It's not to late to get your Halloween Craft on! Today we're sharing a round-up of some great last minute Halloween decor ideas. Got a chalkboard? Create your own broom gallery like this one by Inspired by Charm. This ghostly garland tutorial from the Rhinestone Beagle will have you getting your spook on in no time! Design Dining and Diapers shared a simple tutorial for an illuminated ghost garland. Love it! Or, try your hand at paper crafting with these patterned paper pumpkins from It's Always Autumn. Momnivore's Dilemma shared a terrific tutorial on how to ... read more
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Five Tips for a Successful Blog
This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend Sewing Summit, a sewing conference in Salt Lake City, run by my friend Erin. I had such a lovely time, I neglected to take a single photo, but I thought I would share a few take aways, along with my presentation - Tips for a Successful Blog. I learn something at EVERY conference I attend and Sewing Summit was no exception. I could write several posts, but I am just going to cover a few fun highlights for now... When attending a conference, stay at the event hotel. Sure, staying at home helps keep things affordable, but you miss out on ... read more
7 Sensational Fall Porch Ideas
Today we've rounded up seven amazing fall porch ideas that range from traditional, to not-so-traditional, to spectacularly spooky. Grab a cup of hot chocolate, kick up your feet and get ready for some fabulous fall inspiration. Eclectically Vintage created a lovely fall scene on her front porch using DIY pumpkin topiaries, mums potted in music sheet covered pumpkins, and a rake in place of a front door wreath. What could be more fall-ish? Pretty in purple? You betcha! Centsational Girl proves that fall porches don't have to be red, brown and orange. Check out her fresh take ... read more
Blogger: Add ‘Related Post Thumbnails’ After Your Posts
I don't know about you but occasionally I stumble across a new blog and then 20 mins later suddenly realize that I have somehow gotten lost in the bloggers archives, pouring over post after post.... all due to those amazing little 'Related Post' Thumbnails at the bottom of their posts. Related Post Thumbnails. They get me every time! Today I am going to show you how to add 'Related Post Thumbnails' after your blog posts on Blogger. It is really simple any only takes about 2 mins. First you will need to head over to Linkwithin. Their page looks like this >>> Scroll down a tiny ... read more
French Quarter Inspired Entertainment Unit Tutorial
*Tutorial made Lauren @ Lucy Baby Designs for her win of the Refashion challenge of season 13* I am so in love with this piece, and I am floored that so many of y'all were too! This was the first time I ever re-finished any furniture, and after completing it I had totally confidence I could do it again! I really feel like this is something anyone who wants to invest a lot of time and a little money can do. First, I cleaned it and took off all of the hardware. Then, I sanded the business out of it with an 80 grit sandpaper. It helped tremendously to have an electric sander, ... read more
How to Pick the Perfect Entryway Rug
Choosing a rug is one of the most difficult design decisions I've made in my house. Selecting flooring? No problem. Choosing paint colors? No big deal. Choosing a rug, even a small 2x3 for the entryway? Nearly impossible. Anyone else have this problem? In the summer I've resorted to using bamboo rugs in both the front entry and near the door out to the back deck. I like the modern, sleek look they provide and they're so durable. I purchased my bamboo rugs from World Market - I think they are about three years old and still look great! The weather is cooling off again though ... read more
Best WordPress Plugins for Bloggers
One of the best things about WordPress is the opportunity it provides for fairly easy customization. Don't believe me? Here's the theme my site operates on in its standard form... Here's my site: Big difference, right?! Amy obviously worked wonders with the framework (thank heaven for a great site designer), but much of the customization and preferences on individual pages was made possible via great WordPress plugins. There really is a plugin for just about anything and everything. Of course, you don't want to go overboard. Too many plugins can slow your load time and cause problems ... read more
How to Remove Wallpaper
In an old house, you're bound to run into wallpaper in at least a few of the rooms. In my grandma's house, there's wallpaper in almost all of the rooms - generally multiple layers. As we've de-papered several area's now, I thought I would share the tips and tricks that have been picked up along the way... I love this brightly lit bedroom that sits at the back of the house, but the dainty wallpaper my grandmother installed sometime between 1975-80 just had to go... I would like to say that this was the only layer of paper in the room, but under this sweet stripped floral print was some ... read more
Pretty packaging for your tasty treats {Tutorial}
*Tutorial by Autumn @ It’s Always Autumn for her win of the Stash Busting challenge of season 13* Hi everyone! I'm Autumn, from It's Always Autumn, here to share a tutorial for the pretty packaging boxes made from scrapbook paper. These boxes come together really quickly but look tidy and professional, making them the perfect way to dress up your tasty treats. Note: I recommend lining all of the boxes with wax paper or additional cupcake liners before adding your treats so you don't end up with grease spots on your boxes. When using the cookie bag, I place cookies in a sandwich bag ... read more
