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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411Sat, 18 May 2013 19:07:05 +0000wreathBella Rusticablog chat 2012gift ideastoolschalkboardliving room makeoversouthern shoppingDIYslipcoverschairsfontslight fixturesstocking stuffersDIY ideassign paintingchocolate gravybudget friendlysummerDIY wedding ideasroom makeoversmall makeoversgirlsholiday ideasfireplacemantelroom moodboardskitchen ideasblack and white spacehow to shoprestoration hardwarerecipesetsy coaching classlife stufflow calorie recipesmantlepaintsouthern foodhalloweentablerecycleschoolhouse styleinterior designfont ideassplendidly homemadefree printablespaint colorsChristmasvine social mediamaintaining your homeDIY designartwork online classvideo tutorialWest Elm knock offdo it yourselfTransformation Thursdayvasesbook page craftsfree tutorialscomputer helpikeageek stuffcraft projectremodelinggold leaf signMiss Mustard Seedentertaining ideasbloggingpaintingAnnie Sloan Chalk Paintquick and easy craftsbloggerseasy projectmood boardhow to remove paintstainingbrunch recipeswall paintingInterior Designedinspirationhow to gold leafdecorating10 minute craftshome tourSummer Tour of Homescome to the cottageembrace your spacebig impact decoratingcurtainsewing tutoriallawn and gardenhow to paint a roomsignsbreakfast recipescanvasmake your own counterssign makingapartment makeoverpottery barndessertsartwork31 dayswhite spacesbudget friendly ideascraftywall artkids stuffBarn SaleMason Jarhemming curtainsvideo tutorialsbathroom fixturesgardeningcrafty ideashow to makeholiday homebudget friendly mealshome tourssocial mediabeach cottagepillowsfarmhouse styleeasy brunch ideascandle upgradedecorating ideasLook for Lesspaper projectscurtainsdrapeskids roomscraft room makeoverstorage solutionsquick recipeslightinghow towood workingprojectsarthome officemetal wallsvalentine's dayvine appmagazine featuresDIY bloggersside dishgreat giveawaysaqua wallssilhouette ideasstamp ideaswindowtipsI Spy Saturdayottomanbathroom makeoverEtsy Tipsmenu planningmy lifemantle ideaschocolate pudding popssewing projectbudget makeoversbeverageshandmade gift ideasfoot stooloffice touraccessoriescraft ideasphoto frameChicken Wirewood floorsfree sewing tutorialsoutdoor ideasentry ideasbeddingdigital designfurniturebuildingflooringproductseasy recipesalcoholsimple brunch ideastutorialswords of wisdomcraftsolar lightroom renovationsinterior paintingbeadboard wallsdrinksvine video appEasterdiy projectbathroomdistressing furniturekids activitiesMom Blogging For Dummiesdecorating inspirationholiday recipesmilk paintdigital scrapbookingwinter decoratingmirrordollar store decoratingphotography tipssewing projectsorganizingbudget decoratingcottage charmKrylon Rocksquick dinner recipeblog loveupcyclegraphic designmemo boardfree stuffsimple solutionsSpringMobile Home Livingsewingbedroompotato recipesfree fontsvintage findsseasonal decorguest poststutorialcupcakesblack and white spacessofa pillowsconfessionshand builtcraftsunder $5 craftsgirls roomsNashville Artistsbrunch ideaswhite paintbest of 2011home decorsmall spacesfeaturesquotescheap thrillscottage style$100 and under makeoverThe Shabby Creek Cottage | Decorating | Craft Ideas | DIYDIY Blog | Decorating Ideas | Craft Ideas | Interior Designed | http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/noreply@blogger.com (Gina Luker)Blogger943125theshabbychiccottage/QsxKhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-6251895369259704404Sat, 18 May 2013 15:03:00 +00002013-05-18T10:03:02.432-05:00featuresI Spy SaturdayI Spy Saturday <span style="font-size: small;">It's that time a<span style="font-size: small;">gain...I Spy Saturday is here! Summer time is coming, and Transformation Thursday is definitely showing all the signs of some creative ideas to get you geared up for the warm weather months. Let's go and check out some of the awesomeness that was shared this week.</span></span><br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VdHYDMUFs84/UZdc3wNIXJI/AAAAAAAAi3w/SJKIEgsFEGw/s1600/SaturdayCollage-ShabbyCreek-51813.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VdHYDMUFs84/UZdc3wNIXJI/AAAAAAAAi3w/SJKIEgsFEGw/s1600/SaturdayCollage-ShabbyCreek-51813.png"></a></div> <br> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/i-spy-saturday_18.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/xvih-WTxoFo" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/xvih-WTxoFo/i-spy-saturday_18.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥)1http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/i-spy-saturday_18.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-7135175678578399188Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:00 +00002013-05-17T04:00:11.082-05:00home decorsewing projectsewingfree sewing tutorialsMannequin Door Stop with Tim Holtz Fabric<title>Mannequin Door Stop with Tim Holtz Fabric</title> Hello, Hello Shabby Creek Cottage Readers! I'm Heather from <a href="http://thesewingloftblog.com/" target="_blank">The Sewing Loft</a> and can I just say that I'm excited to be kickin' it here with Gina and hanging with you! <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://thesewingloftblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/blog-header-headshot.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Sewing Loft" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11993" height="107" src="http://thesewingloftblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/blog-header-headshot.jpg" width="550" /></a></div> <br />  Honestly, when Gina asked if I was interested in sharing a few projects on SCC- I was like- heck yeah girl, I'd loved to. You see, I met Gina almost 2 years ago in St. Paul, it was one of those easy introductions from a friend and to be honest, the rest is history. Fast forward to today and Gina is one of those go to friends that you feel like you have known forever!<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://thesewingloftblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Door-Stop-1-a.jpg"><img alt="Mannequin Door Stop | The Sewing Loft" class="aligncenter wp-image-11988" height="478" src="http://thesewingloftblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Door-Stop-1-a.jpg" width="575" /></a></div> Alright, enough of the back story- it's time to show you the goods! Spring in my house means the windows are wide open, the only trouble is that this always causes my doors to slam shut at the wrong moment. (think during a conference call, dead of night or when taping a how to project. You name it, it's happened!) So, that is why door stops are a MUST in my world. This is a simple project that even a newbie stitcher can tackle.