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0BL2H7zahDA/UMU3I_jb_5I/AAAAAAAAG-k/Toth8TYHY6w/s1600-h/Dutch%252520Apple%252520Pie%252520Slice%25255B3%25255D.jpg'><img width='577' title='Dutch Apple Pie Slice' style='border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;' src='http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vfFka313Lvs/UMU3JoD5AsI/AAAAAAAAG-s/bCL4WCl6b6g/Dutch%252520Apple%252520Pie%252520Slice_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800' height='510' border='0' alt='Dutch Apple Pie Slice'/></a></div> <p> <span style='font-family: Lucida Bright; font-size: medium;'>The pumpkin pie is delicious also. It was really thick and I loved the flavor although it did have a little more spice than what I usually use. The crust was flaky and buttery. The cream cheese icing is good but it was hard to taste because we also added whipped cream. I really appreciated that the pie was deep dish and rather large and the perfect size for my big family. </span></p> <br/> <br/> <div align='center'> <a href='http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HDjML46WuhA/UMU3KcEfXjI/AAAAAAAAG-0/JeZ9_qSWdLc/s1600-h/Pumpkin%252520Pie%25255B3%25255D.jpg'><img width='583' title='Pumpkin Pie' style='border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;' src='http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vD8Gl4ktEbk/UMU3LkP2laI/AAAAAAAAG-8/jn1Y97EYqhE/Pumpkin%252520Pie_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800' height='438' border='0' alt='Pumpkin Pie'/></a></div> <p> <span style='font-family: Lucida Bright; font-size: medium;'>The cherry pie is incredible! It is loaded with plump, full-size cherries and bakes up with a top and bottom crust that is golden and flaky with a buttery flavor. At first I was unsure about the butter fudge sauce but it so rich and decadent and complements the cherries perfectly!</span><br/><span style='font-family: Lucida Bright; font-size: medium;'>I haven’t tried the peach pie yet but I just know it will be as delicious as the other flavors. I haven’t been able to find it at our local supermarket. I hope to try it soon!</span><br/><span style='font-family: Lucida Bright; font-size: medium;'>Mrs. Smith’s wants</span><span style='font-family: Lucida Bright; font-size: large;'> <i><u>you</u></i></span><span style='font-family: Lucida Bright; font-size: medium;'> to try their Signature Deep Dish Pies for <u>free</u>! 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All opinions are 100% mine.<br /><br /><span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype; font-size: medium;">Duck Tape® is one of <em>the best</em> inventions<strong><u> ever</u></strong>. You can just do so much with it. I love doing crafts with it, especially with all of the fun prints it comes in now. Then, when I found out about the new holiday line of <a href="http://app.socialspark.com/clicks?lid=24573&oid=8886657" rel="nofollow">Duck® Brand</a> Duck Tape®, I <u>literally </u>rushed out and grabbed some! My head was swimming with ideas: wrapping gifts, making Christmas cards, even festive bookmarks.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype; font-size: medium;">Today, I want to show you my girls’ favorite idea: making hair bows! These are so quick and easy to make. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/DuckTapeHolidayHairbowsKraftyKat.jpg" style="height: 478px; width: 510px;" /></span><br /><br /><div align="left"><strong>Directions:</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li> <span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype; font-size: medium;">Measure and cut a strip of Duck Tape®</span><span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype; font-size: medium;">.</span></li><li><img alt="" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/MeasureCutTape.jpg" style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype'; font-size: large; height: 180px; width: 240px;" /> </li><li> <span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype; font-size: medium;">Divide the tape in half and mark</span></li><li> <span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/DivideinHalf.jpg" style="height: 180px; width: 240px;" /></span><span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype'; font-size: large;">.</span></li><li> <span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype; font-size: medium;">Fold the tape over and press down carefully to remove any wrinkles. Be sure to line it up as straight as possible. If you happen to leave any adhesive showing, just trim it away.</span></li></ul><img alt="" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/FoldTheTapeOver.jpg" style="height: 180px; width: 240px;" /><img alt="" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/PressDownTheTape.jpg" style="height: 180px; width: 240px;" /><br /><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li> <span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype; font-size: medium;">Trim another small strip of tape.</span></li><li> <img alt="" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/TrimASmallPieceOfTape.jpg" style="height: 192px; width: 240px;" /> </li><li> <span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype; font-size: medium;">Pinch the large piece of tape in the center to form a bow shape. Attach the small strip to hold it in place.</span></li><li> <img alt="" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/PinchInTheMiddle.jpg" style="height: 180px; width: 240px;" /></li><li> <span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype; font-size: medium;">Hot glue the bow to a barrette, clip, or headband. </span></li><li> <img alt="" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/HotGlueToClip.jpg" style="height: 180px; width: 240px;" /></li><li> <img alt="" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/DuckTapeBow.jpg" style="height: 180px; width: 240px;" /></li></ul><span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype; font-size: medium;">It only takes a few minutes and you can make so many with a big roll of duck tape. After making the first couple of ones, I didn’t even measure anymore, I just eyeballed it. Kids will love making their own hair bows (with your help with the hot glue, of course.)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/DuckTapeHolidayHairbows.jpg" style="height: 445px; width: 593px;" /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype; font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype'; font-size: large;">You can add even more embellishments to them like tinsel and jingle bells for extra holiday spirit. </span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype'; font-size: large;"><img alt="" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/EmbellishedBows.jpg" style="height: 557px; width: 418px;" /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype; font-size: medium;">Here’s another festive idea: clip the bows onto your shoes or handbag! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/ShoeClips.jpg" style="height: 560px; width: 420px;" /></span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype'; font-size: large;">There are many fun prints: reindeer, polka dots, candy cane stripes, etc. so you can mix and match! Like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ducktape?fref=ts">Duck Tape® on Facebook </a>for lots of other great ideas! </span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype'; font-size: large;"><img alt="" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/DuckTapeHairbow.jpg" style="height: 555px; width: 416px;" /></span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype'; font-size: large;">If you liked this, check out my <a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/2012/12/duck-tape-holiday-framed-art.html">Duck Tape® Holiday Framed Art</a>!</span><br /><a href="http://app.socialspark.com/disclosure_clicks?oid=8886657" rel="nofollow"> <img alt="Visit Sponsor's Site" border="0" src="http://app.socialspark.com/views?oid=8886657" style="border: none;" /> </a><br /><br /><br /><br />Sharing at some of my favorite blogs:<br /><a href="http://tidymom.net/2012/cookie-baking-tips/">Tidy Mom</a><br /><a href="http://www.504main.com/">504Mai</a>n<br /><a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2012/12/chest-r-desk-giveaway.html#more-46274">Tatertots & Jello</a></div>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-30646112178171442602012-12-06T06:49:00.002-08:002012-12-07T18:16:11.638-08:00Duck Tape Holiday Framed Art<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2N5L_aRaq0I/UMCu-NrWscI/AAAAAAAAG9s/9cpa7Rxy2VA/s1600/Duck+Tape+Holiday+Framed+Art.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2N5L_aRaq0I/UMCu-NrWscI/AAAAAAAAG9s/9cpa7Rxy2VA/s640/Duck+Tape+Holiday+Framed+Art.JPG" width="484" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Here is an easy and fun way to create your own framed holiday artwork. These will look great on a mantel or side table and add a whimsical touch to your holiday decor. All you need is an inexpensive frame, some old Christmas cards, and some of the new holiday printed <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;">Duck Tape®. </span></span><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></span><br /><div><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Cover the frame in the duck tape. Be sure to press it down all over and remove any wrinkles or bubbles. You want to create a smooth, clean line. Trim away any excess, especially any adhesive if needed. Place a pretty card inside the frame. If it doesn't fit, use a piece of paper (or even Chrismas wrapping paper) as a matte behind the card. You can keep the card in place using a small piece of tape or a glue dot. That's it! Super cute <i>and</i> super easy! I used the penguin printed duck tape to line a frame that I had laying around. I placed an old card inside that also featured penguins with 3D elements. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2M5IgsWP-Pc/UMCu4uYkvMI/AAAAAAAAG9c/GUWOnL3Od9c/s1600/Duck+Tape+Framed+Art.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2M5IgsWP-Pc/UMCu4uYkvMI/AAAAAAAAG9c/GUWOnL3Od9c/s640/Duck+Tape+Framed+Art.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div></div><div><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This is a great way to add a festive touch in unexpected places in your home- like the bedroom or bathroom. Place one in your children's bedroom or on a side table that may not usually get decorated for Christmas. Create a gallery wall of holiday art if you have a large collection of cards.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Another wonderful quality of this craft is that it allows you to display and treasure cards from loved ones and you can reflect back on the memories of those special people every time you see it. I love anything sentimental, especially during the holidays. I must admit, I have saved every card ever given to me so I could make quite a collection of these! </span></span></div></div><div><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w3gUWUt6aKE/UMCu7cAM3bI/AAAAAAAAG9k/easpXFee_Gk/s1600/Duck+Tape+Holiday+Frame.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w3gUWUt6aKE/UMCu7cAM3bI/AAAAAAAAG9k/easpXFee_Gk/s640/Duck+Tape+Holiday+Frame.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have another great Duck Tape project coming soon so stay tuned!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I will be sharing this with some of my favorite blogs:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/">Shabby Creek Cottage</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.aglimpseinsideblog.com/">A Glimpse Inside</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://tidymom.net/2012/cookie-baking-tips/">Tidy Mo</a>m</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.504main.com/">504Main</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2012/12/chest-r-desk-giveaway.html#more-46274"><span style="font-size: large;">Tatertots & Jello</span></a></div><div><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-31078012464688148342012-12-03T18:09:00.000-08:002012-12-03T18:09:22.655-08:00Gettin’ Krafty With It<span style="font-size: large;">It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">… <em>Except</em>, I don’t have a Christmas tree yet! I have pulled out all of the decorations, bought some new ones, came up with a whole new theme and can’t wait to get started…</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to get one right after Thanksgiving but we had birthdays going on as well and it was just too hectic. Then, we were going to get a tree this weekend and one of our children was not at home so we didn’t want to leave her out. We all go to the Christmas tree farm as a family and pick out the tree and cut it down. It’s our little tradition. The kids get candy canes and we listen to Christmas music all the way home with the tree on top of the car. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">So, <u>hopefully</u>, this week we will have our tree! It is better to wait anyway since we get a live tree and we want it to still be alive on Christmas! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I am eager to see<em> your</em> Christmas trees though and other holiday (& non holiday) projects! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few from last week:</span><br /><img height="411" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pp4kkB0Dm4o/ULEO8ObiCsI/AAAAAAAANas/Bofn_DDPuM0/s640/mint-dirt-pie-recipe.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="528" /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.dianarambles.com/2012/11/mint-dirt-pie.html">Diana Rambles</a> made this mint dirt pie. Mint and chocolate are so good together and perfect for a holiday treat!</span><br /><br /><br /><img alt="Dry Shampoo recipe (beautytips4her)" src="http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/upload/114771490475406368_Vxzup2F6_c.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://beautytips4her.com/">Beauty Tips 4 Her</a> shared this recipe for dry shampoo spray. This will come in so handy in between washings, especially during this busy season! </span><br /><br /><img height="635" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gLgnnqQpLYk/UKv-R3gSAAI/AAAAAAAABjc/imbKmcVZwDo/s400/sinterklaas+012.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="476" /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://howling-liz.blogspot.nl/2012/11/matryoshka.html">Howling Liz</a> embroidered this adorable Russian nesting doll or matryoshka as a gift for a friend. I know she will be very happy to receive it.</span> <br /><br /><div align="center"><img height="504" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qVIQssVv6zk/TtHBVGG05VI/AAAAAAAAJ4U/comyqxgrK2Q/s320/IMG_5589.JPG" width="336" /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://kaminskiscreations.blogspot.com/2011/11/christmas-card-holder.html">Kaminski’s Creations</a> made this Christmas Card Holder. What a stylish display!</span></div><div align="center"><img height="457" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QMP2l9bIM28/ULJA4to8BnI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/I216mk4N0_U/s400/magazine+ornament+3.jpg" width="361" /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.paperseedlings.com/2012/11/faux-cloisonne.html">Paperseedlings</a> demonstrated her technique for faux cloisonné ornaments on Christmas cards. I can’t wait to try this myself!</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span> <br /><div align="center"><img alt="Shades of Safhire -Stained Glass Crocheted Scarf" height="335" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JkVLWp7cyo4/ULG23JLcJPI/AAAAAAAABLU/elWIRjJnXKY/s320/stained+glass+crocheted+scarf.jpg" width="399" /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://shadesofsafhire.blogspot.com/2012/11/stained-glass-crocheted-scarf.html">Shades Of Safhire</a></span><span style="font-size: large;"> shared this beautiful stained glass style scarf. I really like this pattern.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"></div><span style="font-size: large;">If you were featured, go ahead & grab this button:</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Featured At Krafty Kat" border="0" height="200" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/FeaturedAtKraftyKat-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div><textarea cols="15" rows="4"><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Featured At Krafty Kat" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/FeaturedAtKraftyKat-1.jpg"></a></textarea></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">If you are joining the party, I would <i>love</i> for you to add this button to your blog or place a text link to let everyone know!