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Hi. I’m Tauni. It’s nice to meet you. I am a former public relations executive who spent 12+ years handling communications and events for an array of clients, from the NBA and Olympics to numerous high ranking politicians. I’ve spent time pitching sports in France and waking up early in New York to visit the Today Show. I even had a side gig writing for the local newspaper for a while. In 2009, my life circumstances changed a bit…I refocused my career to spend more time at home in Salt Lake City. Today, I handle social media for a local agency and host Snap, an annual social ... read more
DIY Decorative Shelves Tutorial
I am so very excited for today's post. Not only is it a phenom project, but I get to introduce you to my newest contributor... Meet Rebecca, from The Crafted Sparrow. I connected with Rebecca, via Show and Tell. Each week, I found myself drawn to the fun projects she was posting online. I really enjoyed every project she linked up. I thought I would share a few of my favorite Crafted Sparrow projects with you... 1. Loose Change Penny Art - love the idea of putting pennies to use and these letters sparkle. 2. Neon Wood Earrings - these are so modern and on trend. 3. CPK Copy Cat ... read more
Chocolate Covered Football Oreo Pops
A couple of things mark the end of summer and the beginning of fall around our house (and I'm sure many of yours too), one of them is football. Whether it's football for the kids, in-state college rivalries, or even pro-football on Monday nights, it definitely signals a change in seasons here. I don't know what it is, but I'm a total sucker for the seasonal Oreos and when I spotted the football shaped ones at the grocery store, I knew I had to find a fun way to use them. I came up with a cool treat you can make for any occasion - football Oreo pops. Use them for a tailgating treat, Superbowl ... read more
Arts and Crafts Mirror Tutorial
*Tutorial by Erin @ Erin's Creative Energy for her win of Season 12* I am very honored to be sharing my Arts and Crafts Style Mirror tutorial for everyone. This is going to be a VERY LONG tutorial. Even though it only took me 4 days to complete, in all reality, this should have taken at least two weeks. So don't get discouraged with time, the end result is completely worth it. Also, before attempting any of this tutorial, please know how to properly use all the tools and equipment to avoid injury. There is nothing more important than your safety. The first thing I did was cut ... read more
Customize Your Favicon in Blogger
Last week I got an email from a blogger asking "What is a favicon? And how do I customize it?" What a perfect question! Today we are going to talk all about how to add a favicon to your blogger site. What is a Favicon? First of all, a favicon is the cute little picture next to your url in an internet browser. Depending on which browser you are using it might look a tiny bit different. Here are some examples :: Top - Favicon in Safari :: Bottom - Favicon in Firefox How to Add a Favicon to Blogger Customizing your favicon in Blogger is very simple. First you will need to create your image in ... read more
T-Rex Birthday Cake Tutorial with 25+ Photos
Don't miss this amazing DIY T-Rex birthday cake tutorial. The step-by-step instructions will make this complex looking cake well within reach! Editors Note: This t-rex birthday cake tutorial was prepared and submitted by Megan. She participated in Season 12 of the So You Think You're Crafty challenge. It's a whole lot longer than my quick crafts and easy recipes, but it's been so popular I didn't want to pull it from the site! T-Rex Birthday Cake Tutorial Hi everyone, Megan here. Thank you so much for voting to have my project featured as the winning tutorial. This is pretty ... read more
Ruffled Rug Tutorial
*Tutorial made by Wendy @ Craft Goodies for her win of the Finale Round of Season 11. To see the 2nd part of this tutorial, the upholstered bench, you can find it here.* I'm still shocked! Super thrilled and excited, but really shocked--I WON! I'm usally really great at second place, seems to be a trend for me, but not this time. I'm not quite sure how to handle it... I guess I'll start with telling you how I made this little combo, starting with the rug. This really was easy, just took a little bit of time. I had a bunch of canvas drop cloth left over from my camp chairs so ... read more
DIY Washi Tape Snack Bags
Summer means backyard barbecues and picnics, and if you're the hostess, it's nice to have some little snacks sitting out to munch on during the evening. These washi tape embellished paper bags are perfect for holding all sorts of fun snacks...peanuts (like I've used), popcorn, chips, pretzels, cookies and candy are other yummy ideas. Okay, so I have to admit that I'm a little obsessed with washi tape right now. I love it because it has so many fun uses, including dressing up utensils and gift sacks. All you need for this fun idea is some washi tape, and paper bags (white or ... read more
Make Your Blog a .COM
Want your blog to end with .com instead of .blogspot? All you need is 5 min., a credit card and you can officially own your own .com! It is really easy. Let me walk you through it... First, login to your blog and click "Settings." Halfway down the basic settings page you will see an area that says "Publishing." Click "Add a custom domain." It will look like this. Type the name that you would like for you custom domain in the box and then click check availability. Once you click "Check Availability," you will be taken to a screen that tells you if that domain is avalible. If it is ... read more