<br /> <strong><br /></strong> <strong>Supplies:</strong> <br /> <ul> <li><span style="line-height: 13px;">fat quarter of fabric</span></li> <li><a href="http://thesewingloftblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Mannequin-Door-Stop-Pattern.pdf" target="_blank">mannequin door stop pattern</a></li> <li>poly fil</li> <li>something heavy (think small pebbles or even dried beans from the pantry)</li> </ul> <strong>Tools:</strong> <br /> <ul> <li><span style="line-height: 13px;">sewing machine</span></li> <li>basic sewing supplies</li> </ul> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://thesewingloftblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Step-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Door Stop " class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11933" src="http://thesewingloftblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Step-1.jpg" /></a></div> <strong>Directions:</strong> <span style="line-height: 13px;">1. After you have printed out your pattern, pin it to your fabric. Cut two pieces. </span> 2. Pin your pattern pieces with right sides together. Using 3/8" seam allowance; begin stitching from mark along the bottom of pattern with a straight machine stitch. Continue all around the outside of pattern, finishing at the mark on the other side. It is important to leave a nice size opening at the bottom of your door stop for turning and stuffing.<br /> <br />   <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://thesewingloftblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Corners-Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Corners Collage" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11937" height="575" src="http://thesewingloftblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Corners-Collage.jpg" width="575" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> 3. To form the corners, fold the side seam to match the seam along the bottom. This will form a triangle. Draw a line 1" from the point of corner and straight stitch. Clip excess fabric and repeat on other corner.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://thesewingloftblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Stuffing-Collage-1-.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Stuffing Collage | The Sewing Loft" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11940" height="575" src="http://thesewingloftblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Stuffing-Collage-1-.jpg" width="575" /></a></div>   <br />  4. Clip all curved edges to the seam line. This will allow for ease and create a smooth line when turning. Turn your mannequin right side out, press. 5. Fill the top 2/3's of your door stop with poly fill; then add in a few of your heavy pieces. I used rocks. Add a little more polyfil until it is stuffed full. With needle and thread, slip stitch the bottom opening closed. Flip over and find your nearest door. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://thesewingloftblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Elements-Hero.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Door Stop | The Sewing Loft" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11942" height="438" src="http://thesewingloftblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Elements-Hero.jpg" width="575" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> I like this little guy so much that I think he might find a home on a bookshelf when not in use. ps- Did you 'Spy' that fabric? Well, Coats has teamed up with Tim Holtz to bring you this new fabric collection called <a href="http://www.coatsandclark.com/Products/Fabrics/Tim+Holtz+Fabrics/" target="_blank">Eclectic Elements</a>. Keep your eyes peeled- it will start to hit the retail stores mid summer. (Love that I get to give you the inside skinny!) So, be sure to keep your eyes peeled and remember that I shared an insider tip from quilt market this week.<br />   <br />  I sure hope this easy project inspires you to keep your needle moving! For more easy sewing projects be sure to stop by and visit me at <a href="http://www.thesewingloftblog.com/" target="_blank">The Sewing Loft</a>!   <span style="text-align: right;">~Heather</span><br /> <span style="text-align: right;"><br /></span> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">   ____________________ </div> <div class="nopin"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy this post? </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Get all my posts delivered to your inbox!</span></div> <br /> <center> <form action="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify" method="post" onsubmit="window.open("http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=theshabbychiccottage/QsxK", "popupwindow", "scrollbars=yes,width=550,height=520"); return true" target="popupwindow"> <table style="width: 100%px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td><input class="follow-by-email-address" name="email" placeholder="Email address..." type="text" /> </td> <td width="64px"><input class="follow-by-email-submit" type="submit" value="Submit" /> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <input name="uri" type="hidden" value="theshabbychiccottage/QsxK" /> <input name="loc" type="hidden" value="en_US" /> </form> </center> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0zoFSLVXqQA/USKczmA1jjI/AAAAAAAAQ_0/3b_1YDv-5lI/s1600/social+button.jpg"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0zoFSLVXqQA/USKczmA1jjI/AAAAAAAAQ_0/3b_1YDv-5lI/s1600/social+button.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/shabbycreek"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UlmeHJrI2DE/USKc373vcGI/AAAAAAAARAE/a44oGs0zCmA/s1600/pinterest.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/theshabbycreekcottage"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yDjlqYbbE8Y/USKc8G9G-VI/AAAAAAAARAU/x7CV0TYiIYQ/s1600/facebook.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/shabbycreek"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NtPwo3rasSQ/USKc02yz-XI/AAAAAAAAQ_8/Ei2NWSn2YCY/s1600/twitter.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://plus.google.com/106104474176570807825/posts"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g3gl3m-1lAI/USKc6ZYn4iI/AAAAAAAARAM/H_7CCyOXLF0/s1600/google+plus.jpg" /></a></div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/KrCBN8EUPHU" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/KrCBN8EUPHU/mannequin-door-stop-with-tim-holtz.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Luker)1http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/mannequin-door-stop-with-tim-holtz.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-283598711536955103Thu, 16 May 2013 01:30:00 +00002013-05-15T20:30:00.958-05:00Transformation Thursday: No. 204<br> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #5f5f5f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.953125px;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ed4jjEwjQ24/URwoFhU59aI/AAAAAAAAQ10/ff_266BGokk/s1600/TT+logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; color: #76b798; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ed4jjEwjQ24/URwoFhU59aI/AAAAAAAAQ10/ff_266BGokk/s200/TT+logo.png" style="border: 0px solid rgb(95, 95, 95); padding: 3px;" width="200"></a></div> <div class="pinit-wrapper" style="background-color: white; color: #5f5f5f; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; left: 223px; line-height: 24.953125px; opacity: 0; position: absolute; top: 498px; visibility: visible; z-index: 9999;"> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/02/transformation-thursday-no-192.html&media=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ed4jjEwjQ24/URwoFhU59aI/AAAAAAAAQ10/ff_266BGokk/s200/TT+logo.png&description=Transformation%20Thursday:%20No.