Bad Girl

Hi Friends!  I am a bad, bad blogger!!  Sorry I have been so absent the past few days - with the holiday and work I have been slammed!

I am in the midst of so many unfinished projects right now - one of which will be part of a guest post I am doing on the CSI Project next week!!  More on that soon!

I promise to post something fun hopefully tonight or tomorrow.  In the meantime - thanks for being awesome!!

Saturday Social Features

Hey Everyone!  I am so sorry I didn't post these favorites last night.  It has been a crazy sun filled, event packed weekend, and I fell asleep on the couch last night.  I tried to keep my peepers open, but in the end, just couldn't do it.  

This week there were some really amazing projects linked up - thank you everyone for participating - it was a great party!!  So great, in fact, that I couldn't decide on just three.  So here are my FOUR features from the week's Saturday Social!

The first is a DIY Boutonniere that Anna made at Blissful Whimsy Events.  I was so impressed with these - she made them with her mom the morning of the wedding using plants and flowers from their garden!!  So perfect - casual yet elegant.  

Look at these No Melt Fourth of July Snacks from Garden of Eden Goods.  There is no ice cream in there - but these look great and the kids love them too!  Kindra, these look amazing!!

This Spiral French Braid by Nancy's Couture stopped me in my tracks.  How awesome is this?  Nancy says this is easy, so I am going to try this on my daughter.  (If I can get her to sit still long enough)!  How perfect would this be for a dance recital or gymnastics meet?

And finally - I am once again inspired by Lucy at Craftberry Bush.  I couldn't for the life of me decide what to do with my old window - but look at how creative she was using one as a backdrop for her garden??  The colors of these cans make it - I love all of the pretty shades of blue and green!

Thanks again for linking up this week!  Please feel free to grab a button from my sidebar if you were featured.  

I hope you all have a fabulous Fourth of July today!  Once again - I'm off to the lake for some cookouts, friends  and Fireworks!!

Don't Forget to Link Up at Saturday Social

Hey everyone!  I know you are all probably busy this holiday weekend, but don't forget to link up for this week's Saturday Social!  There's only 3 hours left!

Hope you're having a great 4th celebration.  I have to tend to my sunburn from yesterday - ouch!

Saturday Social - Week 6

Happy 4th of July Weekend!!  Time for 

 Saturday Social!   

Hey everyone - I cannot believe it's Friday already - this last week flew by!  Come and link up your best projects from the week - I want to see what you've been working on!  

Here's how it works:

Link to a Specific Post - not just your blog homepage (we want to be able to find your creation!). Share any handmade craft, home decor, or recipe you would like (just no Etsy shops or items for sale please).

Grab a button below, or have a link back to my blog…so everyone can join in the party!

Be social and visit some of your Linky Neighbors - mingling makes for a better party!!

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The party ends at noon on Sunday, and I will post my features Sunday night (it may be late though - we'll be out on the lake all day).

Happy Linking!

Friday I'm In Love Week 6!

I absolutely LOVE the Fourth of July - it is by FAR my favorite holiday.  What beats summer, cookouts, and fireworks??  Seriously - it's my favorite!!  I have been so blown away by all of the unbelievable 4th of July projects and recipes I have seen (and I am feeling a tad bit guilty that I didn't make anything for the occasion since I was traveling).  In any case, I am admiring from afar - these are pretty incredible!!

Last week I stumbled upon this gorgeous Burlap Wreath that Michele at The Scrap Shoppe made.  Hello - so awesome!!  I have never seen anything like this - so creative!!

These Red White and Blue Swirled Cheesecake bars are only 133 calories per bar!  You heard me - 133 calories!!!  Seriously??  Katie at Dashing Dish is my new hero!  She has so many amazing healthy recipes on her blog - you have to check it out!  I love her milkshakes too - I have them for breakfast almost every morning!

I have been wanting to buy one of those tin stars for like 3 years, and have yet to purchase one.  I am so glad I didn't because now I need to make one of these 3-D Cardboard Stars for like, nothing!  Lisa at Grey Luster Girl shared a fabulous tutorial on how to make one of these beauties.  I think I found my next project!!  

 Jamie at The Crafting Chicks shared this awesome Fourth of July Subway Art.  Go and download it for your 4th of July gathering!!  How cute, Right??  I love all of the fonts she used - and the red frame makes it for sure!!

And, finally - check out these super cute 4th of July Pinwheel Hair Clips at Wildflowers and Whimsy!  I am a sucker for pinwheels, and never would have thought to make them for my daughter's hair!!  LOVE these April!

Enjoy your long weekend!  I hope your 4th of July is fabulous!!  Don't forget to link up tonight for Saturday Social!!