December 2011
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Creating Christmas Favorites
The Creating Christmas Event whipped me into Christmas crafting shape. My home is officially ready for Christmas now. I really enjoyed getting to share last week with some great fellow bloggers too. I thought I’d show you a few of the creative things some of the other bloggers came up with last week. I’ll have to remember these for next year since I’ve left my Christmas...
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Guest Post @ Blue Robin Cottage {3 White Trees}
I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Today, I’m sharing a tutorial for these 3 white trees with Blue Robin Cottage. Then in a couple weeks Sierra from Blue Robin Cottage is going to be a guest here. Kinda fun! I can’t wait, she always has something creative up her sleeve. If you have a minute, go read my tutorial. Do you recognize anything in the display? (Which, by the way is not...
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Guest Post with My Favorite Finds
Happy Sunday! I hope you all are having a fabulous weekend! Did you link anything up to the Creating Christmas Link Party? Today, I’m sharing my DIY Board Book with My Favorite Finds for its 1 year Blogiversary Bash. Way to go!! One whole year!!!
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Creating Christmas Link Party
Day 7Link Party As we wrap up Creating Christmas week I hope that you have all been inspired to stop pinning and start creating! I’m excited to see what everyone has been working on. This Christmas Linky Party is no ordinary party. This is a blog hop. And what that means is that there are 18 FABULOUS bloggers that are hosting this party at their very own blog. Whether you add your project link...
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Christmas Cookies & Free Printable Gift Tag
Tomorrow is the Big Creating Christmas Link Party! Day 6Christmas Cookies & Free Printable Gift Tag This is the second year I’ve made sugar cookies and since that’s half the time I’ve been married, it counts as a tradition in our house. I can’t wait for next year when The Little Lady can help me frost. Last year, I combined two recipes, and they turned out...
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Christina from I Gotta Create {Day 5}
Day 5 Christina from I Gotta Create Christina was one of my first followers that didn’t know me in person. She always has unique ideas to share. I had to laugh out loud when I saw her silverware turkey display for Thanksgiving and her Perfectly Puzzled post would be a great idea for a holiday ornament. You’ll love what she has to share with you today… Hi everyone,...
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Lacy Ornament {Day 4}
Que Linda will be co-hosting a link party this Saturday for you to show off your holiday creations. Day 4Lacy Ornament Co-hosting Creating Christmas has really helped me get into the Christmas spirit this year. I feel like I’ve been in a crafting marathon all week, but I’ve gotta tell ya that my house is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. I’ve been wanting to use lace in...
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Vanessa from Home Sweet Butterfly {Day 3}
I invited one of my blog friends, Vanessa from Home Sweet Butterfly, to share something she’s created for Christmas this year with you today. She has quite the collection of fun and easy projects over at her blog. She has come up with some great ideas for Christmas like her ornament up-cycle and wall art. Take it away Vanessa… Hello, Bloggy Friends. My name is Vanessa, from Home...
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Once there was a Snowman, Snowman, Snowman...{Day...
Day 2Wooden Snowman My friend, Jacquelyn, recently pinned this snowman from Etsy and then we got together to make one for ourselves. Don’t you love when a pin comes to fruition? I’ve gotta tell you that it’s way more fun making something with someone else. This is the inspiration (from Jodyaleavitt Etsy Shop): This is how mine turned out~ And it is as easy as it looks. You...
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Day 1
DAY 1Rosette Ornament I’m co-hosting Creating Christmas along with 14 other bloggers all week long. I will be posting Christmas projects every day this week and we’ll have a couple guests show us a few things they’ve been creating too. I can’t wait to show you what I’ve been working on! Before this year, a Christmas storage box didn’t even exist in our...
Picture Frame Giveaway Winner!!!
Thanks everyone who entered into the Picture Frame Giveaway! And the lucky lady is… #3 Lorene from Just Lu and she said~ Oh my goodness! I’m a fairly new follower so I hadn’t seen these, but I LOVE them! I want them all! I am a follower and I like you on Facebook. Thanks for a great giveaway! Congratulations Lorene!
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DIY Toddler Chairs {Made out of PVC Pipe}
My mom made a chair out of PVC pipe for me when I was about one year old and I actually still have it (the fabric is worn and it’s in pieces right now.) The Little Lady played with it until I decided to do an update. Plus, I wanted to make one for her cousin for his first birthday. These would make great beach chairs. They’d be great for camping too. Don’t you remember being...