</span></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Gettin' Krafty With It" border="0" height="200" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/GettinKraftyWithIt-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div><textarea cols="15" rows="4"><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Gettin' Krafty With It" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/GettinKraftyWithIt-1.jpg"></a></textarea><br /><br /></div><div><br /><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to <i><u><span style="color: red;">all of you</span></u></i> for coming to the party and sharing your ideas! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">If this is your first time joining us, I'm <u>so glad</u> you are here! 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I am <i>loving</i> this new interactive site dedicated to everything for your home!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">My favorite escape right now is </span><a href="http://kraftykat.tumblr.com/" style="font-size: x-large;">Tumblr</a><span style="font-size: large;"> where I post </span><i style="font-size: x-large;">lots</i><span style="font-size: large;"> of pretty, inspiring pictures and share my more dreamy, whimsical side! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Now, time to get Krafty! </span></div></div></div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div></div></div></div><!-- start InLinkz script --><script type="text/javascript"> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src=http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=218674&' + new Date().getTime() + '"><\/script>');</script><!-- end InLinkz script -->Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-2172607031087907652012-12-03T03:53:00.000-08:002012-12-05T07:27:29.509-08:00Dollar Store Gift Box Decor And Deco Mesh Garland<br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8oaB85QH_bk/ULyNZQ7c5QI/AAAAAAAAG1E/EMLQtMecuxg/s1600-h/Gift%252520Box%252520Decor%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Gift Box Decor" border="0" height="331" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5CTfN4xUjFU/ULyNaTtw5bI/AAAAAAAAG1M/gpopuBMuvpE/Gift%252520Box%252520Decor_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Gift Box Decor" width="440" /></a> </span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I added a little bit of Christmas to my kitchen using red velvet gift boxes from the dollar store. I made some bows using a festive ribbon (also from the dollar store). I hot glued the bows to the top of the boxes. </span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bMOX2TKRdT4/ULyNbtmNjCI/AAAAAAAAG1U/vLso0IaRnEk/s1600-h/Bow%252520On%252520Gift%252520Box%252520Decor%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Bow On Gift Box Decor" border="0" height="313" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nfz4hswL2As/ULyNcpKa3FI/AAAAAAAAG1c/3R5i1t1yjl4/Bow%252520On%252520Gift%252520Box%252520Decor_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Bow On Gift Box Decor" width="416" /></a> </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then, I found a pair of candlesticks that I already had and put them on them to give them some height and interest. I put these at one end of my counter. These would also look great on a table or mantel.</span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NlGKmRoS1jo/ULyNdl9JqGI/AAAAAAAAG1k/JyXGZHpiOEw/s1600-h/Dollar%252520Store%252520Gift%252520Box%252520Decor%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Dollar Store Gift Box Decor" border="0" height="550" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oGYhKKYgPCI/ULyNej00xpI/AAAAAAAAG1s/oj3D_6n06HM/Dollar%252520Store%252520Gift%252520Box%252520Decor_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Dollar Store Gift Box Decor" width="414" /></a> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I needed something festive for the rest of the counter but I was already using all of my other decorations in other places. To fill in the space on the rest of the counter, I took a cheap lighted garland from Dollar General (I’ve had it a couple of years) and added deco mesh and ribbon. It was the perfect solution to add a lot of color and holiday fun to the room.</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> {I apologize for the poor photos but I took these at night and had the overhead pendant lights on which created a bit of a glare.} </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zWmJdTdn21o/ULyNfp3Yh1I/AAAAAAAAG10/JXWinRBpDW0/s1600-h/Deco%252520Mesh%252520Garland%252520On%252520Bar%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Deco Mesh Garland On Bar" border="0" height="427" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mWcsGbhklaM/ULyNgn5Y4JI/AAAAAAAAG18/MGdDcmjkQi8/Deco%252520Mesh%252520Garland%252520On%252520Bar_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Deco Mesh Garland On Bar" width="843" /></a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I secured the deco mesh and ribbon to the garland with sparkly pipe cleaners (glitter sticks).</span></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-d5HHkMA-PGI/ULyNiMlCamI/AAAAAAAAG2E/124oGo3ADOs/s1600-h/Securing%252520Deco%252520Mesh%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Securing Deco Mesh" border="0" height="303" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DClshi-V9ec/ULyNjKTBSNI/AAAAAAAAG2M/f0M1xhyIZu0/Securing%252520Deco%252520Mesh_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Securing Deco Mesh" width="403" /></a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I also hot glued a couple of leftover green ornaments to it and added a bow at the end. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-s09UCr36lsY/ULyNkVMzUpI/AAAAAAAAG2U/eZr-rCIPXN0/s1600-h/Bow%252520On%252520Garland%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Bow On Garland" border="0" height="554" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YgAynrLrwNY/ULyNlgHvlbI/AAAAAAAAG2c/IYqD218l2ks/Bow%252520On%252520Garland_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Bow On Garland" width="416" /></a> </span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ebU8n0fyCCk/ULyNmrcSbZI/AAAAAAAAG2k/TpQv6ZhSnMw/s1600-h/Lighted%252520Deco%252520Mesh%252520Garland%252520at%252520Night%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Lighted Deco Mesh Garland at Night" border="0" height="321" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-aVXTzGYjbXA/ULyNndwAteI/AAAAAAAAG2s/IXXkFoJB5Lg/Lighted%252520Deco%252520Mesh%252520Garland%252520at%252520Night_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Lighted Deco Mesh Garland at Night" width="427" /></a> </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I love the fun, whimsical look it adds to my kitchen. </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YsEoaItXZOs/ULyNoHcfK8I/AAAAAAAAG20/nk0IBk2NUPk/s1600-h/Deco%252520Mesh%252520Garland%252520Kitchen%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Deco Mesh Garland Kitchen" border="0" height="555" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tMWrshX7hDQ/ULyNpOKVcGI/AAAAAAAAG28/QmnFvjJg8v0/Deco%252520Mesh%252520Garland%252520Kitchen_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Deco Mesh Garland Kitchen" width="417" /></a> </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I also have a little figurine with snowmen to countdown the days until Christmas. </span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5Q5o4NTJp48/ULyNqVJys7I/AAAAAAAAG3E/7yCJgvPkJcU/s1600-h/Christmas%252520Countdown%252520Snowmen%252520Figurine%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Christmas Countdown Snowmen Figurine" border="0" height="326" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-i0YWvSwiXIc/ULyNrXvDkMI/AAAAAAAAG3M/YzX9w77MoOY/Christmas%252520Countdown%252520Snowmen%252520Figurine_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Christmas Countdown Snowmen Figurine" width="434" /></a> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Don’t you just love decorating for Christmas?</span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-k8gjwamh5WY/ULyNsHGnqRI/AAAAAAAAG3U/SK6L7ctQcak/s1600-h/Deco%252520Mesh%252520Garland%252520%252526%252520Gift%252520Box%252520Decor%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Deco Mesh Garland & Gift Box Decor" border="0" height="575" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MxqdTLLjAUM/ULyNtFwtZjI/AAAAAAAAG3c/m7sR7Ee7Sao/Deco%252520Mesh%252520Garland%252520%252526%252520Gift%252520Box%252520Decor_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Deco Mesh Garland & Gift Box Decor" width="432" /></a></span><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Iv8MSNtCo1k/ULyTlcDC_PI/AAAAAAAAG4Y/FoGnZKJYgeg/s1600/Christmas+Decor+In+Kitchen.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Iv8MSNtCo1k/ULyTlcDC_PI/AAAAAAAAG4Y/FoGnZKJYgeg/s400/Christmas+Decor+In+Kitchen.JPG" width="400" /></a><br /><br />I will be sharing at some of my favorite blogs:<br /><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/dont-throw-out-those-dead-christmas-tree-lights/">Between Naps On The Porch</a><br /><a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/12/making-the-world-cuter-14/">Making The World Cuter</a><br /><a href="http://www.craft-o-maniac.com/">Craft-O-Maniac</a><br /><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Coastal Charm</a><br /><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/tutorials/tutorials-tips-link-party-88.html">Home Stories A to Z</a><br /><a href="http://www.therusticpig.com/2012/12/creatively-tuesday-12.html">The Rustic Pig</a><br /><a href="http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/">The Dedicated House</a><br /><a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/">Someday Crafts</a></div>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-79244406635841386972012-11-30T18:34:00.003-08:002012-12-03T18:48:56.818-08:00Easy Christmas Centerpiece Idea<span style="font-size: large;">Here is an easy & inexpensive centerpiece idea.</span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SN7cbou1g4I/ULlr9eZ0XmI/AAAAAAAAGxU/lpotsKb2v0g/s1600-h/Easy%252520Christmas%252520Centerpiece%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Easy Christmas Centerpiece" border="0" height="422" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-inth4dozOtM/ULlr-IyBrBI/AAAAAAAAGxc/T0QW6iRMDes/Easy%252520Christmas%252520Centerpiece_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Easy Christmas Centerpiece" width="562" /></a> </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I took a brass plated charger from the thrift store and placed a dollar store evergreen wreath over it. I added some festive ribbon to the wreath by making loops and securing the ribbon with the branches of the wreath.</span><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1A2bcTE0DJI/ULlr_A8Z3HI/AAAAAAAAGxk/E1LblAvr4-o/s1600-h/Ornaments%252520and%252520Ribbon%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Ornaments and Ribbon" border="0" height="437" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IINAo7E2IUw/ULlsAAqqOcI/AAAAAAAAGxs/NaYolIdHdtc/Ornaments%252520and%252520Ribbon_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Ornaments and Ribbon" width="581" /></a> </div><span style="font-size: large;">Then, I took some shatterproof ornaments and removed the top where you hang it and just attach it to the branches. I got that tip from <a href="http://www.savvyseasons.com/">Savvy Seasons</a>. I alternated green and gold ornaments around the wreath. These were just leftover ornaments that I won't be using on our Christmas tree. </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TL_m9JBUFRw/ULlsBDRXbqI/AAAAAAAAGx0/J8jvkPSDo4Q/s1600-h/Remove%252520Hangers%252520from%252520Ornaments%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Remove Hangers from Ornaments" border="0" height="452" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-P39wn-t1Xao/ULlsCOT6saI/AAAAAAAAGx8/I-OUGXZNcvQ/Remove%252520Hangers%252520from%252520Ornaments_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Remove Hangers from Ornaments" width="601" /></a> </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> In the center I placed a golden reindeer I bought for 50% off at Rite Aid. I accidently dropped him as soon as I walked out of the store with him and broke his back leg but luckily, he can still stand. I am so clumsy sometimes! I added the bling around his neck from a piece of an old homemade ornament. It is a piece of green tinsel with snowflakes with red stones in the middle. It fit him perfectly.</span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5tMvADOgTC4/ULlsDU-KTlI/AAAAAAAAGyE/wKU120yihR4/s1600-h/Christmas%252520Centerpiece%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Christmas Centerpiece" border="0" height="461" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_0ZLDesPY_I/ULlsFdmPGTI/AAAAAAAAGyM/e7qv6Wa1Vow/Christmas%252520Centerpiece_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Christmas Centerpiece" width="613" /></a> </span></div><span style="font-size: large;">You could easily recreate a similar centerpiece in your own color scheme and holiday style. Just place a dollar store wreath on a tray, plate, mirror, or other object and place any other Christmassy item in the center such as an angel figurine or a candle. Then embellish with leftover ribbon, ornaments or however you like. </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LYfA5ZUj3gE/ULlsGX2pf0I/AAAAAAAAGyU/UNwcz2A0gdU/s1600-h/Christmas%252520Centerpiece%252520On%252520Table%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Christmas Centerpiece On Table" border="0" height="470" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VWWZ7IBHhjk/ULlsHQxNKfI/AAAAAAAAGyc/o8ZS4OfX7OY/Christmas%252520Centerpiece%252520On%252520Table_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Christmas Centerpiece On Table" width="625" /></a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I think when it comes to Christmas, more is, well, more. </span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bboAo1pJouU/ULlsIVhYJXI/AAAAAAAAGyk/MgzTPvd6WTI/s1600-h/Centerpiece2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Centerpiece2" border="0" height="474" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zsBAzpLvDRc/ULlsSbJOdXI/AAAAAAAAGys/YIkRsE6cydQ/Centerpiece2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Centerpiece2" width="630" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/4you-withlove.blogspot.com" target="”_blank”"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ixNmGaq0e3w/ULloYoKdYWI/AAAAAAAAFEo/Sl7rQuLSj38/s320/homemade%2Bholiday%2Blink%2Bparty%2Bbutton.png" /></a><br />Linking Up:<br /><a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2012/11/weekend-wrap-up-party-and-bake-at-350-giveaway.html">Tatertots & Jello</a><br /><a href="http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/2012/12/show-and-tell-saturday-120112.html">Be Different Act Normal</a><br /><a href="http://www.youngandcrafty.com/">Young & Crafty</a><br /><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a><br /><a href="http://www.flamingotoes.com/">Flamingo Toes</a><br /><a href="http://www.iheartnaptime.net/sundae-scoop-link-party-57/">I Heart Naptime</a><br /><a href="http://www.craft-o-maniac.com/">Craft-O-Maniac</a><br /><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/dont-throw-out-those-dead-christmas-tree-lights/">Between Naps On The Porch</a><br /><a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/12/making-the-world-cuter-14/">Making The World Cuter</a><br /><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Coastal Charm</a><br /><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/tutorials/tutorials-tips-link-party-88.html">Home Stories A to Z</a></div>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-50730976147932795062012-11-29T22:03:00.000-08:002012-11-30T17:40:13.397-08:00The Honest CompanyAs a mother to five children, I am very concerned about the products we use in our household. I want to make sure that the ingredients we use on the items that my kids come into contact with everyday are safe. That includes what we wash our clothing with, our hands, our hair, and our bodies. Ideally, these items would be natural and gentle and free of harsh chemicals. Oh, yeah, and I’d like them to be affordable too. That’s why I am so excited about my recent opportunity to try some of the great items from The Honest