Shine on Friday {with a giveaway from A Cupcake Love Affair}

Welcome back to Shine on Friday. 

I can't wait to see what you all have been up to this week!

This week we have another fabulous giveaway hosted by the super talented Heather from A Cupcake Love Affair.  Every time I visit her blog I am suddenly craving something sweet!

Hey everyone! My name is Heather and I blog over at A Cupcake Love Affair! I decided to start blogging to keep my hands busy in my craft while trying to get a business up and running. It is my outlet for creativity, sounding board for ideas, friendship-building community, and, some days, the only way I stay sane! On my blog you'll find all things cupcake, a lot about baking in general, and a little about me!

I'm gonna give away a $20 Michaels gift card....

Isn't Heather fabulous?  What a great giveaway!
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Now it's your time to SHINE!

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Show off your fabulous creations with us and be inspired by what others have created!

• Please link up crafts, recipes, home decor, etc.
• I would love for you to follow me and my lovely co-host One Artsy Mama
• Grab a button and post it on your blog to help spread the word
• Have fun and visit other links. Remember we all love comments:)

Magnetic Halloween Countdown

Halloween is definitely one of my favorite holidays!  

And since it's right around the corner, I decided that Connor and I needed a fun way to countdown to the exciting day.  

I was able to make this fun, magnetic Halloween countdown using fabulous products from Plaid and Mod Podge.

Here is what you need to make your own Halloween countdown:

• a piece of wood cut to 12 in x 12 in
• a piece of sheet metal cut 8 in x 8 in
• a piece of scrapbook paper
• countdown printable (download HERE)
• Sparkle Mod Podge
• Washable Mod Podge
• Glossy Sealer
• ribbon
• drill
• Embellishments:  plastic bats, spiders
• glitter
• Mod Podge brush
• Mod Podge roller
• cement glue or any strong glue
• stickers to go over date and to spell out "Happy Halloween"
• magnet

Step 1:  Use the mod podge brush to spread the glitter Mod Podge over the piece of wood and the back of the scrapbook paper.  Lay scrapbook paper over the wood and smooth out using the roller.  Let dry.

Step 2:  Cut Countdown printable so it is 8 x 8.  Use mod podge to adhere Countdown Printable to sheet metal.  Then spread a layer of mod podge over top of printable.

Step 3:  While that is all drying, start adding glitter to embellishments.  I found the spiders and bats at the Dollar Store.  Spread mod podge over spiders and bats (or whatever you want to use).  Cover with glitter.  Once the dry seal with the Glossy Sealer.

Step 4:  Now that everything is dry, drill holes in top of wooden board.  Thread ribbon through holes and tie knots on both ends

Step 5:  Glue the metal countdown to the center of the wood piece.

Step 6:  Glue embellishments to board

Step 7:  Create the date marker by adding a magnet to the back of sticker or image you want to use.

Step 8:  Hang and admire!

Now we are all ready to start the countdown!  I can't wait!!

Thank you Blueprint Social and Plaid for all the fabulous Mod Podge supplies! We all know Mod Podge is awesome!!

Check out more great Halloween projects using Mod Podge!

Find my post disclosure here.

Let's Mingle

It's Time to Mingle!

Hosted by Happy Go Lucky, I Heart Crafty Things,

Joy in the Jumble and Keeping Up With Kristi.

Each week we will choose one blog at random to spotlight at the next week's blog hop.

This weeks guest host is: House on the Way... to a Beautiful Home

 There are no rules to this blog hop. Just link up your blog's main page. Then have fun reading new blogs and making new blog friends. We would love for you to follow the hostesses in the first four spots and our guest host in the fifth spot.

Please leave a comment so we know to follow you back.

Grab our button if you want to share our blog hop with others. There will be a new list every Thursday, so be sure to come back every week.

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We hope you have fun and thanks for joining us!  We are so excited to find new blogs, share great ideas, and inspire each other.

Create and Share - Halloween Treats

Halloween is just over a month away and we are craving some creative and spooky Halloween treats!

So it's time to Create & Share your creative treats with us!!

Here are a few to get you inspired:

1.  Spider Web Snacks by Mom Endeavors  2.  Halloween Muffin Tin Lunch by Another Lunch  3.  Marshmallow Mummy Cupcakes by BHG  4.  Cookie & Cups by Skeleton Cupcakes  5.  Candy Corn "Corn" by Lizzie Jane Baby  6.  Frankenstein Halloween Treat by How I Keep Sane  7.  Ogre Eyes Hot Cocoa Recipe by Taste of Home  8.  Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts by The Diary of Daves Wife  9.  Mummy Pizzas by Celebrations

Now link up and share your Halloween treats below so we can be inspired by you!
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Shine on Friday {with a giveaway}

Welcome to Shine on Friday! Thank you to everyone who linked up last week. You all are awesome! Here's to an even bigger and better party!!

