Momma Doesn't Get A Sick Day

Hello friends, I don't have anything interesting to share with you today. I am sick and feeling quite miserable. I'm having crazy coughing fits and wanting sleep at all hours of the day. Thank goodness my tea making hubby gets home at 4:00 to take over or I don't know what I would do. I do know I would rather it be me than the little one. Off to bed I go!

Girl. Inspired.

It all started before the little one was born. No, it was when my husband was a little boy. His mom would bake and decorate a special birthday cake for him every year. My husband has such happy memories of this growing up. He has mentioned oh so subtlety how he would love for me to do the same when we had a family of our own.
See, I am not a cake decorating kind of girl. Cooking and baking does not make me happy like some people. So for four years now, without my hubby's blessing, the little ones birthday cake has been bakery made.

But today, I am inspired!

The talented and sweet Stef from Girl. Inspired made these adorable cupcakes and mini cake for her daughters first birthday. They are so cute I can't stand it!

And she sews!

I think I may surprise everyone with a homemade cake next year...

Go check out Girl. Inspired. here if you want to be inspired like me.

Butterfly Artwork And A Winner!

I've had a lot of questions about the butterfly artwork hanging in our playroom. This is such an easy project to do, and you don't have to limit yourself to butterflies.

After finding a Martha Stewart punch and trying it out on everything in sight, I found what worked best for my project. It sounds silly, but using this punch is so fun it can be addicting.

I finally found a use for all my old magazines.

Finding textures and colors you like is part of the fun.

  

I printed a layout using Excel so it would be easy to space the butterflies.

I laid the template over my project paper and used a sharp pencil to transfer the positions. I used textured scrapbook paper.

Once I had my layout, I used glue dots to attach the butterflies. I bent the wings a bit to give them a three dimensional look.

The matte has a plastic edge that creates a deeper space. I bought the frame and matte together as a set at Hobby Lobby.

Now you have a one of a kind piece of artwork!

I'm participating in the CSI project. This week is a Martha Stewart-inspired” Challenge.

The Martha Stewart Craft Department are the guest judges. Stop by and check out all the great projects!

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The winner of the CSN giveaway is...

Handbags n pigtails Congratulations!!

I'm Having A Giveaway!

The giveaway is now closed.

I'm excited to be doing a CSN giveaway! This is a great opportunity to win a gift certificate to put towards anything you like. CSN Stores has over 200 online stores where you can find everything from cookware to cribs and even your most specific needs like LED lighting or laptop cases!
I have been on the look out for a couple of swing arm wall lamps and found a few that would be perfect from LED lighting.

CSN Stores has generously donated a $60 gift certificate to use as you wish on any of CSNs  200+ websites. The choice is up to you!

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2. For a second chance, leave a second comment telling me you posted about the giveaway or added it to your sidebar.
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The giveaway ends June 8th (midnight) and I'll announce the winner, chosen randomly the next day.

Good Luck!!

Multipurpose Potting Table...Done!

If you have been reading along with me for a while, you will remember my post about wanting to find a potting table for our deck. I wanted it to be versatile and use it for planting and extra table space for entertaining. After collecting two old barn doors and an ugly table this is what I ended up with.

The old barn doors were found on craigslist for free, I knew this one would make a fabulous table top. Now the search was on for some legs.

A couple of weeks later I found the table for eight dollars at a garage sale. It had a hideous laminate top but the legs were wood and I knew they would work.

After taking the table apart, a new apron was made with one of the old barn doors. My husband used a 2x10 on top to give it some height.

Then I primed and painted with two coats of exterior paint.

After the paint was dry, I brushed this glaze on and wiped it with a damp cloth.

Then came the fun part...the hand sander! My first time using one.

 

  I would have been there all day distressing this by hand.

Here is a close up of the barn door turned table top.

The basket tote was my Mothers Day present. It will be perfect for the farmers market!

I'm thinking the clock needs to come down a bit.

For less than forty dollars I have a multipurpose potting table that will get a lot of use this summer. I can already picture it with candles burning and a pitcher of frozen margaritas!

To enter my giveaway click here.

Participating in the CSI Project

Linking to trash-to-treasure Domestically speaking
The thrifty home white-wednesday someday crafts
miss mustard seeds feature friday The shabby nest
Remodelaholics-anonymous

Memorial Day Flowers

Every Memorial Day here in the Midwest you can count on seeing peonies in full bloom. They don't flower for very long but they are one of my favorites. We have a big old plant that was here when we bought our house.  I always make sure to bring some in to enjoy...even if my husband thinks they stink!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

I Won...Twice!

Checking the mail has been pretty exciting around here the last couple of days. I won two giveaways a couple of weeks ago and wanted to share my goodies with you.

This festive package is from Tinsel & Company. Tammy has an on-line boutique selling vintage inspired seasonal home decor and gifts. I LOVE everything she sells and I always enjoy reading her blog.

How cute is this all wrapped up?

I can't wait to do something fun with the tinsel sparklers. We are going to be so festive this weekend!

Special gift #2 is from the cinnamon post. Tara has a vintage home that she has beautifully decorated. I always feel inspired when I visit her blog.

Loving the garden sign and t-shirts. It's almost like everything was chosen just for me.

The glasses and napkin holders have my favorite wreath design on them.

Thank you Tammy and Tara!