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Christmas Advent Calendar
Tomorrow, I’ll pick the winner of the Whimsical~Funky Picture Frame giveaway. You still have time to enter! Go here to enter. Ready or not, Christmas is around the corner and as of today, we’re counting down the days. I’ve been working on this advent calendar for what seems like forever. It started out as a simple idea, but I kept adding more and more to it until it became...
November 2011
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Guest Post @ The Girl Creative: End Table Before...
Welcome TGC readers! I’m so excited to be a new monthly contributor over at The Girl Creative. Don’t you just love Diana’s blog! If you’re visiting for the first time, feel free to take a minute or two to look at a few of the projects I have whipped up in the past. I have several sewing, crafting, and home decor projects. I also have shared a few recipes in the past....
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Our First Christmas Tree!
Happy Belated Thanksgiving!! I hope each of you had a wonderful time surrounded by family and friends. Since Thanksgiving was keeping everyone busy, I decided to postpone the drawing for the winner of the Picture Frame Giveaway until this Friday, December 2nd. So you still have time to enter! I can’t believe that my husband and I have been married for over 3 years and we’ve never...
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DIY Board Book
There’s funky-whimsical picture frame giveaway this week (ends 11/28). Come take a look. We had a blast taking The Little Lady on her first trip to the beach this summer. We were such proud parents as we watched her discover the water and sand for the first time. I think I took over 100 pictures. Then I came home and blogged about it. A friend told me I should make it into a book…...
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Picture Frame Giveaway
Que Linda has its very own Facebook page! Kind of exciting if you ask me. I think this calls for a little celebration~ in the form of a giveaway! I bet you remember these picture frames here. I’m giving away a funky~whimsical picture frame to one lucky gal (or guy). This is how you enter: You must be a follower (if you are not already a follower, you can hit the “join this...
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Liebster Award and a VERY Special Announcement...
I think I’ll keep you waiting in suspense for the VERY special announcement until the end. First, one of my readers, Vanessa from Home Sweet Butterfly gave me the Liebster Blog Award. Wahoo! Thanks Vanessa! I just want to add that she leaves the best comments that always make my day. Thanks again, Vanessa! Go check out some of her wonderful creations like her pumpkin muffins and her...
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How to Paint Crisp Chevrons
Remember how I said, I would never talk about my bedroom again (since I’ve already posted about it 3 times)? Well, I kind of fibbed a little. I was looking through my pictures and realized I had forgotten to share how we painted the chevrons with clean edges. First, I read a post from Living with Lindsay that helped me get started. Then, my husband and I learned a few things along the...
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Que Rica: Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream!
Thanksgiving is in the air. I can already smell the yams and turkey baking… Things are finally cooling down here in Arizona, and by cool, I mean I wear a sweatshirt in the mornings and evenings. We still have a ways to go. I made this pumpkin pie ice cream last week, and I was surprised how close it came to the real deal. The only difference between this and actual pumpkin pie is that...
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Sewing Machine Tips: Needles, Tension and Stitch...
My sewing machine is coming up on 10 years. My mom gave it to me for my 18th birthday (I’ll let you do the math.) Out of all the presents I’ve ever received, I think this one has been used the most and endured my fluctuating interests over the years. Since my first project, a simple A-line skirt, I’ve always had problems with the thread or the needle breaking. Sometimes the...
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Dry-Erase Calendar
Today, I’m going to show you a dry-erase calendar I made this last week. These are all over Pinterest so I’m not quite sure who I should give credit. I’ve been using Google Calendar, but I wanted a calendar to hang in our extra bedroom/craft cave. It’s really easy to make. I used a 11” x 13” picture frame from Wal-Mart, which costs between $3 and $4. Then...
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Que Rica! Tomatillo & Black Bean Enchiladas
Mmmm… are you already salivating just looking at that yummy picture? I am. I can’t get enough of the recipes from Dancing Carrots. They’re absolutely delicious! I’ve been wanting to try out their Tomatillo & Black Bean Enchiladas for a while now. I kept forgetting to buy tomatillos since they’re not a regular shopping list item. But, I finally remembered!...
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"Just Like Mommy" Accessories
Hello everyone! I hope your week is going great so far. My husband is out of town for a few days so I’ve been crafting like crazy. When the cat is away, the mice will play… or craft. I can’t wait to show you a few things I’ve been working on for next week. Did you have a chance to see the “Just Like Mommy” Purse from yesterday? The title is a...