Company. <br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rJBaP1FA0cU?feature=player_embedded" width="640"></iframe> <br /><div align="left"><a href="https://www.honest.com/free-trial?sid=10056&cid=swaydesign&mid=blog%E2%80%9D%20rel=%E2%80%9Dno%20follow%E2%80%9D%3EThe%20Honest%20Company%3C/a%3E">The Honest Company</a> offers cleaning and beauty products as well as baby items like diapers and wipes. The company was founded by Jessica Alba. You receive products in one month bundles that are delivered right to your door so it is a great time saver! Of course you can purchase individually or in 3 or 6 month supplies as well. In the Family Essentials Bundle, you would choose 5 products from a list of everything from bubble bath to dishwasher pods. They also have bundles for buying diapers and wipes. The designs on the diapers are really cute! Kinda makes me wish I still had a baby to wear them. OK, not really, but if I did, these would be the diapers I would choose. They are naturally biodegradable and plant based with no harmful chemicals of any kind. I think the only thing that would equal would be cotton cloth diapers. </div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-v3hIoP-XoZE/ULhL5niYY4I/AAAAAAAAGwE/Ei-hwGcURXQ/s1600-h/The%252520Honest%252520Company%252520Trial%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="The Honest Company Trial" border="0" height="383" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-J9TGkj7EDJE/ULhL6_LmyGI/AAAAAAAAGwM/nqcW2UsjhyY/The%252520Honest%252520Company%252520Trial_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="The Honest Company Trial" width="583" /></a> </div><div align="left"> I was able to sample some of the personal products like the face and body lotion which felt really nice on my skin. It is a blend of organic olive oil, calendula, and organic aloe and fragrance free. My skin gets really dry and it was instantly soothed and softened. I also sampled the hand soap which had the clean scent of organic lemongrass as well as the shampoo & body wash which was also tear-free so it was very gentle and had an orange vanilla scent. The laundry detergent was the only household cleaner that I received but it worked well and was fragrance free and safe for using in front loading and/or HE machines. I received the healing balm which can be used on irritated skin such as diaper rash. It had a bit of a peculiar smell and felt a little greasy but would probably work well for protecting sensitive skin. My favorite product was the lotion and I am eager to check out more of their items. </div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--IJfQGkUbgA/ULhL7vyCwGI/AAAAAAAAGwU/Meba_efs5ug/s1600-h/Honest%252520Lotion%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Honest Lotion" border="0" height="442" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_iKADcTvYow/ULhL8vFU1AI/AAAAAAAAGwc/mfj6sfMcO3k/Honest%252520Lotion_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Honest Lotion" width="578" /></a> </div><br />The Honest Company was started by a mom and a dad who, like many modern parents, were increasingly worried about products made with questionable chemical ingredients. But the alternatives they found were often expensive, inaccessible, bland, or ineffective. In response to this clear need for something better, they created The Honest Company to ensure that parents (or anyone for that matter!) could easily find natural and non-toxic eco-friendly products that are beautiful, effective, and affordable. From customized product bundles to diapers and wipes to an ever-expanding line of cleaning and personal care products, you can find everything you need at Honest.com and have it delivered directly to your front door. <br />Give it a try! <strong><a href="https://www.honest.com/free-trial?sid=10056&cid=swaydesign&mid=blog">Click here to become a member of The Honest Company community and start your free trial today</a>.</strong> <br />This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Honest Company. The opinions and text are all mine. <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.thesitsgirls.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/the-honest-company-logo-300x300.png" /></div><br /><br />Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-83819708102324361132012-11-28T10:34:00.001-08:002012-12-03T18:44:19.080-08:00White Doves And Feathers Christmas Tree<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to show you the Christmas tree I have in my office/craft room that I actually got from the recycling center. It is a slim 7 foot tree and it had lights already on it (not the prelit kind) but some of them are not working. Someone must have gotten an upgrade but this one is perfect as a second tree for me. </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-o1lQ_VxfGc8/ULZWkhUfhwI/AAAAAAAAGtU/hBpsKFDyO54/s1600-h/Christmas%252520Tree%252520White%252520Decorations%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Christmas Tree White Decorations" border="0" height="558" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KPFrVqWqomE/ULZWlWuCSgI/AAAAAAAAGtc/j6-MNdWfM2E/Christmas%252520Tree%252520White%252520Decorations_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Christmas Tree White Decorations" width="420" /></a> </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I put it up recently (ok, ok... honestly, I put it up a week before Thanksgiving!) and decided to decorate it all in white after making my </span><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/2012/11/diy-faux-snowballs-book-page-christmas.html" style="font-size: x-large;">faux snowballs vignette</a><span style="font-size: large;"> which is in this same room. I used some large snowflake ornaments (from Dollar Tree) I had from last year along with some smaller ones I have had for years. Then, I added white and silver glass ball ornaments and a few other white angel ornaments I had in my stash. I also placed a few white spray painted pine cones in the branches.</span><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Doqvkf0H_eg/ULZWmDetS9I/AAAAAAAAGtk/YqWq3eycIII/s1600-h/Christmas%252520Tree%252520White%252520Decorations5%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Christmas Tree White Decorations5" border="0" height="623" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-aUAG8HdDYv8/ULZWmrNBbEI/AAAAAAAAGts/wyyiMbwhB18/Christmas%252520Tree%252520White%252520Decorations5_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Christmas Tree White Decorations5" width="468" /></a> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-M6d6ZCD4_NQ/ULZWnloXQRI/AAAAAAAAGt0/SktUhcGL3zI/s1600-h/Christmas%252520Tree%252520White%252520Decorations6%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Christmas Tree White Decorations6" border="0" height="631" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-U7E6HZ1cx18/ULZWocZvtsI/AAAAAAAAGt8/VKuyKH0ebvw/Christmas%252520Tree%252520White%252520Decorations6_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Christmas Tree White Decorations6" width="474" /></a> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">Then, I decided to get some little white doves to look like they were flying all around the tree. I ordered them from Create For Less. To go with the dove theme, I ordered some white ostrich feathers from ebay and placed them inside the branches to give it a soft, snowy look. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SqK_eRC8LAQ/ULZWpCpl5nI/AAAAAAAAGuE/XBrI2JAJ3fU/s1600-h/Christmas%252520Tree%252520White%252520Decorations11%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Christmas Tree White Decorations11" border="0" height="646" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-B47NZcvzKs0/ULZWpvqjuII/AAAAAAAAGuM/eKnwgdOTTCQ/Christmas%252520Tree%252520White%252520Decorations11_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Christmas Tree White Decorations11" width="486" /></a> </span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-n9WrPIGby_Y/ULZWqEX4pmI/AAAAAAAAGuQ/EgNfDUr9L0k/s1600-h/Christmas%252520Tree%252520White%252520Decorations2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Christmas Tree White Decorations2" border="0" height="657" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Vwk76FxXQiQ/ULZWq5xHlnI/AAAAAAAAGuc/HPND3VqTOGY/Christmas%252520Tree%252520White%252520Decorations2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Christmas Tree White Decorations2" width="494" /></a> </div><span style="font-size: large;">I didn’t have a white tree topper so I left it plain at the top but I did add a few branches near the top that I found in my backyard and just spray painted white. </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-744B8DQWTBc/ULZWrvDxS9I/AAAAAAAAGuk/zU8UU8mmrxw/s1600-h/Christmas%252520Tree%252520White%252520Decorations4%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Christmas Tree White Decorations4" border="0" height="648" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-W8A1nrjimec/ULZWsSrGAkI/AAAAAAAAGus/tbIS9hfmnCY/Christmas%252520Tree%252520White%252520Decorations4_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Christmas Tree White Decorations4" width="487" /></a> </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I love the white decorations and the doves. It just brings a sense of peacefulness to the room. It’s not too bad for a tree that was destined to be trashed. If I end up doing anything else to it, I would just add more lights and feathers. I may add a little banner to the top that says “Peace On Earth”. That would be cute. However, this is not my main tree so most of my time/energy will be going into the live tree we will be getting in our living room. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I have already decorated the room and gotten everything together in there. All I am waiting on is the tree and we are supposed to go get it this weekend. It will be bright and colorful but you’ll just have to wait to see it. </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0w285QDPt3U/ULZWtKj3jZI/AAAAAAAAGu0/6nZ6pHlk2eg/s1600-h/Christmas%252520Tree%252520White%252520Decorations10%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Christmas Tree White Decorations10" border="0" height="624" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ygHfbuF4fDk/ULZWt4x5mqI/AAAAAAAAGu8/uHZI0lDDoII/Christmas%252520Tree%252520White%252520Decorations10_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Christmas Tree White Decorations10" width="469" /></a> </span></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1G9qDXz9eGQ/ULZWuD7hQ_I/AAAAAAAAGvA/wRdxmy_IfSk/s1600-h/Christmas%252520Tree%252520White%252520Decorations8%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Christmas Tree White Decorations8" border="0" height="625" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3EPbv-aFTbg/ULZWuqvjQhI/AAAAAAAAGvI/QxuZZINevgE/Christmas%252520Tree%252520White%252520Decorations8_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Christmas Tree White Decorations8" width="470" /></a> </div><div align="center">I see someone admiring it from the door!<br /><br />Linking Up:<br /><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Savvy Southern Style</a><br /><a href="http://thetrendytreehouse.blogspot.com/">Trendy Treehouse</a><br /><a href="http://homestoriesatoz.com/tutorials/tutorials-tips-link-party-87.html">Home Stories A to Z</a><br /><a href="http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-inspiration-board-link-party-78.html">Homework</a><br /><a href="http://tearosehome.blogspot.com/">Tea Rose Home</a><br /><a href="http://www.thethriftyhome.com/">The Thrifty Home</a><br /><a href="http://www.aglimpseinsideblog.com/">A Glimpse Inside</a><br /><a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/11/transformation-thursday-no-180.html">The Shabby Creek Cottage</a><br /><a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/">Beyond The Picket Fence</a><br /><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a><br /><a href="http://www.littlebeckyhomecky.com/2012/11/fantabulous-friday-40/">Little Becky Homecky</a><br /><a href="http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/2012/12/show-and-tell-saturday-120112.html">Be Different Act Normal</a><br /><a href="http://www.youngandcrafty.com/">Young & Crafty</a><br /><a href="http://www.iheartnaptime.net/sundae-scoop-link-party-57/">I Heart Naptime</a><br /><a href="http://www.craft-o-maniac.com/">Craft-O-Maniac</a><br /><a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/12/making-the-world-cuter-14/">Making The World Cuter</a><br /><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Coastal Charm</a></div>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-69026171277210141172012-11-27T18:40:00.000-08:002012-12-02T10:34:27.942-08:00Snowman In A Jar {XL Size}<div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nRmMNQzBl4g/ULV4rKOfvMI/AAAAAAAAGqk/Jn3KO5N6SHo/s1600-h/Snowman%252520In%252520A%252520Jar%252520%25257BKrafty%252520Kat%25257D%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Snowman In A Jar {Krafty Kat}" border="0" height="607" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FBlIjHMZPdc/ULV4sTE1GGI/AAAAAAAAGqs/25AUj72voAI/Snowman%252520In%252520A%252520Jar%252520%25257BKrafty%252520Kat%25257D_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Snowman In A Jar {Krafty Kat}" width="457" /></a> </span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">As I was cleaning out my kitchen cabinets, I stumbled across this giant pickle jar and I just knew right away that it would be perfect for a fun Christmas project! I decided to make a snowman in a jar. As if he had been captured and able to live forever inside this jar. It is sort of like a snowglobe except I didn’t want to turn it upside down since it was so big and heavy. It is almost as tall as a 2 liter soda! </span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"></span> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ly4OIxQdWUs/ULV4tL1RXII/AAAAAAAAGq0/l2OScZtipqA/s1600-h/IMG_6420%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6420" border="0" height="554" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6lN85WkBeIw/ULV4uCqKxPI/AAAAAAAAGq8/S6Fm0nzGmXY/IMG_6420_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_6420" width="416" /></a> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">I made a snowman from polymer clay and then baked him in the oven. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bJAZ8lukVZM/ULV4vIL1eGI/AAAAAAAAGrE/lacnizyP8ho/s1600-h/IMG_6366%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6366" border="0" height="559" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EJ09zjrCJdk/ULV4vzbP5gI/AAAAAAAAGrM/E0YTRFe9qek/IMG_6366_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_6366" width="420" /></a> </span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span> <span style="font-size: large;">While I waited I boiled a big pot of water and painted the jar lid white. When the snowman had cooled, I painted his button eyes and carrot nose as well as his hat and coat buttons. I cut a piece of felt to make a scarf. He seemed to like it quite well.</span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4iGi4VKeff4/ULV4wzm7PdI/AAAAAAAAGrU/UNMzPZZHWj4/s1600-h/IMG_6378%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6378" border="0" height="500" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zbCcSm99tEQ/ULV4xxhvkCI/AAAAAAAAGrc/Z90hQOgwOvw/IMG_6378_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_6378" width="376" /></a> </span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2l8Drk3YMrM/ULV4yz0SAUI/AAAAAAAAGrk/RKh0rYl1HgA/s1600-h/IMG_6379%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6379" border="0" height="318" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Cc_Nx5wf5BE/ULV4zuzLHkI/AAAAAAAAGrs/Okucyh8TuH4/IMG_6379_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_6379" width="422" /></a> </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> Then I glued him to the bottom of the jar using epoxy glue. I added lots of fake snow and glitter. Then I added boiled water and a few drops of baby oil to help the snow fall a little slower. I have seen people use distilled water and glycerine, baby oil alone, etc. I have also read that people have used clear dish soap to replace the glycerine. I just used what I had on hand. I added some more epoxy glue to the ring around the jar lid and secured it on. Then, I added a cute little bow with a little jingle bell. I also placed this little piece of an old Christmas card with the greeting “Happy Holidays” on the top to add a little cheer.