Make it Monday

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> ----Ready for a cute overload?----</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Here's today's make it Monday roundup. :)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Chalkboard gift tags? Amazing. You could reuse these over and over. Get the DIY here.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="-Z8b_ZiGXync/Tqq42r-6nzI/AAAAAAAABFQ/TvcxdaLCNCY/s1600/duychalkboardgifttags.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="-Z8b_ZiGXync/Tqq42r-6nzI/AAAAAAAABFQ/TvcxdaLCNCY/s400/duychalkboardgifttags.png" width="308"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Create your own mini envelopes using this great tutorial.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="-7ivIXJyMu0U/TnGBKm-D8cI/AAAAAAAAe38/1LBqIm59qc8/s1600/easy-tiny-envelopes-tutorial-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="-7ivIXJyMu0U/TnGBKm-D8cI/AAAAAAAAe38/1LBqIm59qc8/s640/easy-tiny-envelopes-tutorial-4.jpg" width="379"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Make this pretty Felt Flower Pillow with this tutorial.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="-yePZO-lDs78/TqcjcoXJZnI/AAAAAAAAAKY/9n6fs-eYW6w/s1600/pillow-picture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="-yePZO-lDs78/TqcjcoXJZnI/AAAAAAAAAKY/9n6fs-eYW6w/s400/pillow-picture.jpg" width="395"/></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Get the DIY for these amazing paper feathers here.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" height="640" src=".a/6a0133edb97012970b0133f21949f2970b-800wi.jpg" width="473"/></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://campfirechicblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/how-to-make-patchwork-pincushion.html">Always losing your pins? Sew up this cute Patchwork Pincushion using this tutorial.</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> What have you been making? have you posted a tutorial/DIY on <i>your</i> blog?? <a href="mailto:katiebuggirl219@gmail.com">Let me know</a> and it may get featured on the next Make it Monday post!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br/></div>

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Make it Monday

----Ready for a cute overload?---- Here's today's make it Monday roundup. :) Chalkboa...

Free Downloadable Patterns/Blog Backgrounds

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Hey you guys, I was just playing around on photoshop and designed some fun patterns that I thought I would put up here as a free download!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> When I designed these I was thinking they would make great blog backgrounds. Just upload one into blogger template designer and set as "tile" and voila!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> You could also however use it as a desktop background- just download it and set it to "tile".</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Here's a preview of what they would look like as blog backgrounds..</div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="-9rfRYzvHpjA/TqNXeWkte5I/AAAAAAAADxw/3cRh1BiFvw0/s1600/graypolaroidinaction.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="-9rfRYzvHpjA/TqNXeWkte5I/AAAAAAAADxw/3cRh1BiFvw0/s1600/graypolaroidinaction.jpg"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> To download them just click whichever one(s) you want below.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> ---</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><a href="#">Geometric Pattern/Blog Background</a></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><br/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><a href="#">Blue Polaroids Pattern/Blog Background</a></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><br/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><a href="#">Gray Polaroids Pattern/Blog Background</a></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> ----</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> If you use these on your blog,<i><b> please </b></i>let me know, I would love to see how they turn out!!</div>

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Free Downloadable Patterns/Blog Backgrounds

Hey you guys, I was just playing around on photoshop and designed some fun patterns that I though...

Donate $5 to a great cause to enter to win a Handmade Quilt!

