Show & Tell Wednesday: Simple Summer Project Ideas

Chipboard-Summer-Bunting-

I am so excited for summer. The warmer weather, longer days and relaxed schedules are such a welcome break from the gray of winter. I kicked off the week with a fun "favorite things of summer" giveaway. If you've not had a chance to enter, I hope you will hop over today...Speaking of hopping the giveaway is actually a blog hop. Several of my friends are joining me for favorite things giveaways of their own. Since I am summer mode, today I am featuring some of my favorite simple summer projects that were linked up last week... Show & Tell Highlights Celebrate summer with a fun … [Read more...]

Show & Tell: Lemon & Lime Recipes

Lemon lime

Show & Tell Highlights It's summer and it's not just the 90+ degree weather we've been experiencing in Utah, it's all of the lovely lemon & lime recipes and project ideas that have been popping up all over the internet. I love every single one and today, I am sharing six of my favorite lemon/lime posts that were linked up last week. How about these homemade citrus bath salts from A Pumpkin and a Princess? The air here in Utah is really dry and I am always looking for the right lotions and potions to provide for optimal skin. Check out this lemon grass body butter from Homespun … [Read more...]

Show & Tell No. 46: Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts

Polka Dot Toiletries Bag via The Crafted Sparrow

Every year after SNAP! I think that I have time to take a breather and every year about mid-May I realize that I am more behind than ever. Sigh. Needless to say, I have not really been prepared for the three birthdays we have had in the three weeks post SNAP!, nor am I truly ready for Mother's Day next week. Fortunately, you've provided a number of great last minute Mother's Day gift ideas. Show & Tell Highlights My parents have a "summer" home and a "winter" home that they frequently travel between. This fun polka dot toiletries case from The Crafted Sparrow would be perfect for … [Read more...]

Show & Tell No. 45: Great Recipes Edition

Great Recipes

Dinner tonight was not stellar. In fact, it was a bit of an Italian sausage fail! Perhaps that's why as I went through this past week's links, I was so drawn to all of the amazing recipes linked up... Show & Tell Highlights Breakfast might be my favorite meal of all time. Crepes, French toast, waffles, I just love breakfast food. You've got to check out these "True" Belgian Waffles from Kristen Duke. Check out these delicious Italian Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms from Love Grows Wild. Growing up my Mom made a cheesy chicken broccoli casserole that was a family favorite. … [Read more...]

Show & Tell No. 44

Home DIY Projects

Oh my gosh. I had such a great time at SNAP!, but I am really glad to be settling into regular everyday life once again. I need routine. Regular life means, Show & Tell Wednesday. It's so great to be back! Show & Tell Highlights I love this DIY vintage camera canvas by Let's Get Crafty. It would be such a great add for my office. Some of my favorite pillows are made from placemats, but I am loving this dish towel pillow from Domestically Speaking. Check out this DIY lamp shade at The Impulsive Crafter. Would you guess it was made with a Q-tip? I love furniture that … [Read more...]

Show & Tell No. 43: Great Home DIY Projects

Home DIY

Show & Tell Highlights So many great ideas linked up this last week! You have to check out this super-cute sailor outfit, these earrings made from scrapbook embellishments, or these adorable mermaid oyster cookies. We also had a ton of great home DIY projects! I love painting terra cotta pots in the summer. Check out these pretty painted flower pots over at Making Home Base. Since we're talking flowers, check out this funky-fun tool box turned flower box from Be Made Designs. I love a good wreath. Check out this spring paper wreath from Ashley's Dandelion … [Read more...]

Show & Tell No. 42: The Week There Were No Features…

You know how sometimes life gets the better of you? Well, this week happens to be that week. I had every intention of getting featured projects up today. Really. I even saved some already, but it's just not going to happen. This week, features are getting sacrificed for a little SNAP! planning. I do hope you understand. I promise to be more on the ball this next week. No lie. Show & Tell Linky Okay, friends. It's time for you to show off your projects for the week. Let's see what you've been up to. Link any sort of craft or DIY projects or recipes, but make sure you link … [Read more...]

Show & Tell No. 41: Last Minute Easter Ideas

Tulips via A Pretty Life

Show & Tell Highlights Oh gosh. I hate weeks like this...hate them and love them. There were a ton of great ideas last week and I could have tripled the number of featured projects. *sigh* Be sure to go over and take a peak yourself! Check out this incredibly gorgeous Easter tulip arrangement from A Pretty Life. Tulips are my very favorite flowers - so cheery and beautiful! I want this awesome tulip wreath from The DIY Village. Okay, pistachio pie might not be an Easter dish, but after seeing this gorgeous photo from Dear Emmeline, it might be at my house. I love the … [Read more...]

Show & Tell No. 40: Spring Craft Ideas

Spring Ideas

Oh dear. We've reached that time of year {March} where I completely loose it. I missed Show & Tell last week and I honestly didn't realize it until I sat down to go through your links and peak at your posts! Sheesh. Well, it's back...with highlights from two weeks ago. Oopsie! Show & Tell Highlights Sweet paper lolly decor for girls from The Crafty Blog Stalker. So fun! Pretty pastels are always perfect for spring. I love the sweet pink florale mobile Sweet Rose Studio made for her daughter. Speaking of little girls rooms, wouldn't this embroidered portrait at Sugar Bee … [Read more...]

Show & Tell No. 39

Show & Tell no 39

Show & Tell Highlights Oh. My. Gosh. You absolutely HAVE to check out these awesome mini treat leprechaun hat pinatas from Jacks and Kate. Check out these super-fun, really cute felt clovers from Life with Lovebugs. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day. Oh my goodness. The seasons just dry me out...I think that I need some of this awesome DIY cuticle and lip balm from Homespun with Love. Before you even use the balm, try this awesome lemon sugar scrub from The Benson Street. Look at this pretty sharpie painted bowl from The Learner Observer. It would make a great room … [Read more...]