</span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"></span> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2f74Jtwg9Fs/ULV40eVyAJI/AAAAAAAAGr0/5PEoL-XUQsw/s1600-h/Snowman%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Snowman" border="0" height="618" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Mq7w1TNh83E/ULV41qsD9mI/AAAAAAAAGr8/olw8YKGRakk/Snowman_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Snowman" width="464" /></a> </div><span style="font-size: large;">I just love him! It is like I have captured a little magic inside this jar along with the snowman! </span><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1Wqfp6lEBDk/ULV42jcryeI/AAAAAAAAGsE/MqfJ_SpHI8w/s1600-h/Clay%252520Snowman%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Clay Snowman" border="0" height="625" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZOxVqRXJ7qM/ULV43iKWYQI/AAAAAAAAGsM/6aWDAb-Zgsk/Clay%252520Snowman_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Clay Snowman" width="470" /></a> </span></div><span style="font-size: large;">He is definitely a great conversation piece and adds a touch of fun and whimsy wherever I want to display him. </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oqpnNErh0xI/ULV47TJ69_I/AAAAAAAAGsU/6N8cXQfFhHE/s1600-h/Snowman%252520Jar%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Snowman Jar" border="0" height="601" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zoEquStLzGc/ULV48Mxi5CI/AAAAAAAAGsc/aQQ0fXzr2KU/Snowman%252520Jar_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Snowman Jar" width="452" /></a> </span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">One thing I noticed though which is probably due to the fact that I didn’t seal the clay is that his bottom part (his butt) seemed to swell during the first day. I was worried he would eventually swell to the size of the entire jar and then he would seem more like a scary specimen than something cute for Christmas! But it seemed to reach a stopping point and he just looks like a big, happy snowman! </span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/4you-withlove.blogspot.com" target="”_blank”"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ixNmGaq0e3w/ULloYoKdYWI/AAAAAAAAFEo/Sl7rQuLSj38/s320/homemade%2Bholiday%2Blink%2Bparty%2Bbutton.png" /></a><br />Linking Up:<br /><a href="http://homestoriesatoz.com/tutorials/tutorials-tips-link-party-87.html">Home Stories A to Z</a><br /><a href="http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/">Homework</a><br /><a href="http://www.smartschoolhouse.com/2012/11/whimsy-wednesday-nov-27th.html">Smart Schoolhouse</a><br /><a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/">Someday Crafts</a><br /><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Coastal Charm</a><br /><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Savvy Southern Style</a><br /><a href="http://www.therusticpig.com/2012/11/creatively-tuesday-11.html#.ULZCxazAcz4">The Rustic Pig</a><br /><a href="http://www.aglimpseinsideblog.com/">A Glimpse Inside</a><br /><a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/11/transformation-thursday-no-180.html">Shabby Creek Cottage</a><br /><a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/">Beyond The Picket Fence</a><br /><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a><br /><a href="http://www.littlebeckyhomecky.com/2012/11/fantabulous-friday-40/">Little Becky Homecky</a><br /><a href="http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/2012/12/show-and-tell-saturday-120112.html">Be Different Act Normal</a><br /><a href="http://www.youngandcrafty.com/">Young & Crafty</a><br /><a href="http://www.flamingotoes.com/">Flamingo Toes</a><br /><a href="http://www.iheartnaptime.net/sundae-scoop-link-party-57/">I Heart Naptime</a><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-49430454896814521012012-11-26T18:10:00.001-08:002012-11-26T18:10:12.209-08:00Gettin’ Krafty With It<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you all had a very </span><span style="color: #ff8000; font-family: Kunstler Script; font-size: x-large;">Happy Thanksgiving</span><span style="font-size: large;">!!! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"> I had a wonderful Thanksgiving, followed by crazy Black Friday shopping, six teenage boys overnight for my son’s birthday, then more shopping and partying for my stepdaughter’s birthday. I’m </span><strong style="font-size: x-large;">one worn out woman</strong><span style="font-size: large;">!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"> I still managed to do some Christmas decorating and crafts (I’ll be showing you soon)! I also got to do a little shopping for myself because tomorrow (Tuesday) is <i>my birthday!</i> I don’t know how we ended up with 3 family member’s birthdays all in a row but it makes for one endless celebration at our house in November! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, with all of this going on, I have had very little time for blogging and visiting my favorites! I am missing you guys! So, let’s get down to it and let me show you some of the highlights from last week:</span><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://madeinadaydotcom.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/wispy-winter-wreath.jpg?w=563&h=748" /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">I love this <a href="http://madeinaday.com/2012/11/16/winter-wispy-wreath/">Winter Wispy Wreath</a> from Made In a Day. The little cardinals are so adorable and I like that you can use this wreath all winter long, not just at Christmastime. </span></div><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0Jr_8LgrZss/UKPqdpQYqJI/AAAAAAAALkk/vEOx3xA380A/s640/winter+wonderland+bauble-001.jpg" /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">Aimee from Twigg Studios never ceases to amaze me. This time she has created these little <a href="http://www.twiggstudios.com/2012/11/winter-wonderland-bauble.html">Winter Wonderland Baubles</a>. I think I need about fifty of these. </span></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img src="http://ifihadamillionhours.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/spicy-sausage-barley-soup.jpg?w=560&h=560" /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">One of the best things about cooler weather is getting to enjoy a big bowl of yummy soup! There is nothing like a good, hearty soup to warm me down to my bones and this <a href="http://ifihadamillionhours.wordpress.com/2012/11/16/spicy-sausage-and-barley-soup-crockpot-recipe/">Spicy Sausage & Barley Soup</a> from If I Had A Million Hours looks like just the ticket! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><img alt="shower-curtain-ring-Christmas-tree" height="685" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xuU_u3SXyiE/UKpzxepm-5I/AAAAAAAAC9k/me39hOrukO0/s640/Curtain+Ring+Tree+1.JPG" width="503" /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.thriftyrebel.com/2012/11/shower-curtain-ring-christmas-tree.html">Thrifty Rebel</a> made this beautiful tree. What is even more amazing is what she used to make it: shower curtain rings! Isn’t she clever?</span></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img height="799" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NutD4UJuE8w/UKmZppawLSI/AAAAAAAAEY4/XLjaa3p66Ao/s640/bcc65musr.jpg" width="502" /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">I think this <a href="http://lifeonlakeshoredrive.blogspot.com/2012/11/burlap-candy-cane-wreath.html">Burlap Candy Cane Wreath</a> from Life On Lakeshore Drive is gorgeous! I love the ruffled stripes and the candy cane shape adds the element of the unexpected to the door! </span><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">If you were featured, go ahead & grab this button:</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Featured At Krafty Kat" border="0" height="200" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/FeaturedAtKraftyKat-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div><textarea cols="15" rows="4"><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Featured At Krafty Kat" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/FeaturedAtKraftyKat-1.jpg"></a></textarea></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">If you are joining the party, I would <i>love</i> for you to add this button to your blog or place a text link to let everyone know! </span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Gettin' Krafty With It" border="0" height="200" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/GettinKraftyWithIt-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div><textarea cols="15" rows="4"><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Gettin' Krafty With It" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/GettinKraftyWithIt-1.jpg"></a></textarea><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to <i><u><span style="color: red;">all of you</span></u></i> for coming to the party and sharing your ideas! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">If this is your first time joining us, I'm <u>so glad</u> you are here! You've come to the right place for linking up all of your creative ideas, helpful tips, fun recipes, parties, decorating and for finding lots of <b>inspiration</b>!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">Why not become a follower so you can keep up with all of the Krafty-ness?</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br />You can find Krafty Kat in all of the social hot spots (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, etc.)! You can subscribe to the blog using your favorite method (feed, email, GFC, Linky Tools, whateva!)</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Psst…Krafty Kat is also on </span><a href="http://www.hometalk.com/kraftykat"><span style="font-size: large;">HomeTalk</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> now! I am <i>loving</i> this new interactive site dedicated to everything for your home!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">My favorite escape right now is </span><a href="http://kraftykat.tumblr.com/" style="font-size: x-large;">Tumblr</a><span style="font-size: large;"> where I post </span><i style="font-size: x-large;">lots</i><span style="font-size: large;"> of pretty, inspiring pictures and share my more dreamy, whimsical side! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Now, time to get Krafty! </span></div><div align="center"></div></div><!-- start InLinkz script --><script type="text/javascript"> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src=http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=215956&' + new Date().getTime() + '"><\/script>');</script><!-- end InLinkz script --></div></div>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-40718199095332718832012-11-25T21:01:00.001-08:002012-11-25T21:01:16.719-08:00Pumpkin Pie With Truvia® Baking Blend <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of <a rel='nofollow' href='http://app.socialspark.com/disclosure_clicks?oid=8813907'>Truvia® Natural Sweetener</a> for <a rel='nofollow' href='http://izea.in/roWm'>SocialSpark</a>. All opinions are 100% mine.</p> <p> <font size='5'><a rel='nofollow' href='http://app.socialspark.com/clicks?lid=24373&oid=8813907'>Visit the Truvia® website for more tips and information on Truvia® Baking Blend</a>The holidays are here and that means time for baking lots of goodies! Cakes, pies, cookies, and all of the things that make these special times sweeter. If you want to be able to indulge in delicious desserts but still cut back on sugar, let me recommend Truvia® Baking Blend. Truvia® Baking Blend comes in pourable 1.5 pound bags and is a blend of Truvia and sugar. It gives you that genuine sugar taste and texture for all of your recipes but has 75% fewer calories and twice the amount of sweetness as sugar. One 1.5 lb. bag is the equivalent of a 3 lb. bag of sugar. </font></p> <p> <font size='5'>I want to share with you a recipe for making a delicious pumpkin pie using Truvia® Baking Blend. The pie still bakes up yummy with the same moist texture but this one has 2/3 less sugar than one using regular sugar. This can be your little secret! Try it and see if your family can tell the difference. They can enjoy a mouth-watering, home baked treat and you’ll know you’re helping them reduce their sugar intake! </font></p> <p> </p> <p> <img src='http://truvia.com/images/_baking/_recipes/MSLO_BB_PumpkinPie.jpg'/></p> <p> </p> <p> <font size='5'>Pumpkin Pie</font></p> <p> </p> <p> <font size='5'><u>Ingredients</u></font></p> <p> <font size='4'>Pastry shell for 9" pie<br/> 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin<br/> 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated fat-free milk<br/> 3 eggs<br/><sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> cup Truvia<sup>®</sup> Baking Blend<br/> 1 tsp vanilla<br/> 1<sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp pumpkin pie spice<br/><sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>8</sub> tsp salt</font></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <font size='5'><u>Instructions</u></font></p> <p> <font size='4'>1. Preheat oven to 400° F.<br/> 2. Prepare your desired pastry crust.<br/> 3. Mix pumpkin, milk and eggs until blended. Add additional ingredients and mix until uniform.<br/> 4. Add mixture into prepared pastry crust.<br/> 5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.<br/> 6. Cool completely on wire rack.<br/> 7. Add whipped topping if desired.</font></p> <p> <font size='4'><strong>Topping suggestion:</strong><br/> Make your own whipped cream by whipping 1 cup cold fresh cream, 1 Tbsp Truvia<sup>®</sup> Baking Blend, and <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp vanilla extract. This will alter nutritional content.</font></p> <p> <font size='4'>Nutritional Facts:</font></p> <p> </p> <p> Calories, 180; Total Fat, 7g; Saturated Fat, 2.5g; Trans Fat, 0g; Cholesterol, 65mg; Sodium, 170mg; Total Carbohydrate, 26g; Dietary Fiber, 2g; Sugars, 5g; Erythritol, 3g; Protein, 6g; Vitamin A, 140% DV; Vitamin C, 4% DV; Calcium, 10% DV; Iron, 8% DV.</p> <p> </p> <p> * This pie has 180 calories and 5 grams of sugar per serving as compared to a sugar-sweetened pie that has 220 calories and 15 grams of sugar per serving.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <font size='5'>What favorite Holiday recipe can you recreate using Truvia® Baking Blend? Leave a comment on this post! </font></p> <p> <a rel='nofollow' href='http://app.socialspark.com/disclosure_clicks?oid=8813907'> <img style='border:none;' src='http://app.socialspark.com/views?oid=8813907' border='0' alt='Visit Sponsor's Site'/> </a></p> </div> Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-74678719499063825062012-11-19T19:01:00.000-08:002012-11-19T19:01:08.303-08:00Gettin’ Krafty With It<span style="font-size: large;">Busy, busy, busy! Are you as busy as me? It seems like time speeds up the closer it gets to the end of the year! Maybe it is just me but there is never enough. So, I apologize for not commenting on every link from last week’s party! I have just been so busy! Here are a few posts that jumped out at me though:</span><br /><br /><br /><img height="710" src="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_7624-682x1024.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="473" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/2012/10/diy-deer-head-pallet-mount/">Liz Marie’s</a> amazing deer head mounted on pallet wood. It is just so striking and beautiful. What a great idea, especially at this time of the year!</span><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><img height="725" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Bj9aO3hXfv4/UIj1_R0_MmI/AAAAAAAAG74/COZ8kJLyvto/s1600/kragen8.jpg" width="481" /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://blog.organized-living-solutions.com/2012/10/peter-pan-collar-diy.html">Creative Chaos</a> made this lovely DIY Peter Pan Collar and even though her daughter thought it was “embarrassing”, she looks beautiful modeling it, doesn’t she?</span><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hu911x0Pcl8/UJ2MqHCX96I/AAAAAAAALRM/-uU1yowBOYk/s640/acorns-003.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.twiggstudios.com/2012/11/acorns-made-from-leaves-and-drop-cloth.html?m=1">Twigg Studios</a> made these amazing acorns using drop cloths and leaves! Such a creative way to add charm to her fall decor.