Today’s giveaway is sponsored by The Cottage Market. If you love all things Shabby Chic then this giveaway is for YOU! Andrea, owner of The Cottage Market, is such.a.doll! I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know her a bit through our correspondence relating to the giveaway and seriously, such a sweetheart! The Cottage Market is a vintage inspired shop in Etsy that sells some of the most unique and beautiful Shabby Chic items for you and your home as well as Craft Supplies. Isn’t everything just beautiful? I perused her site and here are some of my favorites: This beautiful Dessert Pedestal French Script Clothes Pins {with some shimmer} Vintage Bobby Pins Such wonderful treasures, huh? ONE Lucky Winner is going to receive a $35 GIFT CERTIFICATE to use at The … [Read more...]
DIY Letterpress Monogram – Guest Post
Michele from The Scrap Shoppe is here today sharing her tutorial on a DIY Letterpress Stamp. Please stop by her blog and say “Hello!”. ***And I'm always trying to think up new creative ways to make more to add to my decor!This is my latest inspiration: source I present you with the DIY Letterpress Stamp! The materials needed to make your own oversized letterpress stamp are pretty basic.I used a large paper mache monogram letter and a couple of pieces of wood cut about a 1/4" larger than the letter.Just stacking everything up you can see what I'm going for with these three pieces.Now to start putting everything together!The two pieces of wood were glued together then wood putty was used to seal the cracks between the two pieces. It was then sanded and primed. You can see that you … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Love Sign by Young and Crafty
Hannah from Young and Crafty is here to share her “Love Sign” Tutorial with us. Be sure to stop by her terrific blog and say Hi! I'm sure you've all seen this headboard made by House Tweaking. It's been on my mind ever since I first saw it. When someone asked me to make them some wall art for their master bedroom I immediately thought of this! She wanted the shabby chic look and here is what I came up with: I used old pallets for my wood. I wanted the worn wood look. Wood pallets are hard as heck-o-la to take apart! They build them like they have to hold heavy materials or something... I ended up cutting off both sides and then pulling the nails out of the middle part. By this point I was dripping sweat. It was hotter than hades outside. I don't even sweat … [Read more...]
Tiered Trays {Guest Post}
Jamie from the Backless Shirt blog is here to share her tutorial on Industrial Tiered Trays. You are not going to want to miss THIS! Her idea is genius! Please go visit her blog and show her some love. i am a fan of tiered trays. i especially like them for the efficiency and space savings they offer. which is why i have been happy to see so many fun tutorials on how to make them. after taking a look at several tutorials, i started thinking about how i could build one that would suit my style: simple, modern, functional. i took a quick stroll through the nuts and bolts aisle at Home Depot to see what i could put together. it's not for everyone; i love it! and here's how to make your own! here's what you'll need for a two-plate serving tray: 2 melamine plates (of different … [Read more...]
Just Something I Whipped Up and a {GIVEAWAY}
Happy 2 Year Blogiversary to ME! 2 years ago I started this blog as a place to document all of my creative projects never expecting it to grow so much. It has been such a fun ride these past 2 years. I have "met" so many great and talented bloggers and readers and I've been inspired in SO.MANY.WAYS so THANK YOU for making this so much fun!During the next 2 weeks we will be hosting a series of giveaways and guest posts and I'm really excited! Before we get started with this weeks Just Something I Whipped Up Linky Party, I want to tell you about our FIRST GIVEAWAY.**Edit**Don't forget that there is a giveaway attached to this post. :) You may have seen them in my sidebar for awhile now but I'm happy to introduce you to: An original FrizbeeGram from SendaFrizbee.com is a completely … [Read more...]
Blogiversary Celebrations begin Tomorrow!!! Grab a Button and Spread the Word!
Are you ready for the festivities?? 2 whole weeks of guest posts and giveaways! Wooo Hooo! The fun begins tomorrow at 12am when we kick off our 2nd Blogiversary Celebration with a linky party, a GIVEAWAY, and maybe another new look! lol (I'm still deciding on that last part.)But anyhow..........the party button is yours for the taking so please, GRAB IT, pop it up on your blog somewhere so that the word gets out! While you are at it, take a peek at our wonderful sponsors below. :) Due to the amount of content that is used without permission and proper credit, I am no longer allowing a full RSS feed. I value each and every reader so I hope you will click through and come visit! XOXO Diana www.thegirlcreative.com … [Read more...]
