Whew!!

Wowie!  It has been another wonderful week!  And I have SO many people to thank for it!

First -- a HUGE hug and thank you to Michelle at Someday Crafts -- she is so awesome -- and not JUST for letting me guest post on her blog this week. :)  I'm so flattered that she gave me the honor!  So thank you, thank you, Michelle! :)

And I'd also like to say "thanks a bunch" to some other folks who featured my projects as well:

One Pretty Thing (three times!) -- thanks so much, Rachel!!

Remodelaholic

Be Different, Act Normal

Crafts & Sutch

Delicious Ambiguity

I truly appreciate all the features and spotlights -- they make blogging SO fun -- and I'm so glad that I can share my crafts and projects with other people, too.

I'd also like to take a quick minute to thank my sponsors, too.  If you haven't stopped by these awesome jewelry spots -- be sure to -- you won't be disappointed!  They are all SO unique!

Village Boutique

Ramble Shamble -- and a special thanks for their awesome giveaway this week!!

Stella & Dot

What a fun week -- are you ready for the next one!?!  I've got some really fun things planned -- I think you'll all like!  :)

 

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Ramble Shamble Fall Earrings Winner!!

It's time to announce the winner of the Shambe Ramble Giveaway! :)

Thanks again to Nicole and Stacey for giving away a pair of their fall earrings!! And if you haven't visited their shop yet -- be sure you do!  They have some absolutely adorable pieces!

And the winner is.....













which is:

Jessica Busse said... 15

I love the necklace with the wing pendent!!! It is so elegant and I could totally see myself wearing this dressed up or down! Love it!!! http://www.etsy.com/listing/51190342/black-and-gold-beaded-wing-pendent

September 9, 2010 10:19 AM

CONGRATULATIONS JESSICA!!  

Send me an email and we'll get your earrings to you!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful week! :)

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Fall Candlestick Topiaries

Time for more fall crafts! :)  Speaking of fall -- don't forget -- today is the last date to enter Ramble Shamble's fall earrings giveaway!

Well you all know how much I LOVE a cheap and easy, crafty project -- and that's JUST what today is. I saw this idea at a store somewhere -- but of course, I can't remember where. Oh well -- just know it's not my idea. :)

I found this set of candlesticks at the thrift store for $2.99 each:

 

I cleaned them off, took my trusty can of spray paint and gave them a few shiny coats. :)  I used the same paint here as I did on my night table lamps.  I made it super easy on myself and painted the candlesticks and lamps at the same time.  Not that I don't LOVE to spray paint -- but the easier the better, right!? :)

The second step was to take some fall floral leaves and put them in the candle holder.  I used some that I happened to find at the thrift store for $.99 -- but you KNOW the Dollar Store has TONS of cute fall leaves, too -- they're all over the place!

I wrapped several ends together and bound them with a rubber-band.  Then I put them into the candle holder and put little pieces of newspaper around them to hold the leaves in place in the candle holder.

 What do you think???  I just can't say no to a quick and inexpensive project -- so I think they're pretty cute. :) 

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Taking the Day Off

Today I'm taking a break from my projects....don't worry they'll be back!!  Today, Kevin & I are celebrating our three year anniversary. 

Three years ago today I married my sweetheart and best friend.  There are about a million reasons why I love him - and don't worry, I won't list all million. :)   He brightens every day with his goofy jokes (that I love) and his handsome smile.  I might be biased, but he's the most wonderful person -- and I'm SO blessed to have him to go through life with.

A very happy third anniversary to my sweet, wonderful, husband!

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