Link Party Thursday Lucky #13

Over at Chronic Christian Crafter she had a lovely idea of writing on a lampshade. It will defiantly be a conversation starter at dinner parties.

 Lori at Bleak 2 Unique has a wonderful use for duck tape!

Last put not least is Ashley at Cherished Bliss she has a great way to use fabric.

Thank you everyone who participated this week!

Please don't forget to vote for me at picket fence just by clicking down below.

Now to begin Link Party Thursday!!

Here are the Rules!

1. Please Follow This Blog.

2. Please Link Directly to your post and not your blog.

3. Please Don't link Giveaways, link Parties or Shops.

4. Please Link Back to this blog, you can use one of my Buttons.

5. Please leave some Appreciation to your other bloggers.

Thank you to everyone who participated, please grab a button if you have been featured!

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Picture Perfect Wednesday just for you!

My little monster wanting to help mommy with her crafting.

My hubby who I love dearly on Valentine's Day. He took me to my favorite restaurant Casa Vieja. Its the closes thing to Spanish food I can get in Dallas, Tx.

The best thing I ever made, my Lucien. He loves making funny faces.

Here I am! I just love my polka-dot scarf!

Till next time!

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Headboard Tutorial!

I don't know about you but the last room that ever gets any decor love is my master bedroom. But now that I have more experience in DIY projects I just went for it. The first thing I wanted to change was the head board. I am rating this post with

I was able to do this headboard in under 30 minutes. (Just in time for my little monster's nap!)

One of the reasons it took that long was because I had to add an extra 3 inches of fabric to each side to make sure it would cover the panel. I used black fabric to make it blend.

I want to keep changing the fabric with my moods and because of that I did not glue or staple the fabric to the panel.

Ta-Da!! The finale, I used the same fabric from the chair because I had to place the chair in our room due to my little monster wanting to eat and play on the chair. I though why not use the same fabric on the headboard to make everything flow together. I still have a lot of work to do on our master bedroom but its a good start. 

Link parties
Kammy's Korner
Creatively living
mad in crafts
Clairejustineoxox
Our delighful house

Link parties
See Vanessa Craft

Classy Clutter
I heart Nap time
Cherished Treasures
Our Delightful Home 
Project queen
mad in crafts
So creative 

Sunday
Its so Cheri 
Eye Heart  

Monday
Alderberry Hill
Craft-o-Maniac
Claire Justine oxox 
Sumo Sweet Stuff 
Northen Cottage

Tuesday
Knick of Time
Cherished Bliss 
Coastal Charm
Cozy Home Scene 
Creatively Living
A bowl full of lemons
Elizabeth & Co 
Homework
Kammy's Korner 
Vintage wanna bee 
Savvy southern style 

Wednesday
Faded Charm
Primp
Ginger Snap Crafts
The Sasse Life
Handy Man, Crafty Woman 
The Shady Porch 
Sew Much Ado
Blue Cricket Design
Vintage Gwen
Someday Crafts
Savvy Southern Style
Southern Lovely 
Northern Cottage
Its over flowing
Shabby Porch
Night owl crafting 

Thursday
Mom on Timeout
Savvy City Farmer 
The Shabby Creek 
Gluesticks
At 36th Avenue 
How to nest for less

Friday
My repurposed life
 Creation Corner
At the picket fence
Potpourri Friday 2805
Making Lemonade
DogGone Dirty
Common Ground
a Glimpse inside
Freckled laundry
Miss mustard Seed
Whipperberry
Common Ground
Dwell of Joy 
Nap time Crafters

Saturday
Funky Junk Interiors
Classy Cutter
Too Much time on my hands
Show and Tell Saturday
Rustic & Chic Crafts
one artsy mama 

Friday Shout Out #2



What is this blog hop all about, you ask? Myself, Cinthya and a Guest Host will be hosting this blog hop every Friday for the duration of three days. The Guest Host will be a featured blogger picked randomly every week (and can only be featured once every month) from the list of everyone who link up. They will have the benefit of joining Cinthya and Myself in hosting the Friday Shout-Out blog hop along with getting some free promotional space on our blogs (hence the Shout-Out). We will post their button on our page for a week for free. Who doesn't love free advertisement?!

