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Today we’re talking to Naomi from Fifty Two Create. Naomi is a two time challenge winner. She picked up her first win with her brilliant thrift store shift to party dress makeover. If you’ve not yet seen the transformation you’ve absolutely got to go over and view the post now. It’s crazy-amazing. Naomi also picked up the prize in… Read More
This last week I had such fun hanging out with my friends, that I let the site go a little. The linky was down most of the week and I let you down. I am so sorry! Fortunately, I feel like you guys are the forgiving type… Instead of sharing a little linky show and tell, this week I am… Read More
When I was a little girl, I read the Anne of Green Gablesseries by L.M. Montgomery. It was my favorite. I formed an abiding love for Anne’s spirit and her desire to collect like-minded friends, kindred spirits. Though I have few similarities with Anne, outside of the red hair (and perhaps the occasional temper), I do share her love of… Read More
I don’t know about you guys but I love taking something unexpected using a little imagination and creating something useful out of it. I’ve had some ugly dollar store stove burner covers sitting in my garage for about a year. I knew all along what I wanted to do with them, create a tiered jewelry stand. Today I’m showing you… Read More
Today’s winning PVC project – a DIY PVC children’s grocery store – is being shared by Season 16 competitor Hayley. This is Hayley’s third win this season. She took week one with her amazing removable fabric wallpaper. She also picked up a win in our week five challenge with her fun hot air balloon necklace. Learn more… Read More
There is a small chance that this may be the longest post in the world…Bear with me, okay? This weekend I traveled to Atlanta to speak at Haven Conference, with two other amazing women – KariAnne and Heather. Today I am sharing my portion of the presentation on working with brands, giving away a ticket to SNAP!… Read More
Wow. It’s hard to believe Season 16 is nearly complete. The week-to-week competition has been fierce and it’s been incredibly amazing watching the projects come in each week! A big round of applause for our Season 16 contestants… Beth | Hayley | Janine | Jesika | Jessica | Melissa | Naomi | Nat | Sheena Our Season 16 finals will… Read More
It’s been such a fun week around here. I loved all the PVC projects shared for this week’s challenge and enjoyed checking out all of the cool hardware store craft projects shared on Thursday. I thought I would share a few of my favorite hardware store craft ideas today. You’re seriously not going to believe that some of these projects… Read More
My family has yet to take an official picnic though we have packed sack lunches a few times for the occasional trip to the pool or water park. But there has to be more to picnicking than PB&J sandwiches, grapes and Goldfish crackers. Fortunately we’ve found 15 fun picnic recipes sure to please even the pickiest picnicker. (How’s that for… Read More
Thanks so much for everyone who voted in the PVC challenge! PVC Challenge Results Projects were ranked one through 10. This graph is a visual representation of the ranking and in this case the smaller number represents the winner. Crafter Reveal Project #1 Hot Air Balloon Mobile, Naomi, 52 Create Project #2 PVC Puppet Theater, Jessica, Cutesy Crafts Project… Read More
Welcome to the “I’m Crafty†party, your chance to join our Season 16 competitors in showcasing your talent online! We’re focused on PVC projects this week and we’d love to see what you’ve created. Your project doesn’t need to be a new one…So come on, link up and show off YOUR hardware store craft projects. A few things to remember:… Read More
Oh my friends, the heat of this summer has nearly killed me. I don’t know if it’s really hotter this year (I think that it is) or it’s just my old age, but my regularly active summer has turned into a big air conditioned, couch surfing disaster…Not good for the diet. Not good indeed. What better way to further ruin… Read More
Today’s interview is with Season 16 contestant Sheena, from ASANTB. Sheena has shared so many great projects with us. Be sure to hop over to her site to pin a few of your favorites… Ombre Bottle Lamp | Upcycled Play Kitchen | Felt People | Picnic-Style Table Setting | Paris Quilt | Sequin Ruffled Top Interview with Sheena, ASANTB… Read More
Today’s incredible nautical beach bag tutorial is brought to you by Jessica, from Cutesy Crafts. Jessica has been hanging strong in the competition regularly taking the second or third place spot. I am super-excited that she nabbed a win in our summer challenge! Nautical Beach Bag Tutorial Hi everyone! I am so glad to have made it through… Read More
I spent a good portion of last week in Las Vegas enjoying the company of some long-time friends and attending the Summer 2013 Craft and Hobby Association (CHA) Trade Show. We had a couple of full-days and resulting in fun plans that I cannot wait to tell you about! Of course, we did break for a little fun here and there including… Read More
Though this challenge topic may have been a bit of a tough one, I think all of the challengers came through with fantastic projects. Without further ado…It’s time to present the projects for our eighth challenge. The Projects… Project #1 Hot Air Balloon Mobile Ooh this was the hardest week (I feel like I say this every week)! PVC! Eeek…. Read More
Many of you know that I took over this site from Missy in June. What you probably don’t know is that this was a change that was actually in the works for a few months. I have been a fan of SYTYC for a long time and when Missy first mentioned it was time for her to move on, I… Read More
As much as I love being off schedule during the summer, my home pays for it with piles of shoes by the door, swimsuits and towels strewn across the floor and extra mounds of sand in the carpet. It’s freakishly amazing the record time in which my five-year-old and her friends can destroy the toy room. That’s why most days… Read More