%20192" style="color: #76b798; display: block; outline: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"></a></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5f5f5f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.9375px;">Welcome once again to Transformation Thursday ! It's the one day each week we get together to celebrate getting stuff done. No matter if it's your first time here or you are a party regular, everyone is welcome to link up your DIY, crafts, tips & tutorials at the bottom of this post, then go around and give each other atta girls & high fives. Just join in at the bottom of this post.</span><br> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5f5f5f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.9375px;"><br></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5f5f5f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.9375px;"></span><br> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/transformation-thursday-no-204.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/UnBpalrupng" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/UnBpalrupng/transformation-thursday-no-204.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Luker)42http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/transformation-thursday-no-204.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-9180377198395014623Wed, 15 May 2013 15:00:00 +00002013-05-15T10:02:52.075-05:00Easy Recipe: Pecan Cobbler <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> A few years ago I first encountered Pecan Cobbler at my favorite local restaurant - it was gastromical heaven. Sadly, the place closed, and I was kind of devastated at the idea of never having pecan cobbler again. What's a girl to do? Figure out how to make it. I scoured Pinterest and Google, but after trying dozens of versions, I mixed and matched ingredients until I got the perfect Pecan Cobbler. If you like pecan pie, then you've hit the jackpot. This cobbler is about a million times better, and I'm going to share the secret of how I make it.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yXfyMAkoJpA/UZOfcvybkCI/AAAAAAAATEg/sQLmcclPvfA/s1600/Pecan-Cobbler.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Easy Recipe: Pecan Cobbler" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yXfyMAkoJpA/UZOfcvybkCI/AAAAAAAATEg/sQLmcclPvfA/s1600/Pecan-Cobbler.jpg" title="Pecan Cobbler"></a></div> <br> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/easy-recipe-pecan-cobbler.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/JfRv3cKVT4U" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/JfRv3cKVT4U/easy-recipe-pecan-cobbler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Luker)5http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/easy-recipe-pecan-cobbler.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-4624897608921632984Tue, 14 May 2013 09:00:00 +00002013-05-14T04:00:03.429-05:00budget decoratingroom makeoverdecorating ideasTeen Girl Room Makeover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Teen rooms are so much fun to decorate. You can go with their personality and pull out some pretty cool ideas if you just listen to them about what they want. My Bre is no different - I listened to what she wanted, added in some pretty colors and fabrics, and in just a few weeks we pulled together her room makeover. There was a lot of DIY going on in here, so let's take a look at the whole room!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vala0JdUO7U/UZFJkHcFZwI/AAAAAAAATCs/sGGNoZ_sNkc/s1600/Teen-Room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vala0JdUO7U/UZFJkHcFZwI/AAAAAAAATCs/sGGNoZ_sNkc/s1600/Teen-Room.jpg"></a></div> <br> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/teen-girl-room-makeover.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/ifz4-Rx2Mi0" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/ifz4-Rx2Mi0/teen-girl-room-makeover.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Luker)12http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/teen-girl-room-makeover.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-3138873615123249799Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:00 +00002013-05-13T07:08:39.162-05:00Summer Tour of HomesComing Soon: Summer Tour of Homes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> If you love seeing home tours from your favorite bloggers, you are going to be blown away by the upcoming Summer Tour of Homes. I've assembled an all-star cast of awesome-sauce bloggers to open up their homes and share the beauty. I can't believe how many beautiful homes there are lined up, all for you to see!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yF6t2eca4SE/UYwiY3_u24I/AAAAAAAAS_8/sIwDblHOnE8/s1600/Summer-Tour-of-Homes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yF6t2eca4SE/UYwiY3_u24I/AAAAAAAAS_8/sIwDblHOnE8/s1600/Summer-Tour-of-Homes.jpg"></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theshabbycreekcottage.com%2F2013%2F05%2Fcoming-soon-summer-tour-of-homes.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-yF6t2eca4SE%2FUYwiY3_u24I%2FAAAAAAAAS_8%2FsIwDblHOnE8%2Fs1600%2FSummer-Tour-of-Homes.jpg&description=Summer%20Tour%20of%20Homes%3A%20June%203rd%20through%207th%20%3A%3A%20see%2025%2B%20amazing%20blogger%20homes"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png"></a> </div> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/coming-soon-summer-tour-of-homes.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/5Tq6N0t1HI4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/5Tq6N0t1HI4/coming-soon-summer-tour-of-homes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Luker)7http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/coming-soon-summer-tour-of-homes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-7022091770215289828Sat, 11 May 2013 17:29:00 +00002013-05-11T12:29:54.410-05:00featuresI Spy SaturdayI Spy Saturday I Spy Saturday time is here once again.  As always Transformation Thursday was filled with inspiring and simply fabulous creations.  Here are just a few...hope you enjoy.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-60tiSa0meaA/UY4WfHyOa6I/AAAAAAAAiTw/X0Y7ZSChbO8/s1600/SaturdayCollage-ShabbyCreek-51113.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-60tiSa0meaA/UY4WfHyOa6I/AAAAAAAAiTw/X0Y7ZSChbO8/s1600/SaturdayCollage-ShabbyCreek-51113.png" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> 1.  You have to check out this great stenciled top end table created over at <a href="http://www.kammyskorner.com/2013/04/i-eyeballed-it-end-table-stenciled-top.html">Kammy's Korner.</a><br /> <br /> 2.  <a href="http://www.nalleshouse.com/2013/05/stools-in-shades-of-mint.html">Nalle's House</a> shares these amazing refurbished stools in shade of mint and they are yummy!<br /> <br /> 3.  <a href="http://www.desperatehouselife.com/3-pet-photography-tips.html">Desperate Houselife</a> is sharing some great and oh so helpful Pet Photography Tips.<br /> <br /> 4.  <a href="http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/07/cilantro-lime-rice-recipe/">It's Overflowing</a> is sharing something yummy and oh so easy to prepare.  Try this wonderful recipe for Cliantro Lime Rice...only 5 ingredients!<br /> <br /> 5.  Chalk paint + Sconces ='s upcyled perfection...have a look at <a href="http://magiamia.blogspot.com/2013/05/before-and-afterchalk-painted-candle.html">Mangia Mia</a> (love that name!) she will show you how.<br /> <br /> 6.  Looking for an easy treat that is yummy and quick??? <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/2013/05/easy-cinnamon-chex-treats/">Check out Deign, Dining + Diapers</a> Cinnamon Chex Treats!<br /> <br /> 7.  This is an awesome post...[<a href="http://www.inspirationformoms.com/2013/04/six-on-saturday-new-uses-for-dish-towels.html">Inspiration for Moms]</a> presents 6 New Uses for Dish towels and my favorite was this fabulous dog toy...check out the post for more great ideas.<br /> <br /> 8.  <a href="http://daisymaebelle.com/miss-mustard-seed-ironstone-table/">Daisy Mae Belle</a> shares her DIY for her new coffee table and it is a beauty.<br /> <br /> 9.  <a href="http://www.domesticimperfection.com/2013/04/bathroom-remodel-build-a-counter-out-of-wood-flooring/">Domestic Imperfection</a> builds a counter out of wood flooring and shows you how...a very informative post with stunning results.<br /> <br /> 10. <a href="http://www.virginiasweetpea.com/2013/05/diy-pallet-wine-rack.html">Sweet Pea</a> will pour you a lovely glass of chilled wine from her upcycled DIY Pallet Wine Rack when you visit her...maybe even a bit of cheese and bread. An amazing project!<br /> <br />  Thanks to my wonderful contributor<b><a href="http://www.thecottagemarket.com/" target="_blank"> Andrea at The Cottage Market</a></b> for finding all of these amazing links!<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">  ____________________ </div> <div class="nopin"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy this post? </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Get all my posts delivered to your inbox!</span></div> <br /> <center> <form action="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify" method="post" onsubmit="window.open("http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=theshabbychiccottage/QsxK", "popupwindow", "scrollbars=yes,width=550,height=520"); return true" target="popupwindow"> <table style="width: 100%px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td><input class="follow-by-email-address" name="email" placeholder="Email address..." type="text" /> </td> <td width="64px"><input class="follow-by-email-submit" type="submit" value="Submit" /> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <input name="uri" type="hidden" value="theshabbychiccottage/QsxK" /> <input name="loc" type="hidden" value="en_US" /> </form> </center> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0zoFSLVXqQA/USKczmA1jjI/AAAAAAAAQ_0/3b_1YDv-5lI/s1600/social+button.jpg"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0zoFSLVXqQA/USKczmA1jjI/AAAAAAAAQ_0/3b_1YDv-5lI/s1600/social+button.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/shabbycreek"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UlmeHJrI2DE/USKc373vcGI/AAAAAAAARAE/a44oGs0zCmA/s1600/pinterest.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/theshabbycreekcottage"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yDjlqYbbE8Y/USKc8G9G-VI/AAAAAAAARAU/x7CV0TYiIYQ/s1600/facebook.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/shabbycreek"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NtPwo3rasSQ/USKc02yz-XI/AAAAAAAAQ_8/Ei2NWSn2YCY/s1600/twitter.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://plus.google.com/106104474176570807825/posts"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g3gl3m-1lAI/USKc6ZYn4iI/AAAAAAAARAM/H_7CCyOXLF0/s1600/google+plus.jpg" /></a></div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/E2D-SaHmMPM" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/E2D-SaHmMPM/i-spy-saturday_11.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥)7http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/i-spy-saturday_11.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-964924824459146111Fri, 10 May 2013 09:00:00 +00002013-05-10T04:00:14.608-05:00kitchen ideasdiy projectbuildingDIY ideasDIY counter top vegetable standHey all!! I'm baaaack! (insert sneaky grin) Janel here from <a href="http://www.nelliebellie.com/">NellieBellie</a>...<br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://nelliebellie.com/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JP5sH9tKOlo/UWxcQ_k2hFI/AAAAAAAAH_8/wBfj7VCCjAk/s320/nelliebellie-author-pic.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> And I'm excited to be back again here on Gina's fabulous blog! I'm excited for two reasons. One, I didn't get kicked off after my first time. And two, I'm kind of a bit stoked about today's project. I've been dying to show it off. Lucky you!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Before I show you today's project I feel the need to put out a disclaimer. <i>I am not a carpenter, or a fabulous builder person, or a farmer, or anything that makes anything fabulous.</i> Whew, okay, now your expectations might be lowered a bit. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B6N9D5102gk/UYcOtDQWizI/AAAAAAAAIIA/1iogTULDN88/s1600/veggie-stand.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="diy countertop vegetable stand, DIY project, building plans" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B6N9D5102gk/UYcOtDQWizI/AAAAAAAAIIA/1iogTULDN88/s1600/veggie-stand.jpg" title="diy countertop vegetable stand"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/diy-counter-top-vegetable-stand.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/yvNhyP4VjOs" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/yvNhyP4VjOs/diy-counter-top-vegetable-stand.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Janel from NellieBellie)7http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/diy-counter-top-vegetable-stand.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-1017242915840145611Thu, 09 May 2013 02:52:00 +00002013-05-08T21:52:00.607-05:00Transformation Thursday: No 203<br> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #5f5f5f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.953125px;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ed4jjEwjQ24/URwoFhU59aI/AAAAAAAAQ10/ff_266BGokk/s1600/TT+logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; color: #76b798; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ed4jjEwjQ24/URwoFhU59aI/AAAAAAAAQ10/ff_266BGokk/s200/TT+logo.png" style="border: 0px solid rgb(95, 95, 95); padding: 3px;" width="200"></a></div> <div class="pinit-wrapper" style="background-color: white; color: #5f5f5f; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; left: 223px; line-height: 24.953125px; opacity: 0; position: absolute; top: 498px; visibility: visible; z-index: 9999;"> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/02/transformation-thursday-no-192.html&media=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ed4jjEwjQ24/URwoFhU59aI/AAAAAAAAQ10/ff_266BGokk/s200/TT+logo.png&description=Transformation%20Thursday:%20No.