Fabulous Friday Finds {by Briana}

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It’s Friday again..by far my favorite day of the week!!!!!!!  I love searching for amazingly crafty projects!  Every week we feature 3 incredible projects and it is honestly hard to only pick three!!!  Here are the ones that made me want to get my craft on! =)

Sandy Toes and Popsicles created these ingenious hooded bath towels.  After visiting the pool I always struggle to keep my kids wrapped up in their towels….problem solved!  These are so creative and have definitely made it to my to do list! 

Spring is in the air!  This cute canvas photo frame was made by Making Messes:  One project {or more} at a time.  I’ve seriously loving all of those cute butterflies!

I’ve already mentioned my love for Mod Podge here, so when I came upon this project I instantly knew it would be on my top 3 projects list!  This super creative and easy project by happy together is a incredibly creative project to add life to an old cell phone cover.  So cute!

Wood Block Stacker

I recently had the opportunity to guest post over at Night Owl Crafting!!!!  Thanks again Leslie!!  
Just in case you didn’t get the chance to check it out, here is the project I posted.  It is a great addition to the top of my {very} empty bathroom cupboard!

First you’ll need to get a 2x4.  The biggest reason I love this project is because of the price…if you don’t have a 2x4 lying around your garage they are so inexpensive to buy! 

Cut your blocks into the following lengths:

Soak:  6”

Lather:  8”

Enjoy:  6”

Then, using an electric sander, sand the edges until they are rounded and smoothed.  {You could definitely do it by hand if you’re so inclined!}

Now for the paint!  My bathroom is grey so I decided to start by painting my sanded blocks that color, knowing that the majority of the front surface would be covered with scrapbook paper.  {And, I finally found a use for those frequently purchased diaper boxes! =) }

After the paint has dried completely it’s time for Mod Podge!!  {I heart you Mod Podge!!!} 

Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the front of the block and smooth down your coording paper precut to the dimensions of the front of the block. 

I don’t wait for the first layer of Mod Podge to dry, I immediately coat the top of the scrapbook paper with another thick layer of Mod Podge.  {Pretty sure I’m not following the Mod Podge directions but it all turns out okay!} 

I like to see the brush strokes, so I add quite a bit!  Using an old credit card, or something similar, smooth out any excess bubbles.  As it is drying, it will seem to bubble slightly.  **Don’t stress…they seem to flatten out as it dries!**

I like the rustic look, so using sand paper, I roughed up the edges and took some of the paint off of the edges.

Now it’s time for the vinyl!  Using my Sure Cuts A Lot 2 and my favorite font, Larger Mine, I cut out the letters using my Cricut.  {What did I ever do without you Sure Cuts A Lot!?!?!  SO much easier!}  I apologize, but I don’t have any pictures of this step.

Now stack the blocks and you’re finished!  The top of my bathroom cupboard is looking better already!  Next on my project list…spruce up that old jar!  Love it but it’s not quite right!

Link It Up Wednesday #3

We {{heart}} Wednesdays on our blog!!!  Wednesday is the day we get to see your SWEET projects on our {{Link It Up Wednesday} post! We cannot wait to see what you fabulous bloggers have created!!  We are SO excited to be doing our 3rd Linky Party on our blog….keep the projects coming!

 

We had some SWEET projects last week! We just wanted to take a minute and share with you the projects we absolutely LOVED and of course….can’t wait to make!

My World Made By Hand made this FABULOUS memo board out of an old window frame!  We are OBSESSED with old window frame crafts….so of course this one had to make it onto our list of featured Link Ups!!!  The pink & Black together…..absolutely PERFECT!!!!!

 

Life With the Ahlman’s came up with this adorable rag wreath tutorial!  We {{heart}} wreaths lately….so this of course caught our eye!  We are so excited to make one of our own…..the color possibilities are endless….

 

Link It Up Wednesday:

• Must be made by you.
• Link up to your specific post - not your main blog.          (Please no Etsy shops or giveaways)

• Please post our button or link back to our blog so more people can join in the fun.
• Visit some of the other participants and leave them a comment to show your LOVE!
• We hope you LOVE our blog...if you do, we would LOVE it if you become a follower!

Link It Up Wednesday will be open Wednesday – Friday.
Next Wednesday we will highlight some of our favorites from this week's party as well as host a new Link It Up Wednesday !

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Check It Out: {{Guest Post at I Heart Naptime}}

Just wanted to let you know:

I am guest posting at I Heart Naptime today!!!

Doesn’t this look oh so YUMMY???

Menu Monday 4/4/11

Monday- Breakfast Casserole, Toast

Tuesday- Sloppy Joe’s, Tater tots, Carrots & Ranch

Wednesday- Chicken in a Pot, Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Thursday- Chicken & Vegetable Stir Fry, Egg Drop Soup

Friday- Pizza

Saturday- Eat Out

Sunday- Swiss Steak served over Mashed Potatoes, rolls

 

BBQ Fajitas

I LOVE fajitas, but when I stumbled across this version of fajitas I have never gone back to making the original version!  These are SO SO delicious and flavorful….and did I mention delicious! (:

BBQ Fajitas

• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 onion, cut into thin slices
• 8 flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded fiesta blend cheese
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• Diced tomato (if desired)
• Shredded Lettuce (if desired)

 

• Combine chicken, vegetables and BBQ sauce in a gallon size Ziploc bag.  Let marinate for at least 1 hour. 
• Place chicken mixture in a large frying pan.  Cover with lid.
• Cook on medium heat until chicken is done and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
• Spoon onto tortillas.  Top with remaining ingredients.  Roll up & Enjoy!!!

Fabulous Finds Friday

Don’t forget….it’s not too late to enter our

{{Link It Up Wednesday}} linky Party!!  Click here to add all your latest and greatest projects…..

You might just have the chance to get featured!!

 

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It is Friday again….WoooHooooooo!!!  There are so many AMAZINGLY crafty people out there!  I would like to take the time today to Feature 3 of those people’s crafts that I absolutely ADORE!!!

I have seen a ton of topiary projects lately…but this has to be the cutest and the most inventive I have seen yet!  Gumdrops & Truffles makes this Jellybean Topiary…..isn’t it adorable????

 

Lolly Jane Boutique made this super duper cute Interchangeable Felt Necklace!  What is not to like….super cute flowers….adorable!  Interchangeable to coordinate with anything in your wardrobe….even better!!!

 

The Crafty Nest made a No-Sew Easter Bunny Appliqué onesie that is sure to make you smile!

 

Don’t these make you want to start crafting right now????

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