Mingle With Us Blog Hop

It's Time to Mingle!

Hosted by Blue Skies Ahead,  Happy Go Lucky, I Heart Crafty Things, and Keeping Up With Kristi.

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

This week's guest host is: Creatively Blooming

 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 - DIY Bath and Body Products

Hi friends!! 

We are back with another Create & Share Round Up and Link Party!

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

This week we bring you....

I don't know about you but I'm starting to think about Christmas gifts that I can make for people. I like the idea of making bath and body products because you can make a big batch and give them to a lot of friends... and who can't use a little pampering now and then?!?

Here are some AWESOME tutorials I have found:

1. Bath Bombs by One Good Thing by Jillee, 2. Lavender Body Butter by May DIY, 3. Lavender and Peppermint foot Cream by Rebecca's Soap Deli News, 4. Body Butter Bars from Green Experiments, 5. Peppermint and Lemon Foot Soak by Or So She Says..., 6. Snowflake Soaps by Torie Jayne, 7. Chapstick by Tidy Tipsy, 8. Citrus Salt Scrub by Adelyn Stone, 9. Homemade Sugar Scrub by Maybe Matilda, 10. Lip Balm by Martha Stewart

Okay, maybe I at least need to make some for ME if not for gifts! I could definitely use some pampering!

Please share your own DIY bath and body products with us now!

We would love it if you would also put this button on your post to invite others to the party!

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Favorite Finds with Sewing Barefoot

 

I love finding new blogs and Sewing Barefoot has definitely become one of my favorite blogs to read!  Shannon has so many fabulous ideas that truly inspire me.

So I had to ask her to be my guest and share a few of her favorite finds under $10.

Check them out.  I think you will love them as much as I do!

1.  Sherwin Williams "Tight Spot" short handled paint brush - I cut in all of the rooms in our house with this thing! It helps with precision and accuracy when painting... I wont use any other brush! 

2.  My favorite OPI nail polish - I wear it year round on my toes :) 

3.  Best hand cream - inexpensive and definitely makes your nails stronger! 

4.  This little guy is great because I usually stick my yarn, needles & pattern into the container so it's easy to carry around (and keeps everything organized and clean). 

5.  I use this on everything (except our granite)! it's great for "in between" cleanings and the Rainshower scent smells so good!

6.  Burt's Bees lip shimmer in color Peony - I don't like lipstick so this is the perfect combo for me:

7.  Best fine tip pen for drawing, rendering or writing! http://www.uchida.com/p-63-le-pen.aspx

8.  This baby bug jars fabric is so adorable - my mom got me a bunch of it and I'm saving it for the perfect project. I love it!

Thanks Shannon for being my guest today and sharing all these fabulous products.  I'm not a big fan of lipstick either so I can't wait to try the Burt's Bees lip shimmer.  And I'm pretty sure I need the hand cream and the Pledge too!  So many great finds - I think it's a great excuse to go to Target!! 

Stop by Sewing Barefoot if you have a minute and say "hi" to Shannon.  You won't be disappointed.

Point of View Party - Thrift Store Projects

I'm so excited to be a guest at this month's Point of View Party.

 

These fabulous ladies host a monthly party called Point of View and each month there is a different theme.  The theme this month is Thrift Store.  

I have to admit, I love going to thrift stores but often get overwhelmed with all the stuff they have.  Too many ideas run through my mind and I usually end up leaving with nothing.

So this month was really motivating for me.  I probably went to 5 thrift stores without getting anything.  Then I found this box and immediately knew what I had to make.

I desperately needed a docking station.  Every time I unhook my phone charger from my phone, it falls behind the nightstand and it drives me crazy. 

I found the box at the thrift store for $2.99 but it was the color of the day so it only cost me $1.50.  Then I found the awesome textured felt at Michael's.  I already had the paint so this project cost me less than $3.00.  

And the best part - it was such an easy project to complete.  I simply unscrewed the lid of the box and drilled the hole.  The key is to drill your hole so only the smaller end of the charger can slide through so the larger end won't slip through when you unhook the phone.   I sanded and painted the box.  Then used double sided tape to attach the felt.

So what do you think? 

Now head on over and share your thrift store projects at this month's Point of View Party!

Amy: Ameroonie Designs

Gwen: Gwenny Penny

Jonie: Just Between Friends

Leanne: Organize and Decorate Everything

Shine on Friday {with a giveaway hosted by Desperate Craftwives}

I hope everyone is having a great week!

Last week's party was so much fun!
Thanks for sharing.  I can't wait to see what new things you've been creating.

Fabulous Features

One of the most viewed links from last week is:

 My Dirty Little Secret by Kathe with an E

Some of my favorites from last week's party are:

Spider Web Vase by Designed by Dawn, Peanut Butter Popcorn by Favorites and Things, Masterbath Reveal by Gingerly Made, Pumpkin Donut Muffins by Melissa's Cuisine, Candy Corn Bath Salts by Blue Skies Ahead, and Graveyard Dirt by Sewing Barefoot.

Be sure to visit my lovely cohost Amy at One Artsy Mama to see the other most viewed link.

Giveaway

This week's giveaway is hosted by Desperate Craftwives.