%20192" style="color: #76b798; display: block; outline: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"></a></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5f5f5f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.9375px;">Welcome once again to Transformation Thursday ! It's the one day each week we get together to celebrate getting stuff done. No matter if it's your first time here or you are a party regular, everyone is welcome to link up your DIY, crafts, tips & tutorials at the bottom of this post, then go around and give each other atta girls & high fives. Just join in at the bottom of this post.</span><br> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5f5f5f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.9375px;"><br></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5f5f5f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.9375px;"></span><br> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/transformation-thursday-no-203.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/yLNmGyfAVm8" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/yLNmGyfAVm8/transformation-thursday-no-203.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Luker)31http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/transformation-thursday-no-203.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-9191454508356608886Wed, 08 May 2013 09:00:00 +00002013-05-08T04:00:00.884-05:00craftseasy projectphoto framecraft ideassilhouette ideascraft projectMake it: Chevron Photo Frame {with free printable}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Fancy photo frames are such a great way to add impact to a room, but they can be rather expensive. We're almost done with <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/the-state-of-teenage-room-makeover.html" target="_blank"><b>Bre's room makeover</b></a> and we're down to the finishing touches, including finding ways to display all her photographs of her friends and family. Instead of spending big bucks on something trendy that will be out of style in a couple of years, we decided to make one. Add in a bit of chevron and some flowers and it screams teen girl. It's an easy project, and I'll show you how.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uw92uDDDGeY/UYgtnXr5FUI/AAAAAAAAS98/CepiD32Ifq4/s1600/Chipboard-Chevron-Photo-Fra.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Silhouette Project, easy craft idea, craft project, photo frame" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uw92uDDDGeY/UYgtnXr5FUI/AAAAAAAAS98/CepiD32Ifq4/s1600/Chipboard-Chevron-Photo-Fra.jpg" title="DIY chevron chipboard frame"></a></div> <br> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/make-it-chevron-photo-frame-with-free.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/Fqxp_uK3NfI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/Fqxp_uK3NfI/make-it-chevron-photo-frame-with-free.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Luker)5http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/make-it-chevron-photo-frame-with-free.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-7131300815567506420Tue, 07 May 2013 09:00:00 +00002013-05-07T04:00:01.882-05:00home decorDIYsewingfree sewing tutorialssewing projects20 sewing projects for all around the houseThere's something about a fresh cut of fabric that makes me way happier than flowers ever could. Maybe it's the possibilities of what it could become, or the pretty color, or a fabulous pattern... I don't know, but I do know that I love a good sewing project. I've shared quite a few of them over the years here, so today we're taking a look back at 20 sewing projects for all around the house.<br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u-C12vJPUkU/UYfuubbpARI/AAAAAAAAS7k/G-YbchQdVZU/s1600/20-Sewing-Projects.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u-C12vJPUkU/UYfuubbpARI/AAAAAAAAS7k/G-YbchQdVZU/s1600/20-Sewing-Projects.gif"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/20-sewing-projects-for-all-around-house.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/3QbkD1L9_fo" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/3QbkD1L9_fo/20-sewing-projects-for-all-around-house.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Luker)3http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/20-sewing-projects-for-all-around-house.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-3621318664587774165Mon, 06 May 2013 09:00:00 +00002013-05-09T10:18:10.173-05:00free fontsfontsfont ideasfree stuff40 more fabulous free fonts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> It's that time again! Ready for a new batch of free fonts? With 40 fonts to choose from, I'm pretty sure that you'll find one that you need....</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d_Pa1PDvB8c/UYUyG1cap0I/AAAAAAAAS6Y/9o3tYmxkVUc/s1600/40-more-free-fonts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="free fonts, freebies, fonts, " border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d_Pa1PDvB8c/UYUyG1cap0I/AAAAAAAAS6Y/9o3tYmxkVUc/s1600/40-more-free-fonts.jpg" title="40 more fabulous free fonts"></a></div> <br> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/40-more-fabulous-free-fonts.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/tujS7iJH5g0" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/tujS7iJH5g0/40-more-fabulous-free-fonts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Luker)3http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/40-more-fabulous-free-fonts.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-1744184294318854149Sat, 04 May 2013 15:04:00 +00002013-05-07T10:29:41.125-05:00featuresI Spy SaturdayI Spy Saturday I Spy Saturday time! As always, the creativity is running wild here at Transformation Thursday. Let's take a look at just a little sampling of some major inspiration!<br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7ZmdHj8Lo8Y/UYT7nGx5wpI/AAAAAAAAhnM/-sgb-UWv3q8/s1600/SaturdayCollage-ShabbyCreek-5413.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7ZmdHj8Lo8Y/UYT7nGx5wpI/AAAAAAAAhnM/-sgb-UWv3q8/s400/SaturdayCollage-ShabbyCreek-5413.png" width="400"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> <br> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/i-spy-saturday.