Tuesday Linky Parties

I link up to Transformationandtreasures ,Tip Me Tuesday, Todays Creative Blog,  Take A Look Tuesday  and Nifty Thrifty Tuesday,  TopsyTurvyTuesday, t2t Tuesday, I'm a Twice Owned Queen,  I heart My Craft Cutter.

Tuesdays Club GW at Charm bracelet diva

Craftgawker

Oh my-

Have you heard of this website?

Craftgawker- LOVE it!!

Alot like Pinterest
 but you don't have to apply to join
 or wait to be invited by a member.
You can search all the categories-
You can pin the things you like-
keep your favorites together too.
But, it's all about crafts!

It's fun
It's free
It's fabulous!

Go on-sign in-and you're in-yippee!

I love all the cuteness-

there's where I began my new crochet obsession..

Now, between Pinterest and Craftgawker
I may be in big trouble..
Not only am I obsessed with learning new things-
I'm obsessed with pinning and liking-OMG!!!

Take care, gotta pin oops,gotta fly-Claire

Monday Linky Parties

I link up to Metamorphosis Monday, It's So Very Creative , Craft o Maniac Monday, Making Friends Blogger Style, Show off your cottage monday, Your So Very Creative, Making Monday Marvelous, Market Yourself Monday,pollywantsacrafter, Made by You Monday, Making Things Monday,Mad Skills Party,Round Tuit,Sew manyways , More the Merrier, Make Something Monday, SavvyHomemadeMonday.


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Weekend Linky Parties

I link up to Sew Crafty Saturday , SundayShowcaseParty, Saturday is Crafty Day,Saturday Nite Special, Sundae Scoop,A Vision to Remember, Lovely CraftyHome,ShindigSaturday, Weekend Bloggy Reading, Nifty Thrifty  Sunday, The Sunday Showcase 8

Favorites of the week!

I'm back....

and the creative juices

 were a-flowin' this week!

First up, check out this
Amanda, from Girl in Pink
created this lovely table
in a beautiful hue of AS chalk paint!
The Paris Grey and white with the dark wax finish
 enhances the carved legs-

Go check out the surprise inside the top drawer!


Rosemary, from Villabarnes
transformed this panel,
with a little paint
swag appliques
and crystal knobs-
with a bit of distressing,
it goes from plain Jane
to fancy Nancy!!
Just one of many amazing projects on this
creative blog!
 

Lori from Mama with a dash of DIY drama
created this LOVE-ly heart wreath-
OO-LA-LA!!
She has a great tutorial on the paper roses-
It's time consuming-
(from personal experience)
but worth every minute!
Go check this out-you'll be glad you did!


This bathroom re-do will knock your socks off
 when you see the before and after-
Check out this gorgeous vanity
 by Devin and Brooke, from Start at Home
This newbie blog is amazing-
The transformations will keep you
 going back for more-
so go explore!



Hope you enjoyed the show this week-
Go check out these creative ladies-
you'll be glad you did!
Take care, gotta fly- Claire

Friday Linky Parties

Feathered Nest Friday, Furniture Feature Friday, Shabby Nest, It's Fun To Craft,  FrugaliciousFriday, Flaunt it Friday,  Remodelaholic Friday, Inspiration Friday, Fridays Unfolded , Simply Designing, RedouxFriday,FridayFlair, Show and tell Friday ,fingerprints on the fridge

Yarn balls

I have balls of yarn everywhere

I am crocheting again....
I can't stop-

I gave all my yarn away-
I was done-
no more for me-
After so many blankets, hats and scarves-
I had really had enough..

It lasted a few years
and
it flirted with me
 again and again and again
until
I couldn't take it anymore-
scarf after scarf after scarf after hat after scarf.......
the addiction is back and I couldn't be happier!!
I found this pattern on craftgawker
the newest love of mine-
another post altogether!!
I then found LandB yarn co.
and this fab pattern-
spiral scarf

easy- peasy, lemon- squeezy
2 stitches is all it takes..