<div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;"></span></div> <div style="line-height: 1.5em; text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Hey you guys,  I have a favor to ask.. My mom is a quilter and she is raffling off this amazing  Stars and Stripes quilt to help out a friend. He is a former Air Force guy and he now has Crohn's Disease. He is fundraising for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and will be doing a half marathon in December. ALL PROCEEDS from this go to his Foundation. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="-Y2Zw67hYER4/TqvvU23D13I/AAAAAAAAD7A/2q6kDcRbaxk/s1600/starquilt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="-Y2Zw67hYER4/TqvvU23D13I/AAAAAAAAD7A/2q6kDcRbaxk/s1600/starquilt.jpg"/></a></div> <div style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em;"> <b><br/></b></div> <div style="line-height: 1.5em; text-align: center;"> To enter the drawing and have a chance at winning this handmade quilt/wallhanging (It measures 4' x 3') All you have to do is go make a donation to his page in the amount of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">$5</span>. Your name will be put in the hat to win this great hand made quilt.</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5em; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div style="line-height: 1.5em; text-align: center;"> <b>To donate, just go here.</b></div> <div style="line-height: 1.5em; text-align: center;"> <i>We will draw a winner the last Saturday in November</i>! So if you win, it will make a fantastic Christmas present for yourself or a friend!!</div> <div style="line-height: 1.5em; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div style="line-height: 1.5em; text-align: center;"> Thanks in Advance and good luck to everyone. Please help my Mom and I raise some money to help a veteran and a great guy.</div>

Donate $5 to a great cause to enter to win a Handmade Quilt!

Hey you guys,  I have a favor to ask.. My mom is a quilter and she is raffling off this amazing  ...

Tricks and Treats

<div align="center"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> make something beautiful and fun to eat! Create unique candy wrappers that are super-cute to giveaway at Halloween! Hope you like this little DIY. :)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="-dU0Q_iDXG90/TqcPl2amWbI/AAAAAAAADy0/F14MdGk5Xw0/s1600/060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="-dU0Q_iDXG90/TqcPl2amWbI/AAAAAAAADy0/F14MdGk5Xw0/s1600/060.JPG"/></a></div> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <br/> <div align="center"> Supplies:</div> <div align="center"> Mini candy bars</div> <div align="center"> Hershey's Kisses</div> <div align="center"> Scrapbook Paper</div> <div align="center"> Buttons, ribbons, stickers, embellishments</div> <div align="center"> </div> <br/> <div align="center"> Tools:</div> <div align="center"> Scissors and Adhesives<br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <br/></div> <div align="center"> 1. Wrap strips of paper around your candy bars, trim to correct size and adhere.<br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> </div> <div align="center"> 2. Add rub-ons or letter stickers for a message or add buttons, or ribbons!</div> <div align="center"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> </div> <div align="center"> </div>

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Tricks and Treats

make something beautiful and fun to eat! Create unique candy wrappers that are super-cute to givea...

Free iphone Wallpaper Downloads from LDC Designs!

<br/> Hello Everyone! <a href="http://ldcdesigns.blogspot.com/">Lindsay here from LDC designs</a>. I am super excited to be guest posting today because I have some awesome free downloads for you! You may know that Katie does a lot of her own drawings for her blog. Well, a while ago I asked her how she did it and she told me she used a Bamboo Touch. I didn't know what it was so I checked it out, bought one and I've been addicted ever since. I use it for tons of things: random doodling, school projects and <a href="http://ldcdesigns.blogspot.com/search/label/Freebie">free downloads on my blog</a>! Yesterday I thought maybe I could make some iPhone wallpapers and it worked! So that is what I have for you today. There are five in total and you can download them all by clicking the download button below. If you use them come to my blog and let me know! If you don't have an iPhone I have lots more <a href="http://ldcdesigns.blogspot.com/search/label/Freebie">downloadable things</a> on my blog! <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"><img border="0" height="540" src="-OSrf6uZHekM/TqGUgoJZD2I/AAAAAAAAEtQ/GshXc8GurpE/s640/Untitled-2.jpg" width="640"/></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/ldcdesignss/freebi/iPhoneWallpapersbyLDC.zip?attredirects=0&d=1" style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">Download Here</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Thanks Katie for letting me guest post! I hope you and your lovely followers have a good day! Bye.  <br/> <br/></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div>

Free iphone Wallpaper Downloads from LDC Designs!

Hello Everyone! Lindsay here from LDC designs . I am super excited to be guest posting today be...

Be Incognito!