Meet out guest host: Lori from "A Scrapmom's Musings"

"What can I say about me?  Well, I'm an avid scrapper, bordering on obsessive! LOL! I also love photography, reading, baking, camping, blogging and drinking coffee.  I've been scrapping since I was 9 years old and glued my favorite pictures and souvenirs into an over-sized wallpaper book.  I no longer have that book, but I did try to save the memorabilia. I used to make my own scrapbooks using construction paper, but those have disappeared over time. 

I've been published twice in two of Memory Makers Special Edition magazines--"Oh, Baby!" and "Get Organized".  It was a dream come true for me.  I've also won several contests through my lst a few years ago and placed second at the Creating Keepsakes Convention in Manchester, NH in 2009.  That, too, was exciting!  Every artist wants to be recognized for their hard work and I was so honored to place among so many other great scrappers.

Besides scrapping, I love to take pictures.  If I had the money for a professional camera, I'd definitely be a pro photographer.  Years ago, I used to sew which I now apply to my scrapping projects.  Just about every craft I've done in the past will see its way into scrapping--I think that's why I love it so much!   I also love to create minis.  They are so addictive to me.  It's been awhile since I've created some 12x12 layouts---for the last year, it's been nothing but mini albums and altered art.

I'm inspired by so many talented artists out there and I have blogging to thank for that.  Blogging has opened my eyes to so many new ideas and techniques.  And, I'm also grateful to those who are inspired by my work.  I never think it's good enough and yet there are people out there who just love my creations.  Thank you!  And YoutTube--wow!  That has done so much to make me think beyond the page and to think outside the box.  I just LOVE YouTube!

As far as my personal life.....

I'm married--going on 28 years to Michael.  We have two daughters of our own--Valerie who is 26 and is an Occupational Therapist at a local hospital.  My other daughter, Jaclyn, is 23 and is special needs.  She works part-time.  I also have a step-daughter whose son, Zachery-age 13, we're raising.  I also have two step-granddaughters.  I work full-time as a certified nursing assistant at a local nursing home.  My life is busy, often hectic, and yet fulfilling despite the ups and downs. 

I hope this gives you idea of what I'm like.  Stop by often and see what I have to offer on my blog.  Thanks for stopping by.   Please leave a comment.  I love knowing what others may think.

Have a great day!"

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How to join in:

1.  Follow the hosts, Loren and Cinthya (Pandora's Craft Box and Eye Heart) and our Guest Host, Lori (A Scrapmom's Musings) via GFC or Linky Followers. 

2.  Be sure to link up the HOME page of your blog as this is a Social Blog Hop. 3. Be social and visit some of your fellow bloggers who linked ahead of you.

4. Post the "Friday Shout-Out" Button on your blog to show your support and spread the love. Help us make this blog hop grow.

Party Thursday #12

Let's begin with the most viewed link by Full Circle Creations  who made the stand for this cute clock! It almost looks a like to the one sold by pottery barn. 

The cozy condo has this cute little tutorial of using an old sweater to cover a jar.

Crafting Rebellion is just full of inspiration and I just love this cute bracelet she made!

Thank you everyone who participated this week!

Please don't forget to vote for me at picket fence just by clicking down below.

Now to begin Link Party Thursday!!

Here are the Rules!

1. Please Follow This Blog.

2. Please Link Directly to your post and not your blog.

3. Please Don't link Giveaways, link Parties or Shops.

4. Please Link Back to this blog, you can use one of my Buttons.

5. Please leave some Appreciation to your other bloggers.

Thank you to everyone who participated, please grab a button if you have been featured!

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