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Guest Blogger - Better Together - Rose Bath Mat

2011-10-13T11:05:00.000-07:00

Hi! I’m Angela from
Better Together.
I blog with my two sisters Whitney and Lauren. We created our blog to learn from each other and to help inspire each other to be a little better everyday. You can find a variety of topics over on our blog. We talk about everything from crafting and sewing to cooking and nutrition. We even offer fun exercise tips.

I am so excited to be here on Someday Crafts to share my new rose bath mat.

Let me show you how to make your own rose bath mat. All of the skills needed to create this were learned in Kindergarten. Seriously, if you can cut and glue than you can make this rug. That is how easy it is to make. As far as materials go for creating this you will need a rug, an old T-Shirt, some felt or fleece, a hot glue gun, and some scissors.

You are going to start by cutting your T-Shirt into 2-3 inch strips.

Then you are going to cut out circles from the felt or fleece. You will cut them in various sizes depending on how big or small you want your flowers to be. Place your circles in the pattern that you would like on your rug. Originally I was going to have three large flowers and five smaller flowers spread across my rug. My husband wasn’t too sure about having a rug full of flowers, plus he was worried that the rug would loose some of its comfort. So we compromised, and I ended up only putting three large circles and three smaller circles on half of the rug. Now we each have our own side of the rug. I think the flowers are just as comfortable, if not more so than the original rug.

Next you will make your flowers. Take your cut T-Shirt strips and start wrapping them around the circle. Once one T-Shirt strip has come to an end, just add another. Keep wrapping the strips around the circle until you have the desired flower effect. Now all the while you are doing this you want to be gluing the strips to your circle.

Just keep making as many flowers as you want for your rug. Like I mentioned before, I went with three large flowers and three small flowers.

Once all of your flowers have been created, then glue them onto the rug.

I love the end result. It looks perfect in my bathroom!

Thanks for taking a look at my new bath mat! Feel free to stop by our blog Better Together for some other fun creations, like this napkin skirt or my new cork clock.

You can even check out our Facebook page. We are offer free printables every month and this month we are offering some free Halloween cake toppers.

THANKS, Angela. I'm digging that bath mat. It is so beautiful and that bathroom of yours is to die for. Love the exposed brick and clawfoot tub! The mat is the perfect addition to a gorgeous bathroom. Visit Better Together today and say HI!!!!

Giveaway Directory #77

2011-10-13T01:45:00.000-07:00

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

The giveaway directory is a place to promote a giveaway on your blog of your "goods" (or even someone else's). Link up the giveaway.

If you are looking to win free "stuff," visit the other blogs and enter. It's that easy!!!! Some of these giveaways only have a few entries so your chance of winning is great!

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

Whatever Goes Wednesday #87

2011-10-12T05:00:00.000-07:00

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

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

NEW SPONSOR

Dress up your shoes with some fabulous clips from ShoeClips.biz!

GIVEAWAY

Win a $25 gift certificate towards anything in a Thirty-One Gifts catalog from Consultant Shannah Coe. Also, receive 10% off your purchase when you email her an order.

MOST VIEWED LINK LAST WEEK!

Turn an old book into a book of spells with Polish The Stars!

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

HOW TO: View Post Images In A Slideshow.

Learn how to make a slideshow of your post images for everyone to see.

CRAFTING FOR A CAUSE

The Crafting For A Cause this month involves sewing cloth/reusuable feminine pads for girls in third world countries who don't have any!!!! Can you imagine? Seriously, get involved in this one!!! Learn more at Ladybird Ln.

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

Let's start on HALLOWEEN this Friday! Link up your favorite Halloween projects!!!

The link party for the theme FALL is still up and there are some VERY amazing projects already. There is more time to link and view your fall projects HERE.

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

Chevron Painted Dresser

2011-10-11T16:00:00.000-07:00

Turn a plain and boring thrift store dresser into something amazing with this tutorial on how to paint a pattern on furniture with Michaela Noelle Designs. She chose the popular chevron pattern, but there are so many other things you can paint with a little tape and creativity.

See how to paint clean lines on furniture.

Thirty-One Bags $25 Giveaway (And story about my vacation!)

2011-10-11T05:07:00.000-07:00

As you may remember, I recently went on a trip to Louisiana. For the most part, it was very enjoyable! I ate a ton of great food and had fun with relatives! There were a few things that put a damper on our trip and one of them happened to be my purse! Yes, I am in need of a new purse because the one I have had for ages broke. The strap died and I almost lost it.

A few hours before our plane was to leave back to Utah, I couldn't find my purse with my photo ID! It's a longer story than I care to tell, but we found it, rushed to the airport and made it home as planned. BUT after that panicking experience and our little campout (our family of 5 spent a sleepless night on the hard floor of the Houston airport due to a lovely storm), I came to realize that quality BAGS are an important part of life!

In honor of my nerve-wracking experiences, I introduce Thirty-One Gifts. Thirty-One Gifts is a direct sales company that provides people with bags, purses, baskets, organizational supplies and more!

A kind Thirty-One consultant named Shannah Coe let me go shopping in her virtual catalog to see how she could help make my life easier and less stressful. I found A LOT of items I wanted and many that I needed. Here are just a few!

How cute and feminine is this ruffle mini zipper pouch? I want....3!

This sleek and elite skirt purse looks so sophisticated.

You know what is cool about this fitted dark denim purse? It is the same purse as the previous purse only swapped out with a different "skirt" for a more casual look. Change the look of your purse with a few snaps! I love creativity like that. You don't have to keep emptying the contents of your purse. You just change the outer shell!

You are probably wondering what kind of "bag lady" I am. Well, I am a crossover lady. I need both hands free to chase the kiddos wherever we go. This crossover bag rocks because it zips open at the bottom to free up more space for all our "necessities." This would be MY bag/purse of choice!

Need some thermal totes for camping, picnics, school lunch or work? Thirty-One carries a ton of different styles and fabrics.

Not only does Thirty-One Gifts carry bags, they offer great collapsible storage cube for home organization. (Does that mean it will automatically organize my home or guarantee that my kids will put their toys in it? If so, I need 50 of these!!!)

This basket would be great for a cute way to store magazines, mail, hand towels or toilet paper rolls. It would definitely make my bathroom look more beautiful and function better.

I could go on and on!!!!!

Shannah is also very kind in letting YOU get in on shopping. She is giving away a $25 gift certificate

towards any item(s) from her catalog! She is going to solve your bag problems too!

If you are like me, you never win anything. So to all of us UNLUCKY people, she is offering

10% off to anyone who emails her with a purchase.

Additionally, the current customer bonus is a $25 organizing utility tote for only $7 when a you spends $31 or more.

So, let's get shopping with Shannah and make our lives easier!

Giveaway

To Enter: (leave a comment for each one)

1. Visit Thirty-One Gifts and leave a comment here about how you would spend the $25.

2. Blog, Tweet, or Facebook about this giveaway.

Winner to be announced next Tuesday.

Acorn Faces Line-up!

2011-10-10T16:07:00.000-07:00

With all the acorns laying around on the ground, there are many fun projects to do. I'm thinking this one from Creative Outlets of a Thrifty Minded Momma would be fun for kids and adults to do. Plus, it is a great conversation piece and a very whimsical piece of decor. Aren't the acorn faces great? You've got to read what they are saying!!!

See the acorn faces line-up!

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2011-10-10T08:20:00.001-07:00

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Guest Blogger - Teal and Lime - Quatrefoil Drum Lamp

2011-10-10T05:05:00.000-07:00

Hi, I'm Jackie. I am so excited to be guest posting here today and so thankful Michelle took a chance on me! This is my first ever guest blog post, so I did my homework and came up with an amazing tutorial to share.

I am a happily married, working mother of two busy little boys. I decorate and blog in my spare time, or lack there of. I just can't help myself. My blog Teal & Lime is about creating a DIY modern home. I like to say, "my style is modern, my home is getting there one room at a time". I hope you will join in and see my home transform from builder basic to modern beauty. I love to DIY and share tutorials so you can DIY too.

Today I want to share a tutorial to turn a plain drum shade into a statement piece for less than $10. I made my own drum shade pendant for less than $75, but I wanted to dress it up a bit. I originally planned to stencil a design on the shade, but the fabric on the shade has a lot of texture and I was nervous about getting a crisp design with a stencil. I brainstormed a fabulous alternative to create a modern design with appliquéd fabric. I love, love, love the way this turned out. The pattern and color are so crisp.

