{wow me} wednesday #212

Hello! Welcome to {wow me} wednesday!
I’m so glad you are here. :)

Last week I featured 30+ Patriotic Recipes.
You can check out all the yumminess right {HERE}.

SO are you ready to PaRty?

Sparkly 4th of July Pillow {tutorial}

This post is brought to you by Happy Crafters.

Good morning! I am so excited to be bring you another fun project that is perfect for the 4th of July. It’s THIS week! Eek! Just in case you didn’t know! ha! ;) I love all things red, white & blue, & I love the foil & glitter heat transfer vinyl you can find at Happy Crafters. They were the perfect thing to use to make this sparkly 4th of July pillow. So keep reading to see how easy this was to make! I know you’ll want to make one, too! :)

 

Land That I Love Wall Art {tutorial}

This post was originally seen over at Over the Big Moon as part of their 4th of July series a few weeks ago.

Good morning! How’s was your weekend? Ours was awesome! My boys got back from Scout camp. I was so happy to have our family back together again (smelly clothes & all!). ha! My favorite holiday is coming up quick! I love the 4th of July! A few weeks ago I shared this tutorial over at Over the Big Moon. Annnnd I am so excited to share this super cute & easy Land That I Love Wall Art tutorial on my blog today. I love simple & easy crafts. Annnnd this project is definitely super easy to put together. It’s perfect for the 4th of July, and it will look great up all year long. You'll only need a few supplies, too. So keep reading to see how I did it.

Summer Camp Link Party

For the last several years I’ve had the honor to be a camp counselor at Design Dazzle’s Summer Camp! I always LOVE participating in the fun. Now it’s your turn! Today I am excited to be co-hosting the 5th Annual Summer Camp Link Party! Yay! Keep reading to see more! :)

From Toni ~ I hope you're all enjoying the fun and fabulous posts by our awesome Summer Camp Counselors - we sure love them! Don't worry, we're not done with Summer Camp just yet, it will continue through the end of July! But we want EVERYONE to be involved in Summer Camp, so we're hosting our annual Summer Camp link party because we want to see YOUR fabulous ideas as well! Our Summer Camp Link party starts today and will run through Saturday July 11th. Feel free to link up any projects, ideas, crafts, etc. that you have created which involve Summer Fun & Kids . We want new ideas as well as ideas from years past…the more the better! We'll feature some of our favorites throughout the party on our blog. We've recruited some of our Summer Camp Counselors to help host our link party.

Patriotic Banner {tutorial} #makeitfuncrafts

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Hello! It’s that time again. It’s time for another fun Make It: Fun® challenge. Eek! I’m not going to lie this month’s challenge was a little tricky for me. I was kind of surprised when I opened the box, & it was full of FloraCraft® Make It: Fun® Foam Cones. You know the cones that you can make beautiful Christmas trees or fun candy corn out of. I thought about & thought about what to do. I knew I would have to think outside the cone shaped box! ha! I ended up slicing up my foam cones & making this adorable Patriotic Banner! It’s the perfect touch of color & texture for my 4th of July home décor. So keep reading to see how I did it! :)

Over 30 Patriotic Recipes

Good morning! How are you? How has your week been so far? My  parents are in town. So we have been having a blast. I love my family! :) Today I am excited to share Over 30 Patriotic Recipes that were linked up to last week’s {wow me} wednesday party. I have everything from desserts, drinks, appetizers & more. You’ll want to pin this post to come back to. If you haven’t swung by this week’s party make sure you do! Annnnd if you are a blogger, I’d love to see YOUR ideas! You can link up & check out this week’s links right {HERE}. Buuuut first scroll through this very delicious feature post that’s perfect for the 4th of July. Enjoy! :)

Rainbow Wall Hanging {tutorial}

This post is brought to you by Offray.

Good morning! It’s a rare Wednesday post! Don’t worry! The weekly {wow me} wednesday link party is going on right {HERE} as usual. ;) Buuuut this fun project was just too cute not to share right now! ha! My sister, Abby is having a baby! I’m so happy for her little family. She is decorating the baby’s room in rainbows, & she asked all of the family to make rainbows for the baby’s room. My kiddos have been busy drawing fun colorful rainbows to send, & I decided to make this adorable Rainbow Wall Hanging with lots of fun Offray ribbon. Annnd if the baby is a girl….this could double as a cute clippie holder, too! We will have to wait a few weeks to see if that will work out. ;) So keep reading to see how I made it!