<div align="center"> Simple ways to pull together a disguise/costume in just a few minutes! Transform into...</div> <br/> <div align="center"> <span style="color: #33cc00;"><strong>Be a Nerd</strong></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="-yR6p-BYUnwY/TqAUFyiBDQI/AAAAAAAADrw/RtkapzZUvdc/s1600/214.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="-yR6p-BYUnwY/TqAUFyiBDQI/AAAAAAAADrw/RtkapzZUvdc/s1600/214.JPG"/></a></div> <div align="center"> <span style="color: black;">1. Take a pair of old glasses and punch out the lenses. Wrap masking or duct tape around the middle.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="-nSVbWTffBI4/TqAUlCwJkjI/AAAAAAAADsg/A_jw_qUm45A/s1600/171.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="170" src="-nSVbWTffBI4/TqAUlCwJkjI/AAAAAAAADsg/A_jw_qUm45A/s320/171.JPG" width="320"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="-3jqDgfI5DPg/TqAViCx9jKI/AAAAAAAADso/l2QgbUedYFw/s1600/175.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="205" src="-3jqDgfI5DPg/TqAViCx9jKI/AAAAAAAADso/l2QgbUedYFw/s320/175.JPG" width="320"/></a></div> <div align="center"> 2.Put on a nerdy bow tie.</div> <div align="center"> 3. Complete your look with an annoying voice and a pocket full of pens!</div> <br/> <div align="center"> <strong><span style="color: #33cc00;">Be a Scout</span></strong></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="-wuZjbAtP0TQ/TqAV2lJX7MI/AAAAAAAADs4/tguah4tsIYA/s1600/193.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="-wuZjbAtP0TQ/TqAV2lJX7MI/AAAAAAAADs4/tguah4tsIYA/s1600/193.JPG"/></a></div> <div align="center"> <span style="color: black;">1. Pull out a vintage dress or jumper, and shop your local thrift stores for a scout hat and patches/badges.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="-ODfC9gQzajc/TqAV2OLIxoI/AAAAAAAADsw/hZTqC2uHcOE/s1600/190.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="-ODfC9gQzajc/TqAV2OLIxoI/AAAAAAAADsw/hZTqC2uHcOE/s1600/190.JPG"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="-o6LYS0-goLM/TqAV3OaLW9I/AAAAAAAADtA/XDtfEZT-Eoo/s1600/195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="-o6LYS0-goLM/TqAV3OaLW9I/AAAAAAAADtA/XDtfEZT-Eoo/s1600/195.JPG"/></a></div>

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Be Incognito!

Simple ways to pull together a disguise/costume in just a few minutes! Transform into... Be a Ne...

Make it Monday

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Good Morning you guys! How was your weekend? Make any cool projects?? This weekend I went for a bike ride, went to a big book sale, went to IKEA (I love that place!) etc. I didn't do any projects though. ;)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Here's some cute tutorials for today's make it monday.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="6173/6202320204_8059c8b64c_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="6173/6202320204_8059c8b64c_o.jpg" width="266"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2011/10/sketchbook-pumpkins.html">I love these Painted Autumn Leave Pumpkins, get the DIY here.</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="-IZ8AIrhQeM8/TpqA5pO_1RI/AAAAAAAABt0/6sBidGd6-k0/s640/iphonediy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="-IZ8AIrhQeM8/TpqA5pO_1RI/AAAAAAAABt0/6sBidGd6-k0/s400/iphonediy.jpg" width="400"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Sew up a new cozy for your iphone 4, or I'm sure you could change up the measurements a little to fit a different phone.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="-SDUjC05OWDM/TqTG5vX7KsI/AAAAAAAAD0M/Vd8S19nq6gs/s1600/Screen-shot-2011-10-23-at-6.55.09-PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="-SDUjC05OWDM/TqTG5vX7KsI/AAAAAAAAD0M/Vd8S19nq6gs/s400/Screen-shot-2011-10-23-at-6.55.09-PM.png" width="400"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://theperfectpearpair.blogspot.com/2011/10/mini-book-necklace-diy.html">Bookworm? Make these adorable Mini Book Necklaces.</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="-otzGvE67wOA/TmaqXphWkzI/AAAAAAAAC8A/aKRMnrTfiPM/s640/090511_6202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="-otzGvE67wOA/TmaqXphWkzI/AAAAAAAAC8A/aKRMnrTfiPM/s400/090511_6202.jpg" width="400"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Decorate your favorite coffee/tea mug using this fun DIY.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://littlesomethingsbylittlelohood.blogspot.com/2011/10/green-diy-applique-dress.html">Make this green and eco friendly dress using this great tutorial. </a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Have a tutorial you posted on your blog/site? <a href="mailto:katiebuggirl219@gmail.com">Let me know</a> and it might get featured on the next Make it Monday!</div>

