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When I was a kid people used to say, “I tried and tried to call you, but I just couldn’t get through.” Times have changed a great deal, now we have call waiting and EVERYONE has voicemail. Today’s “I tried and tried,” is electronic. I sent you an email, I commented on your site or on Facebook, but you can’t… Read More
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… Read More
I like to give a little gift to my kids’ new teachers at the beginning of the year, just to let them know we’re excited to have them as our teacher. I try to give something useful so I came up with a fun way to give something that is always needed in the classroom – pencils! I’m loving neon… Read More
*Tutorial by ChiWei @ One Dog Woof for her win of the Thrift Store challenge of Season 12* I’ve seen a lot of crocheted and woven and braided rugs out on the internet; it was even one of the first things I pinned to Pinterest, but I never got around to trying one of my own until now. I always… Read More
Okay, so my kids go back to school in less than a month and I’m sure some of your kids have gone back already – that’s just crazy! The summer has totally flown by! I have ALWAYS loved shopping for back to school clothes and supplies, both when I was a kid and now for my own kids. I think… Read More
*Tutorial by ChiWei @ One Dog Woof for her win of the Out & About Challenge of season 12* This was a project I’ve been meaning to make for a while now, and loved getting a chance to do it for the Out and About week at SYTYC. Now I just need to have a party so I can… Read More
Today I want to share a few design pointers with you, as well as some blog design resources! Hopefully you will find these tips helpful whether you are paying someone to professionaly design your blog or if you are doing a DIY design. It’s time to make the most out of your blog design! #1. Headers The header is… Read More
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… Read More
I’ve been wanting to make a fun dessert in mini mason jars for a while now because we all know that anything is cuter on a stick or in a jar, right?! When I went to the grocery store this weekend, it was bursting with peaches – a delicious summer fruit to use in a yummy treat, so I made… Read More
If you follow me on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, you may have noticed that I’ve been doing a bit of speaking/traveling. Most recently, I attended Evo in Park City. While there, I was able to stay in the most fabulous Links Luxury Rentals Arrowhead Penthouse (if you’re traveling to Park City TOTALLY worth the stay)… Seriously friends, this was the view from… Read More
*Tutorial by Meg @ Mega Crafty for her win of the Repurposed challenge of season 12* Wow- I’m so excited to have won this week’s challenge, there were so many great projects. Thanks to everyone who voted! I’m going to tell you up front- this tutorial is pretty long. But don’t get scared off… the greenhouse really isn’t… Read More
Many of you have asked how to add social icons in your sidebar. Today I am going to show you how! Let’s get started. Here is the example that I am going to use for the tutorial today. We are going to add social icons …. First you will need to make or find the actual images you would like… Read More
*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… Read More
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… Read More
Summer, stop! I can hardly believe that we’re already nearing the end of June. Unfortunately, there is no pause button on life and I need to get ready for the weeks ahead… Preparing means doing a little deep thinking on working with brands. Next week I will be speaking about working with brands at both Haven Conference in Atlanta, followed… Read More
Today is the last day of school for my boys so we’re officially starting summer tomorrow! If you’re like me and already worried about the endless cries of “we’re bored, Mom!” I shared some fun ideas on how to keep the kids entertained HERE. One of my favorite things about summer is the relaxing evenings spent at home with family… Read More
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… Read More
Looking for the perfect backyard accessory? Don’t miss out on this step-by-step DIY hammock swing tutorial. Editors Note: This DIY hammock swing tutorial was prepared and submitted by Wendy. She participated in Season 11 of the So You Think You’re Crafty challenge. This project is a bit longer than the quick crafts and easy recipes I usually feature, but it’s so… Read More