{wow me} wednesday #211

Hello! Welcome to {wow me} wednesday!
I’m so glad you are here. :)

Last week I featured 12 must read blog post for summer!
Make sure you check out all of the fun right {HERE}.

SO are you ready to PaRty?

A Sweet Treat Gift Idea & Free Printable #pressnsealhacks

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Hello! Good morning! It’s summer! One thing we like to do each summer (really anytime!) is to surprise our neighbors & friends with treats! It’s so fun to leave them on their doorstep, ring the doorbell  & then run away or take some treats to church & surprise them that way. Last week my daughter took these sweet treats to the other girls in her young women’s group at church. They were so easy to put together, & Glad Press’n Seal made the perfect little packages to hold our cookies. ;) Everyone knows that Glad Press’n Seal is great for keeping food safe & fresh, but it can be used for so much more than that! (Be sure to follow the hashtag #pressnsealhacks for more ideas!) So keep reading for a Sweet Treat Gift Idea, & I have a free printable for you! So you can make these, too. :)

Chipotle Chicken Fajitas {recipe} & Deluxe Grilling Giveaway #KingOfFlavor

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.
#KingOfFlavor #CollectiveBias

Good morning! How was your weekend? Ours was pretty amazing! My parents are in town for the week. Yay! They rolled in Saturday afternoon, & we had a fajita cookout that night to celebrate their arrival. (Isn’t summer the perfect time for grilling & celebrating with friends & family?) This Chipotle Chicken Fajitas recipe that I used is amazing! It has quickly become a family favorite. It has just the right amount of rich flavor with just a hint of hotness. (Thanks to the El Yucateco Chipotle Hot Sauce!) I also have a deluxe grilling package giveaway for you, too! Eek! You have the chance to win a new grill with lots of other goodies ~ including a cooler full of El Yucateco Hot Sauces! So let’s get started! :)

How to Make a Giant Coloring Page #GearLove

I created this post as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars & Office Depot. All opinions are my own.
#GearLove #GearUpForGreat

Hello! You guys know how much I love Office Depot. Eek! There is just something about all those office supplies. It just gets my creative juices flowing. ha! I shared an amazing teacher gift basket using some fun supplies from Office Depot last month. Now that school is out & summer is in all my attention has turned to my kiddos! This summer has been super rainy! We haven’t had too many pool days (yet!), and I needed something fun for them to do. Today I’m going to show you How to Make a Giant Coloring Page with some help & fun supplies from Office Depot. (Oh! Annnd I made a fun travel box for our vacation!) So keep reading!

12 Must Read Blog Post for Summer Vacation

Hello! How are you? How has your summer been so far? Ours has been amazing….a little wet, but still pretty amazing. ;) My parents are coming into town this week. Eek! So we are in operation get the house cleaned. My kiddos are thrilled. ha! ;) Today I am excited to share 12 Must Read Blog Post for Summer Vacation that were linked up to last week’s {wow me} wednesday party. These posts are full of tips, tricks, vacation ideas, kid activities, boredom busters & more. You’ll want to pin this post to come back to. If you haven’t swung by this week’s party make sure you do! Annnnd if you are a blogger, I’d love to see YOUR ideas! You can link up & check out this week’s links right {HERE}. Buuuut first scroll through this very informative feature post. Enjoy! :)

{wow me} wednesday #210

Hello! Welcome to {wow me} wednesday!
I’m so glad you are here. :)

Last week I featured 10+ Ways to Make A Wreath.
You can check all of that out right {HERE}.

SO are you ready to PaRty?