Make it Monday

Good Morning you guys! How was your weekend? Make any cool projects?? This weekend I went for a bik...

Haunted Books Decor DIY

<div align="center"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Hosting a Halloween party, or maybe you just like to decorate for Halloween? These haunted books would look great on a side table.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="-XovI9_8_RlU/TqAYd9ztSUI/AAAAAAAADtI/iVhSvC-1BjY/s1600/203.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="-XovI9_8_RlU/TqAYd9ztSUI/AAAAAAAADtI/iVhSvC-1BjY/s1600/203.JPG"/></a></div> <br/> Supplies:</div> <div align="center"> Old Hardback books (old year books and directories are great-no one reads them!)</div> <div align="center"> Acrylic Paint</div> <div align="center"> Faux spider webs (spiders optional)</div> <div align="center"> </div> <br/> <div align="center"> Tools:</div> <div align="center"> Heavy Craft Glue</div> <div align="center"> Paintbrushes<br/> <br/></div> <div align="center"> <b>1. Paint the book covers with acrylic paint, in spooky colors. Paint only the tops and spines of each book.</b><br/> <b><br/></b></div> <div align="center"> <b>2. Paint or write "scary" titles on each book. My titles read, "Deadly Intentions", "Heads will Roll", and "Rest In Pieces".</b><br/> <b><br/></b></div> <div align="center"> <b>3. Glue books together with heavy craft glue.</b><br/> <b><br/></b></div> <div align="center"> <b>4. Wrap spider webbing around books and display!</b><br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="-K11j2A38dK4/TqAY3a7FEMI/AAAAAAAADtY/qILog9sHFfQ/s1600/206.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="-K11j2A38dK4/TqAY3a7FEMI/AAAAAAAADtY/qILog9sHFfQ/s1600/206.JPG"/></a></div> <br/></div>

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Haunted Books Decor DIY

Hosting a Halloween party, or maybe you just like to decorate for Halloween? These haunted books...

Recycled Old Book into a Laptop Case DIY

<div style="text-align: center;"> Do you guys remember the geeky laptop case I made? Well, the picture I had ironed on to it was beginning to fall apart, so I decided to make me a new one... from an old book.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> I also took pictures while I was making it so that I could do a tutorial for you guys.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> My laptop is an Aspire Netbook, which means its small and was easy enough to find a book that would fit it. I don't know if you can find a large enough book for a large laptop, but if you make one of these I would love to see your version!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="-RF2xo7cRfKc/TqB6PRONpVI/AAAAAAAADvA/Xh83Uod58qo/s1600/032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="-RF2xo7cRfKc/TqB6PRONpVI/AAAAAAAADvA/Xh83Uod58qo/s1600/032.JPG"/></a> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Supplies- Felt & Fabric (I used tan so it would look kinda like book pages) an old book (big enough to fit your laptop in) zipper, and some strong glue.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="-Md4AiyOlwzY/TqB6Mju-gNI/AAAAAAAADuY/3q-sM8-jhZc/s1600/018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="-Md4AiyOlwzY/TqB6Mju-gNI/AAAAAAAADuY/3q-sM8-jhZc/s1600/018.JPG"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I think I'm going to add something to the front of the book, like a word or something, but I don't know what yet. Any suggestions?</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> -Katie</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>

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Recycled Old Book into a Laptop Case DIY

Do you guys remember the geeky laptop case I made? Well, the picture I had ironed on to it was beg...

The crazy things I did on our trip..