Here is how I did it:

Supplies:

Drum Shade (circumference at the top and bottom of the shade is the same)
Fabric (I used solid-color quilting cotton)
Fusible web
Mini Craft Iron (with a 50% off coupon you can get one for less than $20)
Sharp scissors
Clothespins

Step by step:

Measure your shade height and circumference. If the shade has a binding at the top and bottom, measure the height from the inside edge of the bottom binding to the inside edge of the top binding.
Using the measurements from Step 1, cut out a rectangle piece of fusible web.
Create your design. Geometric designs work great for this project. I decided on a quatrefoil design, which I designed to fit evenly within the size of my rectangle. Learn more about how I chose my fabric and created my design.
Trace your design onto the paper side of the fusible web. Tip: For a complicated design, shade in the areas to be cut away.
Iron the fusible web onto the wrong side of your fabric.
Trim fabric to same size as fusible web rectangle.
Cut out your design to remove all the shaded areas. I also split my design into three sections to make it more manageable.
"Dry fit" your design by lining up each section around the drum shade with the fusible web side against the shade. Use clips or clothespins to hold the fabric in place.
Starting with one section, peel the paper backing off the fusible webbing and repin the fabric to the shade. Line the fabric up very carefully.
Use the mini craft iron on medium heat to fuse the fabric design to the lamp shade. Use light pressure and keep the iron moving to avoid denting or warping the lamp shade.

The finished lampshade is beautiful! You would never know it didn't come this way. The thin cotton fabric fused so smoothly, it looks like part of the fabric on the shade.

This lampshade is right at home in our breakfast nook where we eat all of our meals. The green coordinates with the bits of green in the chair back covers. I love the boldness of the light now!

Want more fun tutorials and inspiration? Follow Teal & Lime on Facebook and check out these Teal & Lime favorites:

Turning tablecloths into slipcovers

Milk & Cookies Party

How to create a family gallery wall

Thanks so much for having me Michelle!

THANK YOU, Jackie for that awesome tutorial. I can think of many cool designs (or words) to put on lampshade using your tutorial. I love the colors in your house! Head over Teal & Lime and say hi!!! She is a very talented gal and her blog is so clean and crisp! It's beautiful!

Guest Blogger - Ginger Snap Crafts - Halloween Smelly Jellies

2011-10-09T13:28:00.000-07:00

Hi! I'm Ginger from Ginger Snap Crafts. This is me & my two daughters.
I've also got a fabulous husband & 3 handsome sons. My blog is full of fun, cute & easy ideas.
I Would love for you to drop by sometime! I'm so excited to be over here at Someday Crafts.
Michelle is one of my favorite bloggers, & it's a real treat to be here. Thanks, Michelle.

Speaking of treat! Halloween is almost here! Yeah! It's one of my favorite holidays.

Today I'm going to show you how to makes these Halloween inspired Smelly Jellies.
{Really these could be made for any holiday...Christmas is coming up, too!}

If you have never heard of a Smelly Jelly...you've been missing out!
They are super easy to make, & they smell so good!
You can just set the jars out or you can use the the jelly
in potpourri warmers for a stronger fragrance.

What you'll need: water crystals (You can find these on ebay for super cheap or try a local candle making supply company. When I lived in Ft. Worth, Texas I always got mine from Lone Star Candle Supply. Love them!), containers (I used mason jars.), water, fragrance oil and food coloring

I thought it would be fun to decorate my jars for Halloween. I cut out some spooky Halloween vinyl using my Silhouette & clip art. (If you don't have a have a vinyl cutter don't worry. You could use stickers or paint pens to decorate your jars. I've also just left them plain in the past. Either way will do.)

You'll fill your jar with about 12 oz. of water. Add 2 teaspoons of water crystals,
and then add 1 to 2 teaspoons of fragrance oil to your water.

Add food coloring. Then stir.
I always just use a popsicle stick to stir so I can just toss if out when I'm done.

Now set your jars aside for an hour or two.
The water crystals will absorb the water, fragrance & color & expand...they'll get huge.

Soon your jars will look like this! (In this one, I actually layered some of my water crystals after they expanded. I put stripes of orange & yellow. Thought it made it look like candy corn!)

Then you can just add a fun Halloween fabric cut in a circle on top with just the ring of your jar.

There you go some fun festive Halloween decorations that smell so good.

Hope you enjoy!
If you get a chance I'd love to have you drop by Ginger Snap Crafts.
Here's a few of my most popular post.
Family Wall

chore sticks

jewelry organizer

I also have a popular link party on Wednesdays!
Would love for you to drop by sometime!

Thanks for having me over, Michelle!

Ginger has such great ideas - ALL the time. Visit her rapidly growing blog, Ginger Snap Crafts to get some awesome ideas!

Six Pack Caddy

2011-10-09T05:01:00.000-07:00

Turn a used six pack drink carrier into a little craft caddy to help organize your supplies and carry them easily. Cat on a Limb shows you how!

See the six pack craft carrier.

More Decoupaged Pumpkins

2011-10-08T17:04:00.000-07:00

Check out some more of those decoupaged pumpkins! I love the fabric that Love Sweet Love used!!! So fun! Are you going to decoupage any pumpkins this year?

See the decopauged pumpkins.

Framed Witches Hat

2011-10-08T05:00:00.000-07:00

Most people will frame a pumpkin at this time of year. Not Honeybear Lane. She framed some witches hats and a black feather wreath! The witches hats are such a cute wall hanging, in front of the orange stripes. LOVE this idea.

See the framed witches hats.

Crocheted or Doily Pumpkins

2011-10-07T15:00:00.000-07:00

These crocheted covered pumpkins from Mitzi's Miscellany are stunning. The vintage look would add a dramatic flare to any mantle or pumpkin/fall display! I think this look could be achieved with some doilies!

See the crocheted covered pumpkins.

Pumpkins of "Different" colors!

2011-10-07T05:00:00.000-07:00

I don't know why people paint pumpkins different colors like turquoise and white and purple and..... but I love it! These pumpkins, at Landee See, Landee Do, painted with shades of blue are just gorgeous!

See the blue painted pumpkins.

Guest Blogger - Rae Gun Ramblings - Hooded Scarf

2011-10-06T11:05:00.000-07:00

Hi, I'm Marissa from

Rae Gun Ramblings.

I blog about all things crafty, tasty, pretty and just plain life.
I'm an insanely huge Harry Potter fan, fresh pasta addict, and
married to a crazy talented musician.
I also run a handmade baby and toddler clothing shop on etsy called
Rae Gun.

Early this year in an attempt to beautify my home, I made a bunch of
pillow cases. They were so quick and easy if you've been thinking of
updating your pillows or maybe changing things up for the Holidays you
should definitely check out my pillow
case tutorial.

If you're looking for a delicious, easy and impressive dessert to take
to your next get together you might want to try my recipe for Eclair
Cake. It's beautiful and super yummy. You can also cut it into to
bars and put them into mini loaf papers for convenient serving.

Finally, I'd love to introduce you to my hubby and my cute nieces. One
of my favorite things to do is sew fun (and sometimes goofy) outfits
for them and takes pictures. They are such sports to put up with me.
These are the bulls and matador outfits I made for them last year. You
can even see our own "running of the bulls" video here.
Hopefully you'll swing by my
blog and shop and see some
of my latest adventures.

Today though I want to share a quick and easy tutorial for how to make
your own hooded scarf. These are great because before things get too
cold you can wear them with a light jacket or cardigan to boost your
warmth. Or if you're anything like me they are the perfect solution to
those adorable, but hoodless winter coats. You can easily make the
pattern for adults or kiddos. This year I think all the guys in our
family will be getting one of these (they can be so hard to shop for).

What You'll Need

1/2 yard fabric for the outside (you can use anything you like)

1/2 yard fleece

either a hood piece from a sewing pattern or a hoodie that you can
trace to make your own hood pattern.

What To Do:

First either find a hood piece from a pattern you have or grab
your favorite hoodie fold it in half and then trace about an inch
around it to make yourself a hood pattern. It doesn't need to be
exact, hoods are really flexible.

Cut two hood pieces and 1 scarf piece (the scarf pieces I cut were
5 inches by the length of the fabric so in my case 5x44 and 5x 50) out
of the main fabric and the fleece. Your fleece may be longer than your
other fabric which is totally fine. If that's the case just lay the
shorter one on top of the longer one and cut the longer one down so
they are the same size.

Sew, right sides together the two fabric hood pieces together
around the curve (the part that would go down the middle of your head.
Do the same with the fleece.

Try the hood on and see what you think. If you like a more fitted
hood you can do what I did and sew across the point of the hood on
each. Do this on a sewing machine so you can unpick if you don't like
how it looks. Try it on and if you like it with the line sewn across
cut off the extra nub at the top.This is totally optional but I like
the shape better.

Now pin the center of the scarf piece to the center seam of the
hood (right sides together) sew the hood piece to the scarf piece. Do
the same with the fleece.

You should now have two hooded scarves.

Next pin the two hooded scarves right sides together.

Sew around all the edges leaving one of the skinny ends open.

Right side out out everything.

