I’m giving away $400 worth of Jack Franklin ties.  That’s quite a few ties!  {wink} FOUR Tip Junkie readers will get a $100 Gift Certificate with which to buy Jack Franklin ties for a lucky guy!    Winners may choose from any of the ties on their site!  {{knuckle bumps}}  As always it’s so easy to enter to win $400 worth of Jack Franklin ties!  Simply comment below.

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DIY Kids Book Closets

1. How to Create a Book Nook {before and after} ~If you have a closet that isn’t getting much use, then why not transform it into a reading nook for your kiddo?  This step by step tutorial will show you how to build your own!

2.  Closet Reading Nook ~ All it took was a weekend for Pretty Handy Girl to transform a transitional closet into a fabulous closet reading nook that I can’t get enough of.  It’s it fantastic?  There’s a full tutorial at her place!

3.  Nook Closet ~ This closet has the perfect area for the toddler to play with her toys AND read her books. Plus it still functions as her closet {score}.

4.  Book Nook Closet ~ This closet has it all, including clouds on the ground for comfort and grass on the ceiling because it’s not so comfortable for the floor. All a child needs in here are a few books, their imagination and some time!

Book Nook Tutorials

5.  Reading Mattress Tutorial ~ Calling all sewers!  This tutorial for an easy book nook mattress only took 45 minutes!

6.  Book Nook from Palettes ~ Palette furniture is so in right now and this book nook corner is adorable and functional.  Kojo Designs gives a full tutorial for assembling a book nook from palettes so you can do it too!

7.  Book Nook with Safe Shelving ~ If safely is an issue for your book nook, this tutorial is perfect for creating a corner book nook.  The shelves are made from vinyl gutters (they hold up under the weight of books but they bend under the weight of climbing and don’t have sharp corners)!

8.  Reading Nook Tent ~  I love the idea of a reading nook that is a tent because it just looks so cozy and it looks like it will really appeal to both girls and boys.  The Lawrence girls have provided an amazing tutorial for building a reading nook tent for $25 if you use recycled materials.  {{knuckle bumps}}!!!

More DIY Decorating Ideas

• 10 Beautiful Home Offices and Ways to Organize It
• 13 Cool Things to Make Out of an Old Door
• 11 Beautiful Ways to Display Bathroom Towels

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I got this recipe for Taco-Stuffed Pasta Shells out of a magazine almost 10 years ago and my family loves it! I made it again on Saturday and Ethan ate 6 or 7 shells! I love finding something that my kids love to eat!

Ingredients:

• 1 box of dried jumbo pasta shells, cooked according to package directions, rinsed and drained
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 package (1.25 ounces) Taco Seasoning Mix
• 1 cup of water
• 1 can (16-ounce) can refried beans
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese – divided
• 1 jar chunky salsa – divided
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• Sour cream (optional)

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Spread 1/4 cup salsa over bottom of casserole dish.
• Cook beef in large skillet until brown; drain.
• Add seasoning mix and water; cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until thickened.
• Add beans and 3/4 cup cheese; mix well.
• Fill pasta shells with beef mixture; place on baking dish, filled side up.
• Spoon remaining salsa over shells; top with remaining cheese.
• Cover with foil. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with green onions and remaining cheese.
• Serve with sour cream.

About the Author:

Stephanie Dulgarian is the creator of Somewhat Simple. She is married to her best friend and a mom of 4 kids living Arizona, USA. She loves ice cream, autumn, Sunday naps, traveling, game nights and shopping. She is not a fan of unloading the dishwasher, Peeps marshmallow candies, mushrooms, and she despises laundry more than anything else in the world!

A few of her favorite creations on her blog include “Let’s Celebrate Board“, “Master Bedroom Collage” and “The Dry-Erase Glass Calendar.”

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Here are my favorites who linked up the week before. You’re going to LOVE them, they are really creative! I’ve also selected several to be featured on the Tip Junkie sister-sites. Thanks for playing along!