</span><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eyON-WS7UWM/UKrw5XkAv7I/AAAAAAAAGnE/si1MzuF_ENg/s1600-h/image%25255B4%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="419" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KkMkHRQVb8Q/UKrw9u2iP7I/AAAAAAAAGnM/nPAmXult27A/image_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="image" width="628" /></a> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/pecan-pie-brownies/">Half Baked Harvest</a> shared several drool-worthy recipes, including this one for Pecan Pie Brownies. </span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><img height="695" src="http://simplycreatinghome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Fall-Acorn-Wreath-Border.png" width="496" /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://simplycreatinghome.com/acorn-wreath/">Simply Creating Home</a> made this absolutely stunning fall wreath with acorns collected from her grandparents home. What could be more special?</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">If you were featured, go ahead & grab this button:</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Featured At Krafty Kat" border="0" height="200" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/FeaturedAtKraftyKat-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div><textarea cols="15" rows="4"><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Featured At Krafty Kat" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/FeaturedAtKraftyKat-1.jpg"></a></textarea></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">If you are joining the party, I would <i>love</i> for you to add this button to your blog or place a text link to let everyone know! </span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Gettin' Krafty With It" border="0" height="200" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/GettinKraftyWithIt-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div><textarea cols="15" rows="4"><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Gettin' Krafty With It" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/GettinKraftyWithIt-1.jpg"></a></textarea><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to <i><u><span style="color: red;">all of you</span></u></i> for coming to the party and sharing your ideas! 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I am <i>loving</i> this new interactive site dedicated to everything for your home!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">My favorite escape right now is </span><a href="http://kraftykat.tumblr.com/" style="font-size: x-large;">Tumblr</a><span style="font-size: large;"> where I post </span><i style="font-size: x-large;">lots</i><span style="font-size: large;"> of pretty, inspiring pictures and share my more dreamy, whimsical side! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Now, time to get Krafty! </span></div><div align="center"></div></div></div></div><!-- start InLinkz script --><script type="text/javascript"> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src=http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=214024&' + new Date().getTime() + '"><\/script>');</script><!-- end InLinkz script -->Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-26393118788126884222012-11-17T19:06:00.000-08:002012-11-20T18:02:29.156-08:00Blue Dollhouse Redo Part 1<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">One day, the strangest, luckiest thing happened. Someone left not one, but two dollhouses at the recycling center where we take our trash and stuff. They were unfinished inside and needed a little repair here and there but they were almost identical and perfect for my two little girls. It was like it was meant to be that I find them there. </span><span style="font-size: large;">They have been playing with them “as is” for a while and I finally decided to do a little work on them. </span></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-d9TYkCU7RXc/UKhNOmyIJ7I/AAAAAAAAGh4/XBGpfR3aVJY/s1600-h/Two%252520Dollhouses%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Two Dollhouses" border="0" height="457" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bywRNXU1XIw/UKhNPSyiGlI/AAAAAAAAGiA/2_lnJCNZMQg/Two%252520Dollhouses_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Two Dollhouses" width="579" /></a> </span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Today, I will be showing you the first part of the renovation of the blue house. The first thing I did was repaint the shingles. </span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8NA8ZUiCuo4/UKhNQTEtusI/AAAAAAAAGiI/1MrXind6bf0/s1600-h/Dollhouse%252520Makeover%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Dollhouse Makeover" border="0" height="473" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2MmcyXVQn3Q/UKhNRNVaTGI/AAAAAAAAGiQ/rgkZJj7i8Ic/Dollhouse%252520Makeover_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Dollhouse Makeover" width="543" /></a> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">One of my girls decided to start working on them herself. Yes, she is her mother’s daughter. </span><br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rd5t-4Pz7sY/UKhNRkz9usI/AAAAAAAAGiY/iKsE7hx1sMg/s1600-h/Shingles%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="Shingles" border="0" height="717" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ypStgWjN8LA/UKhNSjiLfnI/AAAAAAAAGig/EfOKpaefvTU/Shingles_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Shingles" width="540" /></span></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vn1DchQB0Pk/UKhNTkL-uKI/AAAAAAAAGio/e1gN5QCbQFM/s1600-h/Flooring%252520Samples%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Flooring Samples" border="0" height="406" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gQ8GCmIBICQ/UKhNUbKl5NI/AAAAAAAAGiw/7kXiUwpf8J8/Flooring%252520Samples_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Flooring Samples" width="540" /></a> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">For the flooring, I went to Home Depot and grabbed a ton of vinyl and hardwood floor samples. I hot glued a piece of vinyl in the kitchen to look like granite. </span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WZyDJQATDvI/UKhNV4WFM9I/AAAAAAAAGi4/BxRiQ1B7vV0/s1600-h/Kitchen%252520Flooring%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Kitchen Flooring" border="0" height="632" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9vXTzQgELQc/UKhNXLPpDJI/AAAAAAAAGjA/BbiAOUhGqTU/Kitchen%252520Flooring_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Kitchen Flooring" width="475" /></a> </span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The next thing I did was cut some more vinyl into little two inch squares for the bathroom. I hot glued the “tiles” and then used white puff paint for grout. </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-g4tayKIpHtU/UKhNX71KaDI/AAAAAAAAGjI/dYWZKwSsoBc/s1600-h/Bathroom%252520Floor%252520%252528Dollhouse%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Bathroom Floor (Dollhouse)" border="0" height="672" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eDeKaiKn468/UKhNY8AxZJI/AAAAAAAAGjQ/bLE4nXCdW3s/Bathroom%252520Floor%252520%252528Dollhouse%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Bathroom Floor (Dollhouse)" width="505" /></a> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Then I added a wall which was missing using two hardwood floor samples. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> I clicked them together and glued to the floor. It was the perfect size. </span></span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-N5tvAMNuinU/UKhNZQBhdhI/AAAAAAAAGjY/bq3dDlNDEWI/s1600-h/Bathroom%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Bathroom" border="0" height="672" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XUZQlKzkLgs/UKhNaMVLpMI/AAAAAAAAGjg/3MJ2_CjiLHs/Bathroom_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Bathroom" width="505" /></a> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I cut some pink polka dot stationery and glued to the bathroom walls for wallpaper and painted the rest white. I used some pink sticker frames for scrapbooking to hang up some “art” in the bathroom which was really some floral patterns from a quilting catalog. </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ibEOFfExuhE/UKhNcT-Hc3I/AAAAAAAAGjo/IQHDKGTNDMs/s1600-h/Dollhouse%252520Bathroom%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Dollhouse Bathroom" border="0" height="675" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sSXoQUSkMzg/UKhNdBh9mbI/AAAAAAAAGjw/_RcTl0_SVoc/Dollhouse%252520Bathroom_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Dollhouse Bathroom" width="507" /></a> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> I made a curtain rod using a lollipop stick that I added wooden beads to the ends. For curtains, I cut some pieces of an old receiving blanket and hot glued them around the edges and made a tiny rod pocket. </span><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-T-6qSFYcGOo/UKhNd4g8AnI/AAAAAAAAGj4/nLdByHmrPGI/s1600-h/Dollhouse%252520Curtains%252520Bathroom%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Dollhouse Curtains Bathroom" border="0" height="689" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-12uEuhwDdvQ/UKhNeuNMa0I/AAAAAAAAGkA/gFlcuIMlRS4/Dollhouse%252520Curtains%252520Bathroom_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Dollhouse Curtains Bathroom" width="518" /></a> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">In the bedroom, I added new carpet with some blue craft felt and hot glue. </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_S9DlawTwKQ/UKhNfujchnI/AAAAAAAAGkI/499-i2tZx3g/s1600-h/New%252520Bedroom%252520Carpet%252520Dollhouse%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="New Bedroom Carpet Dollhouse" border="0" height="380" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-X9ToC86GgEE/UKhNgQwgmeI/AAAAAAAAGkQ/4TNZYceNqPk/New%252520Bedroom%252520Carpet%252520Dollhouse_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="New Bedroom Carpet Dollhouse" width="505" /></a> </span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> I also added some new furniture. I bought some plain unfinished furniture from Dollar Tree and painted it. My daughter picked out the color. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-E0tt0oGHE6Q/UKhNhZnogII/AAAAAAAAGkY/x5DukPZsQes/s1600-h/IMG_6352%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6352" border="0" height="386" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9TIIOIR0tg4/UKhNiIIgruI/AAAAAAAAGkg/Ojgj5Fm9bRE/IMG_6352_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_6352" width="513" /></a> </span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">For now, I added some blue scrap fabric to the bed to cover up the awful red checked fabric that it came with. I hope to find some nice upholstery samples to replace it with. Polly Pocket seems to like it though. </span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zAT180EpvHE/UKhNjNNR5hI/AAAAAAAAGko/Q1zBgrFyyNg/s1600-h/bed%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="bed" border="0" height="363" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mRFpSbHrxew/UKhNkM1aH6I/AAAAAAAAGkw/Oe_bc3XhoSQ/bed_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="bed" width="483" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--8MIMir5_Ds/UKhNkk-kIgI/AAAAAAAAGk4/zF_48AQMB_E/s1600-h/Dollhouse%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Dollhouse" border="0" height="635" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ss11zOO7Ojo/UKhNlq4amKI/AAAAAAAAGlA/YsyYcckAUqg/Dollhouse_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Dollhouse" width="478" /></a> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The last renovation was in the living room. I added hardwood floors. This was done by using the vinyl flooring samples that look like wood. I cut them into “planks” using a box cutter. </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cVfnlwoCq70/UKhNmeW-ruI/AAAAAAAAGlI/a9ZYGqE77SM/s1600-h/Hardwood%252520Floor%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Hardwood Floor" border="0" height="336" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-X9gS6C_tGKw/UKhNnJCSdkI/AAAAAAAAGlQ/2IdWXxLCI60/Hardwood%252520Floor_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Hardwood Floor" width="447" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I measured out the planks and marked with a pencil then cut. I didn’t cut all the way through just enough to separate them.</span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LdiUT4Az5sc/UKhNnmcinvI/AAAAAAAAGlY/42HvOIqwkYI/s1600-h/Snapping%252520Floor%252520Tiles%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Snapping Floor Tiles" border="0" height="322" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YJx583KopHA/UKhNoCYhWYI/AAAAAAAAGlg/NkAHad_s28U/Snapping%252520Floor%252520Tiles_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Snapping Floor Tiles" width="428" /></a> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Snapping some of the vinyl flooring in the same manner.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I would bend them at the line and the planks would snap apart like a kit kat bar! Then I just glued to the floor. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I had to make some small ones to fill in any gaps at the edges.</span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XcCLZZ9h5sY/UKhNo3CouGI/AAAAAAAAGlo/WL5iCcm0IzI/s1600-h/New%252520Hardwood%252520Floor%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="New Hardwood Floor" border="0" height="438" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tzDeTDrzLK8/UKhNp-RZ81I/AAAAAAAAGlw/QFPAhe9-40k/New%252520Hardwood%252520Floor_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="New Hardwood Floor" width="582" /></a> </span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">So, let’s see what all I have gotten done:</span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Shingles</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Kitchen Flooring</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Added Wall</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Wallpaper in Bathroom</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Tile & Grout in Bathroom</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Artwork & window treatment in bathroom</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Bedroom Carpeting</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Bedroom Furniture</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Hardwood Flooring in Living room</span></li></ul><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">If this were my real house, that would have cost a fortune. Since it was for a dollhouse, it was all free. I think I like working on dollhouses better!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8JLktnB_Ygk/UKhNqiZJ_CI/AAAAAAAAGl4/d1XBbpAqaQo/s1600-h/Dollhouse%252520Flooring%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Dollhouse Flooring" border="0" height="511" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TFyB7ehiALA/UKhNrlgSDxI/AAAAAAAAGmA/QNP3ehJljDM/Dollhouse%252520Flooring_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Dollhouse Flooring" width="680" /></a> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">There is still a lot of work left to do. More painting and wallpaper for the walls and window treatments. Come up with something for the stairs. Then, we need a lot more furniture and decor. That will be the fun part. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Oh, and not to mention, I have a whole other house to do as well. I am becoming obsessed with dolls, dollhouses, and miniature things lately. Have you ever redone a dollhouse?