Jillify It

Guest room is finished!

2013-03-01T12:17:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to finally say that our guest room is finished! We have lived in our house for two years now and this has been on my to do list since we moved in. I absolutely love how it turned out. I now look forward to having friends & family come and stay with us. The room was quite boring and ugly before. Hope you enjoy the tour!

This is an old mirror that I found at a garage sale a few years back. It was originally dark brown and was part of a beat up dresser. Amazing what a coat of paint can do.

A relaxing, comfy place for our guests to stay.

I got the word art sign at a little store in the town I live in. Love it!

This picture shows the gray wall color. So relaxing.

I got this cute little side table at K-Mart of all places! I added a little black paint to the top to add some whimsy to it.

I used Annie Sloan chalk paint to transform this dresser. It was my dresser that was in my bedroom when I was a little girl! It was originally dark brown wood. LOVE that I was able to use in this room!

I decided to distress it a little and add some dark wax to it.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a look at our guest room! I am thrilled that it is finished and that I was able to use a lot of items that I already had to decorate the room. Paint on the walls & furniture made a huge impact!

I will be adding more rooms in our house to the house tour soon!

Beautiful Dish Soap DIY!

2013-01-25T12:25:00.001-08:00

Hi Everyone! First, let me apologize for being MIA for a few months. I love posting on the blog, but let it get away from me... I feel like I've let you down. I am going to try harder to post more often. I've got LOTS to show you!

I just finished a quick and easy dish soap beautification project! Beautification... I LIKE that word.

I started by picking up an interesting vase at my local flower shop. I then ordered the valve dispenser from Amazon.com. (They come in a set of 2). I poured my soap in and put the valve on and viola... Counter worthy dish soap. I LOVE how it looks now!

For me, it's the simple little things that make me happy. Let me know if you try this! :)

Sorry!

2012-07-02T18:30:00.002-07:00

Hi everyone! Just wanted to check in to let you all know that all is well, just BUSY! I'm sorry that I didn't add the linky party last week. We have had out of town company for a couple of weeks now. One family left & another is here! I'm also spending some great quality time with my girls. We are getting ready for a family vacation to Disney World, so I may not have the linky party up for a couple of weeks. Don't give up on me... I'll be back!!

Many of you have been asking for a house tour with photos. I don't know why I feel weird about posting pictures of my house... I have completed soooo many projects since we moved in that I am excited about & would love to share them with you, so I guess I will bite the bullet and start posting about them with pictures!

Thanks for taking the time to read about my crafty little world. I'll be back soon! :)

Party 16 Features

2012-06-19T07:27:00.003-07:00

Here are the fabulous features from Party #16! Click on the link to check them out! Be sure to grab a featured button if you were featured today!

Homemade Oreo Cookies ~ 2 Crafty For My Skirt

Pinwheel Wreath ~ Craftionary

Aren't these awesome?!? Scroll to the post below to add your project to Party #17! Hope you have a great day! :)

Party #17

2012-06-19T07:11:00.000-07:00

It's PARTY Time!

Hope you all have had an awesome week! I have been working on several projects around our house... I can't wait to share!!! Here are the rules for the party:

1 - Follow Jillify It on Facebook, or Linky Followers, GFC. All three would be great, too! :)

2 - Please link up only your own projects, and link to the specific post, not your blog home page. No Etsy shops or giveaways, please. (Link as many as you like!)

3 - Please grab a Jillify It button and include it somewhere in the post you’re linking, or on your home page (a text link is great too!)

4 - Visit the link before you and leave a comment. They will love it! :)

Party #16

2012-06-12T11:46:00.002-07:00

It's PARTY Time!

Thanks for stopping by Jillify It! Sorry I'm just now getting the linky party up... We have had company for six days! Better late than never! I'll have the features up later...so check back! Here are the rules for the party:

1 - Follow Jillify It on Facebook, or Linky Followers, GFC. All three would be great, too! :)

2 - Please link up only your own projects, and link to the specific post, not your blog home page. No Etsy shops or giveaways, please. (Link as many as you like!)

3 - Please grab a Jillify It button and include it somewhere in the post you’re linking, or on your home page (a text link is great too!)

4 - Visit the link before you and leave a comment. They will love it! :)

Please follow these steps if you would like the chance to be featured!

Party #15 & Features!

2012-06-05T11:24:00.002-07:00

Hi Everyone! Here are the party features from last week's party! They are so awesome! Be sure to grab a featured button if you were featured today!

My House and Home ~ Lemon Wreath

Second Chance to Dream ~ Pallet Planters

It's PARTY Time!