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/fPrqJvUs_nw" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/fPrqJvUs_nw/i-spy-saturday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥)11http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/i-spy-saturday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-7518564509896463262Fri, 03 May 2013 09:00:00 +00002013-05-03T04:00:05.750-05:00budget decoratingLook for LesschairsThe Look for Less: Tub Chairs Under $300<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> It's time for another edition of The Look for Less, where I seek out great deals on stuff you need to make your home fabulous, for less! This week I scoured the internets looking for some reasonably priced tub chairs. I've been looking for one for my upcoming bedroom makeover, so I thought I'd share some of the ones that I've found, along with my honest opinions on the ones I've personally tested. So, let's take a look at tub chairs for under $300.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> *this post contains affiliate links*</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HKVdil23Ji0/UYMpBrgnwVI/AAAAAAAAS5g/t3jKTcJlM2Y/s1600/Tub+Chairs+Under+$300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HKVdil23Ji0/UYMpBrgnwVI/AAAAAAAAS5g/t3jKTcJlM2Y/s1600/Tub+Chairs+Under+$300.jpg"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/the-look-for-less-tub-chairs-under-300.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/x-UzCG4V358" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/x-UzCG4V358/the-look-for-less-tub-chairs-under-300.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Luker)3http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/the-look-for-less-tub-chairs-under-300.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-635565898508526461Thu, 02 May 2013 02:03:00 +00002013-05-01T21:03:00.512-05:00Transformation Thursday: No. 202<br> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #5f5f5f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.953125px;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ed4jjEwjQ24/URwoFhU59aI/AAAAAAAAQ10/ff_266BGokk/s1600/TT+logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; color: #76b798; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ed4jjEwjQ24/URwoFhU59aI/AAAAAAAAQ10/ff_266BGokk/s200/TT+logo.png" style="border: 0px solid rgb(95, 95, 95); padding: 3px;" width="200"></a></div> <div class="pinit-wrapper" style="background-color: white; color: #5f5f5f; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; left: 223px; line-height: 24.953125px; opacity: 0; position: absolute; top: 498px; visibility: visible; z-index: 9999;"> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/02/transformation-thursday-no-192.html&media=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ed4jjEwjQ24/URwoFhU59aI/AAAAAAAAQ10/ff_266BGokk/s200/TT+logo.png&description=Transformation%20Thursday:%20No.%20192" style="color: #76b798; display: block; outline: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"></a></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5f5f5f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.9375px;">Welcome once again to Transformation Thursday ! It's the one day each week we get together to celebrate getting stuff done. No matter if it's your first time here or you are a party regular, everyone is welcome to link up your DIY, crafts, tips & tutorials at the bottom of this post, then go around and give each other atta girls & high fives. Just join in at the bottom of this post.</span><br> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5f5f5f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.9375px;"><br></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5f5f5f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.9375px;"></span><br> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/transformation-thursday-no-202.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/bwybmVW4vcA" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/bwybmVW4vcA/transformation-thursday-no-202.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Luker)40http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/transformation-thursday-no-202.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-7452432579055900692Wed, 01 May 2013 13:36:00 +00002013-05-01T08:36:13.404-05:00DIYfarmhouse styleeasy projectpaintingDIY ideasMakeover a shelf in an afternoon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> It's only natural that over time your personal taste will evolve, I know it's certainly been true for me. My overall goal here on the blog is to help you learn to embrace your space - no matter what kind, no matter your budget, no matter your skill set. Overlooking the little things in your home is easy to do, like this <b><a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2009/07/shelving-issue.html" target="_blank">hallway shelf</a></b>. It was one of the very first projects I ever posted. Four years ago my home was a little more country, and now I'd like to think that it's a little more <strike>rock-and-roll </strike> contemporary. Not over the top, uber contemporary, but more like fresh, contemporary farmhouse. There's a million and one little things that I overlook almost every day, most of them never really catch my attention. When Lowe's asked me to try their new Pantone Color of the Year Emerald paint, I was kinda stumped. However, my <b><a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/02/laundry-room-reveal.html" target="_blank">black and white laundry room</a></b> could definitely use a bit of color, so I decided to makeover a shelf!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z0wmOgiooiE/UYERzfMEbuI/AAAAAAAASnA/f3k20gaU_L8/s1600/shelf-makeover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z0wmOgiooiE/UYERzfMEbuI/AAAAAAAASnA/f3k20gaU_L8/s1600/shelf-makeover.jpg"></a></div> <br> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/makeover-shelf-in-afternoon.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/GUkQYN5CHrc" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/GUkQYN5CHrc/makeover-shelf-in-afternoon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Luker)4http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/05/makeover-shelf-in-afternoon.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-3130311329178688783Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +00002013-04-29T04:00:00.968-05:00paper projectseasy projectDIY ideasSimple bookcase upgrade {with wrapping paper}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Quick & cheap updates are my favorite kind. I'm always happy to let Mr. SCC build me stuff, but every now and then a girl's just gotta get her build on. Well, kinda. I started with a simple flat box book case, but added a little sumin' sumpin' to make it more me. Best of all, I had everything I needed already on hand.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8cb5b4VMwxw/UX3ZdVrOB0I/AAAAAAAASlo/BBT7DiGxuaQ/s1600/DIY-Simple-Bookcase-Upgrade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="wrapping paper project, easy upgrade, DIY project, Ikea Hack" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8cb5b4VMwxw/UX3ZdVrOB0I/AAAAAAAASlo/BBT7DiGxuaQ/s1600/DIY-Simple-Bookcase-Upgrade.jpg" title="simple bookcase upgrade with wrapping paper"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/simple-bookcase-upgrade-with-wrapping.