Close up the hole by tucking the ends under a little and sewing
close and iron the the hooded scarf (it's best to iron from the main
fabric side (not the fleece side).

You can wear it wrap style like the top picture, tied, or with the
hood down completely. I sewed a lot of this on my serger but since all
the seams are enclosed you can do it all on a regular sewing machine.
I'd love to know if you try this out and definitely would love to see
pictures. And I hope you'll stop by my blog and say hi.

THANKS, Marissa for this fun tutorial. It is definitely coming upon scarf season and is a great idea to have a hood attached! Love it! Visit Rae Gun Ramblings today and say HI!

Giveaway Directory #76

2011-10-06T05:00:00.000-07:00

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

The giveaway directory is a place to promote a giveaway on your blog of your "goods" (or even someone else's). Link up the giveaway.

If you are looking to win free "stuff," visit the other blogs and enter. It's that easy!!!! Some of these giveaways only have a few entries so your chance of winning is great!

Whatever Goes Wednesday #86

2011-10-05T05:00:00.000-07:00

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

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

NEW SPONSOR

Susan Faye is an amazing folk art artist. I love her art and her cute crafts. Such great ideas for gifts (especially for a cat lover.)

MOST VIEWED LINK LAST WEEK!

Since I am still on vacation (thank goodness you can schedule posts in advance), I cannot look to see what is the most viewed link! I'll be back next week!

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

HOW TO: View Post Images In A Slideshow.

Learn how to make a slideshow of your post images for everyone to see.

CRAFTING FOR A CAUSE

I put up a category link party for the theme FALL last week and there are some VERY amazing projects already. There is more time to link and view your fall projects HERE.

Decopauged Chevron Pumpkins

2011-10-04T17:00:00.000-07:00

If you are loving the chevron trend, check out these decopauged pumpkins from Tatertots and Jello. She took strips of striped fabic and made them into the chevron pattern around the pumpkins. Looks super trendy and modern!

See the chevron decopauged pumpkins.

Guest Blogger - The Cards We Drew - Burlap Family Tree

2011-10-04T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hello Someday Crafters! I'm Abbey, the voice behind

The Cards We Drew.

I'm an Ohio gal that starting blogging mid-pregnancy as a way to keep my friends and family across the country updated on my pregnancy. Eventually my little blog evolved from strictly a family blog into a family and crafting blog/place where I dish my thoughts about anything and everything that comes to mind--including the funny stories of mommyhood and chasing a toddler around! I'm finding my crafting and home decor identity little by little and with the help of other amazing bloggers out there and I LOVE trying new crafts. I have discovered so much over the past year about blogging and Someday Crafts has definitely been a place of inspiration for me to get my craft on! So a super-duper thank you to Michelle for having me today!

ARE YOU READY TO GET YOUR CRAFT ON?!

Today I want to show you how I made my very own family tree and turned an old framed picture into a unique piece of decor for my family.

Here's what I started with:

Here's what I made:

I started this fun little project a week ago because I was so sick of the framed print at the top of my stairs. It was boring, lifeless, and totally not my style anymore. I got it from Kohl's years ago and haven't ever figured out what I wanted to do with it...UNTIL NOW!

The frame was pretty, but it needed a makeover---and everything else?? It had to go. I found a lot of fun ideas on Pinterest and I'm really loving all the button projects out there now, but I really wanted to take a stab at my own unique idea. Then I came up with making a family tree to fill the frame. And here's how it went...

What you Need:

Old frame/picture

Spray Paint and craft paint to antique (I used craft paint and Martha's Antiquing Glaze)

Buttons (I bought one pack at JoAnn's which was enough)

Scissors

Hot glue/craft glue

Pictures

Burlap or other fabric for backing

Optional: vinyl

**I feel the need to preface this post by saying my original idea didn't turn out quite the way I had expected, but I still really like the end result. :) Can't always have things work out perfectly, right?

I started by taking the whole thing apart and separating the pieces out.

I then took the frame outside with my Krylon Almond spray paint and got to work!

I put on two coats of paint because this first coat wasn't enough. Although it almost already looked antiqued...use your judgement and decide the look you're going for.

While my spray paint was drying, I recycled the backing to the picture and covered it with my scrap burlap. I used hot glue to secure the two together.

This would be the background for my Family Tree

I then gathered up all my brown buttons and got to creating my tree. I wanted to keep the top pretty minimal because (as you'll discover) pictures fill up the space very quickly, which can lead you to overstuffing your picture frame if you're not careful. **NOTE: my original intent was to re-use the matting with the frame; however, it became quickly evident that it all wouldn't fit inside the matting, much to my disappointment.

What you have it all laid out, get to hot gluing your buttons down onto the board.

Once my frame had dried, I went ahead and mixed up my new Martha Stewart Antiquing Glaze and a dark brown craft paint to start antiquing my frame.

I love anything Martha Stewart...her new collection is amazing!

Once I mixed her glaze with the dark brown craft paint, I painted it onto the framed and then used a rag to gently wipe the excess off. It got in the nooks and crannies nicely and added that sought after antiqued effect.

Here was the end result of the frame as it dried. I think it turned out lovely and was surprised I did it myself LOL as this is my first time antiquing anything!

So after my frame dried, my buttons were glued down, and everything was ready. I gathered up about 15 pictures that I printed in sepia coloring at Target and I cut them into various leaf shapes and arranged them on my tree. This was a pretty long process trying to place them all appropriately, but in the end it ended up great. I didn't glue my pictures down, rather I taped them down, because I thought that if I ever want to change them out I didn't want it to be a hassle. PLUS, the glass will hold the pictures in place nicely.
Want to see the end product?!?! I know, I know...you're on the edge of your seats ;)

Side note: I had a VERY hard time photographing this. I know not to use flash ~~normally~~, but I found that the flash made it easier to reduce the frame's glare. So I used it for a few pictures--sorry.

I added vinyl lettering I printed off my Silhouette when I was finished.
I think it really adds a lot to the end product.

Doesn't the color of the frame look awesome?!?!?!

Here it is in the dingy hallway lighting...where it enjoys it's home at the top of our stairs.

I'm SO happy with how it turned out. I'm a very family oriented person and this family tree is just what I needed in my house. ~~I'm surprised I was actually able to pull it off.~~ I hope you'll stop by my blog to read my crafting adventures at The Cards We Drew .

I'm in the middle of a craft room makeover that you don't want to miss! So please come and check me out!

Here are some of my other popular posts:

Candy Corn Wreath (to go with the candy corn party I'm working up for my son)

Rosette Book Page Wreath

DIY Headboard

Thanks, Michelle, for having me! I hope you enjoyed my tutorial.

xoxo, Abbey

THANKS, Abbey for that fun family tree idea! The frame, burlap, buttons and picture leaves are such a great idea! My kids would love something like that to look at everyday! Visit The Cards We Drew Today.

Jack-o-latern Shirts

2011-10-03T17:00:00.000-07:00

Making jack-o-latern shirts would be an extremely fun activity for most kids. This would be a great Halloween activity. Follow Come Together Kids to create some spooky shirts.

See the jack-o-latern shirts.

Guest Blogger - Taylor Made - Bandit Bib

2011-10-03T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hi, my name is Taylor and I write a blog called

TaylorMade.

It's about all of my favorite things... crafts, art, food, home and family. I went to college for costume design, became a flight attendant, then an elementary school teacher, now I have my favorite job of all - Mommy. I have a bad obsession with hoarding fabric, Mod Podge and Reality TV. I will use anything and everything for inspiration for a project..

I am so honored to be here at Someday Crafts today!

I present to you... The Bandit Bib. It might be the next big thing :) I get bored with "regular" bibs so this is a little more exciting.

What you need:

- 1 fat quarter for the front

- 1 fat quarter for the back (I use flannel, jersey or terrycloth for the backs)

- snap kit

- TaylorMade Bandit Bib Pattern

Let's get started:

Print the pattern for the Bandit Bib HERE (just save it to your computer and print on a full page :) Cut out a front and a back. I like to use an absorbent fabric for the backs of my bibs like terry cloth or flannel.

Put right sides together, pin and sew. Leave a small opening so you can flip it.

Don't forget to clip the corners and the round tip.

Press and top stitch around the bib.

Time for snaps (which I love). If you have never used them, they are very simple and your kit will come with instructions on the back. Each snap has two parts and the fun part is hammering them together :)

Most importantly, make sure your snaps are facing opposite directions so you can snap them together correctly. The first time I did a snap, I made this mistake.

Admire your new and more exciting Bandit Bib. And make a few.