Thanks for stopping by Jillify It! I'll have the features up later...so check back! Here are the rules for the party:

1 - Follow Jillify It on Facebook, or Linky Followers, GFC. All three would be great, too! :)

2 - Please link up only your own projects, and link to the specific post, not your blog home page. No Etsy shops or giveaways, please. (Link as many as you like!)

3 - Please grab a Jillify It button and include it somewhere in the post you’re linking, or on your home page (a text link is great too!)

4 - Visit the link before you and leave a comment. They will love it! :)

Please follow these steps if you would like the chance to be featured!

Be sure to check back later to see if you were featured!

Party #14

2012-05-29T07:09:00.000-07:00

It's PARTY Time!

Here we are at week 14 of the linky party! It's been so much fun see all of your awesomeness each week!! I'll have the features up later...so check back! Here are the rules for the party:

1 - Follow Jillify It on Facebook, or Linky Followers, GFC. All three would be great, too! :)

2 - Please link up only your own projects, and link to the specific post, not your blog home page. No Etsy shops or giveaways, please. (Link as many as you like!)

3 - Please grab a Jillify It button and include it somewhere in the post you’re linking, or on your home page (a text link is great too!)

4 - Visit the link before you and leave a comment. They will love it! :)

Please follow these steps if you would like the chance to be featured!

Be sure to check back later to see if you were featured!

Features from Party #12

2012-05-23T08:51:00.004-07:00

Here are the features from last week's party! Be sure to grab a featured button from the sidebar if you were featured today!

The DIY Villiage ~ Stenciled Pillow

Life on Walnut Street ~ Vintage Drawer Desk

The Grant Life ~ Birdie Wall Art

Party #13

2012-05-22T04:52:00.000-07:00

It's PARTY Time!

I would really love to grow this party! Please do me a favor and spread the word about it!!! I will love you forever for it! :) Here are the rules for the party:

1 - Follow Jillify It on Facebook, or Linky Followers, GFC. All three would be great, too! :)

2 - Please link up only your own projects, and link to the specific post, not your blog home page. No Etsy shops or giveaways, please. (Link as many as you like!)

3 - Please grab a Jillify It button and include it somewhere in the post you’re linking, or on your home page (a text link is great too!)

4 - Visit the link before you and leave a comment. They will love it! :)

Please follow these steps if you would like the chance to be featured!

Be sure to check back later to see if you were featured!

Front Porch Flowers!

2012-05-17T12:59:00.000-07:00

I have had so much fun working on my flowers this Spring! The weather has been amazing! I found a cute tiered planter at Hobby Lobby on sale for $30 & knew I could do something with it! You could use it for several things... I thought about putting in our master bathroom to roll towels up in, but decided it would work great as a planter to add vertical color to the front porch.

Our front porch. I LOVE to sit outside and enjoy the pretty weather!

A close up shot of my tiered planter.

Here are a couple of the outside of our home.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you all have a fabulous day!

Linking to these wonderful parties!
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Features from Party #11

2012-05-15T08:41:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone! How about some FUN features?? I say... YES! :)

Ducks In A Row ~ Big Sibling Kit

Pandora's Craft Box ~ Shadow Box to Footstool

Me Making Do ~ Mirror Re-Do

Be sure to grab a featured button if you were featured today!

Party #12

2012-05-15T08:20:00.000-07:00

It's PARTY Time!

I would really love to grow this party! Please do me a favor and spread the word about it!!! I will love you forever for it! :) Here are the rules for the party:

1 - Follow Jillify It on Facebook, or Linky Followers, GFC. All three would be great, too! :)

2 - Please link up only your own projects, and link to the specific post, not your blog home page. No Etsy shops or giveaways, please. (Link as many as you like!)

3 - Please grab a Jillify It button and include it somewhere in the post you’re linking, or on your home page (a text link is great too!)

4 - Visit the link before you and leave a comment. They will love it! :)

Please follow these steps if you would like the chance to be featured!

Be sure to check back later to see if you were featured!

Features from Party #10

2012-05-10T12:27:00.000-07:00

So sorry that the features are late this week! I've been a little scatterbrained since my daughter's injury at school this week! The features are amazing!

Be sure to grab a Jillify It Featured button if you were featured today!