This week's Giveaway is hosted by Mari from Inspired by Family Magazine.
Meet Mari:

Hi I'm Mari with Inspired by Family Magazine, we are a family friendly e-zine with a free quarterly online publication!

Create. Live. Laugh. Grow. Eat.

If you haven't checked out our Celebrate Fall Issue here's your chance to stop by share your favorite article from our Celebrate Fall Issue for a chance to win this great gift certificate from the chic shop Mikarose valued at $50!

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Now it's your time to SHINE!

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Show off your fabulous creations with us and be inspired by what others have created!

• Please link up crafts, recipes, home decor, etc.
• I would love for you to follow me and my lovely co-host One Artsy Mama
• Grab a button and post it on your blog to help spread the word
• Have fun and visit other links. Remember we all love comments:)

Mingle With Us Blog Hop

It's Time to Mingle!

Hosted by Happy Go Lucky, I Heart Crafty Things,

Joy in the Jumble and Keeping Up With Kristi.

Each week we will choose one blog at random to spotlight at the next week's blog hop.

This weeks guest host is: Life's a Beach

 There are no rules to this blog hop. Just link up your blog's main page. Then have fun reading new blogs and making new blog friends. We would love for you to follow the hostesses in the first four spots and our guest host in the fifth spot.

Please leave a comment so we know to follow you back.

Grab our button if you want to share our blog hop with others. There will be a new list every Thursday, so be sure to come back every week.

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We hope you have fun and thanks for joining us!  We are so excited to find new blogs, share great ideas, and inspire each other.

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Sandwiches

I have to start by saying these are DELICIOUS!  Especially if you love peanut butter and chocolate as much as we do!!

And the best part - they are super easy to make! 

Just make your favorite peanut butter cookie recipe.  While they are cooking, remove wrappers from peanut butter cups.  When cookies come out of the oven, let cool for a few minutes.  Remove cookies from cookie sheet and place on cooling rack.  As you place cookies on cooling rack, put a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup between two cookies to form sandwiches.  Let cookies cool completely.

Then enjoy these delicious Reese's peanut butter cookie sandwiches!!

Now that I have you craving peanut butter and chocolate, check out all the other peanut butter recipes linked up to Get Your Chef On link party.

Thanks Jen @ Four Marrs and One Venus and Julie @ White Lights on Wednesday for hosting such a fabulous party!

Create and Share - Halloween Crafts

Howdy friends! 

 I'm back along with Ami from Ali Lily and Kate from Cheap Crafty Mama for our 3rd Create & Share weekly link party and round up!

Be sure to check out our first two parties and link up your creations to share:

Each week we share some fabulous projects we've found based on a specific topic and then ask you to share your own creations that correspond to the topic.

This week we are featuring Halloween Craft Projects, and next week we will be featuring Halloween Recipes!

1. "Boo" sign by You Craft Me Up, 2. Fabric Wreath by The 36th Avenue, 3. 5 Minute Ghosts from Perpared Not Scared, 4. Glitter Spider Web by Redbook Magazine, 5. Easy Pumpkin Decorating by It's Overflowing, 6. Bling a Pumpkin from Chaos Served Daily, 7. Jack-o-lantern Trio by Cox's Corner, 8. eek! Halloween Plate Decor by The Happy Scraps, 9. No Sew Pumpkins from Tatertots and Jello

Now we want to see your Halloween Craft projects.  Link up as many as you like as long as the post corresponds with the topic of the week!

We would love it if you would invite others to the party by displaying the button on your post or blog:)

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Favorite Finds with Rachel

Today I have Rachel from Postcards from Rachel sharing a few of her favorite finds under $10.  I've been hooked on her blog for awhile now so I'm so excited to have her as my guest today!!

1.  I have always been a fan of wire wrap rings. This one is my favorite!

2.  When we were traveling a lot, I was always afraid to pack perfume because I didn’t want the bottle to break.  That’s why I was so excited to find Lush solid perfume.  It’s small and smells great.  

3.  Using a nail buffer is an easy way to ensure smooth, beautiful nails.  I love this set because it’s inexpensive and colorful!

4.  I’ve been drinking a lot of tea lately so this travel mug with a removable tea diffuser is perfect!

5.  Somehow I either misplace my hairbrush, or I forget to pack it. I love this little guy because you can keep it on you at all times; just pop it in your purse!

6.  I am obsessed with buying things for my puppy. This houndstooth mat is adorable and would look great in any kitchen.

7.  I received this bottle of China Glaze nail polish in my monthly Glossy Box when we were living in the UK. It doesn’t chip right away like other polish I’ve tried in the past, plus the shade is perfect for any occasion!

Great picks Rachel!!  I will be looking for solid perfume the next time I'm out shopping.  Thanks for being my guest and sharing your favorite finds today.