My son is happy about his new Bandit Bib :)

Thanks so much for having me Michelle! And please come stop by Taylor Made and say hi!And check out some of my other projects like:

My Anthro Inspired Shower Curtain

Monogram Name Plate

Kids Kitchen

or just to say hi :)

THANKS, Taylor. What a fun idea! My son would look very stylish in a bandit bib! I love that you included the pattern so we just have to do the fun easy part (pick out the fabric, cut and sew!) These would be a fun baby shower present. Visit Taylor Made today!

Wood Shaving Wreath (and Unusual wreath party)

2011-10-02T17:03:00.000-07:00

I'm thoroughly enjoying the "You Made A Wreath Out Of What?" party held at Nesting Place. There are SO MANY unique and unusual wreaths!

One of my favorites is this wreath created using wood shavings from Home Stories From A to Z. How fabulous is that?

See the wood shaving wreath.

VISIT the Unusual Wreath Party.

Guest Blogger - Frenchknots - Halloween Paint Can Vase

2011-10-02T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hello Crafty Friends! I am thrilled to be guest posting while Michelle is enjoying some R & R with her family. Oh, Wow! let me introduce myself: I am Pamela, I blog at

Frenchknots

about quilting, crafting and the yummy things I make in my kitchen. I am lucky enough to live in Utah with my three sons and my creative husband. Right now we are enjoying the most beautiful indian summer; the leaves are about to change and fall harvest is at its peak. Oh, my heck! what's not to love?!?

I wanted to share an easy and dirt cheap Halloween craft. Once you see how easy it is you'll be raiding your neighbor's garages to make more. I know, I've done it!! (Crap, that was a secret) I digress; let's make a :

Halloween Paint Can

Who doesn't have a few of these laying around?!?

Step 1: Find a almost empty paint can. Clean out remaining paint and remove wrapper.

Step 2: Paint Can. I did 3 light coats of paint, letting each dry before applying the next coat. It was a warm afternoon so each coat only needed about 15 mins. Don't forget the inside too!

Step 3: Pick an image. I used an old Susan Branch Calendar. I love her illustrations, and this little vignette of children trick or treating was perfect.

Step 4: Mod Podge the image onto the paint can.

Step 5: Stain over the entire can, image and all to get that fun, aged look.

Step 6: Fill with something festive and enjoy.

Every year I put out my Halloween Cans and fill them with different things: fresh flowers, fake flowers, candy, dollar store decor etc. In the past, I've filled the can with something special and given them away to neighbors, teachers, and friends. This year, I think I'll be giving away cinnamon swirl bread, the opening looks just big enough.

I'd love for you to stop by Frenchknots and say hello. You'll find lots of quilty and crafty goodness. Check out this quilt top I recently finished ~ I am so in love with it! Once you've made the Halloween Paint Can check out these other super cute Halloween crafts: Polka Dot Pumpkins and a Halloween Countdown Calendar for your little trick or treaters.

XOXO, Michelle. Someday Crafts is the best!

THANKS, Pamela! I love it when a person turns garbage and junk into something adorable. These paint cans look so cute with the fun prints and flowers! What a great display for fall and Halloween. Visit French Knots today!

Ceiling Medallion Wreath

2011-10-01T17:00:00.000-07:00

This wreath made from a ceiling medallion is totally funky and unique, and yet totally cool! I would have never thought to make a wreath out of that!!! Hope Studios did!

See the ceiling medallion wreath.

Guest Blogger - Creative Paige - Confessions of a Tech-Savvy Woman -

2011-10-01T05:00:00.000-07:00

Confessions of a Tech-Savvy Woman...

I'm Paige from the Creative Paige...I'm excited to be here at Someday Crafts!

Let's see...I'm a graphic designer/mommy by day and a blogger/crafty gal by night. My husband, my 2 boys and I moved to Puebla, Mexico 8 months ago and are enjoying the adventures of living in another country. However, this presents many challenges with being crafty...there is no Hobby Lobby! or Joanns! or even a Michaels...I know, it's tragic. So, I have to find ways to make things from the limited stores available. However, I did bring a supply of mod podge with me from the States (a girl cannot craft without it!). I hope that you take some time to jump over to my site!

So, I have a confession: I love technology. Like I said before, I'm a graphic designer, so I spend hours each day working on my computer for my job, but I still love it. I love reading new things on blogs, I love finding interesting resources and emailing them to people who I know would like them.

I am a self-proclaimed google expert...not an expert at anything really...just an expert at finding out how to do anything online. From google I've learned how to make my own laundry soap, make homemade marshmallows, sew superhero capes, decide if my baby has a dangerously high temperature, look up Spanish words that are stumping me and so so much more. If you could only see the number of times a day that I google something...it would be ridiculous...and some of my searches would probably be quite humorous. However, in all of that searching and surfing the web, I have found a few resources that I believe are so helpful in my day-to-day life. I thought I'd share them with you and in turn, I expect you to share your favs with me as well!

1. Feedly - this is a magazine-style blog reader...it can feed straight from your Google reader, however, I think it makes everything look so much better and more organized. You can also save certain articles, copy parts of them, and much more. I use this every single day to catch up on my blogs. Unfortunately, I never catch up on them...I follow too many.

2. Google Translate - now I know that this one may not apply to everyone, but living outside the U.S. - I use it EVERYDAY! When my son's school sends home paperwork -into Google Translate it goes. When I'm reading the back of a cake mix box, into Google Translate it goes. It's a great tool and relatively accurate.

3. Supercook.com - I love to cook, but I run out of ideas very quickly. I also don't like having to go to the store everyday to find a specific ingredient, so I really like Supercook. You can type in the ingredients that you have and it will search the internet for recipes using those ingredients. It's really helpful if you have a jar of something in your fridge that you need to use up before it goes bad.

4. AbstractFonts.com - If you love fonts, this is a great place for tons of free fonts...I go there all the time to find exactly the font I'm looking for - from handwriting fonts, to retro fonts, to scary (Halloween) fonts. It's my fav.

5. Clker.com - free vector clipart - some of it's lame, but some of it is great. You can find almost anything clipart-wise and then download it into whatever format you need.

6. ColourLovers.com - need a color palette for a project? This is the place - you can find color palette inspriation for decorating your home, designing a website, branding your logo, designing a printable...just about anything. You can also sort them by the most popular and see what colors are trendy. They've also got a great selection of patterns.

7. Hipmunk.com - a great site for finding airline tickets...the main difference is a visual chart of available flights. You can find the flight with the shortest layovers or the shortest flight times very easily. It even lets you sort by the flight with the least "agony"...an agony-less flight sounds like heaven when you have little kids!

8. Wordle - a silly little site that let's you make those fun word clouds...type in the words you want...pick your colors and you've got a cute printable for your home.

9. Kidzui - a kid friendly website browser - your kids can play games, watch clean YouTube videos, look at pictures, etc, without you having to worry about them stubbling across inappropriate content. Let your kids explore the internet without being worried and without having to watch their every move. The best thing...it's free.

10. Flickr - I know everyone knows about uploading pictures to flickr to share, but if you pay the $25/year for the Flickr Pro account, you get unlimited photo storage, unlimited video storage (for 90 or less videos). We use it as a backup for all of our pictures. We had friends a few years ago whose computer crashed and they lost the photos of their baby's birth...they were unable to be recovered. Since then, we have gone through major precautions not to let that happen to us. We back up our photos on our external hard drive and then upload all of them to our Flickr Pro account...just in case. It also clears up room on our computer and we can share our photo albums with family, so they can always see up-to-date pictures of the kiddos.

And bonus number 11 -Amazon Universal Wishlist Browser button - this little button you install on your browser toolbar lets you add any item (that's for sale) to your amazon wishlist. That way you can start compiling your Christmas wishlist all year long! On a site that has something you love? Just click the little button and add it to your wish list. You can also have multiple lists (for your husband, kids, etc) and add items to those lists as well. All your wish lists in one handy, dandy place.

I hope you've enjoyed these online resources for making your life easier...now, hit me with your favs...anything and everything. I'd love to add some new bookmarks to my browser!

Did you find these helpful? Here's a sample of other goodies you'll find over at the Creative Paige:

P.S. These companies/websites have no idea who I am. I just like them so much, I'm willing to give them free advertising. Aren't I nice?

I wish I was a techy and good at technology! This was a great list and I learned a lot from this. I never knew about some of these things. Looks like The Creative Paige is a good place for me to read!!! Visit there and learn more today.

Scrabble Tile Pillows

2011-09-30T17:00:00.000-07:00

There's always something fun about scrabble tiles and these pillows definitely are fun! Just Call Me Martha Stacey made them for her couch! They would be cool on a bed too!

See the scrabble tile pillows!

Guest Blogger - My Lil' Pumpkin Patch - Fall Pumpkin Door Hanger

2011-09-30T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hey all you Someday Crafts readers! My name is Stephanie and I blog at My Li'l Pumpkin Patch. I am thrilled to be guest blogging for Michelle today. I have been following her blog for quite a while and LOVE it! It is one of those blogs that I check daily, (or most likely, several times a day). Doesn't she have and share the greatest ideas?