Uncommon ~ Teacher Appreciation Party

Sweet Yarn's ~ Washi Tape Mother's Day Jars

Meijo's Joy ~ Old Jeans to New Headband

Party #11

2012-05-08T07:55:00.001-07:00

Okay... Things have been CRAZY around here! We had out of state friends come visit us this weekend and then yesterday I get a call from the school. My youngest daughter hit the pole head on while swinging. She couldn't remember what happend... so off to the ER we go! They did a CATscan just to check for any brain bleeding, etc. Thank the Lord she is ok! I woke her up several times last night to have mini conversations with her. She did great every time!!!
(She was really crying in the ER, but I told her to smile so we could send her Daddy a picture to let him know she was okay & not to worry! :)

Features from last week will be up later! Thanks for your understanding!
Now on to the PARTY! I love Tuesdays!!!

I would really love to grow this party! Please do me a favor and spread the word about it!!! I will love you forever for it! :) Here are the rules for the party:

1 - Follow Jillify It on Facebook, or Linky Followers, GFC. All three would be great, too! :)

2 - Please link up only your own projects, and link to the specific post, not your blog home page. No Etsy shops or giveaways, please. (Link as many as you like!)

3 - Please grab a Jillify It button and include it somewhere in the post you’re linking, or on your home page (a text link is great too!)

4 - Visit the link before you and leave a comment. They will love it! :)

Please follow these steps if you would like the chance to be featured!

Be sure to check back to see if you were featured!

Party #10! Woo Hoo!!!

2012-05-01T07:12:00.000-07:00

Wow! We have had some crazy weather here in Oklahoma the last few nights! Tornado sirens went off night before last and last night we were up most of the night watching the weather. There was at least one tornado in every county around us! When we finally got to sleep, we had a huge thunderstorm...let's just say I'm REALLY tired this morning!

Now on to the PARTY! I love Tuesdays!!!

I would really love to grow this party! Please do me a favor and spread the word about it!!! I will love you forever for it! :) Here are the rules for the party:

1 - Follow Jillify It on Facebook, or Linky Followers, GFC. All three would be great, too! :)

2 - Please link up only your own projects, and link to the specific post, not your blog home page. No Etsy shops or giveaways, please. (Link as many as you like!)

3 - Please grab a Jillify It button and include it somewhere in the post you’re linking, or on your home page (a text link is great too!)

4 - Visit the link before you and leave a comment. They will love it! :)

Please follow these steps if you would like the chance to be featured!

Be sure to check back to see if you were featured!

By linking up...you grant me permission to use a photo if you are featured. Proper credit will be given.

Features from Party #9

2012-04-30T13:59:00.000-07:00

I am back from a fabulous long weekend in Kansas City! I LOVE that place! It was my first time to visit & I already want to go back! My husband & I had dinner at The Capital Grille and it was AMAZING!!! We had dinner the next night at Fogo De Chao & it was awesome too! Hope you all had a great weekend too!

Here are my features for last week's party! Here are a few that jumped out at me & caught my eye! I love them!!

Don't forget to grab a Jillify It Featured button if you were featured today!

Crazy Little Projects ~ Baby Girl Peasant Dress Ensemble

Daisy Mae Belle ~ Live, Dream, Create Banner

The Latest Find ~ Wrapping Paper Wall Art

Backless Shirt ~ Ruffly Table Skirt

Be sure to check back later for Party #10!! :)

Toilet Paper Trick! Who Knew?!?

2012-04-25T10:01:00.001-07:00

Happy Wednesday! I just changed out some toilet paper rolls in our bathrooms and thought of a little tip I wanted to share with you!

While making this quick video I realized a few things about myself...
1- I think my voice sounds funny when I listen to it recorded
2- I say ummm more than I should
3- I'm glad I got my nails done yesterday :)

Hope you enjoy!

Party #9

2012-04-24T08:37:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone! I have been to the chiropractor 5 times in the last week and am beginning to feel normal again! Yay!!! Thanks to everyone who checked up on me! :)

I would really love to grow this party! Please do me a favor and spread the word about it!!! I will love you forever for it! :) Here are the rules for the party:

1 - Follow Jillify It on Facebook (I will be showcasing features there!)

2 - Please link up only your own projects, and link to the specific post, not your blog home page. No Etsy shops or giveaways, please. (Link as many as you like!)

3 - Please grab a Jillify It button and include it somewhere in the post you’re linking, or on your home page (a text link is great too!)

4 - Visit the link before you and leave a comment. They will love it! :)

Please follow these steps if you would like the chance to be featured!

Be sure to check back to see if you were featured!

By linking up...you grant me permission to use a photo if you are featured. Proper credit will be given.

Features from Party #8

2012-04-24T07:54:00.001-07:00

It's time for features from Party #8!! I LOVE all of these!

Tuesday Party #9 will be on the blog shortly!

Be sure to grab a Jillify It featured button from the sidebar if you were featured today!!

