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We’ve reached the final week in the final season of 2013. This week, someone will walk away winner of the SYTYC challenge. Our two challengers have spent weeks working on their final projects and today you will get the chance to look at their hard work and determine the winner! For the first time this season, the projects will not… Read More
One of these days I’ll plan ahead and have gorgeous Thanksgiving table decorations like the ones pictured below. Until then, our family will be using paper plates, plasticware and red Solo cups. Doing dishes is my least favorite thing on Thanksgiving! … … 15 Thanksgiving Table Settings … Smoky Quartz Tablescape via Sweet Something Designs … Inexpensive Thanksgiving table decorations… Read More
Today I am excited to share an interview with one of my favorite bloggers, Ariean, from One Krieger Chick. When Ariean completes a project is wow. Don’t believe me? Let’s take a look back at some of the SYTYC Season 17 Challenges Ariean won. She picked up her first win with her bathtub to sofa project. She also… Read More
Holy cow. Hard to believe Halloween is TOMORROW. Sheesh. Time flies…If you’re looking for a great last-minute idea, you really should go check out last week’s links. SO MANY AMAZING IDEAS. I am feeling a bit snacky this evening, plus I am looking for a classroom Halloween treat, so today you’re getting some fun fall popcorn recipes! Show & Tell… Read More
Our two final contestants – Crystal and Lynda – are crazy busy getting their final round projects put together this week. We will be back on Monday ready to roll with their “project of choice.” I hope you will come back to vote! In the meantime, I am excited to share Lynda’s latest win. This is Lynda’s fourth win of… Read More
Next Thursday is Halloween, and what better way to start a day full of Halloween parades, parties and trick-or-treating than with a spooktacular breakfast? Here are 12 fun Halloween breakfast ideas for kids. (I’m pretty sure grownups will love them too!) If you missed last year’s Halloween breakfast ideas, head over and check them out. My favorite is the recipe… Read More
What a busy week! In addition to coordinating things here at SYTYC, some of you may know that I run a conference for DIY and craft bloggers called SNAP! I’ve spent the week getting ready for our tickets to go on sale today. Needless to say, it was a bit of a crush and I am now breathing a HUGE… Read More
A few weeks ago while I was traveling, I bugged up my posts and the interview I had planned didn’t get posted the way it should have. I am making up for it today and I think you will agree, that this crafter’s interview was well worth the wait! Today, I have the opportunity to introduce you to a blog/blogger… Read More
I first met Emily online last year and though we didn’t really get a chance to chat at SNAP! this last year, I did get to “see” her in person. I am so happy that she participated in SYTYC Season 17, because it’s been such a great opportunity to get to know her better. While I should have be the… Read More
Do you ever have weeks where you’re so busy you can’t even remember what day of the week it is? Geez. I hope you guys can identify, because I’ve gotten to the point that it happens all of the time…I am not complaining. The busy this go around is all good. I just sat down to blog and was smacked… Read More
Each and every week I look forward to opening my email and checking out our contestants amazing projects – they are all so creative! Lynda, from Oh So Shabby, has really outdone herself every single week. I’ve no doubt its why she’s done so well in the competition. Lynda’s Pumpkin Challenge win is her third win of the season and… Read More
We kicked off the week yesterday with our annual Halloween dinner…The kids have been talking about Halloween and trick-or-treating for a couple weeks now, but it always kicks up a notch around this time of the month. We still have quite a few traditions that we’ve yet to complete – we’ve got a few movies to watch (The Great Pumpkin,… Read More
There are only 12 days until Halloween; if you haven’t hosted a Halloween party yet, you better get on it! To get your party planning started, we’ve rounded up some spooky-yet-simple Halloween party ideas perfect for ghosts, goblins and witches alike. … … 18 Simple Halloween Party Ideas … Vampire fang straws via Spoonful … Printable Halloween bottle labels via… Read More
SYTYC is a 10 week competition. 10 weeks! You know what? 10 weeks is a loooong time my friends. Can you imagine the range of experience and emotion one may go through in 10 weeks? The highs and lows of life, even without the stress of producing weekly for a competition, can be pretty intense. It makes this competition that… Read More
I think I first came across Jacks & Kate about a year and a half ago when Krisha linked up a project to Show & Tell, over at SNAP! It was love at first site for me and I’ve been enjoying her site ever since. (Note to Krisha. Yes. I have really read your site for that long and don’t… Read More
Hi guys! I am so glad you’re here today. It’s seriously one of my favorite days of the week. I have made some great friends through my linky and I hope it continues. I know that when a lot of you stop by, you’re buzzing through your work and doing your best to link up where you can. I am… Read More
Wow. Thank you for voting in our weekly challenges. Each week I am dying to learn which project you will select to be showcased on the site. The results continue to be spectacular. I am so proud of the contestants. Today Areian, from One Krieger Chick, is sharing her winning DIY Halloween candy dispenser tutorial. This is Ariean’s second feature…. Read More
Some people like pumpkin. Some people don’t. In this house, we love pumpkin. All of us…It’s become a bit of a debate as to when it’s too early to begin making pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. I am a fan of waiting. It’s not that I don’t love the cookies. I do. It’s that the boys request them (and can now… Read More