Friday Favorites - Week 357

Hello to all you crafty peeps! Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we've got a Birthday coming up in our family as well so party planning is in full effect. If you're looking for a few Valentine's Day ideas, check out this Valentine's Pinterest Board, it's filled with all sorts of LOVEly ideas!

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Jerri at Simply Sweet Home chose

Coffee with Tealights from The Boondocks Blog

Dawn at LeroyLime chose

Bookcase Makeover from Health, Home and Heart

Maisy at Becoming Alice chose

  Caramel Popcorn with Peanuts by The Monday Box

Lisa at Condo Blues chose

Reupholstered Vintage Diner Set from Gluesticks

 

Amy at A Day of Small Things chose

Red Velvet Fudge from The Country Chic Cottage

 

Sheree at Stage Presents chose

Mason Jar Vase for Valentine’s Day from the Country Chic Cottage

            

Kelly at Under a Texas Sky

Cilantro Lime Chicken Soup by To Simply Inspire

Penny at Penny's Passion chose

Sausage Jambalaya from Simply Stacie

Jen at Creatively Homemade chose

Space Saving Sliding Spice Rack from Just Measuring Up

                                

Christine at Light and Savvy chose

DIY Laundry Room on a Budget from LollyJane

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Friday Favorites - Week 356

Happy Friday y'all!! Anyone else still enjoying their bare homes before pulling out a bit of lovely Valentine decor? I usually have our home decked out by now but have gone into full purge mode throughout our home and have been listing pretty much everything that isn't bolted down, for sale...fingers crossed it goes well! 
I've started watercoloring through a fantastic online course and have fallen in love with a new media! If you follow me on Instagram, then you've seen my progress thus far, if not, here's a little sneak peek.

Interested in signing up yourself?, check out Dana's Watercolour Workshop, she's just added a few new lessons and your login never expires, so you can learn at your own pace or go back again and again for more practice.
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Amy at A Day of Small Things - Pin

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Jerri from Simply Sweet Home chose

Banana and Avocado Smoothie from Claire Justine

Penny from Penny's Passion chose

Raspberry Cream and Brownie Trifles For Two by Lolly Jane

Sheree from Stage Presents chose

Football Party Ideas and Crockpot Lemon Pepper Wings from Intelligent Domestications

Jen from Creatively Homemade chose

Birthday Cake Waffles from If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen

               

Maisy from Becoming Alice chose 

Matcha Coconut Smoothie from I Wasn't Expecting That

Dawn from LeroyLime chose

DIY Valentine's Light Decorations from Pillar Box Blue

Amy from A Day of Small Things chose

Chinese New Year Peanut Cookies from The Monday Box

Lisa from Condo Blues chose

Homemade Vapor Rub from To Simply Inspire

                   

Kelly from Under a Texas Sky

Earring Storage Box from Gluesticks

                              

Christine from Light and Savvy chose

Makeover Dollar Store Bins For Pretty Organization from The Country Chic Cottage

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Friday Favorites - Week 355

Happy Friday Everyone!! I hope everyone's been staying warm and dry so far this year. If you have any graduations coming up or parties that you need a quick and fun gift for, check out my latest blog post. These DIY Candy Boxes are sure to put a sugary sweet smile on anyone's face!

DIY Candy Box Now onto the Friday Favorites Linky Party, there are always so many yummy treats & fabulous projects every week, feel free to PIN as many as you'd like to try them out later!

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Jerri at Simply Sweet Home - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst

Christine at Light and Savvy - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst

Jen at Creatively Homemade - Twitter | G+ | Pin

Dawn at LeroyLime - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst | BL

Maisy at Becoming Alice - FB | G+ | Pin

Sheree at Stage Presents - Twitter | FB | Pin | Inst | Inst

Lisa at Condo Blues - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst

Amy at A Day of Small Things - Pin

Penny at Penny's Passion - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst

Kelly at Under a Texas Sky - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst | BL

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Jerri at Simply Sweet Home chose

Ham and Cheese Monkey Bread by Sugar, Spice and Family Life

Penny at Penny's Passion chose

EGG WHITE, SPINACH, AND FETA BREAKFAST SANDWICHES by Play Dates to Parties

 

Sheree at Stage Presents chose

9 Low Carb Cauliflower Recipes by The Healthy Helper Blog

 

Christine at Light and Savvy chose

What Would I Do Differently On The Porch by A Porch With A View

Jen at Creatively Homemade chose

Frugal Cooking Substitutions by Little House Living

 Lisa at Condo Blues chose

Super Mom Apron Sewing Project by Intelligent Domestications

 

Amy at A Day of Small Things chose

Circular Wall Decor DIY by LollyJane

Dawn at LeroyLime chose

No Knead Artisan Bread by If You Give a Blond a Kitchen

                  

Kelly at Under a Texas Sky

Vinyl Flooring by Lolly Jane

                 

Maisy at Becoming Alice chose chose 

Winter Bliss Body Scrub by My Thoughts, Ideas, and Ramblings

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DIY Gift Grads Will LOVE

With the fresh start of a new year, there are plenty of celebrations to look forward to. I'm sure they are already starting to fill the pages of your pretty new day planners. With those celebrations come gifts and with gift giving, the SEARCH...for the perfect gift!

With a bit of hot glue and a few sugary treats, this DIY candy box is as easy as one, two, three and can be filled with more sweets or other trinkets perfect for the gift receiver. 

If you'd like to use this gift as a table centerpiece for a party, add a cup or vase inside the box and fill with flowers or a balloon. You can also wrap the outside candy boxes to fit your party color scheme.

Items Needed: 

5 boxes of candy

hot glue gun/hot glue sticks

shredded paper filler

smaller candy items

a plastic cup or vase 

Directions:

1. buy your candy and anything else you'd like to add

2. match similar sized boxes together and start gluing

3. continue adding one box at a time on a flat surface

4. box is complete - stand back and smile

5. add filler and fun items for your gift receiver

Friday Favorites - Week 354

Happy Friday Friends!! Hope your 2017 has been off to a great start! Nothing like a fresh year to start all sorts of todo lists or projects that have been sitting on the back burner. May your January be creative and sweet...

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Dawn at LeroyLime - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst | BL

Maisy at Becoming Alice - FB | G+ | Pin

Sheree at Stage Presents - Twitter | FB | Pin | Inst | Inst

Lisa at Condo Blues - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst

Amy at A Day of Small Things - Pin

Penny at Penny's Passion - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst

Kelly at Under a Texas Sky - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst | BL

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You can show your love for this week's favorites by going over and commenting on the posts and by pinning or sharing! And if you love all of this week's favorites, please pin, share, and invite your friends to this week's linky party!

Jerri at Simply Sweet Home chose

Best Ever Gluten Free Waffles from Healthy Helper

Jen at Creatively Homemade chose

Printable Outer Space Valentines from Momerish

Dawn at LeroyLime and Lisa at Condo Blues chose

Cranberry Mint Sugar Scrub by Simply Stacie

Maisy at Becoming Alice chose 

5 Tips for Winter Wellness from Healthy Helper

Penny from Penny's Passion chose

January Mini Challenge from Busy Being Jen

Christine at Light and Savvy chose

Easy Bread Making For Beginners from Pursue Your Project

 

Sheree at Stage Presents chose

Taco Lover Gift Idea from The Country Chic Cottage

 

Amy at A Day of Small Things chose

Painted Pallet Wood Snowman from Moola Saving Mama

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