Archives for July 2015

Why do you Craft?

“Why do you Craft?” That is a question that I seem to get all of the time.  My gut instinct is to say “Why Not?” but then it gets me wondering.  WHY DO I CRAFT? Is it because of the Design Teams I am a part of? Is it because I want to be the next “Famous Crafter” and have my own reality TV show?  Is it because I can make money doing it? Although all of these questions are {Read More}

Grillin’ & Chillen’ Blog Hop

   Happy Saturday Friends! I hope that you are doing well and planning a fun and awesome BBQ over the weekend.  Here in Utah we celebrate the 24th of July as a Holiday.  Pioneer Day.  And this weekend is chuck full of BBQ’s and Grillin’ and Chillin’.  Welcome to today’s hop.  Our amazing host Lisa from Honey Bearz Designs is the first stop in this hop. If you missed the beginning and want to start at the first be sure {Read More}

DIY Candelabra using Deco Art

Hello friends and Happy Friday! Today I am thrilled to share with you a super fun DIY project using the fabulous Deco Art Dazzling Metallic Champagne Gold Paint! With Deco Art metallic paint, it made this DIY a breeze! The drying time was amazing and I only needed to do three coats (only because I wanted heavy coverage). Starting this project was easy. I cleaned my Candelabra and allowed it to dry over night.  I  then took a large garbage {Read More}

My Anthology Adventure

Hello friends! I just wanted to do a quick post about another fun adventure that I am taking! I am super excited to be a part of Team Lisa Anthology.  Many of you know and love Lisa Bearnson (if you do not know her a little hint ** She is the amazing lady who created Creating Keepsakes Magazine! Oh, now you are all nodding your heads, saying Yup, I know her!)  She has been in the crafting community for years, {Read More}

DIY Glitter Words

Do you love to DIY? How about DIY home decor? Then this is the post for you!! Today I have a super quick and easy Home Decor Project that costs less than $5.00 to make! Yes, you read that right less than $5.00 I just love quick and easy home decor projects.  I am a guest designer for Colby today over at Love Joy Glitter! Be sure to check out my full tutorial and post HERE!! But before you go {Read More}

Do the Watermelon Crawl

Hello friends!! Today I am going to share with you a fun DIY using fingernail polish.  I am a part of Wacky Watermelon ideas Link up Party hosted by Laura Kelly.  Laura is simply awesome and I am honored to be a part of this fun group of crafters sharing fun Wacky Watermelon ideas with all of you!!. Let’s get to the DIY Watermelon Toes! Yes I said Toes! That way you can do the “Watermelon Crawl”. My sweet daughter {Read More}

Bling out your Tape Dispenser

Everyone uses Scotch Tape, and we all have a tape dispenser.  Why not make it sparkle with a little bit of Bling from The Buckle Boutique.  I got this cute Cosmo tape dispenser while I was at a Blogger Conference (SNAP) Scotch 3M products was one of the sponsors.  When I saw this cute tape dispenser I knew I wanted to Bling it up a bit! Here are the steps I took to #blingiton I used the lime as my {Read More}

Guest Designer- Julie Odil

Hello friends- I have a special surprise for you all today! I have a Guest Blogger, Designer and fellow friend joining us today.  Julie is a very talented and creative designer.  She is very inspiring and always shares her creative mojo with the rest of us. Be sure to check out Julie and her awesome Blog HERE I had asked several Guest Bloggers to help me out by sharing some fabulous inspiring summer projects with all of us and I can’t {Read More}

Pink Lemonade Bridal Shower

“When life gives you lemons make lemonade” That is what I was always told.  But in this case I could not resist the bright Pink and Yellow color combo that a fun Lemonade Stand holds.  I found this awesome inspiration from my amazing talented friend Laura Kelly.  She has an amazing online store called Shop with Laura Kelly Designs where you can find different Craft kits, Party Printables, Printables, Educational/Teacher, Custom Doodles, Stationary and more! (This is no way shape {Read More}

Hello My Name is…..

Hey, Hey friends Madge here and  I am super excited about this fun layout that I made using so many fun different embellishments and pattern papers.  But what I am excited about sharing with you today is the Cheetah Rose Dazzling Bling sheet from The Buckle Boutique.  Friends, I have to ask you this silly question.  What CAN’T you put bling on? I have yet to find something that I don’t want to bling up.  The Buckle Boutique makes it {Read More}