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"Just Like Mommy" Purse
Lately, The Little Lady has found my purse to be very intriguing. She almost always has to rifle through its contents when I accidentally leave it out. She loves to play with my phone and wallet. Hand lotion is also a prized treasure. It’s time she had her own purse. Today, I’m going to show you how to make the “Just Like Mommy” Purse, complete with accessories I mean...
October 2011
13 posts
The Versatile Blogger Award
When I started my blog about a month and a half ago, I didn’t quite know what to expect in terms of how it would be received. I’ve been overwhelmed by your wonderful comments. Thank you so much! Really, I’m not just saying that. Thank you. I’m so excited to let you know that Christina from I Gotta Create has given Que Linda The Versatile Blogger Award. Christina has...
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! Can you believe it’s finally here?! Do you like her dog costume? I made it…. not! Grandma picked it out a few months ago, and initially I thought, “oh man, now I don’t get to make her costume.” It only took me a few minutes to realize, “I don’t have to make her costume!” Thanks grandma! We love it! What are your plans to...
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Chevron Design Worksheet {Free Download}
I love my bedroom wall, can’t you tell? This is the third day that I’m posting about it, but I promise it’ll be the last. Although, I’m sure you’ll see glimpses of it again as I dress up the bed and the nightstands. One step at a time… (If you want to know how to make these picture frames, go here.) First of all, you need to know that my husband, Brian,...
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Picture Frame Tutorial
I’m glad you came back for the tutorial on the picture frames in my bedroom. Sorry to hold you in suspense, but this last weekend was a very fun and busy. You know how it is. I made these frames the exact same as the one Stacy made over at Not Just A Housewife. I thought her frame was incredible and wanted to make it so bad that I was inspired to learn how to use a jig-saw. Yup,...
Guest Post at Housewife Eclectic
Welcome Housewife Eclectic readers! Today, I’m sharing my Pumpkin Lanterns with Housewife Eclectic for their Month O’ Pumpkins. I’m beyond thrilled that Debra invited me to be a guest today. Debra has great projects including her paper doll Halloween costumes and her spray painted cowboy boots. Check out her Month O’ Pumpkins series going on all October. This week,...
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My Bedroom
After tackling the bathroom, I thought I could take on an even more challenging project. I’ll just say that I need a break from painting for awhile. It’s not the actual painting that I struggle with, it’s picking out colors. I feel like I’m naming a child. Have you seen chevron lines around lately? (if you haven’t, check out Pinterest) They’re EVERYWHERE!...
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Fall Table Centerpiece
I saw these pumpkins and gourds at the grocery store last week and I just had to bring them home with me. Our family moved to Arizona from New Hampshire this summer. We only spent one fall season in NH, but I miss the vibrant changing colors that you see there this time of year. These little pumpkins brought back some fond memories. I decided to put the pumpkins on stands as a table...
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Crochet Giraffe
Are there any crochet fans out there? My grandma taught me to crochet when I was 9. I made a purse and some slippers and then didn’t do anything throughout the teen years. (Crocheting just didn’t seem cool anymore.) I decided to pick it up again about a year ago when I saw how many cute hats I could make for The Little Lady. Crocheting relaxes me. I can stop anytime to play with my...
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Brown Rice Pizza
Last Sunday, I ate two cinnamon rolls and within a few hours, I knew it was time to go 100% gluten-free again. It takes a lot of work at first, but cravings for bread and pasta quickly subside. The trick is planning and finding new recipes to keep things interesting. My cousin, Jessica, just started a website called Dancing Carrots that has an incredible selection of nutritious recipes, and...
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Bathroom Reveal
You’re going to think I’m nuts after you see what I did to our bathroom. I painted it lime green. Yes, you read that right- lime green! Do you remember this from Que Linda’s first day? Well, I just couldn’t leave that project alone and this is how it turned out. The guy at Home Depot thought I was crazy when I told him what the lime color was for. I kept thinking...
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Satin Flower Comb
Fabric flowers are all the rave now-a-days and I’ll bet there’s a tutorial for every flower known to mankind with all the creative juices running through “blog land.” I’ve caught flower fever too and I can’t get enough. I made this flower comb out of satin using the same method you can find at Little Birdie Secrets or Blissed Out. (notice that the flower is...
