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Monday, February 11, 2013

A Red Hot DIY Valentine's Centerpiece

Today I'm guest blogging at

The Ivy Cottage Blog

where I'm going to show you how to create this

RED HOT

Valentine's Centerpiece.

With a quick trip to the dollar $tore

and to your craft stash,

you can make a few of these fun candy dishes

in no time at all.

Follow the trail of

RED HOTS

and you'll find the E-Z steps

on The Ivy Cottage Blog.

See you there!

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You Had Me at Hello

It All Comes Out in the Washi Tape

Be My Valentine

Come party with me!

Coastal Charm Nifty Thrifty Tuesday My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Monday, January 21, 2013

Furniture Redo with Parisian Flair

[Note: This post originally appeared as part of my Crafty Contributor Series on The Ivy Cottage Blog. That blog is no longer published, so please click here for my updated post with tutorial.]

Do you enjoy finding and restoring old pieces of furniture?

If so, I've got a great post for you over at

The Ivy Cottage Blog.

Head on over and check out this little side table I found at the thrift store

to see how I

transformed it into a French themed table

for our Parisian Powder Room.

You might also like to see how I gave this

pugly step stool

a new lease on life!

Thanks for visiting!

Crafty Scrappy Happy

The Gunny Sack

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Aspire, Alter & Create

Happy New Year

Altered Artworks followers!

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. After a busy month of [not so wild] parties, sleeping late, and indulging in [too many] sweets, I'm so glad it's now January. Time for calm, reflection...and CRAFTING.

To set the year in motion, seems like everyone is choosing a word or phrase that will help bring meaning and direction for the year. I've chosen the word "aspire."

as·pire
[uh-spahyuh r]

verb (used without object), as·pired, as·pir·ing.

1. to long, aim, or seek ambitiously; be eagerly desirous, especially for something great or of high value (usually followed by to, after, or an infinitive

2. Archaic. to rise up; soar; mount; tower.

Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English (< Middle French aspirer ) < Latin aspīrāre to breathe upon, pant after, equivalent to a + spīrāre to breathe.

In 2013, I aspire to carve out more time for creativity. I have a tendency to spend too much time thinking about being creative, and not enough time in the actual creative process. I also aspire to learn how to use my new Silhouette Cameo. However, I'm afraid that once I open the box, nothing else will get done!

Last year, I was so excited to be chosen as a Crafty Contributor for The Ivy Cottage Blog. You'll find me there twice a month sharing my love for altered artworks. My first post for 2013 is a tutorial for re-purposing an old cutting board. I altered it into a kitschy calendar and note holder. I've even included the word "aspire" at the top of the board to help keep me on track!

Come on over to The Ivy Cottage Blog to see the full tutorial and photos of my altered cutting board. Let Amanda know I sent you!

Sharing this project at many of these parties
as well as
Between Naps on the Porch
Cozy Little House

Monday, December 17, 2012

Blintz Souffle with Blueberry Sauce

It's time! Time for the holiday potlucks.

What are you going to bring?

I've got the perfect recipe for you.

It has been my go-to and most requested recipe for over 20 years.

Blintz Souffle with Blueberry Sauce

For this delicious recipe, click on over to

The Ivy Cottage Blog

where I'm a Crafty Contributor!

Join me at these parties:

SUNDAY
Homemaker on a Dime
Cupcakes and Crinoline

MONDAY
Mums Make Lists Empty Your Archive

Serendipity & Spice

The Dedicated House Make it Pretty Monday

Between Naps on the Porch

Lines Across

Making the World Cuter

Skip to My Lou Made by You Monday

Today's Creative Blog

TUESDAY

Stone Cottage Adventures

Our Delightful Home

A Bowl Full of Lemons

Coastal Charm

The Kurtz Corner

Romance on a Dime TIOT

Claiming Our Space

Cheap Crafty Mama Sweets & Treats

WEDNESDAY

Life as We Know it by Paula

House of Hepworths

THURSDAY

504 Main Tickled Pink

FRIDAY

A Link Party to Support Sandy Hook/Newton United Way

The Answer is Chocolate

SATURDAY
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Festive Holiday Gift Pails

With the holidays quickly approaching, especially Chanukah which begins next Saturday night, you might want a quick and inexpensive idea for handmade holiday gifts.

I've got just the project for you: Festive Holiday Gift Pails. See more photos and the full tutorial over at The Ivy Cottage Blog where I'm a Crafty Contributor!