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Lots of Fuss about Google+

Malia — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:00 -0800

Hi Friends! As many of you know, we non-"Blogger" bloggers (YoT is on Typepad) will be losing Google Friend Connect on March 1st. I am strangely sad... I feel happy when I see all those lovely friendly faces smiling at me from my little GFC box. But onward and upward-- there's no point in crying over spilled milk or in this case-- over free widgets that have come to mean so much. At any rate, Google is encouraging people to go to Google+ to connect with friends. In case you are new to Google+ (I am too) and you want...

Pinterest Party #16

Malia — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 -0800

We're super excited to have our very first guest post for Pinterest Feature Friday! It is something new we're trying once a month. And we have the perfect person to share with you today! I think she's nearly as addicted to Pinterest as we are! Hello Everyone! My name is Bev and I blog over at Flamingo Toes And my Pinterest Boards are here - Pinterest is definitely one of my favorite new ways to get inspiration, pass the time, and avoid doing things I'm actually supposed to be doing. I'm so excited to be here as a guest post...

Crafty Soiree #74: Very Valentine Craft Projects

Malia — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:00:00 -0800

Hi Creative People! Win $25 in crafty swag in my Pick Your Plum giveaway! Love is in the air at A Crafty Soiree! Heart Molding by Delicate Construction This is darling... Valentine's Day clothespins by Cupcakes and Crinoline Valentine's Day gift for HIM from Our Everyday Art... LOVE the photos on the balloons! Valentine Tree assembled by Alderberry Hill Doily Stenciled Onsie by Vixen Made Thank you for linking up! I'd love to see what else you're been working on... Party Guidelines 1. Link up to four of...

Vintage YOT: Valentine Chandelier

Malia — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:00:00 -0800

Here's a fun way to bring Valentine's Day to your lighting fixtures! Supplies: White branches (available at craft stores or spray paint some found branches), an upcycled paperback, vintage book, or scrapbook paper. A heart paper punch, florist's wire, plastic chandelier pendants, Elmer's Glue or Modge Podge and scissors. Optional: Seam binding or ribbon. Punch out hearts. I punched out sixty heart to make the front and back of thirty. If your book is Valentine or romance related, it's easy to center your punch to get certain words or phrases on the heart. Cut wire and attach branches to a...

$25 Pick Your Plum Giveaway!

Malia — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Have you heard of Pick Your Plum yet? They sell goodness like this at some AMAZING prices... one deal a day: And so much more! Pick Your Plum is giving away a $25 Plum Box full of crafting swag to one lucky YoT reader! (The products pictured above won't necessarily be in the winner's box but it gives you a good idea of what awesomeness it could contain!) How to Enter: 1. LIKE Pick Your Plum on Facebook 2. Sign up for the Pick Your Plum Newsletter Leave me a comment for each thing you do and *please* make sure...

5 Free Vintage Valentines and Envelopes

Malia — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:00:00 -0800

Just in time for Valentine's Day... FIVE FREE VINTAGE VALENTINES & ENVELOPES by Keren of Free Pretty Things for You for YoT Readers! Hold onto your hats... there is some serious vintage cuteness going on: The envelopes make the valentines extra special! Adorable, right? Keren is so talented. But wait, there's MORE! There's also a collection of blank cards so you can write your own sentiment. All this vintage valentine goodness is free, but as a courtesy if you could please: Like YoT on Facebook OR Add me to your Google+ Circles-- here's my personal Malia Karlinsky page and the...

Vintage YOT: Jam Heart Cookies

Malia — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:33:46 -0800

I {heart} peanut butter and jelly... especially in cookie form. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 large egg 1/3 cup raspberry jam, stirred to loosen Directions Whisk together flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Beat butter and sugars with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in peanut butter, then egg. Reduce speed to low, and beat in flour mixture until dough forms. If dough is sticky,...