I am going to show you how to make this super easy and cute fall door decor today.

But, before I get ahead of myself, let me introduce myself. I am a wife and a mother (to a sweet two-year old, Isaac). I enjoy creating things for my home, family, and others. I am pretty frugal and get a high from finding very inexpensive ways to create. Here are a few of my favorite projects to far:

Dinosaur Costume Felt Playhouse Throw Pillows

When I'm not crafting, I enjoy spending time with my family. Some of our favorite things to do are camping, four-wheeling, and watching Netflix (recent fav: American Pickers).

Come visit me at my blog, My Li'l Pumpkin Patch to see my crafts, DIY projects, sewing, scrapbooking, card making, and tutorials! If you have a big craft stash like me, you may also be interested in joining my new "Stache Party." It is a party dedicated to depleting your stash, (AKA making room for more).

The Fall Doorknob Decor I am sharing with you today, I actually made it from things I had in my stash. :)

These are the supplies you will need. I had everything I needed on hand, but if you need any of the supplies, they are very inexpensive.

You will also need some cardstock and letter stickers. As you can tell, these are scraps and leftovers. :) Thank goodness I could spell out the word "fall," since they are almost gone! If you don't have stickers, you could cut out letters or even draw them on.

The first thing you'll need to do is cut a piece out of the hanger that is approximately 12" long. You will be bending it into the shape of a pumpkin.

I started bending at the stem. I used pliers at first, but then discovered it was easier to do the bending with my hands.

Next, I took some floral wire and began wrapping it around one of the raw edges of the stem section.

I wrapped the wire around a whole bunch of times and connected the two raw edges to make one continuous line. It doesn't have to be pretty, because this will be covered up in the end anyway. Just make sure the two ends are held together well.

Put a dab of hot glue on the wire and start wrapping your jute twine. I found it easier to cut a big piece of twine, instead of trying to fit the whole spool through the opening.

Just keep wrapping, wrapping, wrapping (I may have seen Nemo too many times...Isaac loves it). I hot glued every 1/2" OR when the twine started to slide. I also wrapped the twine loosely but pushed it close together so it was fatter to add some volume.

Next I cut out some pennants (can be done with Cricut, Silhouette, or by hand) and stuck my "fall" letters to them. I decided to make the black a little bit bigger to create a nice border.

I tied a bow and then glued in on to the bottom right corner to balance things out and add some more color.

I decided to use a piece of twine to hang this on the door knob. Just take a long piece and loop it through the stem of the pumpkin. It is better to make it too long than too short - you can always trim!

Tie the twine in a bow around the top of the doorknob.

Isn't it pretty? I think it adds such a fun touch. It is so simple and so easy!

I hope you will come visit me sometime!

Thanks for having me, Michelle!

Blogs like My Lil' Pumpkin Patch are some of my favorites because she shows simple, easy and cute ideas all the time. This is one of those projects! Visit My Lil' Pumpkin Patch and say "HI!"

Guest Blogger - Coley's Corner - Wine Glass Lamps

2011-09-29T11:01:00.000-07:00

Hi y'all! I am so excited to be guest blogging here at Someday Crafts today!

I'm Coley and my home on the web is called

Coley's Corner

and I share craft projects, recipes, cool photos, and write about and advocate for children with special needs, most specifically my son Noah who has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and is borderline autistic.

A few of my most popular/favorite posts are:

Simple but Cute Teacher's Gift Idea (with free printable)

Chalkboard Christmas Ornaments

Bookcase Makeover

Today I'm going to teach you how to make these fun, easy, and inexpensive wine glass candle lamps for Halloween.

To make this project you are going to need:

2 wine glasses (Check thrift stores and The Dollar Stores to get them cheap.)

2 battery operated candles (I found these at The Dollar Store as well.)

Scrapbook Paper (If you are using 12 x 12 you can get 2 shades out of 1 sheet.)

Cardstock

Lamp Shade Template

Glitter Paint

Paint brush

Sticky Strip or Terrifically Tacky Tape

Dimensionals or Pop Dots

Scissors

What You'll Do:

1. Print out your template and cut it out. Trace it on to the back of your scrapbook paper and cut it out. (You may want to practice on a piece of scrap paper first just to make sure you don't need to adjust the template any to better fit the size of your particular wine glass.)

2. Cut a piece of sticky strip to fit the shade and place it on the back of the scrapbook paper which will be the inside of the shade.

3. Adhere the shade together using the sticky strip.

4. Now comes the fun part - decorate! Cut out a few little spiders out of cardstock. I used my Silhouette to do this but you could free hand them, find one online, or use a sticker. Paint the legs of your spiders with glitter paint just to give them a little shine.

5. Adhere your spiders to your shades using pop dots.

6. Add your candles to the wine glasses and pop on the shades!

So cute!

The great thing is you can easily make more shades to switch them up for different holidays......

Like Thanksgiving or Fall

Or for Christmas!

And don't forget every day!

Thanks Michelle for the opportunity to guest blog and I hope each of you will stop by my blog, Coley's Corner!

I love Coley's Corner. She touches my heart as I read about her son! Coley is an amazing person. I love her crafts and ideas too! You have to go read about her cute son! Check out Coley's Corner!

Giveaway Directory #75

2011-09-29T05:00:00.000-07:00

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

The giveaway directory is a place to promote a giveaway on your blog of your "goods" (or even someone else's). Link up the giveaway.

If you are looking to win free "stuff," visit the other blogs and enter. It's that easy!!!! Some of these giveaways only have a few entries so your chance of winning is great!

Whatever Goes Wednesday #85

2011-09-28T05:00:00.000-07:00

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

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

NEW SPONSOR

Add some beauty and bling to your boring shoes by using shoe clips! There are some amazingly darling clips at ShoeClips.Biz.

GIVEAWAY

The giveaway winner for this beautiful vinyl decal giveaway from Cherry Walls is #23 - JESSIE "I posted this giveaway on fb."

Please contact me to claim your prize.

Visit Cherry Walls to see if there is something they have that you can't live without!

MOST VIEWED LINK LAST WEEK!

These edible broomstick treats were very popular last week! They would be great for a Halloween party! See how to make them at Mega-Spooky.

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

HOW TO: View Post Images In A Slideshow.

Learn how to make a slideshow of your post images for everyone to see.

CRAFTING FOR A CAUSE

I put up a category link party for the theme FALL last week and there are some VERY amazing projects already. There is more time to link and view your fall projects HERE.

Yarn Wrapped Gourds

2011-09-27T15:00:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, I showed some amazing yarn pumpkins and today I have to show off these spectacular yarn-wrapped gourds!!!!!! I'm in awe of these! Look at the spirals on that pumpkin! And the colors and designs of the other gourds!!!! Wow! Two Shades of Pink walks you through how to make these fabulous fall decor items.

See the yarn-wrapped gourds.

Bat Table Runner, Ribbon Pumpkins and Wall Bats

2011-09-27T05:00:00.000-07:00

When there is a post with multiple great ideas, I can't help but highlight them. This post by Miss Lovie shows how to make an adorably spooky bat tablerunner, ribbon pumpkins and glittery bats to hang on the wall/mirror. Three-in-one rocks!

See the Bat Tablerunner.

Yarn Pumpkins

2011-09-26T15:00:00.000-07:00

How cool are these yarn pumpkins from Everything Under the Moon? They are exquisite! I love how they are made and the yarn that was used. They are perfect!!!

See the yarn pumpkins.

Scrappy Fall Tree Pillow

2011-09-26T05:00:00.000-07:00

I love this scrappy fall pillow at Pickup Some Creativity. The fabrics she used look so good together and the stitching adds great detail. That would look so fun on a couch or a chair.

See the Scrappy Fall Tree Pillow.

Chickenwire Pumpkin

2011-09-25T15:05:00.000-07:00

Craftberry Bush has come up with another pumpkin idea I've never seen before. This pumpkin was made using chickenwire!!! Totally cute and totally creative! I also love her wheat stalks made from twine! I wish my brain was creative enough to come up with great ideas like these.

See the chickenwire pumpkin and wheat stalk twine.

Fall Projects Galore with Point of View

2011-09-25T05:00:00.000-07:00

It's time for the monthly Point of View from six talented blogger! I love it when bloggers get together to do collaborations like these. The theme this month is FALL and there are some awesome projects to check out!

Easy ruffled leaf headband from Camilla at Rosy Red Buttons

Awesome silhouette art from Leanne at Organize and Decorate Everything

Beautiful candy apples from Michelle at A Little Tipsy

So cute beadboard pumpkins from Amy at Ameroonie Designs

A fall porch design from Jonie at Just Between Friends

Darling wall decor from Stephanie at Always Just a Mom

Delicious and beautiful cookies at Gwenny Penny

Basket Pumpkins

2011-09-24T15:04:00.000-07:00

I love it when I see and idea I've never seen before.