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You’re going to love all the things you can make out of red, white, and blue as there are over 100 patriotic tutorials and recipes perfect for 4th of July. More are being added every day on the Tip Junkie Patriotic site.

Family Gathering

1.  Celebrating the Fourth of July on a Budget ~ Are you wanting to celebrate 4th of July in style, but on a small budget? I was excited to challenge myself and figure out how to style something that would “WOW” your guests regardless of how much you spent on the party. I think you’ll love these ideas!

2.  Family 4th of July BBQ ~  I love the fireworks, the red, white & blue, sparklers and BBQs, it’s the perfect combination for a celebration!

Red White and Blue Decor

3.  4th of July Table Setting ~ This table is set on our small patio overlooking neighboring farmlands and each place setting is a mix of red, white and blue  mismatched dishes.

Picnic Table Decor

4.  Patriotic Paper Lollies, Perfect for July 4th Tutorial ~ These fun paper crafts get the nickname “Lollies” because they look like giant lollipops.  They would look great as a centerpiece at your 4th of July BBQ.

5.  Fireworks Centerpiece Tutorial ~ These cute fireworks centerpiece mason jars are fun to decorate with and easy to make.

6.  USA Utensil Holder Free Printable ~ Create festive and fantastic table settings that are sure to spark conversation.

7. Patriotic Napkin Rings {DIY Decor} ~ Dress up your table in red, white, and blue with this easy sewing tutorial for patriotic napkin rings.  The post also has a free pattern for a table runner and garland and a free template for fun patriotic hot dog trays.

8.  Dessert Ribbon Flag Tutorial ~ This project can be totally adapted to fit ANY celebration or color scheme simply by changing up the ribbons.

Fourth of July Barbecue

9.  How To Make Star Topiaries ~ These are so super simple to make.  But they do take a little bit of time.  But it was well worth the time it took because I think they are so cute.

10. Repurposed Can Luminaries ~ Let the kids involved making these fun luminaries from repurposed cans for your patriotic party.  Let them paint the empty cans and mark off the design and then you can help them punch out their designs and light the luminaries.

Bikes

11.  Decorate Your Bike Station ~ If you’re hosting a family gathering for the 4th of July, consider having a decorate your bike station with all kinds of crepe paper, and red white and blue decorations for the kids to pop onto to their bikes.

12. Fourth of July Bike Clip Art ~It’s easy to get in the spirit with our printable patriotic clip art. P rint our bike clip art to make festive medallions, spoke covers, labels, and other Fourth of July decorations.

13.  Decorate a Bike Basket ~ For the  bike basket, attach some simple decorations and these festive flowers.

Parades

14. 4th of July Neighborhood Bike Parade ~  Have each person decorate their bike in Red, White, and Blue and have everyone watching wave flags or twirl patriotic pinwheels.

Wreaths

15. 4th of July Felt Star Wreath Tutorial ~ Dozens of felt stars were added to a styrofoam wreath form to create this beautiful and patriotic wreath.

16. 4th of July Fabric Wreath ~ Repurpose old red, white, and blue t-shirts into a great patriotic wreath using this tutorial from A Little Hut.

More 4th of July Ideas:

• 31 Popular Memorial Day Crafts, Decor, and Activities for Kids
• 24 Creative July 4th Party Ideas
• 16 Creative 4th of July Celebration Ideas

You’ll can find even more tutorials for things you can make out of red, white, and blue as there are over 100 patriotic tutorials and recipes perfect for 4th of July on the Tip Junkie Patriotic Site.

Thanks Ladies. I just adore these amazing tutorials! Feel free to grab my “I was featured on Tip Junkie” blog button. You earned it! {knuckle bumps}

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When Is Fathers Day?

When is Father’s Day? It’s Sunday, June 17, 2011! The United States celebrates fathers on the third Sunday in June and made a national holiday in 1966. Are you ready for Father’s Day 2011 in the US on Sunday, June 17th!