Here are a few of mine-

 

Take care, gotta fly-Claire

Thursday Linky Parties

I link up to   Thrifty Thursday,  A crafty Soiree,Hooking Up with HOH, Transformation Thursday,Strut Your Stuff Thursday,Delightful Order  Home Sweet home, Time Travel Thursday.

Wednesday Linky Parties

I link up to  Sew Much Ado Wednesday,PassionatelyArtistic, Whatever GoesWednesday,Piece of Work Wednesday,Look What I Made, Winter Blues,Idea Sharin' Wednesday, Wow Us Wednesdays, Good Life Wednesday,The Thrifty Home,Twin Dragonfly designs, Faded Charm, Under $100 linky party, Open House Party,Primp Your Stuff Wednesday 

Newbies of the week

Yea-it's that time again-

my favorites of the week-

it's a week filled with newbies-

I'm shocked at how many of you

 have begun the wonderful blogging journey with me-
I wanted to showcase some of you this week
 but I will have many more newbie weekends

because the talent is crazy....

First up is Yari from Antologias del hogar
Look at this beauty-
She picked up this secretary on craigslist
and got some painting techniques
 from one of my fav blogger's Kate-
go check it out!


Next is Maggie from Little Miss Maggie!
This buffet is charming-
the lines, the details
the color,the crystal knobs
aah, what more could a gal wish for-love this!
Head over to Maggie's and say hi..


Another favorite this week is from
 Francine at Skyblupink
She recreated this hutch
 using one of my bff's- burlap
She's got some amazing creations
 over at her lil' ole' blog so go check her out!



Loved these newbies and I know you will too!
Have fun checking these creative ladies out!

Take care, gotta fly-Claire

Home Sweet Home

I had some fun today-

I was cleaning up in the garage abit

and found this wreath form I bought at Goodwill-

These tablecloths were freebies from my mom-

A bundle of burlap leftover from another project-

I cut it into strips

Wrapped it around the frame-

Then, I wrapped the strips into circlets

some big, some small
and created
what looked like flowers-

pretty, huh?

I found this little nestie sign

 at the Christmas Tree Shop for $2.99

Paper "leaf"lets made from scrapbook paper

Attached the cute sign to the wreath-

Inside each "flower" I added a pearl

and miniature bluebird eggs

The birdie and the pearl

are the finishing touch!

As my first project of 2012-

this wreath hangs in my hallway

and brings a breath of fresh air

to Bless My Nest!

Take care, gotta fly-Claire

partying at

Making friends

I haven't made anything yet in the new year

except

breakfast, lunch and dinner-

reservations-

doctor's appointments-

puppy grooming appointments-

lesson plans-

 no crafty crafts-

But....

the best thing I've made are many new bloggy friends

these past two weeks-

a little over 100

It is wonderful getting to know all of you-

I can't wait to see all the fabulous and creative projects

you and I will share with each other!

Just wanted to give you all a warm welcome to my nest-

and hope to see you all again very soon!

Gotta fly-Claire

My favorites -the 1st of 2012

Yea!! My favorite day of the week is here-

My day to highlight my favorites of the week-

it could be a beauty of a project,

 a newbie to bloggyville

or just because I felt like it-lol
(I found some in 2011 but didn't get to share!)

So, sit back and enjoy the view-

Jody at Homey Home Designs recreated this Pottery Barn Pillow -

I adored it but with the craziness of the holidays, I was never able to spotlight it or her, so today is the day!
She shares a great and simple tute
 which makes it even better for the DIY'er-
I definitely have to try this one!
Thanks Jody!

Sondra,from My Blue Box life is a newbie
but you couldn't tell from her blog
This is one of my favorite sayings,
 just never gets old!
Stop over and check her out-
make her feel welcome!

Ginger from the Savvy Shanty,
 another newbie,
shows off some exquisite pieces
 she painted..
my jaw it is a droppin'!
Go check her out and say hi!

Korrie, from Red Hen Home is amazing
She has created some incredible coffee tables
and I have a thing for tables-
this compass point table is one of many fab pieces-
You have to check out her furniture-oo la la!


So, hope you enjoyed the show and next Saturday I'll be back with more!
Gotta fly- Claire