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Introducing SNAP! Conference sponsor Cricut!

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Let Cricut Help You Create! We are so happy to announce Cricut as a sponsor for SNAP! Conference 2013! Cricut is excited to meet each of you at SNAP! and can't wait to share the ways they envision Cricut helping you grow, bloom, inspire and create joy! Come & chat with them about their Cricut Blogger Network at SNAP! Cricut's Blogger Network program benefits include: Free product for reviews, projects, and giveaways. Sponsorship support for special events. Brand Representative Opportunities at conferences, conventions, etc. Latest tips and techniques on all Cricut … [Read more...]

Introducing SNAP! Conference sponsor MailChimp

MailChimp at SNAP! Conference

We are so happy to announce MailChimp as a sponsor for SNAP! Conference 2013! This is MailChimp's first year at SNAP! and we can hardly wait. MailChimp will be one of our break sponsors and can't wait to mix and mingle with SNAP! attendees...and hand out lots of fun MailChimp goodies. (I might have had a sneak peek at what they're including in the swag bags. All I can say is it's pretty dang awesome.) Though I haven't yet sent out a newsletter related to my blog, I'm kind of excited to do so after checking out the MailChimp Inspiration page. There are some pretty … [Read more...]

SNAP! Style by Jamielyn from I Heart Nap Time

Jamielyn I Heart Nap Time

For SNAP! Conference attendees, the question of what to wear to a blogging conference trumps "What's the schedule?" and "Who's speaking?" every time. To help you plan your conference attire we've enlisted the help of two previous SNAP! attendees to talk SNAP! style. Today's post is by Jamielyn from I Heart Nap Time. ... You can read the previous SNAP! Style post here: SNAP! Style by Megan from Brassy Apple. Who's excited for SNAP?! It is less than ONE month away! Ah, I can't wait! Now that I've got my business cards ordered, it is time to stress about outfits!At SNAP you'll see some … [Read more...]

Introducing Lowe’s – SNAP! Conference’s Title Sponsor

lowe's snap! conference title sponsor

We are thrilled to announce that Lowe's has joined SNAP! Conference as this year's title sponsor. Choosing the right sponsors for our community is no easy task.  We want to have enthusiastic, informed, and engaged brands that love the community of bloggers as much as we do.  That is why Lowe's is such a perfect fit.  In fact, several of our current and past team members are (or were) on the Lowe's Creative Idea's team.   They have created projects for, worked with, and loved Lowe's...just like we know you do.  In fact, here are what they have to say about working with … [Read more...]

Setting Blog Goals

Blogging Goals

I love this time of year. It's one of the few times where the world around me quiets down enough that I actually have time to sit and think. Reflect. It's also a time to look forward and plan for the future. I am a list maker so a lot of my reflection and planning ends up in list form—perfect for posting next to my desk for inspiration. I am glad I've kept it handy, because even though it's been a crazy-wonderful year,  I feel like I have really worked on the goals I set for myself. Of course I didn't accomplish every single one perfectly, but as Hemingway says, "...it's the journey … [Read more...]

12 Awesome DIY Christmas Ornaments

DIY felt pinecone christmas ornament via love grows wild

The Christmas season is officially upon us.  If you haven't had a chance to decorate your tree yet, today we've got a round-up of 12 amazing DIY Christmas ornaments. Christmas is all about family.  So what better way to decorate your tree than with family photos?  Check out these cute DIY glittered family photo ornaments that No. 2 Pencil shared on Tatertots and Jello. Natural textures make a great addition to any tree.  These cute little burlap birds from Posed Perfection would certainly do the trick! Chalkboard art is all the rage, so why not add it to your tree as … [Read more...]

Show & Tell Wednesday No. 27: Holiday Projects

German-Glass-Glitter-Pear-Ornament via A Pumpkin and a Princess

I love this time of year...There are so many creative projects being finished and they are all sooo good! I am excited to share a few of this week's favorites. Show & Tell Highlights I totally have a thing for advent calendars - there's nothing better. I love this tool box advent calendar from Sassy Style Redesign. Speaking of advent calendar's, check out this ribbon advent calendar from Carolyn's Homework. Oh my goodness. I am in love with this adorable glitter reindeer canvas from Tales of the Scotts. LOVE. What a cute shape and you know how I feel about glitter... How about a … [Read more...]

Show & Tell Wednesday No. 25

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Show & Tell Highlights With the three feet of snow we received this last week, Christmas posts popping up online and Black Friday right around the corner, I am feeling like I need to get in every autumn feature I possible can THIS WEEK! Combine that with a few really great room reveals and I think that this week might go a little long on features...bear with me. Room Reveals I think if I updated my bedroom to look like the master bedroom over at Design Dining and Diapers, I might just keep it a tad bit cleaner. Check out the amazing after...She did it all on a budget too! Ok. … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving Glitter Dipped Pumpkin Place Card Holders

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You may have noticed the fun, new paint-dipped trend appearing everywhere recently, from furniture to utensils, vases, bags and pretty much anything else you can think of... I came across these bright color-dipped pumpkins from Sweet C's Designs which became the inspiration for my glitter-dipped pumpkin place card holders for Thanksgiving. I love to use place cards at parties and especially for special occasions such as Thanksgiving and Christmas since you usually have large family gatherings for these holidays. My kids always enjoy looking for their name at the table. Typically I just … [Read more...]

Show & Tell Wednesday No. 24: The Handbuilt Home {Giveaway}

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Ana White's The Handbuilt Home It's not often that a get so nervous over meeting another blogger that I loose my words. (Let's be honest, it's really not often that I am at a loss for words period.) And, although I was a bit beside myself with nerves, I was thrilled to meet Ana White when she flew all the way from Alaska to speak at SNAP! last year. Ana is one of my DIY heros. On her site you will find simple step-by-step instructions for building just about anything you ever might need for your home. And now? She has a new book out called The Handbuilt Home. Have you seen it … [Read more...]