What To Make For Dad

1.  This Much Card Tutorial ~ I love how simple and elegant this homemade card is. Simply trace your child’s hands, attach together and use letter rub-ons for the message.

2.  Happy Father’s Day Handprint Plaque ~ This isn’t a tutorial on how to make, but I just loved how well put together this handprint gift if and couldn’t resist showing it to you.

3.  Family Handprint Gift ~ Using the framed family handprint tutorial, here is another version of a handprint keepsake gift from the kids.

4.  Lucky As Can Be Handprints ~ This is a brief tutorial on how to make this adorable handprint plaque for Father’s Day.

5.  Why We Love Our Dad Printable ~ Use paint chip samples and then create your own little book of a few samples of why you love your dad!

6.  Mustache Mug Tutorial ~ A fun, easy and silly gift to give the cute men in our lives this Father’s Day.

7.  DIY Soda Can Coasters for Dad ~ Make Dad his own set of coasters in his favorite soda!  These are perfect to use in his Man Cave or office.

8.  Daddy’s Car Wash Kit ~ Decorate a bucket at Target and printed out a “Daddy’s Car Wash Kit” and fill it with all of his favorite car washing products.

9.  Jumbo Tape Dispenser Tutorial ~ I think this is hysterical and couldn’t help but show it to you.  This is a quick tutorial on how to make a jumbo tape dispenser for Dad.

10.  Daddy’s love TIES us together Tie Rack Tutorial ~ This homemade tie rack is not only cool and functional but it has such a lovely message.

11.  DIY Accordion Photo Album In Pocket Watch ~ If you’re looking for a more traditional gift for Dad or Grandpa, here’s a great pocket watch photo album tutorial.

12.  Vintage inspired gun sleeve mini tutorial ~ A mini tutorial for those of you who have hunting type men in your lives complete with a pdf printable file.

13.  How To Make A Luggage Handle Cover ~ A thoughtful gift for a guy that travels a lot.  Here’s a quick tutorial on how to make a luggage handle cover to help him quickly recognize his suitcase at the airport.

14.  Monogrammed Cuff Link Tutorial ~  Turn a pair of thrift store cuff links into a personalized, monogram set for Dad this fathers day.

15.  How To Make An Adjustable Unisex Apron ~ It’s big enough to be worn by a 6 foot tall guy but can easily be folded up to fit a 5 foot 4 gal as well.

16.  Golf Course Pen Holder Tutorial ~ This golf pen craft can be made for your favorite golfer, following these free project instructions.

17.  How to make Father’s Day Trophies ~ This is such a fun kid craft and Father’s Day activity for the entire family or church group.

18.  Father’s Day Manly Gift Basket {free printable} ~ If your man doesn’t have a sweet tooth, then this is the gift basket for you.  It’s filled with  Beef Jerky, Peanuts, Pistachios, Word Searches, Money, Gum and Mints and money bows.  {love!}

19.  Couch Potato Gift Basket {free printable} ~ Sometimes the man in your life just needs a break, so give them a gift of a day of nothing.  Nothing but being a couch potato, a relaxing gift.

Homemade Fathers Day

20.  Worlds Best Pop Gift ~ An adorable  collection of “Pop” items! Soda Pop (IBC Rootbeer), Popcorn, Pop-tarts, and a Blow Pop lollipop.

21.  Father’s Day Soda Bottle Covers {free printable} ~  All you need is to grab a six pack of his favorite beverage and add some of these fun little “cover-ups” to personalize them.

22.  These Retro soda bottles were created out of an old 6 pack of IBC soda bottles. Take Dad back to a time when “Father Knew Best”.   Then Fill each jar with his favorite goodies.

23.   Candy Filled Tie Pot Tutorial ~ A fun activity for kids that turns a pot into a candy filled tie treat for Dad.

24.  Sweet Father’s Day Bouquet Tutorial ~ A fun and easy gift to make for that sweet-lovin’ Dad in your life.

25.  Father’s Day Candy Gram Poster ~ I just love the thoughtful sentiment of the candy gram message for Dad in this fun jumbo card.