Chase the Star ~ EAT Sign

Ashley's Dandelion Wishes ~ Butterfly Wreath

Ode to Inspiration ~ Chalkboard Planters

First Home Love Life ~ Oversized Ruler

Planter Before & After

2012-04-19T11:55:00.000-07:00

It has been a very warm Spring here in Oklahoma, so I thought I would tackle the unsightly back patio planter. It has been sitting there all winter looking all sad & ugly! Last week I decided it was time, so I headed to Lowe's to get some fun plants.

Our home faces West so our back patio only gets morning sunlight. I had to go with some shade loving plants. Last year I planted flowers in there & they just didn't do well... Heres to hoping these will!

Here is the finished product! I LOVE how it turned out! When the hosta's get a little bigger after the summer, I am going to plant them on the back side of the house. It is a much prettier view for my morning cup of coffee on the patio!

Here is the awful before picture!

Next project is working on the front porch! This will be AFTER my neck is feeling better! Have a wonderful end of the week & weekend!

Linking up to these parties!

Features from Party #7

2012-04-18T11:36:00.002-07:00

Hi Friends! My neck is feeling a little better today. I went back to my chiropractor today for another adjustment, and have an appointment to go back tomorrow. Please STOP me if I EVER mention painting a ceiling in my house again!!!! lol

Here are the features from my Jillify It Party #7! There were so many great ones to choose from... making my decision very hard! Here are a few of my favorites this week!

Don't forget to grab a featured button from my sidebar if you were featured!! :)

Sew Sweet Cottage ~ Outdoor Party Bunting

Loving This Crazy Life ~ Painted Lamp

The Sassy Penguin ~ Yellow Framed Chalkboard

There Was a Crooked House ~ Fabric Flowers

Apples and Peanut Butter ~ Rosette Headband

Party #8

2012-04-17T07:03:00.000-07:00

Thank you so much for stopping by Jillify It! Hope you link up a project or projects! :) Features are coming later today... I'm moving a little slower today. I painted the ceiling of my master bathroom yesterday & have messed up my neck! Ouch!!

Here are the rules for the party:

1 - Follow Jillify It.

GFC, Linky Followers, Facebook (I will be adding my features to my facebook page!)

2 - Please link up only your own projects, and link to the specific post, not your blog home page. No Etsy shops or giveaways, please. (Link as many as you like!)

3 - Please grab a Jillify It button and include it somewhere in the post you’re linking, or on your home page (a text link is great too!)

4 - Visit the link before you and leave a comment. They will love it! :)

Please follow these steps if you would like the chance to be featured!

Be sure to check back to see if you were featured!

By linking up...you grant me permission to use a photo if you are featured. Proper credit will be given.

Princess Card

2012-04-10T12:13:00.000-07:00

Hi Friends! I got a new princess die cut & have been "die"ing to use it! hehehe :) I am going to use one for a birthday card for my niece in a couple of weeks. I thought I would snap a few pictures as I was making it to show you how easy card making can be!

To make the card, I sandwiched the die in between two B plates for the Cuttlebug. For those of you that aren't famililiar with with the Cuttlebug, it is basically an embossing machine that also workes with dies.

Next, you roll in through the Cuttlebug. It's a tight fit, but with a little muscle you can crank it through just fine! :)

Here's what it looks like after it comes out of the Cuttlebug. Just peel away the scraps & you are left with a beautiful princess crown.

I wanted to give my crown a little sparkle, so I added some of my favorite Stickles! (Please ignore that hideous skin around my thumbnail...ewww is all I can say! A manicure is on my to-do list!)

Oh... I thought I should tell you that your die will leave marks on your B plate. It's no big deal & will cut just the same! Don't freak! :)

My original plan was to put it on the white cardstock for the card, but it was just not working for me. That happens a lot!

I put a black mat behind it to make the crown POP! I love it now!

Thanks so much for stopping by Jillify It! Have a fabulous day!

Linking to these awesome parties!

Party #7

2012-04-09T18:01:00.000-07:00

Thank you so much for stopping by Jillify It! Hope you link up a project or projects! :) Here are the rules for the party:

1 - Follow Jillify It.

GFC, Linky Followers, Facebook

2 - Please link up only your own projects, and link to the specific post, not your blog home page. No Etsy shops or giveaways, please. (Link as many as you like!)

3 - Please grab a Jillify It button and include it somewhere in the post you’re linking, or on your home page (a text link is great too!)

4 - Visit the link before you and leave a comment. They will love it! :)

Be sure to check back to see if you were featured!

By linking up...you grant me permission to use a photo if you are featured. Proper credit will be given.