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November 4, 2015 by: jenn

The Big Reveal- Renovation Complete

Our home has been in various states of upheaval over the past few months. We decided to add on to our second level to make some desperately needed space. Our addition is technically office space but I think it is so beautiful and peaceful. The best part is that my husband and I did most of the work ourselves after the room was enclosed.

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We used to have a back deck leading off our living room through a double slider. We never really used the deck because it was either too hot, too cold, too buggy, etc. — you get the idea. We have a lot of space outside for the kids to run around so we would mostly be down on that level with them. With as much space as we have on the outside – we were desperate for more space on the inside. Our family quickly grew from 1 to 3 to 5 of us plus the dog, all living under one roof. Not sure how that happened so quickly but I guess that is a story for another day.

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We had some basic ideas that would not involve poring new foundations or footers but really just working with the existing floor plan. I knew that I wanted more light and my husband wanted a fireplace. We both got what we wanted and the result is fabulous.

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A construction team came in to enclose the space, add the roof and ceiling and install the windows. My husband and I did the rest…. Mostly my husband but I helped when I could! We sheet rocked, painted, stained, trimmed and installed 100-year old barn wood wainscoting to cementing old stone that we found out in the fields to our beautiful and large gas fireplace.

 

So what do you think about our new room? This is my favorite place to work from!

October 26, 2015 by: jenn

Cheap and Easy Way to Decorate for Fall with Gold Spray Paint

I love decorating for fall. It is so easy to wander outside and find leaves, acorns, corn stalks, pumpkins. There is nothing better! This year I wanted to give my fall decorations a little lift. I simply bought a can of metallic gold spray paint and poof, instant gold chic.

What do you think?

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October 19, 2015 by: jenn

Cheap and Easy Halloween Treat Bags with FREE Printable

Halloween is just around the corner and I am sure that you have to take part in some Halloween festivities or Tricky Trunks. I hat spending a fortune on Halloween Treats for kids because they always get so much candy and sweets. I created a BUGS AND KISSES Treat bag label for you FREE. Simply punch out this tag and attach to your favorite bag- whether clear cellophane, lunch bags, etc. and fill with a few Hershey’s Kisses and a plastic spider ring.

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How cute are these tags? I hope the kids at our neighborhood Tricky Trunk like them. How do you save money on your Halloween Treats?

September 3, 2015 by: jenn

DIY Teacher Gifts for Back To School

Looking for a cheap and creative back to school gift for the teacher? DO you have a few new teachers in your building that you would like to give a cute and creative gift to that does not coast a whole lot of money but will look super cute on their desk. applediy3

Check out these DIY Apple Teacher Gifts. They are so easy! Simply paint a terracotta pot and dish red. Then hot glue a leaf stem on the top and you can fill with candy, school supplies, etc.

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So easy and pretty cheap. What do you think?

July 24, 2015 by: jenn

Easy Frozen Yogurt Pops- Perfect Summer Treat

The last time I was in the grocery store Yoplait had a new flavor of yogurt – Rainbow Sherbet. The first thing that I thought of was that this would make a tasty and easy frozen treat. I simply put an ice pop stick in the bottom and placed them in the freezer over night.

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When my daughter was asking for ice cream, I was able to offer her a more healthy alternative – the frozen yogurt on a stick treat! Simply cut along the side of the yogurt container  and you have a delicious frozen treat! What are your favorite flavors of yogurt? I bet the pina colada flavors would work great too!

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July 22, 2015 by: jenn

Easy Container Updates for Beautiful Curb Appeal

During the summer months it is quite easy and inexpensive to add an instant lift to your home with flowers and plants in containers. Simply purchase colorful blooms and add them to existing containers to easily update your look.

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When adding floors and plants to containers make sure sure you add a plant that has height (such as spikes) as well as trailers (flowers that will vine). This is a fail-safe way to make beautiful container arrangements.

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I love geraniums, petunias, ivy, and really anything that will look colorful and cheery. Our home has a bunch of different sun areas: full sun, part sun and shade. So it is important to make sure that you pay attention to the tags that come with the plants and display the flowers in an area that will allow them to flourish.