26.  Father’s day Candy Jar ~ A great way to dress up any container to fill with Dad’s favorite treats for Father’s day.

27.  Tin Can Treats for Father’s Day ~  These treats also come with several great recipes for goodies to pack inside that you Dad will love.

28.  Father’s Day Questionnaire ~ Framed the printable in an ikea ribba frame and topped it with a homemade bunting made from scrap paper and some baker’s twine.

Happy Father Day Card

29.  Father’s Day Tie Card ~ To make the hanger use 18-gauge wire and using a pair of jewelry-making pliers, shape the wire into a cutesy little hanger.

30.  Bow Tie Happy Father Day Card ~ An elegant chipboard bow tie card perfect for Grandpa or any tie-lovin’ man.

31.  Daddy & Grandpa Cut Out Watercolor Card Template ~ Print out the template for either Daddy or Grandpa, cut, and have your child color to their hearts desire.  I just love how this card is also a work of art.

Photography Gifts

32.  We Heart Daddy Shadow Picture ~ I searched and searched for the original link to this amazing photographer but with no luck.  However, I just couldn’t resist showing you what a unique Father’s Day photography gift this would make.

More Father’s Day Ideas:

• 28 Father’s Day Activities and Homemade Gift Ideas
• Look What I Made for Father’s Day {17 tutorials}
• 13 Homemade Fathers Day Gifts

We all know that “Daddy’s love TIES us together!”  {snicker}  If you’re looking for even more home made gifts to make for dad, also check out Tip Junkie’s 2012 Homemade Gift Guide for Men for even more homemade gift patterns.

Thanks Ladies. I just adore these Father’s Day printables! Feel free to grab my “I was featured on Tip Junkie” blog button. You earned it! {knuckle bumps}  Be sure to check out more tutorials over on  the Tip Junkie Father’s Day site which has almost 100 free tutorials to make for Dad.

Also, don’t forget to check out the Tip Junkie Facebook page for even more crafts, activities for kids, creative ideas, and free tutorials. It’s a great place to ask questions on how to make things or for specific tutorials that you are looking for. I’ll be happy to find them for ya!

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29.  Apron Top Tutorial ~ This little girl’s apron top is absolutely darling and perfect for summer!  The back opening and fabric loops are fabulous.  Follow the detailed tutorial to make your own top.

69.  Vintage Lamp Revamp ~ Look at this adorable chicken wire lamp shade!  It’s so colorful and perfect for revamping a craft room or little girls room.  An old thrift store lamp was spray-painted turquoise. The fabric was removed from the lampshade and replaced with chicken wire, ric rac and flower embellishments.

173.  Dreamy Bed Reveal ~ This updated dreamy bed is absolutely gorgeous!  It’s former glory was a cherry stain.  But, after a chalk paint mixture of paint and plaster of paris and lots of sandpaper it’s freshened up and beautiful!

207.  Sewing Machine Needle Cushion ~ This needle cushion is absolutely fab-u-lous!  A needle description template was used with transfer artist paper so that you can keep track of different needles and sizes.  The added embellishments are the cherry on top.

362.  Stenciled Rug Tutorial ~ Give new life and pizzazz to a boring, plain, and stained rug.  Using a stencil, paint brush, and latex paint you can revamp your rug.  The possibilities are endless with all of the stencils available.

435.  Chocolate Thin Mint Ice Cream ~ Doesn’t this Chocolate Thin Mint Ice Cream look heavenly?!  The Thin Mints used in this recipe are the best ever, Girl Scouts.  If your cookie monsters haven’t already gobbled them up you must try this recipe.

537.  DIY Air Fresheners ~ These DIY Air Fresheners are not only adorable they also neutralize odors in the home.  Using recycled jars you can add the fragrance and baking soda mixture to them.  Decorate the jar with fabric and ribbon for a beautiful freshener or give it away as a gift.