Baby Berry showed off these original pumpkins made from baskets at the Fall linky and I thought they were pretty darn cool! I bet you think the same thing too!

See the basket pumpkins.

Plush Candy Corns

2011-09-24T04:54:00.000-07:00

Wow! That Fall linky party is absolutely rocking! If you haven't checked out the AMAZING ideas there, you must keep scrolling down. I seriously could highlight every one of them!!!! Y'all are crazy talented!

I think there is something so endearing about candy corns! They are just fun to look at! I'm loving these plush candy corns at Sweet Bee Buzzing. The different materials and types of fabrics used makes for a festive basket of candy corns.

See the candy corn softies.

Fall Mantle with LOTS of Goodies!

2011-09-23T16:00:00.000-07:00

There is so much Fall goodness in this mantle at Tattered & Inked! So mant projects at which to look. Glitter pumpkins, glitter wreath, glitter wood gourds, fall bunting, wood sign, thumb tack monogram and MORE!!! All the glitter ideas are using glitter spray paint! This post connects you to all the tutorials!

Check out the Fall mantle and corresponding projects!

FALL Linky!

2011-09-23T06:37:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the

FALL

Categorically Crafting Show

where you can show off all of your fun projects featuring

FALL CRAFTS, DECOR, FOODS AND IDEAS!

To see a bunch of FALL ideas, you can click FALL LABEL HERE.

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

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

This linky will be open until THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF OCT. so keep checking back!

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

Little Boy Tie

2011-09-22T16:56:00.000-07:00

I love it when a little boy will wear a tie. It looks dashing on them. Sharing the Wealth has a tutorial for making the perfect tie for little guys!!!!

See the little boy tie tutorial.

Halloween Countdown

2011-09-22T10:59:00.000-07:00

October is almost here! I can't believe how fast time flies! Small Fry & Co. made a Halloween countdown for her kids. This could work for any holiday or special event. What a great way to decrease the number of times you hear the question, "How many more days until __(Halloween)__?

See the Halloween countdown.

Giveaway Directory #74

2011-09-22T06:00:00.000-07:00

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

The giveaway directory is a place to promote a giveaway on your blog of your "goods" (or even someone else's). Link up the giveaway.

If you are looking to win free "stuff," visit the other blogs and enter. It's that easy!!!! Some of these giveaways only have a few entries so your chance of winning is great!

Argyle Wreath

2011-09-21T19:57:00.000-07:00

I'm having a busy night and week. I'm just now looking at the party for the day. This wreath stood out to me.

Anything argyle is cool. I never would have thought to make an argyle wreath. I think is looks totally fabulous - especially with the fall colors. For Mamas designed this.

See the argyle wreath.

Whatever Goes Wednesday #84

2011-09-21T05:02:00.000-07:00

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

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

NEW SPONSOR

Visit Vinyl Gifts and More to get some vinyl for all your projects. They have some great ideas for craft groups, gifts and decor.

GIVEAWAY

Enter this beautiful vinyl decal giveaway from Cherry Walls and you could have birds flying all over your walls. Or visit Cherry Walls and pick something else for your home.

MOST VIEWED LINK LAST WEEK!

The Small Things Blog shows how to make your hair look like you just stepped out of the salon with a "style." Learn how to do a Half Up Do! Beautiful!

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

HOW TO: Encourage Commenting

Want more comments? Check out what some tips on encouraging commenting.

CRAFTING FOR A CAUSE

This Friday, I will put up a category link party for the theme FALL. Get ready to show your FALL projects off~

Pallet Art

2011-09-20T16:01:00.000-07:00

Use wood from an old pallet as your canvas for a nice piece of wall art! Young and Crafty did and it turned out great! Don't you love all the pallet projects around blogland lately?

See the pallet art work.

Cherry Walls Giveaway

2011-09-20T05:00:00.000-07:00

Cherry Walls

at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CherryWalls is a company that

creates unique vinyl designs perfect for any nursery, playroom, or study

room that you will not find anywhere else. Their wall decals

make any room beautiful and add a charm to it. The decals are

available in different colors and styles and also work great on a

budget! They choose the safest and best quality material for all their

wall decorations.

Cherry Walls keep their mind open for creative ideas and spend a lot

of time creating new designs for their shop. They love making nice

things, not only for their customers, but for close family members and

friends too. They do it for pleasure and are happy to see that someone

takes joy in seeing creations of their imagination too.

Some of my favorites are this owl on a branch. You get to choose the colors! Only $21!!!!

There are so many beautiful tree decals. This one of the leave blowing blows my mind! What a masterpiece to go on a wall!

Cherry Walls is generously giving away this beautiful bird decal to one lucky reader .

To Enter (leave a comment for each one):

1. Like Cherry Walls on Facebook. (Mandatory)

2. Visit Cherry Walls on Etsy and say what is your favorite item.

3. Blog, Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway.

Winner will be announced next Tuesday.

Spider Web Floor

2011-09-19T17:00:00.000-07:00

Make your floor into a giant spider web with this idea from Parents! How fun is that? I'm thinking you could just do this for an inexpensive rug too that could be pulled out with the Halloween decor. Great idea!

See the spider web flooring.

(Found via Be Different, Act Normal.)

Guest Blogger - Rummage Living - Greek Key Applique

2011-09-19T05:01:00.000-07:00

Hi Someday Crafters! I'm Margaret from

Rummage Living

and I am beyond excited to be guest posting today!

I am obsessed with the Greek Key design. I think it adds just the right amount of pattern and posh into any space, and onto any surface. When I discovered this little method, I was trying to find a way to incorporate Greek key to my home on a budget.

Enter: Grosgrain ribbon + Ikea on sale curtains = Um. Yes.

This project is actually really easy. I did my applique on curtains but you can tailor (no pun intended!) this to literally, anything- pillows, tablecloths, shams & bedskirt (yum), whatever! You'll need about 2.5 rolls of ribbon (I based this in 12 ft per roll) per panel, depending on how tall they are. You'll make the actual design in two parts. The key is making sure you have have enough ribbon left on your roll to run all the way up the length/width of the curtain. This will make sense in a second. See? Up and over.

The general setup is: The "inside" vertical of the squares will be one continuous line and the top horizontal portion of the squares will be one continuous line and attach the squares. The only corner you'll need to make from 2 cut pieces will be the outside bottom corner of the squares. With me?

The way to make the corners is actually pretty easy. Fabric glue makes a great seam until you sew the applique on. Take the ends so they cross perpendicularly over each other forming a 90 degree angle.

Make a small mark on the inside and outside of that square formed.

Make a crease from the inside bottom of the square to the outside corner to serve as a guide for your fabric glue and apply a thin line of fabric glue (yes, its okay that it's on the side of the ribbon you want to face out)

Then make the "right" side of your ribbons "kiss" so the creases line up.

Press so the glue holds- you can even apply heat from an iron if you have one handy. And gently peel back the top layer to reveal your lovely corner! I used two 6'' pieces, knowing that about an inch on each end would get used up by the seam. You'll also probably have a little extra peeking through that you can just trim.

So that was the bottom outside corner. Attach the other two corners in the exact same way, except you run the length of the ribbon either up the length or across the width.

I pinned the applique in place and then sewed it on for a more permanent bond.

See? If I can do this, you TOTALLY can. And how chic do they look?!

(Do you not love my desk chair. $30 at Goodwill, baby!)

(pssst...If you're a South Floridian, check out The Rummage Guide for my local thrift and consignment store reviews, from the Palm Beaches on down!)

Thanks so much for coming on this Greek Key adventure with me and SO many thanks to Michelle for letting me take over their AMAZING blog today! Stop by to see me at RummageLiving to see how I hung them in my rental dining room- turned- home office without curtain rods!

Don't forget to swing by on Friday's for my link party, T.G.I.F. ( Thank God I'm Finished)

to link up your projects big and small! I pick favorites every week so head on over cause it's going on right now!

Xo,Margaret

Thanks, Margaret!!! I've always loved that design and never knew what it was called! Now I know! It does look fabulous! I'd love some pillows with the Greek Key design. Head over to Rummage Living to check out the other fabulous projects she has on her site!

Sweater Pumpkins

2011-09-18T14:59:00.000-07:00

Take an old, stretched out sweater and turn it into a Fall pumpkin with some great texture! A bunch of these would look so cute as a vignette. Rustic Crafts tells you how to make one.

See the sweater pumpkin.

Candy Corn Bottles

2011-09-18T07:49:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite things about Halloween is candy corn. They are the most adorable candy there is! The Swell Life has created a type of candy corn I've never seen before - candy corn bottles. How creative and fun for the holiday.