</span></span><br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hEEsneVNk0c/UKhNsuk9D0I/AAAAAAAAGmI/-uhFOzVAzZU/s1600-h/Dollhouse%252520Makeover%25255B7%25255D.jpg" style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><img alt="Dollhouse Makeover" border="0" height="615" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sSgcdSJ_gBI/UKhNuAqqBtI/AAAAAAAAGmQ/ayeeLBO6L0U/Dollhouse%252520Makeover_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px; display: inline;" title="Dollhouse Makeover" width="706" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Linking Up:</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.itsoverflowing.com/">It's Overflowing</a></span><br /><a href="http://www.flamingotoes.com/">Flamingo Toes</a><br />I Heart Naptime<br /><a href="http://www.creatingreallyawesomefreethings.com/">CRAFT</a><br /><a href="http://www.craft-o-maniac.com/">Craft-O-Maniac</a><br /><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/dining-room-addition-french-pleat-check-draperies/">Between Naps On The Porch</a><br /><a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/11/making-the-world-cuter-monday-november-19-2012/">Making the World Cuter</a><br /><a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/all-crafts/handmade-projects/homemade-projects-1120/">Tip Junkie</a><br /><a href="http://todayscreativeblog.net/thanksgiving-placesetting-printable/">Today's Creative Blog</a><br /><a href="http://homestoriesatoz.com/tutorials/tutorials-tips-link-party-86.html">Home Stories A to Z</a><br /><a href="http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/">Homework</a><br /><div align="center"><br /></div>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-26498603021272274982012-11-15T09:37:00.000-08:002012-11-15T09:37:51.204-08:00Perfectly Simple by Zone Perfect Review<br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OXnPJ8tR5m8/UKUn4ELydCI/AAAAAAAAGhA/UBtoQX1TcMw/s1600-h/3flavors_5ct_angle%25255B1%25255D%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="3flavors_5ct_angle[1]" border="0" height="350" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wYXsLWpRxro/UKUn5DsbVNI/AAAAAAAAGhI/EgBVs6oDz_0/3flavors_5ct_angle%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="3flavors_5ct_angle[1]" width="595" /></a> </span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I recently had the chance to sample Zone Perfect’s <a href="http://zoneperfect.com/products/perfectly-simple">Perfectly Simple</a> nutrition bars. They contain a limited number of ingredients, 10 grams of protein, and are <strong>gluten free</strong>! They come in three delicious flavors: Peanut Crunch, Cranberry Almond, and Toasted Coconut. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">These bars really do taste delicious. Right away, you notice that there is something different about them. Something that seem so much more <em>natural</em>. That’s because there are no preservatives, no added coloring, 0 grams trans fats, and low sodium. They are just made up of healthy, flavorful ingredients and nothing else! How perfectly simple! You can tell you are eating something that is good for you. That is a wonderful feeling. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Listen to the list of ingredients on the back of the Cranberry Almond bars (my favorite flavor): soy protein, apple juice concentrate, sweetened dried cranberries (sugar, dried cranberries, sunflower oil), date paste, roasted almonds (almonds, high oleic sunflower oil), dried pomegranate seeds, cinnamon powder. How simple is that! No hidden surprises. Nothing scary. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">That one bar has 170 calories. I feel like that is a good amount for a snack that will fill you up. Fat calories are 35. There are no saturated or trans fats, no cholesterol. 23 grams of total carbohydrates and 19 grams of sugar. 2 grams of fiber. Although I wish the sugar and carbs were lower and the fiber was higher, those amounts are still pretty good in comparison to similar products. And most of them are FULL of all kinds of crap. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The other flavors have similar nutritional values. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">If you are trying to live a healthier lifestyle and want a delicious, wholesome treat that you don’t have to feel guilty about enjoying, I think Perfectly Simple is a great choice. Plain and simple! </span>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-20178795464539365122012-11-12T18:29:00.000-08:002012-11-12T18:29:25.281-08:00Gettin’ Krafty With It<span style="font-size: large;"><u><i>Where has the last week gone? </i> </u></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">It has all been a blur since two of my girls and I have been sick with the flu. One of them had strep throat and the flu together. I couldn’t believe it was even possible! I am still feeling pretty rough but much better than before. I am still coughing and have a lot of chest congestion and dizziness but I can live with that. The kids are still coughing but feeling lots, lots better too! Thank God for Tamiflu! This weekend, my other daughter started getting sick and I gave her Tamiflu right away and she was feeling better the next day. Next year, we will definitely be getting flu shots early! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Hopefully this past week has been better for all of you and you’ve been more productive than I have! I can’t wait to see what you’ve been doing but first let me show you a few of the highlights from last week’s party:</span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/2012/11/a-home-tour-part-one.html">Sew Much Ado</a> shared her SIL’s home with us and it was such an inspiring and stylish space all throughout! </span></div><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4b9G09ukvUg/UJKjFTdDEjI/AAAAAAAAGec/0K_sbxttOYI/s640/DSC_0115edit.jpg" /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.sweetpepperrose.blogspot.com/2012/11/acorn-ornaments-and-lemonade.html">Sweet Pepper Rose</a> made this orange acorn wreath for fall as well as some gorgeous acorn ornaments.</span></div><div align="center"><img height="648" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iPFrfYjtp9Q/UJcKMO8N7CI/AAAAAAAAEUo/HiIdhC1SkX8/s400/008.JPG" width="632" /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://gluedtomycrafts.blogspot.com/2012/11/under-sea-with-fun-toddler-meals.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Glued To My Crafts</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> shared a fun Under The Sea snack that is healthy too!</span></div><div align="center"><img height="935" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tn0M2v3UjoA/UJRIwoeVRYI/AAAAAAAACXM/2y2OXP49ghY/s640/seasnack.jpg" width="624" /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.dianarambles.com/2012/11/pumpkin-caramel-chili.html">Diana Rambles</a> shared her recipe for Pumpkin Caramel Chili! She presented it inside a pumpkin- how fun!</span></div><div align="center"><img height="772" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mELIQHNiVVI/UJXWd9hC_xI/AAAAAAAAM_o/eAVB3MiNroI/s640/pumpkin-caramel-chili.jpg" width="608" /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://mypartypassion.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-kids-table-mayflower-treat.html">My Party Passions</a> created these cute Mayflower Treat Ship Place Cards for the kids’ table this Thanksgiving! </span></div><div align="center"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FySyrM62ShQ/UIb5wSAYNyI/AAAAAAAADBw/MqgXjUqQFf4/s640/mayflower+favors+019.JPG" /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">If you were featured, go ahead & grab this button:</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Featured At Krafty Kat" border="0" height="200" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/FeaturedAtKraftyKat-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div><textarea cols="15" rows="4"><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Featured At Krafty Kat" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/FeaturedAtKraftyKat-1.jpg"></a></textarea></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">If you are joining the party, I would <i>love</i> for you to add this button to your blog or place a text link to let everyone know! </span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Gettin' Krafty With It" border="0" height="200" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/GettinKraftyWithIt-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div><textarea cols="15" rows="4"><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Gettin' Krafty With It" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/GettinKraftyWithIt-1.jpg"></a></textarea><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">If this is your first time joining us, I'm <u>so glad</u> you are here! You've come to the right place for linking up all of your creative ideas, helpful tips, fun recipes, parties, decorating and for finding lots of inspiration!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">Why not become a follower so you can keep up with all of the Krafty-ness?</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br />You can find Krafty Kat in all of the social hot spots (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, etc.)! You can subscribe to the blog using your favorite method (feed, email, GFC, Linky Tools, whateva!)</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Psst…Krafty Kat is also on </span><a href="http://www.hometalk.com/kraftykat"><span style="font-size: large;">HomeTalk</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> now! I am <i>loving</i> this new interactive site dedicated to everything for your home!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">My favorite escape right now is </span><a href="http://kraftykat.tumblr.com/" style="font-size: x-large;">Tumblr</a><span style="font-size: large;"> where I post </span><i style="font-size: x-large;">lots</i><span style="font-size: large;"> of pretty, inspiring pictures and share my more dreamy, whimsical side! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Now, time to get Krafty!</span></div><div align="center"></div></div></div></div><!-- start InLinkz script --><script type="text/javascript"> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src=http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=211859&' + new Date().getTime() + '"><\/script>');</script><!-- end InLinkz script -->Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-18638342619683811932012-11-11T16:30:00.000-08:002012-11-17T19:19:16.358-08:00DIY Faux Snowballs, Book Page Christmas Trees, & A Vignette<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> After a miserable week of having the flu, I am finally feeling well enough to to create some decor. The first thing to show you is how to make these snowballs.</span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Do1vjl1Is0g/UKBBxbBBVoI/AAAAAAAAGc4/ff1sNXzJYl0/s1600-h/DIY%252520Faux%252520Snowballs%252520%25257BKrafty%252520Kat%25257D%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DIY Faux Snowballs {Krafty Kat}" border="0" height="415" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NNJVQHsFAm8/UKBBy-kxpvI/AAAAAAAAGdA/1C5HzHk6ItQ/DIY%252520Faux%252520Snowballs%252520%25257BKrafty%252520Kat%25257D_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="DIY Faux Snowballs {Krafty Kat}" width="553" /></a> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I made these using the styrofoam balls I used for my <a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/2012/10/spooky-eyes.html">Spooky Eyes</a> at Halloween. I had two different sizes- large and small. </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qb4fG_Rk_2c/UKBBzxGp1ZI/AAAAAAAAGdI/3Xi2g6Ay8U4/s1600-h/Painted%252520Eyes%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Painted Eyes" border="0" height="414" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EzDgpKukFPA/UKBB1DaX-UI/AAAAAAAAGdQ/NM7b5FyvdJs/Painted%252520Eyes_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Painted Eyes" width="552" /></a> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">First, I painted over the sharpie marker I used to make the eyes. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Then, I covered them in glue. I used regular old school glue. Then, I rolled them around in this stuff called frosty snow AKA buffalo snow. </span><span style="font-size: large;">It is simply tiny bits of cellophane. </span></span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8kLerAPcsu0/UKBB2d5t9AI/AAAAAAAAGdY/or23_geB5NU/s1600-h/Frosty%252520Snow%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Frosty Snow" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--CqYKoBWoeo/UKBB4Lum9RI/AAAAAAAAGdg/MqmdxjCKb-I/Frosty%252520Snow_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Frosty Snow" width="538" /></a> </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Zr5_9L819Bw/UKBB41e_quI/AAAAAAAAGdo/9vOXAYPgV64/s1600-h/Making%252520Faux%252520Snowballs%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Making Faux Snowballs" border="0" height="418" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-26dq6qK3M_w/UKBB5khB0vI/AAAAAAAAGdw/m1Hf5a4r5VI/Making%252520Faux%252520Snowballs_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Making Faux Snowballs" width="558" /></a> </span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I let them dry for a bit then filled this container with them and lots of the leftover snow. These would look good in a bucket, as vase filler or attaching a string to use as ornaments. </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-p_QuQhdAIPE/UKBB7NeXzvI/AAAAAAAAGd4/mqu2YAPBOYQ/s1600-h/How%252520To%252520Make%252520Faux%252520Snowballs%252520%25257BKrafty%252520Kat%25257D%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="How To Make Faux Snowballs {Krafty Kat}" border="0" height="427" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-W_l7zVxOEq4/UKBB8WDfM7I/AAAAAAAAGeA/Lh8q3Ik_Idc/How%252520To%252520Make%252520Faux%252520Snowballs%252520%25257BKrafty%252520Kat%25257D_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="How To Make Faux Snowballs {Krafty Kat}" width="569" /></a> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The next thing was that I made two book page Christmas trees. I used foam cones and cut old dictionary pages into pieces and glued all over the cones. </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-chQrdmXKJFA/UKBB9RzTXBI/AAAAAAAAGeI/oivbRKy_X98/s1600-h/Book%252520Page%252520Christmas%252520Tree%252520%25257BKrafty%252520Kat%25257D%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Book Page Christmas Tree {Krafty Kat}" border="0" height="720" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SZt7mC01WeY/UKBB-VD_0NI/AAAAAAAAGeQ/ikR8OuJ9J7Q/Book%252520Page%252520Christmas%252520Tree%252520%25257BKrafty%252520Kat%25257D_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Book Page Christmas Tree {Krafty Kat}" width="540" /></a> </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Seriously simple but I love the way they look. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qqr8yp9TFJk/UKBB_swV93I/AAAAAAAAGeY/lOmE1cNbSng/s1600-h/Book%252520Page%252520Tree%252520%25257BKrafty%252520Kat%25257D%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Book Page Tree {Krafty Kat}" border="0" height="706" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AUaJxqE4HRY/UKBCAvCYEoI/AAAAAAAAGeg/mQsiGO5803Y/Book%252520Page%252520Tree%252520%25257BKrafty%252520Kat%25257D_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Book Page Tree {Krafty Kat}" width="530" /></a> </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> I sat them on old, chippy white candlesticks along with this little birdie. </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3WTyOvpexbM/UKBCBLe3maI/AAAAAAAAGeo/P8QIBxKNwJY/s1600-h/Bird%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Bird" border="0" height="693" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UVIkZzxVm5s/UKBCCBPJYSI/AAAAAAAAGew/zJiy6IDQeUI/Bird_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Bird" width="520" /></a> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I snipped a few branches from an evergreen tree in my backyard. I love decorating with natural items as much as possible. </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-H9FO1RinaLs/UKBCCwSsogI/AAAAAAAAGe4/1zYWxoFcDqo/s1600-h/Book%252520Page%252520Trees%252520Christmas%252520Vignette%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Book Page Trees Christmas Vignette" border="0" height="473" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HKOZuy46b9c/UKBCDwHqRGI/AAAAAAAAGfA/y5HZ_0CJkTk/Book%252520Page%252520Trees%252520Christmas%252520Vignette_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Book Page Trees Christmas Vignette" width="631" /></a> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> For a backdrop, I used this white frame. This white frame somehow finds its way into almost all of my decor! </span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hTziQAtZqHs/UKBCEgr27cI/AAAAAAAAGfI/U9wUpwcZ8Jg/s1600-h/Bird2%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Bird2" border="0" height="385" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Gpb3nafkigE/UKBCFpaJICI/AAAAAAAAGfQ/kUxALeLVbpo/Bird2_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Bird2" width="514" /></a> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I hung a little acrylic bird decoration that I decoupaged with bookpages on a piece of baker’s twine. </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1oWaPHT2GgM/UKBCGX9GFiI/AAAAAAAAGfY/TwxyUXqiUrI/s1600-h/Snowballs%252520Vignette%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Snowballs