692.  Hanging Outdoor Globe Light ~ Now that warmer evenings are just around the corner you can add some beautiful ambiance to the outdoors with this Glass Globe Light.  You can make this beauty with a Prismatic Glass light globe, jump rings, hardware store chain and wire cutters.

713.  DIY Sharpie Stencil Pillow ~ Isn’t this graphic pillow fantastic?!  It’s hard to believe that the pattern was traced using a sharpie pen.  Follow the tutorial to make your own stencil pattern.  Trace the pattern on to your pillow and fill in the pattern.  Voila!

804.  Mother’s Day Gift: Baby Footprint Necklace ~ Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift?  Well, look no further.  This actual baby footprint necklace is ‘extra special’, personalized, easy, and inexpensive.  Simply stamp the babies footprint onto shrinky dinks, cut around the print and bake to ‘shrink’ the print.  I’ll bet grandmother’s will want one too! {wink}

Wondering what was the most popular {or most clicked on} idea from the linky party? Well… it was Non-Food Classroom Birthday Treats. Thanks Ladies. I just adore these ideas! Feel free to grab my “I was featured on Tip Junkie” blog button. You earned it! {{knuckle bumps}}

You can view all of the 805 ideas linked up HERE. If you have a blog, be sure to check in on Tuesday when you can link up your favorite or most recent handmade project like something you made, party you hosted, a recipe, or fun tip. Also, don’t forget to check out the Tip Junkie Facebook page for even more creative ideas and tutorials.

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Last month I mentioned this series when I told you that I’ve joined the Bloggy Boot Camp Circuit and that I have the privilege of speaking at all of the stops across the US!  {{squealing}}  It seems like I just returned from St. Louis {April} and before you know it, it’ll be time to hop on a plane for Philadelphia {May}!   I’m so excited to meet more of y’all!  Let me know you’ll be there so we can meet up, OK?

I’m mentioning this series again because a new session is starting up and I wanted to be sure to draw your attention to it in case anyone wants to join in on-line OR join in, in person.

Bloggy Boot Camp Online

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A little 411:  The information you’ll receive in the conference series includes tips, handouts, and “insider advice” that they do NOT include at their live events so it’s extra special {shhh, that might be a secret}.  Additionally, there is a private forum for attendees to chat with other attendees and instructors.  It’s an excellent way to get individual questions answered and have some of the social time that you’d have at a regular Bloggy Boot Camp {knuckle bumps}.  Attendees may choose to view the seminars live or watch the recorded versions online at their convenience.   ”Bloggy Boot Camp Online Sessions offer a unique education program. A typical webinar course lasts approximately 90 minutes and includes time for Q&A.”

*Participants can watch any sessions they miss via the recordings.

You can register for this session or any of the four virtual sessions by clicking on the BBC Online Registration Page!

Disclosure:   I’m telling y’all about this course because I think it’s a wonderful resource.  Period.

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New Balance offers athletic shoes that are comfortable, cool, and offer the latest designs and the support I expect in a good pair of athletic shoes!

Since I always like to have your back, I’m giving away 2 pairs of New Balance 890v2 shoes and 5 pairs of New Balance 680 shoes to one winner. With a combined value of $520, I have a feeling this Mother’s Day gift is going to be extra special!

The New Balance 890v2 is an inspired update to the wildly popular 890!   The New Balance 890v2 takes “lightest” even lighter! Engineered from the ground up, this neutral trainer is a new kind of lightweight shoe, each part designed with purpose. The full ground contact outsole is just as compatible with midfoot and forefoot strikes as it is with a traditional heel strike. Innovative diamond shapes cut in relief from the extra-durable REVlite midsole provide as much function as fashion, and the coordinating diamond motif on the outsole helps with grip and transition.

The New Balance 680 is crafted  using a breathable blend of leather and mesh, and Abzorb® technology dissipates shock on impact. A non-marking rubber outsole delivers durability and traction, and it won’t scuff gym floors.  Future athletes will love the lightweight design and well-cushioned comfort of the NEW BALANCE® kids’ 689 running shoes.