See the candy corn bottles.

Color Block Braided Scarf

2011-09-17T14:03:00.000-07:00

Hurry and grab two t-shirts because I know you want to make this scarf. It's very fascinating at which to look and oh so stylish! Making Lemonade (guest posting at Live. Love. Craft) shows you how to make it!

See the color block braided scarf.

-Cheesecloth and Doily No-Sew Burlap Runner

2011-09-17T05:00:00.000-07:00

I've never thought that cheesecloth would make an awesome table runner, but Crafty Butt proved me wrong! I'm loving the look of the cheesecloth over burlap for Halloween! Looks spooky, yet quite cool!

Crafty Butt changes out what goes on top of the no-sew burlap runner for different holidays and different occasions. I think the doilies look fabulous too!

See the no-sew burlap table runner.

Assymetrical Cascading Plate Wall

2011-09-16T19:46:00.000-07:00

I've seen some very beautiful plate walls. However, I have never seen one like this one! I love how colorful and assymetrical it is. I also love the way it cascades down the wall. It definitely catches the eye. My Lil' Pumpkin shows this picture on her blog. Could you pull off a wall like this?

See the assymetrical plate wall.

Groop Dealz Celebration (AND FREE EARRINGS)

2011-09-16T11:01:00.000-07:00

One of my VERY favorite group deal sites is celebrating one year of saving people money. I check Groop Dealz every morning to see what their deal is and today's is AMAZING!!!! Because they are having their first anniversary, they are GIVING AWAY thousands of FREE mum earrings! These are so cute and so popular right now. And they are FREE. All you pay is the shipping.

Head over to Groop Dealz to take advantage of this anniversary party and offer!!!!!

Velvet Pumpkins

2011-09-16T05:00:00.000-07:00

I saw velvet pumpkins last year (the bottom picture) and fell in love. I had to highlight them again because they are so rich and beautiful! My favorite thing about both of these pictures (besides the velvet) is the real pumpkin stems! It combines whimsy and reality! DIY Craft Projects has a tutorial for these babies.

Learn how to make velvet pumpkins.

Framed Fall Sign

2011-09-15T16:48:00.000-07:00

Joy In The Jumble shows you how to make a quick, cute and easy sign to decorate your house for Fall. It is so easy to skip right to Halloween decor, but this Fall sign would be a great addition for September and October decorating.

See the DIY Fall Sign.

Guest Blogger - Frugalicious Me - Beautiful Upcycled Tins

2011-09-15T11:03:00.000-07:00

Def: Fru*ga*li*cious-adjective

1. To live economically, yet deliciously fabulous!

I'm not braggin', I'm just sayin'....I am your guest blogger today at Someday Crafts and I could not be more thrilled! I mean really, does it get better than this? I LOVE Someday Crafts! It is my go-to blog for inspiration and ideas and blog parties!

So, here I am, Frugalicious Me, sailing through the French Rivera! Well not really, it's the Newport Beach Harbor, but a Frugalicious girl's got to dream, right? My name is Tasha and I am a wife and mother of 3. My home is filled with 4 (I'm chopped liver at my house) of THE MOST talented and artistic people I know. There is always paint, paper, canvases, & pencils, everywhere and I LOVE it!

But enough about them already, this day is really all about me! So, about me... I have great taste, just ask me. I also live on a budget like most but the combination of the two don't stop me! I created Frugalicious Me to inspire and encourage other women to embrace a creative and beauty filled home and life, while not breaking the bank. With a little savviness and ingenuity, you can live the luxe life, Frugaliciously, of course!

Here is a Frugalcious idea to upcycle any type
of container you'd like using fabric or paper scraps.

I used these great tins that my usual dishwasher detergent has been coming in. I knew I could not possibly just throw it away and imagine my thrill when I went back for more detergent and they still had the tins!!! You could use any type or size of containers for this project! The sky's the limit! I used fabric, but you could also use paper, however, keep in mind, that you may use your tins with water, and the fabric is more forgiving.

DIY Chandelier Crystal Necklaces

Upcycled Twine Wrapped Bottles

Jar Lanterns

Thanks to Michelle and her tech guru Kim for letting me host today at here at Someday Crafts! I had the time of my blog-life! I'd love for you to stop by and visit Frugalicious Me for more frugalicious & fabulous ideas and insiprations!

THANKS, Tasha for showing us how to turn something we would probably throw away into something beautiful and frugalicious. I love that word and will start using it in my vocabulary! Stop by Frugalicious Me today!

Giveaway Directory #73

2011-09-15T05:08:00.000-07:00

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

The giveaway directory is a place to promote a giveaway on your blog of your "goods" (or even someone else's). Link up the giveaway.

If you are looking to win free "stuff," visit the other blogs and enter. It's that easy!!!! Some of these giveaways only have a few entries so your chance of winning is great!

Whatever Goes Wednesday #83

2011-09-14T04:58:00.000-07:00

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

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

NEW SPONSOR

I wrote a post yesterday about a few different things. I am accepting new sponsors, need guest bloggers, reported on my new jewelry and accessory business and more. You can check it out here.

GIVEAWAY
Sassy Style Redesign is giving away a can of Annie Sloan's new chalk paint. It is going to be a new trend you will see being used all over blog land. Get some free by entering the giveaway HERE.

MOST VIEWED LINK LAST WEEK!

Sunla Design helps us to be more organized in getting things done by offering this free printable for a detailed focus list. I NEED to use this!!!!

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

HOW TO: Encourage Commenting

Want more comments? Check out what some tips on encouraging commenting.

CRAFTING FOR A CAUSE

I'm looking for ideas for the next Categorically Crafting party? Do you have any?

A Few Random Things!!!

2011-09-13T14:00:00.000-07:00

Every once in a while, I just need to do post of random items and business and personal things to share! This is one of those posts!

I just have to show off pictures of my family and Remington in his blessing outfit at our church last Sunday! He is such a special little guy. Such an easy going, loving baby! I'm so glad he is in our family!

He is starting to smile and it just makes me heart flutter! I'm definitely in love!

I love my kids!!!! Especially when my son wants to wear his dad's tie to church!

ADVERTISING
I have some openings coming up for advertising buttons on my sidebar and giveaways and business highlights! Life is so busy right now so if you want to do a giveaway or business highlight, I would prefer if you did the write up yourself! Plus it will cost less if you write it up yourself!!! You can read my prices and stats HERE.

GUEST BLOGGERS WANTED

My family will be taking a trip to Louisiana at the end of September to visit my in-laws and see some of my husband's college buddies! I will be gone a week. I am looking for some guest posters to fill the time while I am gone. I will need at least 5. If I get more than that, I will just have you guest post when I am back.

The requirements:

1. The post needs to be new/not published on your blog.

2. You must link back to my blog on the day I publish your post.

3. It must be a great idea - suitable for this blog!

Email me at somedaycrafts@gmail.com and I can send more details.

MY LUCKY BREAK IN LIFE!!!!

One of the reason life is so busy is because of my little Paparazzi Accessories business. I had my first party/open house a month ago. I've sold about $2000 in jewelry and accessories in the past month at only 6 events. With a 45% commission, this has been a great investment for me and my family. I'm averaging about $40 a hour in profit (but I'm reinvesting it into the business to money making on steriods). From those events, I have at least 12 more parties booked for the next 6 weeks. I could have more if I wanted them, but my family deserves my time! This pays so much better than my day job. The average party is about $225 company wide so the commission would be about $100 in two hours. I'm hoping to quit soon.

If you are looking to improve your financial situation or looking for a part time job that pays well, I would love to help you. My consultant number is #1681. I have a blog to support those who join my team and talk with you on the phone. Please let me know if you are interested in becoming a consultant - especially if you live outside of Utah. You have the most room for growth. There are still states that have less than 5 total consultants in them. Email me at jewelryforfive@gmail.com. You can read more about Paparazzi Accessories HERE.

On an exciting note about Paparazzi Accessories, my husband and I have been creating a website where we can sell it to all of you! It will be ready in hopefully a week or two. I wasn't going to tell you the website, but I can't resist! You can see it at jewelryforfive.com, but please know this is only part of the jewelry and you cannot buy it yet. The $5 jewelry is so cute and trendy' and women, teens and tweens love it!!!! There is no reason to go to a mall to spend $15-20 on the items I can sell for $5! I am also hoping to be able to host online jewelry parties for all of you! Fall and Christmas will be an exciting time. Please contact me at jewelryforfive@gmail.com for more info.

BLOGGER MEET-UP
A couple of weeks ago, I attended a blogger meet-up. I see these all over blogland and it seems to be the same popular bloggers. I'm a little intimidated to go to those because I just don't feel "cool" enough. Any of you ever feel that way when you look at other people's blogs and think about meeting them in person? I decided to go to this blogger meet-up and decided I wanted to be "cool." So I made sure I got in just about every picture I could. I laughed about it every time. Bloggers are cool. That is a fact! They are kind. They are accepting. They don't care about my crazy little insecurities. It was fun hanging out with a bunch of wacky, kind DIY ladies.

