It's a PARTY!!!! T.G.I.F. Style...

Got a big weekend planned?

I'm looking forward to just hanging out at home with my crazy kiddos!

Happy flash back 3yrs moment! But seriously, it's always like this at my house!

And of course checking out all your super fabulous links. So I was a total lamer last week and didn't post a party-life was in chaos. So I'm highlighting from two weeks back...

I'm obsessing over OWLS! I think it's my need for fall screaming out, but this little lovebird had me at the start...



So cute, just waiting for a big squishy hug!

Stubbornly Crafty you rock my owl cravings!

This is such a great idea for you moms of little ones with tattle tale issues...

Mariah from Giggles Galore shares with you this fun Tattle Monster-

my daughter's 1st grade teacher used one too, they work GREAT!

But, I am thinking Halloween costume...

We all had similar tastes this week as my top three picks were your top three too! So last to grab a little Craft Goodies fame this week is...

White Stitched Jeans from Project: Possible!

Cause we all want to be cute and stylish, right?

Thanks ladies for your awesomeness! Grab a button and wear it proud.

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Out of the Office...Guest Posting at "Under My Umbrella"

Hello all my C.G. Friends! I'm over at Under My Umbrella today sharing my Wood You Like to Craft? project. I am so pleased with how it came out, want a peak... 

You can find the rest of my design at

Under My Umbrella

Check it out,

 get a few ideas for your own piece from myself, Melinda,

Krystal, Candace or Nicole, and then be sure to link up your project this weekend!

5 projects will be awarded with special recognition buttons for your blog

 and 1 overall pick will  receive a mystery prize {Ohhhh!}

We can't wait to see what you were inspired to make...

Linky Party opens Friday 3/11 on Under My Umbrella.

 We'll see you there!

 

St. Patrick's Day Jute Clover Frame...

I shared this post last week over at I{heart}Naptime. If you missed it or are needing a quick and easy St. Patrick's Day decoration give this a try...

 

This went together in under an hour! Super easy with easy to find supplies, so let's get busy. You will need: 

A base board for your project. I used a couple of scrap pieces{1/4 in. MDF and bead board}. But I think this would look great using a picture frame.

Sandpaper

Glue gun and glue

Wood glue

Green Spray Pain-I used Krylon in Hunter Green

Wood Stain- I used Minwax Dark Walnut

Green Gardening Jute-I bought this at Wal-mart in the hardware section

stiff paper, scissors, and some ribbon for a bow

Start by giving your base board a good coat of paint.While that dries, sand down the bead board to your liking, then give it a quick rub down with the stain.

 Sand the edges on the base board and give them a quick brush with the stain too.

Once they are both dry, use the wood glue to stick them together.

Cut a heart shape from a piece of paper. {I actually cut 3}

Play with the size to be sure it fits into the overall size of your project.

 Once you find the right size, trace it 3 times onto your stiff paper, these will make the leaves for your clover.

Cut out the hearts.

With your glue gun and jute, start filling in the heart.

 Run a length of glue along the edge and then cover it with the jute. Continue gluing and adding the jute moving in toward the center, until the heart is completely filled being sure to keep the rows close together. 

Repeat this for the other 2 hearts.

Glue the hearts onto your board forming a clover. Add a stem directly onto the board.

From there I used my best glue gun cursive to add the wording. As I didn't have room for "Kiss Me I'm Irish" and well, I'm not Irish, I opted for the short and sweet...lucky. I went a letter at a time and totally eyeballed it. If you need to, you could draw it out with pencil first, or use vinyl, or stickers, or just have a clover!  

Last, add a bow for a splash of color and you're done! 

One super fast, easy and cute St. Patrick's Day decor piece ready to display. There will be no pinching at my house this year! Just in case your wondering, you can find the other pieces in the pictures at my shop ...Well Good! 

***So as much as I liked this, I wasn't 100% happy with how it looked on my mantle. I decided I needed smaller pieces so I omitted the wording and just did the clover and LOVE it! Just another option***

Happy Crafting!

I also linked to :
 Someday Crafts and Blue Cricket Design

St. Patrick's Day Goodie...Guest Blogging at I {Heart} Naptime!

I've jumped ship for the day and landed myself over at one of my favorite places! 

I was elated when Jamielyn asked me to be a guest blogger. Her site is one of the first blogs that I started following! What a thrill! I'm sharing the tutorial on how to make this... 

Head on over to I{Heart}Naptime and have some fun whipping up a quick and easy St.Paddy's Day project.

Don't forget tomorrow's linky party! We are growing and growing and want to keep it happening.

Get those pictures ready, I can't wait to see them...

Happy Crafting!

 

Check it out...

Did you happen to notice the AMAZING make over my blog got last week? {I LOVE my little mouse! Makes me smile every time I see him!} I cannot take an ounce of credit for it. My brain isn't even close to wired that way. Kim from 

 did all the work. And wonderful work it is. She not only made me look good but is featuring my Itty Bitty Baker line on her craft blog today. She is one talented lady and super sweet! Thanks again Kim... Go check it out.