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You’re going to love all the things you can make out of red, white, and blue as there are over 100 patriotic tutorials and recipes perfect for the Memorial Day holiday and 4th of July. More are being added every day! Here are a few of the most popular patriotic Crafts, Decor, Activities for Kids, from the Tip Junkie Patriotic site.

1.  Stars and Stripes Paint Chip Banner Template ~ How to make a paint chip banner that says “stars and stripes” perfect to decorate for any patriotic holiday.

2.  Plastic Picnic Pocket BBQ Garland Tutorial ~ We’ve placed napkins, plastic utensils, and even corn on the cob trays inside each pocket.  But we’re sure you can think of even more ideas for this type of garland!

Bunting Templates

3. Tie Dye Bunting Tutorial ~  Turn inexpensive white cotton fabric into fun patriotic bunting using this tie dye bunting tutorial.

4.  DIY Patriotic Bunting Template ~ If you love the idea behind the old fashioned patriotic bunting that hangs from porches and window around the 4th of July, but want a new spin on the tradition, check out these ideas on how to create your own spin patriotic bunting.

How To Make Pennants

5.  America Pennant  Free Printable ~ Simply download and print the letters then mat them with blue card-stock and hang with red ribbon.

6.  Patriotic Pennant Banner with Printable Template ~ Use this pattern to cut triangles out of a variety of fabrics. You’ll need approximately three pennants for every 2′ of banner; for a 12′ banner, cut 18 triangles.

7.  Printable Red, White, and Blue Cake Bunting ~ Turn your favorite cake into the perfect patriotic dessert with  red, white, and blue pennant flag cake bunting.  Cute and trendy, it is perfect for your 4th of July celebration and your Memorial Day barbecue.

8. 4th of July Bunting Banner Tutorial ~ This patriotic fabric and burlap bunting banner is a cute decoration indoors or out.  Hang it from your mantel or drape it across your picnic table.

9.  Silhouette Patriotic Doily Banner Tutorial ~ 3 downloaded doily images from the Silhouette library and staggered the images so that the 3 could be stacked on top of one another to create this darling banner.

Flag Banners

10. Free Printable Red, White, & Blue Bunting & Mini Flags ~ These cute red, white, & blue printable pennants were created to celebrate the 4th of July, but they will work perfectly for Labor Day and Memorial Day too.  Easy to print and cut out, a cute way to dress up your party without too much effort.

Outdoor Banner

11.  Stripe Outdoor Banner Tutorial ~ Your neighbors will love this easy to make and festive fabric outdoor banner.

12.  Red White Blue Fabric Outdoor Banner ~ Simply tare 3/4″ strips of cotton fabric and tied them onto some cotton cording to make this shabby chic red, white, and blue outdoor banner.

Paper Garland

13.  Freedom Paper Garland Tutorial ~ Three different paper garlands using the words Freedom, Celebrate, and America with accordion circles and fun paper.

14.  Easy Patriotic Paper Medallion Banner ~ How to make a patriotic paper medallion banner to string onto ribbon to drape across your mantel for fun decor.

Red White Blue

15.  DIY Duct Tape Red White Blue Banner ~ A simply way to use red, white, and blue duct tape to create a banner for the Memorial Day holiday or 4th of July.

16.  Paper Crafted Patriotic Fireworks Tutorial ~ How to make some easy fireworks paper decor for your Fourth of July barbecue or maybe just to gussy up your mantle for the occasion.

17.  Fourth of July Chair Back Bunting Tutorial ~ How to make patriotic flag buntings to decorate the backs of your chairs.

More 4th of July Ideas:

• 31 Popular Memorial Day Crafts, Decor, and Activities for Kids
• 24 Creative July 4th Party Ideas
• 16 Creative 4th of July Celebration Ideas

Thanks Ladies. I just adore these amazing tutorials! Feel free to grab my “I was featured on Tip Junkie” blog button. You earned it! {knuckle bumps}

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