Thank you all for linking to the Home Decor and Organizing Link Party.
I love looking through all of your projects every week.
Here are some I didn’t want you to miss from this week.

Dresser to Changing Table by Renewed Upon a Dream

White Washed TV Stand by The Space Between

Colorful Plake Sign by Honeybear Lane

Love Sign Knock-off by The Country Chic Cottage

DIY Designer Band-aids by The Moody Fashionista

Owl Friends by Woven Home

Free Printable Freezer Labels by Pinch a Little Save-a-Lot

Thanks for stopping by!
Have a wonderful weekend!

Welcome to this month’s Point of View Reveal and Link Party. The theme is “green”.
You may notice we have Michelle and Camilla missing this month.
They needed to leave the Point of View, but I hope we will still be able to see their awesome projects linked up here from time to time.
We’ll have some exciting news about the Point of View coming soon.

You can check out all the Point of View Projects by visiting each of the blogs listed here.
Jonie at Just Between Friends (and link party)
Leanne at Organize and Decorate Everything (you’re here)
Gwen at Gwenny Penny
Amy at Ameroonie Designs

What do you think of when you think of green?
I think of Spring, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, grass, leaves, outside, recycle and many more.
So it was actually a tough decision coming up with a project.
I had too many ideas.

I decided painted bottles would be prefect to display from now through Easter.
I started with some miscellaneous glass bottles (recycled).
And cleaned and dried them thoroughly before painting.

I used 5 different colors of green.
Squirt a generous amount of paint into the bottle and swirl around.

Hold the bottle upside down to drain out the excess.

There was still a lot of paint in each bottle so I let them sit upside down over night.

Once they were completely drained I used a wet paper towel and cleaned around the rim.

I love all the shades of green and it makes me long for Spring even more now.

Aren’t they gorgeous?

Since St. Patrick’s Day is coming up I decided to add some “lucky” tags.
I made simple tags using craft paper and letter stickers.

And, of course, I had to add some flowers.
I love how simple and pretty this looks and feels.

Now we’d love to see your Point of View on the Green theme.
You can link up your awesome projects over at Just Between Friends.
We will each be featuring our favorite project next week.
Thanks for joining the party.
I can’t wait to see your Point of View.

I’m linking to these awesome blog parties:
Weekend Wrap Up Party at Tatertots and Jello
Show and Tell Saturday at Be Different Act Normal

I’ve always wanted lighting under our kitchen cabinets.
In the evenings, I feel like I’m preparing food in a cave.
I didn’t want it bad enough to drill holes and run wires though.
Then I came across these wireless remote control lights at Sam’s Club and just had to give it a try.

You can either use screws or double sided tape to secure them to the cabinet.
Each light needs 6 AA batteries and the remote uses button batteries (included).

You can also set each light to remote control, on or off.
I switched mine to remote control.

I used the double sided tape to install them.

I measured from the sides and front of the cabinets to get the lights even.

Then I attached the switch to the wall using a command strip.
Please ignore my half painted wall. The backsplash is going up soon.
(The switch is actually covering our old phone jack.)

Here’s the “before” without the lights.

And the “after” with the lights.
No more deep dark cave while I’m preparing food.
Now I need to buy another 2 pack for the other cabinets.

The Home Decor and Organizing Link Party is still going on. Please come link you awesome projects to the party. I will be featuring some of my favorites on Saturday.

I was asked to participate in the Design Blogger Series: What Would You Do? by Cristin at Simplified Bee.

I love this series and seeing everyone’s unique designs.
We were asked to use the Campaign Storage Bench from Serena & Lily.
This bench is so versatile and I love the different fabric choices available.

Visit my design over at Simplified Bee and check out the other great designs as well.
If you’re visiting from Simplified Bee. Welcome!
I’d love for you to stay and look around a while.

The Home Decor and Organizing Link Party is going on now.
Link up your awesome projects or just look around and get some great ideas.
I’ll be featuring some of my favorites on Saturday.

Seriously, I can’t believe it’s time for another Linky Party. Where did this week go?
Thank you for stopping by and linking up every week.
You all make this party what it is!
I’m excited to see what you’ve been working on.

Here are the most viewed links from last week.

Pantry Reveal by Kuzak’s Closet

Closet Organizer for Her by Lookie What I Did

Now it’s your turn!
Link up any project or idea as long as you haven’t linked it here before.
Visit at least 2 other blogs and leave a nice comment (we all love a little recognition and encouragement).
Please link back to the party and help spread the word.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups gluten free graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon grated lime peel
1/3 cup lime juice

Heat oven to 350. Grease bottom and sides of 9″ square pan.
In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs, butter and sugar thoroughly with fork.
Press evenly in bottom of pan and refrigerate while preparing cream cheese mixture.

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until light and fluffy.
Gradually beat in milk until smooth.
Beat in lime peel and lime juice.
Spread over layer of cracker crumbs in pan.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes until center is set.
Cool 30 minutes.
Cover loosely and refrigerate at least 3 hours until chilled.
Cut into 25 bars. Store covered in refrigerator.

ENJOY!