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/o6eCX05tBG8" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/o6eCX05tBG8/simple-bookcase-upgrade-with-wrapping.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Luker)6http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/simple-bookcase-upgrade-with-wrapping.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-3514765342890458067Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:03:00 +00002013-05-01T16:11:13.966-05:00featuresI Spy SaturdayI Spy Saturday Is it I Spy Saturday all ready? Where does the time go. A lot of creativity happening here at Transformation Thursday this week so let's take a look at some great creations by you.<br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hpdr1yG9GJA/UXw8qoCrYGI/AAAAAAAASkw/lKVQ6BFwgy4/s1600/I+Spy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hpdr1yG9GJA/UXw8qoCrYGI/AAAAAAAASkw/lKVQ6BFwgy4/s1600/I+Spy.jpg"></a></div> <br> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/i-spy-saturday_27.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/ecHklspKJMY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/ecHklspKJMY/i-spy-saturday_27.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥)5http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/i-spy-saturday_27.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-5256853826839622456Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:54:00 +00002013-04-27T07:59:26.571-05:00life stuffLife lessons from a two year oldTwo year olds are funny little creatures. They're full of fun and life and energy. I never thought that <b><a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/kids-activities-10-ways-to-keep-little.html" target="_blank">bringing Brady into our home</a></b> 2 months ago would lead me to learn new things about myself, honestly I thought I was supposed to be the teacher. Our first days were filled with at-home pre-school, learning colors and shapes and letters and animals. Within a couple of weeks, I quickly learned that he just wasn't at the point to sit and learn, so now instead of structured learning time, we've come to the point of learning through play. Whatever works, right?<br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <center> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YuHQxbomLb8/UXpqTUGM1OI/AAAAAAAASkE/AWwhbzJTEes/s1600/Life-Lessons-from-a-2-year-old.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="life lessons, spiritual, positivity" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YuHQxbomLb8/UXpqTUGM1OI/AAAAAAAASkE/AWwhbzJTEes/s1600/Life-Lessons-from-a-2-year-old.jpg" title="life lessons from a two year old | The Shabby Creek Cottage"></a></center> <center> <a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theshabbycreekcottage.com%2F2013%2F04%2Flife-lessons-from-two-year-old.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-YuHQxbomLb8%2FUXpqTUGM1OI%2FAAAAAAAASkE%2FAWwhbzJTEes%2Fs1600%2FLife-Lessons-from-a-2-year-old.jpg&description=Life%20lessons%20from%20a%20two%20year%20old%20%7C%20The%20Shabby%20Creek%20Cottage"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png"></a></center> <br> <br> Back to the point. I didn't think that I would learn much. I mean, I'm nearly 40. And I'm a very educated and intelligent woman. What in the world could a two year old teach me? Turns out, a two year old has a lot of life lessons if you just slow down and pay attention.<br> <br> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/life-lessons-from-two-year-old.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/VTTHm0D_Bjk" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/VTTHm0D_Bjk/life-lessons-from-two-year-old.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Luker)12http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/life-lessons-from-two-year-old.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-1006902153853407718Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:30:00 +00002013-04-24T20:30:00.795-05:00Transformation Thursday: No. 201<br> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #5f5f5f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.953125px;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ed4jjEwjQ24/URwoFhU59aI/AAAAAAAAQ10/ff_266BGokk/s1600/TT+logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; color: #76b798; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ed4jjEwjQ24/URwoFhU59aI/AAAAAAAAQ10/ff_266BGokk/s200/TT+logo.png" style="border: 0px solid rgb(95, 95, 95); padding: 3px;" width="200"></a></div> <div class="pinit-wrapper" style="background-color: white; color: #5f5f5f; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; left: 223px; line-height: 24.953125px; opacity: 0; position: absolute; top: 498px; visibility: visible; z-index: 9999;"> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/02/transformation-thursday-no-192.html&media=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ed4jjEwjQ24/URwoFhU59aI/AAAAAAAAQ10/ff_266BGokk/s200/TT+logo.png&description=Transformation%20Thursday:%20No.%20192" style="color: #76b798; display: block; outline: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"></a></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5f5f5f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.9375px;">Welcome once again to Transformation Thursday ! It's the one day each week we get together to celebrate getting stuff done. No matter if it's your first time here or you are a party regular, everyone is welcome to link up your DIY, crafts, tips & tutorials at the bottom of this post, then go around and give each other atta girls & high fives. Just join in at the bottom of this post.</span><br> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5f5f5f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.9375px;"><br></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5f5f5f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.9375px;"></span><br> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/transformation-thursday-no-201.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/72Uxyy6cdGg" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/72Uxyy6cdGg/transformation-thursday-no-201.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Luker)38http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/transformation-thursday-no-201.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-8036295881519655843Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +00002013-05-08T10:16:16.445-05:00chocolate pudding popsquick recipeskids stuffdessertseasy recipesrecipesSimple Homemade Chocolate Popsicles<title>Chocolate Pudding Popsicle Recipe</title> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Chocolate pudding pops.... even Bill Cosby knows they're mmmmmm good! Making them is super easy, really quick and seriously quick. You've probably got everything you need right in your kitchen. They take basic ingredients, and you can have them made from start to freezer in less than 10 minutes. Of course, it does take a few hours for them to set, but if you make them the night before (or in the morning before you leave for work), the waiting time isn't so bad. Want to learn how to make them from scratch? Come on, I'll show you how!