 

I would love to hear what you do for instant curb appeal…. do you add flowers, spray paint existing containers so they all match or re-cover cushions and pillows? Send me a link to your exiting DIY for your front door and porch spaces!

July 8, 2015 by: jenn

Fray and Distress Your Own Jean Shorts – Simple DIY

Are you looking for an inexpensive  way to distress and fray your own jean shorts? Jeans shorts that have the vintage look are very expensive. You can spend upward of $75 – $100 on a pair. If you have an old pair of jeans around, you can very easily make your own jean shorts. I simply distressed and frayed mine but you can add bleach to spots, add a brown dye to other areas for a truly unique look.

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It really is so easy, here are the simple directions:

1- Start with an old pair of jeans and using a scissor cut the jeans to the height you want.

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2- Using a blade or scissor, cut holes and slits on the jeans, pockets, sides.

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3- Run through the washer and dryer for 2 cycles.

June 29, 2015 by: jenn

Bloggers Brags Pinterest Linky Party

Welcome to the

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Here are this week’s 

Featured Posts from the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party

NO BAKE COOKIES AND CREAM SLICE featured post

No Bake Cookies and Cream Slice from Treat Yourself Sweeter received the most views last week!

Here is my favorite from last week:

PINK-Lemonade-Pie-HERO

Pink Lemonade Pie from It’s A Keeper

    * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Rules of the Bloggers Brags Weekly Pinterest Party  LET’S GET OUR PARTY ON!

      • Be a follower of your hosts on at least one of their social media

Pinterest Party Hosts Are...hosts of Bloggers Brags{Misty from  Denverista @ Facebook or Twitter or Pinterest or Google+}    
{Tammy from Creative K Kids @ Facebook or Twitter or Pinterest or Google+}

Please follow our co-hosts on at least one of their social media accounts.  They will be pinning 35 posts a week and commenting on those posts.

cohosts for May and June for the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party

{Ali from Home Crafts by Ali
@ Facebook or Twitter or Pinterest or Google+}

{Christie from Sparkles of Sunshine
@ Facebook or Twitter or Pinterest or Google+}

{Brandi from Penguins in Pink
@ Facebook or Twitter or Pinterest or Google+}

{Ntina from happy girly crafty
@ Facebook or Twitter or Pinterest or Google+ or Bloglovin}

{Jenn from Ever After in the Woods
@
Facebook or Twitter or Pinterest or Instagram}

  • Pin our Pinterest party button or a visible link onto your sidebar, post, or party page. This will help others to find our party and will bring more visibility to your links! 
Creative K Kids
  • Please make sure that you link directly to your post’s URL and not to your blog’s URL.
  • Pin the two links before yours! If EVERYONE pins, then everyone will get more Pinterest love. 
  • Link up a maximum of 3 links. They can be old or new–they’re all new to us, and we want to see them!  Please link up posts only one time to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party.
  • All posts must be family-friendly.  If you link up an post that contains alcohol, it may not get pinned if it goes against the hosts/co-host’s beliefs.
  • OPTIONAL: Follow our Bloggers Brags Board on Pinterest. You don’t have to do this; but of course, you’ll want to! We will be pinning all of these links to that board which will also gain more exposure for you! You can find the Bloggers Brags board here. 

          Here are just a few more details! 

  • If your post is featured, you can grab this button!
Creative K Kids
  • Disclosure: By linking up and including a picture, you agree to Creative K Kids and Denverista and any co-hosts to use your pictures and links in any future posts on any of their personal blogs. Your photo may also be used for promotion on all social media outlets of Creative K Kids and Denverista as well as any future co-hosts.  We also may link your printables and other resources up to our permanent linkys to gain you more exposure. 
  • If you include your e-mail in the linky form below you will be added to a weekly reminder e-mail when the link party goes live. Your e-mail will not to added to any other lists or given out.  
  • If you would ever want to co-host this party, please contact Misty or Tammy.  You would have to pin 35 posts from this party a week and comment on those 35 posts.  You also would schedule this party on your blog every Monday for 7 am CST.  We would give you the script every week, and you would just add a featured post from the week before.  We ask that people follow you on at least one social media.  It is a two month commitment.  We are currently looking for 1 more co-host for July and and August.  You can email Tammy at creativekkids@creativekkids(dot)com if you are interested.  Thank you!
  • Please do not add any shops, reviews, giveaways or link-up parties.  Links that do not comply may be removed and will not be pinned or commented on.