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Went hang gliding.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Walked over 40 blocks in the pouring rain through NYC.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Held a cute baby gator.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Swam with Dolphins.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Haha, Think I'm crazy now? Oh, and while we were snorkeling in Key Largo a shark swam under us.. It was pretty awesome!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br/></div>

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The crazy things I did on our trip..

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Crafted Magazine

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Hi you guys, This is just a fun little shout out for Dom the girl behind the inspiring blog, Crafted.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Dom recently published the first issue for her new project- Crafted Magazine. Inside you'll find some great tutorials, artist interviews, fun links, and of course, lots and lots of inspiration.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="-OHM3FvAVILY/Ta5dhzZ_GsI/AAAAAAAAAV0/1KzKyb5eyp8/s320/Picture-11.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="-OHM3FvAVILY/Ta5dhzZ_GsI/AAAAAAAAAV0/1KzKyb5eyp8/s320/Picture-11.png"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> If you haven't already grabbed up your copy of Crafted Magazine (issue one) then go do it! Right now!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Here's the link to Dom's post where you can download the magazine, and check out her awesome blog while you're at it.</span></b></div>

Crafted Magazine

Hi you guys, This is just a fun little shout out for Dom the girl behind the inspiring blog, Crafte...

Return of Make it Monday!

<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Guess what? It's monday. and I'm going to start doing Make it Monday posts again! yay!</div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I'm sure most of you have already seen some of these, but since I just got back from our trip I'm just now getting to look at all of the amazing tutorials that have been posted in the blog world while I've been gone!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="-hcq-BK7jnDU/Tmu8SWRqbiI/AAAAAAAAF-k/9XiaUTSItKg/s640/DSC03664a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="-hcq-BK7jnDU/Tmu8SWRqbiI/AAAAAAAAF-k/9XiaUTSItKg/s320/DSC03664a.jpg" width="320"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I love these gel pens turned into feather pens! <a href="http://idlewife.blogspot.com/2011/09/diy-wrapped-feather-gel-pens.html">find the DIY here</a>.<br/><img border="0" height="400" src=".a/6a00d8358081ff69e2015436090fcc970c-500wi.jpg" width="292"/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Make fabric covered suitcases with this awesome tutorial.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="wp-content/uploads/2011/08/crayon-beads-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="wp-content/uploads/2011/08/crayon-beads-1.jpg" width="254"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Create some artsy jewelry from colored pencils with this great DIY.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="-LF4wQYu1TSU/TlxEbJu0nsI/AAAAAAAAAXE/KlIv693o-J4/s1600/IMG_3264.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="-LF4wQYu1TSU/TlxEbJu0nsI/AAAAAAAAAXE/KlIv693o-J4/s320/IMG_3264.jpg" width="320"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://strawberry-chic.blogspot.com/2011/08/diy-tuesday-simple-magazine-art.html">Recycle  Magazines in to art using this neat tutorial.</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="wp-content/gallery/mod-o-pear-coin-purse/mod-o-pear-purse-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="wp-content/gallery/mod-o-pear-coin-purse/mod-o-pear-purse-1.jpg" width="320"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> How cute is this Pear coin purse? Super cute! <a href="http://www.craftpassion.com/2011/10/mod-o-pear-ball-clasp-coin-purse.html">Get the pattern and tutorial here.</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" height="212" src=".a/6a010536d81cc6970b0153919616b5970b-800wi.jpg" width="320"/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Make some yarn word art using pipe cleaners and yarn with this awesome how-to!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="wp-content/uploads/owly-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="wp-content/uploads/owly-2.jpg" width="320"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I love this little owl plushie! Get the pattern and tutorial here.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Okay, I will stop there for now..Even though there are soooo many cute tutorials this time of year!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> -Katie</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> p.s. Do you have a tutorial that<i> YOU </i>have posted on your blog or website?? <a href="mailto:katiebuggirl219@gmail.com">Let me know</a> about it and it might get featured in the next make it monday!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br/></div>

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Return of Make it Monday!

Guess what? It's monday. and I'm going to start doing Make it Monday posts again! yay! ...