S’MOREO Camp Treat & Printable #OREOmultipack

Good morning! It’s that time of year when the kiddos are headed off to summer camp! Annnd I have the perfect camp treat to send to camp with your kids ~ S’MOREOs! They will love sharing these with their friends. Annnnd I love these OREO 2-packs! They are the perfect serving size for snack time (2 cookies per pouch), convenient to grab & go & can be found at your local grocery store. They are also perfect for party favors & treat bags! So keep reading to see how easy these are to put together. I also have a free printable. So you can make these, too! :)

10+ Ways to Make a Wreath

Hello! It’s a special Friday edition feature post! Yesterday I participated in the ultimate red, white & blue round up. You’ll want to check out that post right {HERE} for tons of fun patriotic projects perfect for the 4th of July. Today I am excited to feature 10+ Ways to Make a Wreath that were linked up to the last several {wow me} wednesday parties. This week’s party is still going on right {HERE} for just a few more hours. So be sure to stop by to see what everyone is up to. If you are a blogger be sure to link up your latest & greatest for a chance to be featured! Buuuuut first check out this fun feature post all about wreaths. Enjoy!

Ribbon Flip Flops {tutorial} #ultimateredwhiteandblue

Good morning! I usually post a feature post today. I’m saving that for tomorrow, because today is one of my favorite days of the year. Eek! Today is the Ultimate Red, White & Blue Round Up that Abbey from The Cards We Drew organizes each year. I love the 4th of July, and I love everything red, white & blue. So I really get excited when this event rolls around. You can check out last years ultimate red, white & blue round up right {HERE}. I’ll have this year’s round up at the end of this post. Here’s a little sneak peak of some of the amazing projects!

This year I decided to make these super cute & easy ribbon flip flops. So keep reading to see how easy these are to put together. Your kiddos will LOVE to help with this craft. Let’s get started! :)

{wow me} wednesday #209

Hello! Welcome to {wow me} wednesday!
I’m so glad you are here. :)

Last week I featured Ten Sweet Treats.
Make sure you check out all the yumminess right {HERE}.

SO are you ready to PaRty?

Tie-Dye Party Favor Bags #TieDyeYourSummer

This post is brought to you by Tulip® One-Step Tie-Dye Kit®, I Love to Create and Blueprint Social. All opinions are my own.

Hello! Well, I promised you a summer filled post today, and I am going to deliver! ha! Tie-Dye Your Summer is the perfect way to kick off summer vacation. It is definitely one of our family’s favorite summer time traditions! It’s fun, so easy to do & with Tulip® One-Step Tie-Dye Kit® it is mess free! Yay! My two younger kiddos & I had fun making these Tie-Dye Party Favor Bags. We tried a pretty fun tie-dying technique using squirt guns to make them. So keep reading to see how we did it. :)

You Make Me Look Sharp Teacher Gift Idea & Printable

Hello! I promise this will be my last school related post for quite awhile. This mom is ready for summer! Wahoo! I did have to share this simple “You Make Me Look Sharp” teacher gift idea that we made for my son’s preschool teacher last week. I’m also sharing the FREE printable to go with it. So you can make one, too! So keep reading! :)

Ten Sweet Treats

Hello! How are you? I’m feeling a little overwhelmed this week. Ugh! I’m busy getting ready for girl’s camp next week (I’m helping with crafts!), lots of blog work to get done, my oldest is turning 18 on Friday (They grow up too fast!) & I *think* I might have strep throat (I’m headed to the doctor this morning. Blah!). When I’m feeling this way I love to snuggle up on the couch, turn on some HGTV & eat a sweet treat. That always seems to make me feel better. ha! ;) So today I am excited to feature Ten Sweet Treats that were linked up to last week’s {wow me} wednesday party. If you haven’t swung by this week’s party make sure you do! Annnnd if you are a blogger, I’d love to see YOUR ideas! You can link up & check out this week’s links right {HERE}. Buuuut first scroll through this very yummy feature post. Enjoy! :)

{wow me} wednesday #208

Hello! Welcome to {wow me} wednesday!
I’m so glad you are here. :)

Last week I featured 12 Fun Ideas for the 4th of July.

Be sure to check out the patriotic ideas right over {HERE}.

 

 

SO are you ready to PaRty?

Teacher Gift Idea & Free Printable

Hello! Summer has started over here! Yay! My kiddos got out of school last Wednesday. Buuut I know a few of you are still in school (like my nephews in North Carolina!). So I wanted to share this easy teacher gift idea & free printable with you! I made this last week for my daughter to take to her teacher. If you are out of school already ~ pin it for next year. ;)