Check out my accessories. Any idea where I got them? Ha. Ha.

I don't have enough time to say the name of every blogger, their blog and link over to them. I apologize! Do you recognize any? Fun bunch of ladies!!!

GIVEAWAY
One of those bloggers, Tausha, is having a giveaway for Annie Sloan Chalk paint today and I thought you might want to know it. Chalk paint is definitely something you will see more of in the craft and home decor blog world. Head over to Sassy Style Redesign to enter! You can also watch a segment she did on TV about it. Tausha is the one with the awesome hair right behind me in the first picture. She is so adorable and funny!

I know there are more things I could add to this post, but I don't want to overload you! And I have to go to my job! I love you all. (Is that strange that I just wrote that?)

Fall Lentil Frames

2011-09-13T05:04:00.000-07:00

I've never thought about using lentils to make some gorgeous picture frames, but Choose To Thrive did and they look AWESOME! The colors of the lentils are perfect fall colors. One other cool thing about these frames, they are made from cardboard. Inexpensive projects rock!

See the lentil fall picture frames.

Make Your Own Wallpaper Stencil

2011-09-12T16:00:00.000-07:00

Stenciling your walls is the definite trend right now. I must admit, the stenciling I've seen is amazing! Krista Artista decided to make her own stencil for her walls! How cool is that? Using some plastic, she cut her own stencil for about one-third of the cost of buying one (plus she has the tools to make more stencils!) Krista is new to blog land!

Learn how to make your own wallpaper stencils.

Guest Blogger - Crafty Blonde Chick - 2x4 Candy Corn

2011-09-12T05:00:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to be a guest blogger on Someday Crafts! I am Tricia from

Crafty Blonde Chick.

I have enjoyed starting a blog about my crafting hobby and want to give a huge thank you to Michelle for asking me to guest on her blog!

I am going to be showing you how to make some 2x4 Candy Corn. These are simple to make and make use of scrap pieces of wood. If any of you have a husband that likes to do projects, then you probably have an abundance of scrap wood like I do.

Supplies needed:
2x4 wood
yellow, orange, and white paint
sandpaper
Chop Saw or handsaw
hemp twine or ribbon

Start out by cutting your wood using the chop saw at a 15 degree angle. I cut it once and then flipped it around so I didn't have to adjust the angle again. Make sure to leave a little of the flat edge on top to resemble the real candy corn.

Your candy corn should look like this now:

Next sand the edges and get ready to paint! I use painters tape and do a stripe down the middle so I can paint the top and bottom of each in the same step. Make sure to do the top and bottom and all sides!

When paint is dry you can pull the tape off and have a straight edge to paint the last color in.

Last but not least, when the painting is completed, sand the edges and distress the candy corn. I added some hemp twine around the middle candy corn to add something extra. Halloween or fall ribbon would look darling too.

Put them on a shelf or table and enjoy your new halloween/fall decorations! They really are that simple!

Thanks again to Michelle and come check out

Crafty Blonde Chick

for more crafts that I have done.

Thanks,
Tricia @ craftyblondechick.blogspot.com

Thank you Tricia. I love finding new bloggers with some great ideas and this definitely qualifies for that! This is one craft that fits in the "quick, easy and inexpensive" catagory that I love. Head over to Crafty Blonde Chick and welcome her to blog land!

Scrap Wood Pumpkins

2011-09-11T15:00:00.000-07:00

I LOVE quick, easy, inexpensive crafts and this is definitely one that qualifies for that! Eating My Candy with Pork and Beans made these darling pumpkins with some scrap wood, paint, nails and fabric. Take 30 minutes of time and create a festive pumpkin display for your home or porch!

See the scrap wood pumpkins.

Burlap Candle Cozies

2011-09-11T05:00:00.000-07:00

Use your leftover burlap (or other fabric) to make some candle cozies! Stamping or printing fun silhouettes on the cozies is a cute idea from Embellishments.

See the burlap candle cozies.

Button Pumpkin

2011-09-10T14:00:00.000-07:00

Use a bunch of complimentary buttons to make a fall button pumpkin! This cute idea is brought to you by Every Crafty Endeavor.

See the framed button pumpkin.

Framed 3-D Pumpkin

2011-09-10T05:00:00.000-07:00

Creations By Kara has a great idea for fall decor. Frame half of 3-D pumpkin! It looks so cute and is so easy!

See the framed 3-D Pumpkin.

Halloween Paper Banner

2011-09-09T15:00:00.000-07:00

I've seen so many cute banners/bunting popping up for Halloween! This one from Organize and Decorate Everything is so fun! I love the variety in it and I think kids would have a blast creating something similar!

See the Halloween Paper Bunting.

Halloween Hand Soap

2011-09-09T05:00:00.000-07:00

There are already so many cute projects popping up for Halloween. I wasn't going to start highlighting them for a couple of weeks, but I can't wait any longer!!!

These Halloween hand soaps are so freaking cute! I love the jack-o-laterns! Kids would actually want to wash their hands with these in the bathroom. This idea comes from Oopsey Daisy (guest posting at Every Creative Endeavor.)

Check out how to make Halloween hand soap dispensers.

Guest Blogger - Henry Happened - Anthropologie Knock-off Necklace

2011-09-08T11:02:00.000-07:00

Hi! I'm Stephanie, a mother of two with a DIY addiction! I blog about stylish and crafty adventures at Henry Happened. I love to create fun accessories and I'm especially fond of making bracelets (like this one and this one).

When I saw this necklace on Anthropologie, my first question was, are those paperclips? Then I thought how fun and easy it would be to make a similar necklace for WAY less than $198!

For the basic necklace - a fun project with kids - you will need:

Round wood shapes (found at Hobby Lobby for $2.99)

Piece of foam paper (found at Hobby Lobby for $0.80) Lots of great colors - I went with orange to match the inspiration necklace.

Thumb tacks

Paper clips

Glue

To take it a step further and get closer to the inspiration product, you will also need:

Gold spray paint

Wire cutters

Step 1: Glue 4 of the largest size circles together. Make 4 of these stacks.

Step 2: Trace 4 circles on the foam paper. Cut out and glue these on top of the 4 wooden circles. Cutting the circles was, for me, the hardest part. I'm sure there's a cutting tool that would make this way easier. My circles are not perfect, but I rather liked them a bit irregular.

Step 3: For two of the stacks, insert a thumb tack between the 2nd and 3rd wooden circles.

Step 4: Arrange the 4 stacks - two side by side with the other two on the outside at 11 o'clock position - and glue between them. Put some tape on the back to keep everything together while the glue dries.

Step 5: You can stop here and make a really cute statement necklace by lacing the paper clips together.

Step 6: Or you can keep going and cut off the inside loop of the paper clip with wire cutters.

Step 7: Spray paint both sides of the paper clips and thumb tacks with gold spray paint. (Yes, I used gold though my picture looks like it's silver!)

Two notes: I would recommend not linking the paper clips when spray painting as it makes it harder for the paint to reach all of the surfaces. Also, I was able to easily remove my thumbtacks, paint, and then stick them back in.

The final product!

Thank you for letting me visit here today!! I hope you will stop by Henry Happened and say hi!

Thanks, Stephanie! Who would have thought that paper clips could make such a cute necklace? Especially one from Anthropologie!!! Your knock-off is such a whimsical piece to add to any collection! Visit Henry Happened today and see all the fun thing Stephanie has going on!!!!

Giveaway Directory #72

2011-09-08T04:54:00.000-07:00

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

The giveaway directory is a place to promote a giveaway on your blog of your "goods" (or even someone else's). Link up the giveaway.

If you are looking to win free "stuff," visit the other blogs and enter. It's that easy!!!! Some of these giveaways only have a few entries so your chance of winning is great!

5 Great ideas!

2011-09-07T17:38:00.000-07:00

Another great week of link-ups! I can't highlight them all so here are just a few!

Bring on the glitter! Queen of Iwasagonna glammed up some 2x4 with orange glitter to make some rockstar glitter pumpkins!

Why didn't I think of this simple idea? My son will not wear any type of tie if it clips inside his shirt! Love City basically attaches a safety pin to the tie and the shirt! This would totally work with my son (and probably yours)!

I love this idea from seven thirty three - A Creative Blog for the first day of school pictures. So fun!

Just Sew Sassy created a belt of felt flowers for the fall! It's gorgeous! (It would look cute as a headband too!)

Eating My Candy has found another thing you can spray paint - your shirt! I love her technique for spray painting a shirt!

See more links to the Whatever Goes Wednesday Party.