Vignette" border="0" height="678" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2DhflCEFoME/UKBCHdiKQtI/AAAAAAAAGfg/YGU7F6yyz-k/Snowballs%252520Vignette_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Snowballs Vignette" width="508" /></a> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I love the neutral colors of this vignette and will probably keep most of my holiday decor simple this year. </span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dE2H6g-27s0/UKBCH_URfyI/AAAAAAAAGfo/_er3FNroe5Q/s1600-h/Krafty%252520Kat%252520Christmas%252520Vignette%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Krafty Kat Christmas Vignette" border="0" height="667" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VSy5BOtJEEY/UKBCI0O-mII/AAAAAAAAGfw/6oGGIf7AdlY/Krafty%252520Kat%252520Christmas%252520Vignette_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Krafty Kat Christmas Vignette" width="517" /></a> </span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I may add a little miniature bunting or some words like “joy” or “believe” to this vignette but as my printer has been moved from my home to our shop right now that will have to wait. </span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-q1YBWWjt03Q/UKBCJtbjUkI/AAAAAAAAGf4/dvPRQT2Js8E/s1600-h/Christmas%252520Vignette%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Christmas Vignette" border="0" height="442" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dNvAgLhDkrU/UKBCKaFGgXI/AAAAAAAAGgA/PmhWINLgDTk/Christmas%252520Vignette_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Christmas Vignette" width="589" /></a> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">After not being able to do much of anything for so long, it is so nice to get a chance to be creative! </span><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kenesl7IPtY/UKBCLI-6dVI/AAAAAAAAGgI/5xo6JpJuCr8/s1600-h/Faux%252520Snowballs%252520Vignette%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Faux Snowballs Vignette" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CUwadPxV0HI/UKBCL5xC0UI/AAAAAAAAGgQ/f1QQN9Lemoo/Faux%252520Snowballs%252520Vignette_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Faux Snowballs Vignette" width="579" /></a></span><br /><br /><br />Linking Up:<br /><a href="http://www.creatingreallyawesomefreethings.com/">CRAFT</a><br /><a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/11/making-the-world-cuter-12/">Making The World Cuter</a><br /><a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.com/2012/11/just-something-i-whipped-up.html">The Girl Creative</a><br /><a href="http://www.craft-o-maniac.com/">Craft-O-Maniac</a><br /><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/">Between Naps On The Porch</a><br /><a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/">A Stroll Through Life</a><br /><a href="http://todayscreativeblog.net/">Today's Creative Blog</a><br /><a href="http://homestoriesatoz.com/uncategorized/tutorials-tips-link-party-85.html">Home Stories A to Z</a><br /><a href="http://www.kammyskorner.com/">Kammy's Korner</a><br /><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Coastal Charm</a><br /><a href="http://www.therusticpig.com/2012/11/creatively-tuesday-9.html#.UKI1weQUU3k">The Rustic Pig</a><br /><a href="http://www.flamingotoes.com/">Flamingo Toes</a><br /><a href="http://www.itsoverflowing.com/">It's Overflowing</a><br /><a href="http://www.iheartnaptime.net/sundae-scoop-link-party-55/">I Heart Naptime</a></div>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-52556559700551677562012-11-05T19:04:00.001-08:002012-11-05T19:04:18.799-08:00Gettin’ Krafty With It<span style="font-size: large;">Time for another awesome party! I hope all of you here in the United States are sure to exercise your right to vote on Tuesday! Also, please keep everyone affected by Superstorm Sandy in your thoughts & prayers, especially with the possibility of a nor’easter coming. With so much going on, I am so glad to have you here. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I am so happy to have you here whether this is your first time visiting or you've been a faithful member of every party. Each week I feature 5 linkups and share them on the blog, on Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, and to a special board called </span><a href="http://pinterest.com/kraftykat/gettin-krafty-with-it-features/"><span style="font-size: large;">Gettin' Krafty With It Features</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> on Pinterest! I want <u><i>you</i></u> to get the attention you deserve for all your hard work and talent! <b>This</b> is the place for <i>you </i>to share your creativity, inspire others and get inspired yourself! This is also the place for you to share your parties, giveaways, and even your etsy shop! This is NOT the place for a lot of rules. This is supposed to be a party, right? So,<u><b> let's have fun!</b></u></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few inspiring ideas from last week’s party: </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://primaldifference.blogspot.com/2012/10/diy-bunting-halloween-edition.html">Primal Difference’s</a> DIY Paper Bag Bunting looks fabulous on her mantel. Simple yet stunning.</span><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><img height="388" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-07zvr3gPxEc/UIrbWu5pQMI/AAAAAAAAABc/fs6IkMKicuk/s320/Halloween+Mantle.jpg" width="603" /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://maryorganizes.com/2012/10/ritz-marshmallow-puff/">Mary Organizes</a> has created a whole new kind of treat that I cannot wait to try: Ritz Marshmallow Puffs! I think this might just replace s’mores around here (I actually don’t like them very much..gasp!). </span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img height="542" src="http://maryorganizes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/20121027-14_title-1024x890.jpg" width="624" /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://fixingforfriday.blogspot.com/2012/10/diy-spider-web-dish.html">Fixing For Friday</a> made this amazing spider web dish that she actually knocked off the more expensive version she saw in a store! Great job girl! </span></div><br /><div align="center"><img height="423" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U8ZjnTJ1YW0/UIVuM75C7RI/AAAAAAAAAcw/o_LiOZS2R7A/s400/Top+Pic.jpg" width="622" /></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.thoughtsfromher.com/2012/10/halloween-craft-elmo-pumpkin/">Thoughts From Her</a> made this adorable Elmo pumpkin! How stinkin’ cute is that???? Great idea for those of you looking for no-carve decorating options!</span></div><img height="596" src="http://www.thoughtsfromher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Elmo-Pumpkin-225x300.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="447" /><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">OK, I know I featured <a href="http://www.vixenmade.com/2012/10/polkadot-chevron-halloween-party.html">VixenMade</a> last week, but, seriously, how could I not share this amazing Polkadot & Chevron Halloween party with you? I kinda had to. </span></div><div align="center"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5kSw4KRWFfs/UI31jtF1u7I/AAAAAAAAI2w/wd7-JF-coV4/s640/IMG_5609.jpg" /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">Yes, Halloween may be over but make sure you pin these amazing ideas so that you can remember them for next year! Just be sure to pin images directly from the blogs featured and not from this page! </span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">If you were featured, go ahead & grab this button:</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Featured At Krafty Kat" border="0" height="200" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/FeaturedAtKraftyKat-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div><textarea cols="15" rows="4"><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Featured At Krafty Kat" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/FeaturedAtKraftyKat-1.jpg"></a></textarea></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">If you are joining the party, I would <i>love</i> for you to add this button to your blog or place a text link to let everyone know! </span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Gettin' Krafty With It" border="0" height="200" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/GettinKraftyWithIt-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div><textarea cols="15" rows="4"><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Gettin' Krafty With It" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/GettinKraftyWithIt-1.jpg"></a></textarea><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">Why not become a follower so you can keep up with all of the Krafty-ness?<br />You can find Krafty Kat everywhere you like to get social or keep up with all of your favorite blogs. <br />Psst…Krafty Kat is also on </span><a href="http://www.hometalk.com/kraftykat"><span style="font-size: large;">HomeTalk</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> now!</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">Now, on with the party! </span></div><br /></div></div></div><!-- start InLinkz script --><script type="text/javascript"> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src=http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=209650&' + new Date().getTime() + '"><\/script>');</script><!-- end InLinkz script -->Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-62971246733345642402012-11-01T22:25:00.001-07:002012-11-05T17:29:37.150-08:005 Ways To Express Gratitude At Thanksgiving {Gimme Five For Friday}<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: large;">Thanksgiving is the time of year to bring to mind all of the blessings and reasons to be thankful in our lives. We spend way too much time focusing on all of the things that we think would make our life complete and sometimes forget just how fortunate we really are. If we have our families and our health, we are truly rich beyond measure. Here are five ways to express gratitude during the Thanksgiving season:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: large;">1. <a href="http://www.simplyvintagegirl.com/blog/index.php/2010/11/27/the-thankful-tree/">The Thankful Tree</a>: A tree with notes of thankfulness on each branch. This could be notes written only by you or by every member of the family. What a great feeling to read a note that someone is thankful for <i>you</i>!</span><br /><br /><img alt="The Thankful Tree" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5006/5213117410_789aba8b48_o.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">2. <a href="http://christyrobbins.blogspot.com/2010/11/thanksgiving-family-tradition-table.html">Thanksgiving Tablecloth</a>: This is such a sweet, sentimental way to cherish the memories of Thanksgivings over the years. Every year, everyone signs the tablecloth (just a king size white sheet) with colored permanent markers and then it is embroidered onto the tablecloth to be there forever. This family has been doing this for over 30 years. </span><br /><br /><img height="395" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_q9ZhvTw3eHw/TElAdM9xSmI/AAAAAAAAF7k/LiWE-4jLG_0/s320/Table+Cloth.JPG" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="593" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">3. <a href="http://www.operationgratitude.com/">Operation Gratitude</a>: Send a soldier overseas a care package to show your gratitude and support for all they do. There is also a special deal going on with </span><a href="http://www.hickoryfarms.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Hickory Farms</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> for the holidays. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Plus, if you “Like” its page on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hickoryfarms">Facebook</a> during the month of November, Hickory Farms will donate $.10 to Operation Gratitude (Max. donation $10,000 valid through 11/30/12). Please ask all your friends to “Like” the page too — those dimes will add up fast and make a huge difference for our Military!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span> <br /><div align="center"><img height="400" src="http://www.operationgratitude.com/wp-content/themes/op/includes/timthumb.php?src=http://www.operationgratitude.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/shannon.wilson@us.army_.mil_.jpg&w=315&h=220&zc=1" width="573" /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">4. Invite someone unexpected to spend Thanksgiving with you: While you are obsessing over your new napkin rings, there is probably someone you know who will be spending Thanksgiving alone. Maybe a coworker or a neighbor that has no family nearby. Invite them to spend Thanksgiving with you and make their holiday a little brighter while you realize their good company is yet another reason you have to be thankful. </span><br /><img height="363" src="http://www.punchbowl.com/gridfs/fs/4e95e37174f639139d000edb-1318445939" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="545" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">5. <a href="http://www.theidearoom.net/2010/11/thankful-bucket.html">The Thankful Bucket</a>: Fill it up with all of the things you are thankful for. Then, after everyone has filled up, take turns reading aloud all of the reasons to be thankful. All of our buckets should be full! </span><br /><br /><div align="center"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll45/huntleygang/idearoom/thankbucket3.jpg" /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">There are so many ways we can express our gratitude- little acts of kindness towards others, thank you notes, baking goodies, handmade gifts, <i>our prayers</i>. How will you express your gratitude? Does your family have any traditions of showing thankfulness? </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Featured At:</span> <a href="http://tidymom.net/" title="TidyMom"><img alt="TidyMom" src="http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k190/tidymom/TidyMom%20Buttons/TMButton125.jpg" style="border: none;" title="TidyMom" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /> Linking Up:<br /><a href="http://itssoverycheri.com/2012/10/31/fall-leaf-thanksgiving-banner-and-a-linky-party/">It's So Very Cheri</a><br /><a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/">At The Picket Fence</a><br /><a href="http://www.504main.com/">504 Main</a><br /><a href="http://tidymom.net/2012/decorating-cookies-by-bridget-edwards/">Tidy Mom</a><br /><a href="http://www.blissfulanddomestic.com/search/label/Friday%20Link%20Party">Blissful & Domestic </a><br /><a href="http://onecreativemommy.com/thankful-tree-tutorial-printable/">One Creative Mommy </a><br /><a href="http://www.craftjunkietoo.com/">Craft Junkie Too</a><br /><a href="http://www.littlebeckyhomecky.com/2012/11/fantabulous-friday-37/">Little Becky Homecky</a><br /><a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/thanksgiving-blog-link-party/">Somewhat Simple </a><br /><a href="http://too-much-time.com/">Too Much Time</a><br /><a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2012/11/weekend-wrap-up-party-and-clean-mama-printables-giveaway.html">Tatertots & Jello</a>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-58771579171835988602012-10-31T13:45:00.000-07:002012-11-02T18:22:16.455-07:00How To Get Rid Of The Ring Around The Toilet<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ux-7GxNWK6A/UJGLY8JoEGI/AAAAAAAAGbw/edmy31CgR7Y/s1600/Before+&+After+Ring+Around+The+Toilet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ux-7GxNWK6A/UJGLY8JoEGI/AAAAAAAAGbw/edmy31CgR7Y/s640/Before+&+After+Ring+Around+The+Toilet.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I’m gettin’ down & dirty today. Cleaning toilets. Doesn’t get much dirtier than that! So, how do you get rid of that yucky brown ring around the toilet bowl? You’ve cleaned the toilet but it still looks stained and unclean. Well, the ring is not actually a stain but mineral deposits from hard water. So, instead of trying to wipe it clean, it needs to be scraped off. There are two things I know from experience that can remove it. One is a pumice stone. The other method is using sandpaper. Yes, sandpaper! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HYEYxyYnXmI/UJGMM_YDEyI/AAAAAAAAGb4/GSOJhZspFE8/s1600/sandpaper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="279" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HYEYxyYnXmI/UJGMM_YDEyI/AAAAAAAAGb4/GSOJhZspFE8/s320/sandpaper.