Emilee and I had a movie night a few nights ago while hubby and the boys were having a night out.
I’m sure a lot of you have the same problem as I do.
I can’t just sit and watch a movie, so I made some pillows for Emilee’s bed.

This scarf came with a sweater I bought a few years ago.
I wear the sweater all the time but I have never worn the scarf.
It’s not my style, but I thought it would make a cute pillow or 2.

I cut it in half to make 2 pillows.
One side is covered in sparkly sequins and the other side is partially covered.

I sewed them right sides together, turned them right side out and stuffed them.
Then I hand stitched the small opening closed.

Emilee loves her little soft sweater pillows.
Aren’t they so cute with her other pillows?

I love being able to find new uses for things I have lying around.
What about you? Have you recycled any items lately?

I’m linking to these awesome blog parties:
Trash to Treasure at Sassy Sites
Pity Party at 30 Handmade Days
Strut Your Stuff Saturday at Six Sisters Stuff

I’m more blown away by your awesome projects every week.
Thank you for taking the time to share your projects and link up here.
And thank you for stopping by to check out all the great projects.
I hope you get some awesome ideas to use in your own home.
Here are a few I didn’t want you to miss this week.

This Entryway by Meeha Meeha blew me away. I thought it was wallpaper and I bet you did too. Nope, she painted it. Amazing!

Underbed Storage by Home Happy Home. What’s better than free? And I love the way she painted the boxes.

I love the colors in this Kitchen Backsplash by Decorating Cents.

I love this cute Please Knock Sign by Life as a Thrifter and she had 2 good reasons to make it.

The Tote Bag and Kindle Case by Happy in Red are so cute and the tote is reversible. I love the fabric.

I’ve been wanting to try Homemade Laundry Soap. Marriage From Scratch makes it look so easy that I’m going to have to try it now.

These Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Cups by Adventures of Our Family look delicious. I’m going to have to come up with a gluten free version.

I hope you’re having a Wonderful Weekend!

I haven’t posted a recipe in so long, so it’s about time.
This is a super easy and tasty (as Ammon always says) main dish.

All you need is:
1 cup Russian dressing
1 pkg. onion soup mix
1 cup apricot jam
10-12 chicken tenderloins

Mix Russian dressing, onion soup and apricot jam together.

Place chicken into a greased baking dish.
Pour mixture over chicken. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Do not cover.

Enjoy!

I’m linking to these awesome blog parties:
Topsy Turvy Tuesdays at I’m Topsy Turvy
Delicious Dishes at It’s A Blog Party
Look What I Made at Creations by Kara
Strut Your Stuff at Somewhat Simple

I love trying something new in the crafting arena. Well, new to me anyway.
Aren’t these felted eggs too cute, if I do say so myself?

I have a mega talented friend who made me these hearts for my birthday.
I fell in love with them and asked her to teach me how to needle felt.

So she brought over all her supplies (look at all those pretty colors).
And some of her needle felting projects like these cute penguins.

And this sweet whale. She’s also made owls, Russian dolls, rabbits and probably lots more.
I decided to start with something a lot easier like Easter eggs.

The eggs are about the size of a large egg. This is how much wool I started with.
Let me start with a disclaimer here that I’m not a pro at this and it is my first time
so I’ll try to explain to the best of my abilities.

Start by laying the wool on a piece of styrofoam.
Bring the outsides to the inside and start puncturing to fuse the fibers together.
You use a felting needle to do this. I used a single needle.
It’s great for getting your frustrations out too.

You seriously need to puncture a thousand times (or more).
Get close to the size and shape you want then it’s time to add the colored wool roving.

Tear off a piece of wool (do not cut) and tear into a few long pieces.
Crisscross the pieces to form a place to put the egg shape.

Wrap the colored wool around the shape and start puncturing.
Probably at least a thousand times again.
Warning: if you puncture your thumb, it will bleed.
I am speaking from experience and a band-aid on my thumb.

Keep puncturing to help it take shape. Since I’m making an egg I turned it while I punctured.
Making an egg shape is a little harder than I thought.

I wanted polka dots on my eggs.
Start by tearing off a little piece of wool and forming it into a small circle.

Then add it to the egg. Puncture it to form it into the egg.
I’m not sure if it looks like a dinosaur egg or an Easter egg, but it’s not too bad for my first try.

For the next egg I decided to add a zig zag even though it actually looks curvy.

Then I added a second row. I really love how it turned out.

Aren’t they cute? I’m ready to make more.
What about you? Do you think you’ll give it a try?

The Home Decor and Organizing Link Party is open until tomorrow night. I’d love to see what you’ve been working on, so come on over and link it up. I’ll be featuring some of my favorites on Saturday.

I’m linking to these awesome blog parties:

Friday Flair at Whipperberry
Weekend Bloggy Reading at Serenity Now
Weekend Wrap Up Party at Tatertots and Jello
Show and Tell Saturday at Be Different Act Normal
DIY Project Parade at The DIY Showoff
Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and Dreaming
Show Me How at It’s a Blog Party
Get Your Craft On at Today’s Creative Blog
Tutorials and Tips Link Party at Home Stories A2Z
Lil Luna Link Party at Lil Luna
Show and Tell at Blue Cricket Design
Whatever Goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts