The other night, we had nothing but appetizers for dinner! It was so fun because we sat on the living room floor as a family, ate, and watched the Olympics. It was a great family bonding time, and all of the food was so yummy. I’m definitely going to be doing it again. But I […]
Sneak Peek!
August 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I’m so excited about this one, I just had to “share”! See you next week!! Make Sure to Follow Along If you use one of my tutorials, I’d love to see. Send me a link or picture to Vanessa {at} OurThriftyIdeas.com I link up here Technorati Tags: Sneak Peek,Painting,Chair,Teal
{Giveaway} Downtown Tape–Washi Tape
August 16, 2012 By 5 Comments
Do you know what Washi Tape is? It’s like the lazy way to decorate EVERYTHING. Not that Washi Tape is lazy, just that you can be lazy and make anything cute!! It is a decorative tape in so many different designs, colors, and prints. It is hard to find it in local stores, so you […]
{Tutorial} Gift Box
August 15, 2012 By 1 Comment
This is a cute little gift box all made out of paper. You use a die cut to make the box, the sunflower, and then adhere it all together. If you follow me on Instagram, you probably saw my new love for the EKSuccess and Martha Steward trim cutters. See that cute little white strip […]
Back To School Roundup
August 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Because I do not have kids going back to school this year, I am not “in” with all of the fun crafts, ideas, and gifts everyone is doing this season. So, I asked a few of my favorite bloggers to share their favorites. Easy Book Cover from The Sewing Loft Free Lunch Box Notes from […]
{Tutorial Tuesday} #19
August 13, 2012 By 3 Comments
Thanks to everyone who linked up last week. I’m gonna do this week’s feature a bit different. I just picked 3 numbers off the top of my head and those are the ones I’ll feature.#13, #24, #27#13Pesto Parmesan Pizza appetizer from Shaken Together Life #24Letter Wall Art from Ashley’s Dandelion Wishes #27Handkerchief Top from Navy […]
Bathroom Reminder Signs
August 13, 2012 By 9 Comments
A bit ago, I had the fun opportunity to check out IKEA on their opening day of the new fall line! Seriously, there were amazing products and I could have spent many paychecks in the one visit….like seriously! But as always, I had to limit my spending, and just get a few things. But I […]
Operation Write Home
August 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
You all have heard me mention Bennion Crafts (formerly refered to as Ben Franklin Crafts before their name change) before, here on the blog. You know when you find a company that you LOVE, and then something happens that makes you love them even more? Well, that just happened. I was chatting with Debby, who […]
Astrobrights Paper
August 12, 2012 By 5 Comments
This post brought to you by Astrobrights Papers by Neenah Paper. All opinions are 100% mine.Has anyone noticed that I really enjoy being noticed? What? You say I use all caps alot? I use a bunch of exclamation points?!?!?!!!!! I wear bright and new colors, and listen to loud music? Well, now I have found […]
{Recipe} Raspberry & Cream Cheese Parfait
August 11, 2012 By 2 Comments
I love fresh fruit (I’m sure you’ve already figured that out), but I also have a major sweet tooth. So when I get the chance to mix the two, I’m in heaven. I made these Raspberry and Nutella Pastry Puffs a while back, and had some extra of the filling. I could not let it […]