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ENesixI4E6k/UXckY3rNt3I/AAAAAAAASjc/YjPrsnkOgY0/s1600/simple-homemade-chocolate-p.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="recipes, desserts, easy recipes, chocolate pudding pops, quick recipes, kids stuff" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ENesixI4E6k/UXckY3rNt3I/AAAAAAAASjc/YjPrsnkOgY0/s1600/simple-homemade-chocolate-p.jpg" title="Simple Homemade Chocolate Popsicles (and they're kid-approved!)"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/simple-homemade-chocolate-popsicles.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/SU_HEUnmQII" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/SU_HEUnmQII/simple-homemade-chocolate-popsicles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Luker)7http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/simple-homemade-chocolate-popsicles.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-2255229602616395095Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +00002013-04-23T04:00:08.021-05:00artartworkfree tutorialstutorialswall arthow tofree printablessummerQuick and Easy Mounted Art - perfect for Mother's DayLove all those free printables (maybe like the <b><a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/free-art-when-life-hands-you-lemons-put.html" target="_blank">ones I shared yesterday</a></b>?), but have no idea what to do with them? I mean, you could just frame them, and they'd look smashing... but you could also use them to make my quick and easy mounted artwork project. You can make it for about $8 (or less), and it would make a great mother's day gift for all those southern mammas out there!<br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kPAxQWkLZmk/UXRzwIzGmyI/AAAAAAAAShs/zAGooXHgP3o/s1600/eight-dollar-art.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kPAxQWkLZmk/UXRzwIzGmyI/AAAAAAAAShs/zAGooXHgP3o/s1600/eight-dollar-art.jpg"></a></div> <br> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/quick-and-easy-mounted-art-perfect-for.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/3-2_9EiCgMo" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/3-2_9EiCgMo/quick-and-easy-mounted-art-perfect-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Luker)6http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/quick-and-easy-mounted-art-perfect-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-59694574401132914Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +00002013-05-08T09:56:50.724-05:00artartworkquotesfree printablesfree stuffFree art: When life hands you lemons, put a slice in your sweet tea printablesWho doesn't love free art? Especially when it's a cute printable! I've had such fun sharing new fonts every month, so I thought I'd put them to good use and make some free printables ya. Southern girls love sweet tea - and I'm no exception! You'll find a glass within reaching distance of wherever I might be. Yes, it's an addiction. So in honor of all my southern girls everywhere, today I'm sharing some free printable artwork.<br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9GHOWMg5B5c/UW2oLa_EFEI/AAAAAAAASe8/f81kty_0Tzk/s1600/Free+Printables+from+The+Shabby+Creek+Cottage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="free art, free printables, printable art, southern sayings, quote art, quotes, fun art, artwork, home decor" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9GHOWMg5B5c/UW2oLa_EFEI/AAAAAAAASe8/f81kty_0Tzk/s1600/Free+Printables+from+The+Shabby+Creek+Cottage.jpg" title="Free art: When life hands you lemons, put a slice in your sweet tea printables from TheShabbyCreekCottage.com"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <i>*those reading via a reader or email will need to click over for the freebie*</i></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/free-art-when-life-hands-you-lemons-put.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/0NJDLgNvcpk" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/0NJDLgNvcpk/free-art-when-life-hands-you-lemons-put.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Luker)4http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/free-art-when-life-hands-you-lemons-put.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-8472138924316900605Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:30:00 +00002013-05-08T10:18:35.459-05:00Silhouette winner - and a quick reminder<div> I know that it's kinda rare for me to post on Sunday, but I wanted to let everyone know the winner of the Silhouette Portrait, so I hope you don't mind :)</div> <div> <br></div> <div> And the winner is..............</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ouan5A_BTPM/UXQDdrRFaNI/AAAAAAAAShE/it4rJZNgrrg/s1600/Pink+Flour.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ouan5A_BTPM/UXQDdrRFaNI/AAAAAAAAShE/it4rJZNgrrg/s1600/Pink+Flour.JPG"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Meghan Hackney from The Pink Flour! Congratulations! </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Email me and I'll hook you up with your new Silhouette.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/silhouette-winner-and-quick-reminder.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/aJrZ0WYMzOo" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/aJrZ0WYMzOo/silhouette-winner-and-quick-reminder.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gina Luker)0http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/silhouette-winner-and-quick-reminder.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991469459889647411.post-8708214212749148060Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:55:00 +00002013-05-08T10:19:20.247-05:00featuresI Spy SaturdayI Spy SaturdayThis week marks the 200th episode of Transformation Thursday and your creativity is still going strong. Let's take a look at second I Spy Saturday collection and here's to celebrating 200 more. Remember that the giveaway ends tonight (Saturday, April 20th) at midnight - so if you still haven't entered get on over there and put your name in to <b><a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/transformation-thursday-no-200.html" target="_blank">win a Silhouette Portrait!</a></b><br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lU_uXvJ2I9w/UXKNiHGXt8I/AAAAAAAASgc/SO9T1Nxiz4U/s1600/I-spy-Saturday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lU_uXvJ2I9w/UXKNiHGXt8I/AAAAAAAASgc/SO9T1Nxiz4U/s1600/I-spy-Saturday.jpg"></a></div> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/i-spy-saturday_20.html#more"><b>CLICK TO READ MORE OF THIS POST</b></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~4/eQ2EHjkfqqU" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theshabbychiccottage/QsxK/~3/eQ2EHjkfqqU/i-spy-saturday_20.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥)6http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/04/i-spy-saturday_20.html