An InLinkz Link-up


June 22, 2015 by: jenn

Bloggers Brags Weekly Pinterest Party

Welcome to the

Bloggers Brags logo

Here are this week’s 

Featured Posts from the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party

Blog Income, Stats, & Goals – Month 5 from Home Crafts by Ali had the most clicks last week.  This is an encouraging post for bloggers to read!  Your readership can grow!

Most clicked post from week 83

Here is my favorite from last week:

title photo dresser mirror into antique chalkboard_compressed

Chalkboard From a Mirror Frame from REDO IT YOURSELF INSPIRATIONS

    * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Rules of the Bloggers Brags Weekly Pinterest Party  LET’S GET OUR PARTY ON!

      • Be a follower of your hosts on at least one of their social media

Pinterest Party Hosts Are...hosts of Bloggers Brags{Misty from  Denverista @ Facebook or Twitter or Pinterest or Google+}    
{Tammy from Creative K Kids @ Facebook or Twitter or Pinterest or Google+}

Please follow our co-hosts on at least one of their social media accounts.  They will be pinning 35 posts a week and commenting on those posts.

cohosts for May and June for the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party

{Ali from Home Crafts by Ali
@ Facebook or Twitter or Pinterest or Google+}

{Christie from Sparkles of Sunshine
@ Facebook or Twitter or Pinterest or Google+}

{Brandi from Penguins in Pink
@ Facebook or Twitter or Pinterest or Google+}

{Ntina from happy girly crafty
@ Facebook or Twitter or Pinterest or Google+ or Bloglovin}

{Jenn from Ever After in the Woods
@
Facebook or Twitter or Pinterest or Instagram}

  • Pin our Pinterest party button or a visible link onto your sidebar, post, or party page. This will help others to find our party and will bring more visibility to your links! 
Creative K Kids
  • Please make sure that you link directly to your post’s URL and not to your blog’s URL.
  • Pin the two links before yours! If EVERYONE pins, then everyone will get more Pinterest love. 
  • Link up a maximum of 3 links. They can be old or new–they’re all new to us, and we want to see them!  Please link up posts only one time to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party.
  • All posts must be family-friendly.  If you link up an post that contains alcohol, it may not get pinned if it goes against the hosts/co-host’s beliefs.
  • OPTIONAL: Follow our Bloggers Brags Board on Pinterest. You don’t have to do this; but of course, you’ll want to! We will be pinning all of these links to that board which will also gain more exposure for you! You can find the Bloggers Brags board here. 

          Here are just a few more details! 

  • If your post is featured, you can grab this button!
Creative K Kids
  • Disclosure: By linking up and including a picture, you agree to Creative K Kids and Denverista and any co-hosts to use your pictures and links in any future posts on any of their personal blogs. Your photo may also be used for promotion on all social media outlets of Creative K Kids and Denverista as well as any future co-hosts.  We also may link your printables and other resources up to our permanent linkys to gain you more exposure. 
  • If you include your e-mail in the linky form below you will be added to a weekly reminder e-mail when the link party goes live. Your e-mail will not to added to any other lists or given out.  
  • If you would ever want to co-host this party, please contact Misty or Tammy.  You would have to pin 35 posts from this party a week and comment on those 35 posts.  You also would schedule this party on your blog every Monday for 7 am CST.  We would give you the script every week, and you would just add a featured post from the week before.  We ask that people follow you on at least one social media.  It is a two month commitment.  We are currently looking for 1 more co-host for July and and August.  You can email Tammy at creativekkids@creativekkids(dot)com if you are interested.  Thank you!
  • Please do not add any shops, reviews, giveaways or link-up parties.  Links that do not comply may be removed and will not be pinned or commented on.