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I get a pack of assorted grit sandpaper from the dollar store and it works great. I love that it is disposable. I just toss the paper in the trash when I am done!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Make sure you are wearing gloves because you’ve got to get your hand inside the toilet bowl. Flush the toilet and while the water level is down, gently rub it on the ring and watch it disappear. Flush again and the ring is gone! Toss the sandpaper and you are <i>done</i>! <u>Amazing, right?</u> This method doesn’t scratch the toilet, it simply removes the buildup without any harsh chemicals. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NqslGvF5PTE/UJGMZ5fIo7I/AAAAAAAAGcA/9BSZ0KDqe4E/s1600/Remove+Ring+Around+Toilet+(After).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NqslGvF5PTE/UJGMZ5fIo7I/AAAAAAAAGcA/9BSZ0KDqe4E/s640/Remove+Ring+Around+Toilet+(After).jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Now, you can move on to bigger and better things than scrubbing the toilet….like laundry! :)</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Linking Up:</span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/">Someday Crafts</a></span><br /><a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2012/10/31/hookin-up-with-hoh-123/">House Of Hepworths</a><br /><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a><br /><a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/10/transformation-thursday-no-176.html">Shabby Creek Cottage</a><br /><a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/">At The Picket Fence</a><br /><a href="http://www.504main.com/">504 Main</a><br /><a href="http://tidymom.net/2012/decorating-cookies-by-bridget-edwards/">Tidy Mom</a><br /><a href="http://www.blissfulanddomestic.com/search/label/Friday%20Link%20Party">Blissful & Domestic </a><br /><a href="http://www.craftjunkietoo.com/">Craft Junkie Too </a><br /><a href="http://www.littlebeckyhomecky.com/2012/11/fantabulous-friday-37/">Little Becky Homecky</a><br /><a href="http://too-much-time.com/">Too Much Time</a><br /><a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2012/11/weekend-wrap-up-party-and-clean-mama-printables-giveaway.html">Tatertots & Jello</a><br /><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: large;"></span>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299115216907802547.post-22316653323661136512012-10-29T18:07:00.000-07:002012-10-29T18:07:48.916-07:00Gettin’ Krafty With It {Halloween Eve Edition}<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> <span style="font-family: Imprint MT Shadow;">Happy Halloween! </span></b></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><img height="468" src="http://catsnco.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/black-cat-on-pumpkin.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="824" /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: x-large;">I hope however you celebrate (or not), you will have a frightfully good time! If you will be out and about, please be careful and watch out for all of the <em>little</em> ghosts and ghouls! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: x-large;">Also, to everyone in the path of Hurricane Sandy, please be safe & you are in my thoughts & prayers....</span><br /><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><br /><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #464646; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">I am so happy to have you here whether this is your first time visiting or you've been a faithful member of every party. Each week I feature 5 linkups and share them on the blog, on Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, and to a special board called<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://pinterest.com/kraftykat/gettin-krafty-with-it-features/" style="color: #8d8d8d; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">Gettin' Krafty With It Features</span></a><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>on Pinterest! I want<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><u><i>you</i></u><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>to get the attention you deserve for all your hard work and talent! <b>This</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>is the place for<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><i>you<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></i>to share your creativity, inspire others and get inspired yourself! This is also the place for you to share your parties, giveaways, and even your etsy shop! This is NOT the place for a lot of rules. This is supposed to be a party, right? So,<u><b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>let's have fun!</b></u><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> </span></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #464646; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"></span></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #464646; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">Here are a few links from last week that inspired me:</span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"></span> </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://marigoldmom.com/?p=4257">Marigold Mom’s</a> amazing Halloween Party! She really set the mood with these spooky trees as a backdrop! So many fantastic details, you need to go read the entire post! </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><img height="512" src="http://thekays.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/img_0125.jpg?w=1024" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="769" /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://chantillycharm.blogspot.com/2012/10/chalkboard-tags.html">Chantilly Charm</a> had the wonderful idea of reuseable wooden chalkboard tags for gifts! No need for all of those paper tags anymore! </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><img height="563" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5-JdDFT71eM/UISZyEYwBLI/AAAAAAAACaY/uAwzvuJ3_tU/s320/241294492506713431_ecs1SQei_c.jpg" width="751" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.craftinterrupted.com/2012/10/halloween-mantel-entry-table.html">Craft Interrupted</a> decorated her mantel for Halloween. It is so fun and festive! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><img height="581" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bEqx2GjhN8U/UIamnkspIHI/AAAAAAAAMpk/lEz4hqCTjQQ/s1600/HalloweenMantel1.jpg" width="773" /> </span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.vixenmade.com/2012/10/fingerless-gloves.html">Vixenmade</a> found some super cute fingerless gloves but when the price tag was too high, she made some herself! These are so pretty and love the little bows!</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><img height="525" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XReyJH0rMYA/UIN0lLIV_zI/AAAAAAAAIx0/Hn_Xs8L0FTY/s640/gloves.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="788" /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.craftyincrosby.com/2012/10/theres-witch-in-our-fireplace.html#">Crafty In Crosby</a> made me smile with this cute witch legs in the fireplace! So cute and she shows just how easy it is to make yourself!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><img alt="Halloween" height="635" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WIuB9xQgzyE/UIX_TCh4F0I/AAAAAAAABjs/K8JKDJBZbQk/s640/Witch+Legs+1.jpg" width="794" /></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #464646; font: 13px/18px arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">If your post was featured, grab this button:</span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #464646; font: 13px/18px arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Featured At Krafty Kat" border="0" height="200" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/FeaturedAtKraftyKat-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div><textarea cols="15" rows="4"><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Featured At Krafty Kat" src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/kroady76/FeaturedAtKraftyKat-1.jpg"></a></textarea></div></div><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #464646; font: 13px/18px arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #464646; font: 13px/18px arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div></div><div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">If you are joining the party, I would<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><i>love</i><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>for you to add this button to your blog or place a text link to let everyone know! 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As pretty as they are, we drive by them every day and , after a while, take the beauty of them for granted. We forget that there are many people who have never even seen a cotton field or given a thought that the material their t-shirt is made from came from a plant. We forget how blessed we are to see such a sight. </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Pi_Q0nusMHo/UI37u6-JvWI/AAAAAAAAGYM/hO0SFJD4rL0/s1600-h/IMG_6205%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6205" border="0" height="464" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ax_6n_IfAbM/UI37vu3YOxI/AAAAAAAAGYU/ovkjP6QWkSE/IMG_6205_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_6205" width="617" /></a> </span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Lately, I’ve been admiring cotton and had been thinking of using some of the cotton bolls in my decor because of it’s simple beauty but I thought that people would think I was crazy! However, I’ve seen it show up on a few other blogs so I figured what the heck! I’ll make a wreath and if other people think I’m crazy, well, so be it. </span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-O-QcrgCiFyw/UI37wqs0ooI/AAAAAAAAGYc/nshsfv50Cv8/s1600-h/IMG_6220%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6220" border="0" height="458" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-o3A2WWH9OWE/UI37xkXRVFI/AAAAAAAAGYk/aN4ylzzdH9k/IMG_6220_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_6220" width="609" /></a> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">I had a twiggy, whispy fall wreath that I disassembled and hot glued branches of the cotton plant around it. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HBzo7Oqov84/UI37yewjQzI/AAAAAAAAGYs/kR8ZjMuINBo/s1600-h/IMG_6207%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6207" border="0" height="811" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HXyAsDrl_LM/UI37zcHTr3I/AAAAAAAAGY0/bgSPmB4nJBs/IMG_6207_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_6207" width="609" /></a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">I love how some of the cotton bolls are in full bloom while others have not yet. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TQAdzpOlAsg/UI370K1nmqI/AAAAAAAAGY8/lXoc4u-iHvM/s1600-h/IMG_6206%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6206" border="0" height="455" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yk0gukCH1D0/UI3702xSy-I/AAAAAAAAGZE/6zaeXd-BWGk/IMG_6206_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_6206" width="605" /></a></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">I love the natural feel of it. It almost looks like a starburst over my loveseat.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZLHQ1aLjqIE/UI371WB5MkI/AAAAAAAAGZM/6GSHrLWTXNA/s1600-h/Cotton%252520Boll%252520Wreath%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Cotton Boll Wreath" border="0" height="777" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XRN1J2Fu1pg/UI372cxLcwI/AAAAAAAAGZU/hFeNvX1hhyY/Cotton%252520Boll%252520Wreath_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Cotton Boll Wreath" width="584" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"> I love how it represents our Southern heritage. So much of our history is centered on this little plant. The cotton itself is so soft but if you were to separate the cotton from the boll, you would find out how sharp the bur is. This is what makes picking cotton by hand such hard work. </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jPqciFTsJP0/UI373LmdRLI/AAAAAAAAGZc/6UC5XyKmrE4/s1600-h/Cotton%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Cotton" border="0" height="450" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qobG5kQEKx4/UI3730FsOxI/AAAAAAAAGZk/Ll1smCbtsAw/Cotton_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Cotton" width="599" /></a> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">I have seen other cotton boll wreaths but they only used the cotton and not the entire branch. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OoIa7VPS3Xk/UI374qK3pUI/AAAAAAAAGZs/19N0c9KNmN8/s1600-h/Cotton%252520Wreath%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Cotton Wreath" border="0" height="452" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-anQ31-Yo7eA/UI375dmk1fI/AAAAAAAAGZ0/PGQOajhDo1Q/Cotton%252520Wreath_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Cotton Wreath" width="601" /></a> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">What do you have that is natural to your area that you have been overlooking as a way to decorate?</span></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FOSylXeyhk4/UI376BzZStI/AAAAAAAAGZ8/EOeyJ3Ar9uk/s1600-h/Cotton%252520Whispy%252520Wreath%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Cotton Whispy Wreath" border="0" height="468" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hHrsCzhpV8E/UI3765bA5oI/AAAAAAAAGaE/EzTyzKhBi4s/Cotton%252520Whispy%252520Wreath_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Cotton Whispy Wreath" width="623" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="homework" height="125" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xsmIaSGSGYI/ThND62SzoII/AAAAAAAACEE/R7syq3Qas_c/s1600/Featured+Button.jpg" width="125" /></a><br /><br /><br />Linking Up:<br /><a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/10/making-the-world-cuter-11/">Making The World Cuter</a><br /><a href="http://www.craft-o-maniac.com/">Craft-O-Maniac</a><br /><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/tool-storage-and-organization/">Between Naps On The Porch</a><br /><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2012/10/29/made-by-you-monday-125/">Skip to My Lou</a><br /><a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.com/2012/10/just-something-i-whipped-up_28.html">The Girl Creative</a><br /><a href="http://todayscreativeblog.net/link-up-party/">Today's Creative Blog</a><br /><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Coastal Charm</a><br /><a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/all-crafts/handmade-projects/homemade-projects-1030/">Tip Junkie</a><br /><a href="http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-inspiration-board-link-party-74.html">Homework</a><br /><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Savvy Southern Style</a><br /><a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/">Someday Crafts</a><br /><a href="http://thetrendytreehouse.blogspot.com/">Trendy Treehouse</a><br /><a href="http://thenymelrosefamily.com/2012/10/whimsy-wednesdays-35.html">The NY Melrose Family</a><br /><a href="http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/10/clever-chicks-blog-hop-6.html">Chicken Chick</a><br /><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a><br /><a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/10/transformation-thursday-no-176.html">Shabby Creek Cottage</a><br /><a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2012/10/31/hookin-up-with-hoh-123/">House Of Hepworths</a><br /><a href="http://tidymom.net/2012/decorating-cookies-by-bridget-edwards/">Tidy Mom</a><br /><a href="http://tidymom.net/2012/decorating-cookies-by-bridget-edwards/">504 Main</a><br /><a href="http://www.blissfulanddomestic.com/search/label/Friday%20Link%20Party">Blissful & Domestic </a><br /><a href="http://www.littlebeckyhomecky.com/2012/11/fantabulous-friday-37/">Little Becky Homecky</a><br /><a href="http://www.craftjunkietoo.com/">Craft Junkie Too </a><br /><a href="http://too-much-time.com/">Too Much Time</a><br /><a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2012/11/weekend-wrap-up-party-and-clean-mama-printables-giveaway.html">Tatertots & Jello</a><br /><a href="http://homestoriesatoz.com/uncategorized/tutorials-tips-link-party-85.html">Home Stories A to Z</a><br /><a href="http://www.kammyskorner.com/">Kammy's Korner</a></div>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270713294346692234noreply@blogger.com11