Meet the lovely Blythe:
Hi! I'm Blythe from Desperate Craftwives! The Desperate Craftwives blog features crafting tutorials, recipes, party ideas, kids activities and handmade jewelry tutorials. I'd love for you to check it out and maybe follow along!  Shine On Fridays is one of my favorite Linky Parties, so I am excited to be offering today's giveaway! 

My Etsy shop features Custom Hand Stamped Jewelry and one lucky reader can win a Hand Stamped Copper Cuff Bracelet. The bracelet can be personalized with names, dates, quotes, etc. and can have either a smooth or hammered finish.

Good Luck!
Now, PARTY ON!!!!!

How fabulous is this giveaway?  I think my mom needs this for Christmas and maybe I do too.

Use Rafflecopter to enter:
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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:)

Let's Mingle

It's Time to Mingle!

Hosted by Happy Go Lucky, I Heart Crafty Things, 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: Pinterest Told Me To

 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!

Caramel Popcorn Treat Bags

As soon as I found these cute treat bags at Michaels I knew I had to buy them and use them for something.   So I decided to make caramel popcorn treat bags for Connor's teachers. 

Caramel Popcorn Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 bags of popped popcorn
• 1 cup of butter
• 2 cups brown sugar
  
• 1/2 cup of light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 bag of M&M's - I used 1/2 bag of peanut M&M's and 1/2 bag of peanut butter M&M's

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
• Pop popcorn and dump in large bowl. 
• In medium sauce pan - melt butter and add brown sugar and corn syrup.  Stir and bring to a boil.  Let boil for 4-5 minutes. 
• Remove from heat.  Add baking soda and vanilla.  Stir until everything is mixed together.
• Add M&M's to popcorn.  
• Pour sauce over popcorn.  Stir until popcorn is coated.  I put a lid on my bowl and shook it up.
• Spread on baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let cool
• If you plan on making treat bags I recommend putting the popcorn in bags as soon as popcorn is cool or place in air tight container until you plan on putting them in bags to keep popcorn from getting soft.

I hope Connor's teachers like their treats.  Do you have a favorite popcorn recipe?  Now I'm in the mood to make kettle corn and candied popcorn.

Create and Share - Holiday Party Favors

Hi y'all!! I'm back along with Kate from Cheap Crafty Mama and Amy from AliLily to host another Create & Share Round Up and Link Party!

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

This week we bring you....

Holiday Party Favors!

Now, because Halloween is still closing in on us, Thanksgiving parties are just around the corner and then, oh my gosh Christmas is almost here....did y'all just panic? I did! We thought it would be fun to share a few great party favor ideas for each holiday that's coming up.

Halloween Party Favors

1. Halloween Tic Tac Party Favors from Bushel and a Peck 2. Cotton Candy Spider Web Favors from Becks & Avi 3. Candy Corn Party Favor from Skip To My Lou

4. Popcorn Ghost Favors from BHG 5. Pixi Pumpkin Pocket Party Favors from Pine Is Here 6. Halloween Candy Wrap Favors from Skip To My Lou

Thanksgiving Party Favors

1. Thanksgiving Gift and Place Card from Holiday Crafts and Creations 2. Thanksgiving Candy Container Gift from Mommy by Day Crafter by Night 3. Thanksgiving Blessings Mix Tin from Caramel Potatoes 4. Turkey Box Party Favor from Paper Source Blog 5. Thanksgiving Spice Gift Set from Family Bites 6. Apple and Dip Gift from Event Trender

1. Milk Men from Bakerella 2. Candy Cane Marshmellows from Martha Stewart 3. Reindeer Candy Wrapper from Split Coast Stampers 4. Candy Sleighs from Ellyn's Place 5. Free Printable Favor Tags from Amanda's Parties TO DO 6. Candy Cane Cocoa Gift Set from Kirsty 7. Candy Cane Sugar Scrub Gifts from Jaco'lyn Murphy

Awesomeness, yes?

Now it's your turn to share your Holiday party favor ideas, tips and tutorials with us! Remember our parties never end. You can come back again and again each time you have a new project to share. Send all your friends over, too.

Don't forget you can still link up at all our other GREAT themed Round Ups & Link Parties!

Let's see what you got!! :)

Shine on Friday {with a giveaway}

Woohoo!!  It's Party Time!

You all continue to amaze us with all the fabulous things you link up.

Fabulous Features

One of the most viewed links from last week is:

The Reading Road shared by True Aim

Some of my favorites from last week's party are:

1.  Halloween Point Cards and Bookmarks by One Creative Mommy  2.  Apple Caramel Cupcakes by Will Cook for Smiles  3.  Washi Tape Picture Frame by Create.Craft.Love  4.  Pumpkin Shaped Cookie Sandwiches by A Week from Thursday  5.  Wedding Tree by Sewing Barefoot  6.  Halloween Photo Booth by DIY Louisville  

Be sure to visit my lovely cohost Amy at One Artsy Mama to see the other most viewed link.

Giveaway
This week's giveaway is hosted by the lovely Jessica from Cox's Corner.

She is giving away this gorgeous jeweled owl necklace.
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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:)