An InLinkz Link-up


June 19, 2015 by: jenn

DIY Gold Lampshade

We are in the process of re-decorating our little girls bedroom. She loves everything pink and sparkly and frilly …. Which I totally love! In any event we are doing her bedroom in pink and gold and I want it to be girly but not so much little girly, if you know what I mean.

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We found this neat zebra lamp at a yard sale a while ago and I love it but the lampshade was kind of blah. So I thought a shade with a rim of gold around the edge would be perfect and so easy to do. I think it came out great… what do you think?

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Directions

  1. Clean the lampshade of any dust or debris.
  2. Using painters tape. Mask off the area you do not want to paint. Make sure you press down firmly on the edges so you get a nice, clean line.
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  4. Place the lampshade on a piece of cardboard and using gold spray paint. Evenly coat until covered.
  5. Peel off painters tape and put the shade back on the lamp.
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Brown Sugar Pound Cake

This recipe for brown sugar pound cake will quickly become a staple in your home. This cake gas a delicious caramel flavor that comes from the brown sugar. Brown Sugar Pound Cake Recipe   I love making pound cakes and one of best recipes is this vanilla almond pound cake recipe. Make this in a 10-inch pan or angel food pan to make the mile

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We have teamed up with a few great blogger friends to offer you a chance to win this Spring KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway. I love my KitchenAid Mixer and use it every day. One of my favorite recipes that I love to make with my mixer are these delicious chocolate chip cookies. These chocolate chip cookies are soft and chewy – the trick to this recipe is

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Impossible Pie that Makes it Own Crust While Baking

Impossible coconut pie or magic cake or whatever you want to call it is the easiest way to make a pie. In this recipe I used coconut but you can easily use other flavorings as well. It is magic how the crust forms while the pie is baking. Impossible Pie that Makes it Own Crust While Baking   This impossible pie is the perfect solution

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Layered Jell-O Desserts

Well summer is just around the corner and this easy to make layered Jell-O cups would be perfect for Memorial Day or Fourth of July. These red, white, and blue layered Jell-O cups are a great addition to any party you are planning. Red, White, & Blue Layered Jell-O cups   These cups are an awesome Jell-O layered dessert to bring for any party. The

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mile high brown sugar pound cake slice caramel color

Brown Sugar Pound Cake

This recipe for brown sugar pound cake will quickly become a staple in your home. This cake gas a delicious caramel flavor that comes from the brown sugar. Brown Sugar Pound Cake Recipe   I love making pound cakes and one of best recipes is this vanilla almond pound cake recipe. Make this in a 10-inch pan or angel food pan to make the mile

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Impossible Pie that Makes it Own Crust While Baking

Impossible coconut pie or magic cake or whatever you want to call it is the easiest way to make a pie. In this recipe I used coconut but you can easily use other flavorings as well. It is magic how the crust forms while the pie is baking. Impossible Pie that Makes it Own Crust While Baking   This impossible pie is the perfect solution

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Cute Face Planters

These adorable cute face planters make the perfect gift for Mother’s Day or Teacher Appreciation gifts. The cute pots can hold small gifts like candy, seeds, hair ties or desk accessories. Adorable. Cute Face Pot These are made with a small terra cotta pot that are painted white. Allow that to dry and them draw on a face and cheeks with marker. Then add silk

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TUTU Centerpiece for Girls Birthday Party

Have a little ballerina or dancer celebrating their birthday this year? Celebrate by making this simple TUTU Centerpiece for a girl’s birthday party.   Easy Centerpiece for Ballet Themed Party This centerpiece is so easy to make and all you need are a few items to make it for the birthday girl. Get the tulle in the color theme of your party to make everything

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How to Make a Fairy Garden

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #allfreeclearclean #CollectiveBias   The snow has finally melted and my daughter and I could not wait to get outdoors. She has been dying to make a fairy garden outside to welcome all of her magical friends back to our yard. This can get pretty messy with all of

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