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Cupcake Spy Bag
Phew! This has been such a crazy week and it isn’t even over yet. I really have a knack for putting more on my plate than I can handle; I did, however, make something linda amid the craziness. I’m sure you’ve seen spy bags (if not, look here and here). There are some really fun ideas out there. Spy bags can make an easy nap-time sewing project. Even the vinyl isn’t too...
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Felt Flower Headband
We don’t expect to give The Little Lady a haircut until she’s five, but luckily she permits us to dress up her bald head with hats and headbands. I made tons of hair clips and headbands for her this summer to make it clear that she is indeed a little lady.Let me share one of my favorites with you. Cut several circles out of felt. Cut out some leaf shapes too. I used a sewing...
September 2011
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Fall Wreath
I’m really proud of this fall wreath that I made… like so proud that it’s bordering on sinful. I keep sneaking peeks every time I’m near it just to admire it a little more. I’ll let you in on a little secret. I wasn’t able to make the wreath into a perfect circle so I conveniently covered my mistake with the flowers. You’d never know the difference. ...
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Quinoa Lasagna- Que Rica!
This lasagna remix has quickly become a family favorite. I always feel tired and heavy after eating lasagna and pasta… and any other gluten-full food. When I got pregnant with the Little Lady, I realized how badly I reacted to gluten, so I adopted a gluten-free diet. When we moved from New Hampshire to Arizona a few months ago I went off the diet, but I’m slowly getting back to it....
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Pumpkin Lanterns
I’ve never been great at decorating for holidays. Why would you put something up just to take it down in a month? For that matter, why make your bed if you are just going to sleep in it again in a few hours? Well, I have a new 3/4 of a year resolution- I am going to get a little more festive about the holidays. Starting now with these pumpkin lanterns: You can light them up at night. ...
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T-Shirt Embellishment
I saw some cardigans with embellishments that were really unique at the store a couple months ago and I thought I’d try to replicate it with a few of my shirts. It’s always a little unnerving to alter clothing that’s already serving its purpose in life just fine. I could lounge around all day in a boring old t-shirt, but that wouldn’t be very linda, would it? Sometimes...
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And We Have a Winner Folks!
Que Linda’s first week went so well! Thank you everyone who participated in the GIVEAWAY! And there is a lucky winner of a $25 Target Gift Card. DRUMROLL PLEASE…… Hannah! Congratulations Hannah!
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Ruffle Skirt
Here’s what you’ve been waiting for- the ruffle skirt! This project won by a landslide in the GIVEAWAY. (It’s my favorite too- mostly because The Little Lady gets to wear it and I think she looks adorable in it.)By the way, I’m announcing the winner tomorrow so head on over and enter the GIVEAWAY to win a $25 Target Gift Card. I’ve never made anything like this...
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Not too late for a taste of summer: Blueberry Ice...
It’s funny, because everyone I talk to is so happy about the cooler weather even though it’s still in the 90’s out here in Arizona. It’s definitely still ice cream weather for us. My sister-in-law’s mom (my mother-in-law once removed?… it could work, maybe) gave me this recipe for blueberry ice cream and our family loves it- even my husband who rarely eats ice...
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Rope Art
We just moved into a house about a month ago and I have been waiting to put pictures and decorations on the walls, because I want it to look just right. I’m trying to avoid ~the haphazardly arranged look~ that always ends up happening. BUT I finally made something to dress up those walls a bit. Have you guys noticed that rope has become kind of a thing now? These are just a few of the...
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Baby Mittens
Wow! Thanks everyone for responding to the Giveaway from yesterday! I didn’t know what to expect, but I can tell you all that I had a little dance in my step all day yesterday. Thank you, thank you, thank you! If you didn’t get a chance to enter the giveaway, you still have a week. I am excited to share with you my first tutorial today: baby mittens. I haven’t found a good...
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Bienvenido
Here I go… my first post. This blog has been a dream of mine for the past several months and it’s finally happening! I have a lot to learn, but that’s the point, right? I’ve been working on several projects over the last few months that I can’t wait to share with you… and actually, I literally can’t wait so I’m going to give you a sneak peak of...
July 2011
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Under The Sea
Under The Sea by Wildlovevintage on Etsy
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Drowsy Dewy Dreams
Drowsy Dewy Dreams by jollyjuli on Etsy
