tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90579970903867530532013-05-20T15:43:45.804-06:00UcreateDIY projects including: crafts, home decor, parties, sewing, kids crafts, and more!Kari Sweetenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00351815398811005833noreply@blogger.comBlogger1586125u-createcrafts/OlHWhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057997090386753053.post-1442351469645364932013-05-20T11:41:00.001-06:002013-05-20T12:11:27.223-06:002013-05-20T12:11:27.223-06:00The Creepy Bathroom Remodel–Revealed<script src="http://oascentral.blogher.org/RealMedia/ads/adstream_jx.ads/ReviewBadge/OID4465_SherwinWilliams_Q2_ReviewBadges_010/@x13" type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript1.1"></script> <p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: corbel; color: #666666"></span> </p> <p><font size="4"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: corbel; color: #666666">My new bathroom is finished!</span><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: corbel; color: #666666"></span></font></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: corbel; color: #666666"><font size="4">It is so nice to have a “non-creepy” bathroom that constantly gets used now! </font></span></p> <p><font size="4"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: corbel; color: #666666">This basement bathroom is bright, crisp, clean, and we absolutely love how it turned out.</span><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: corbel; color: #666666">Let’s get started with the before and after pictures…</span></font></p> <p><br><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BPHM67xDkEM/UWZYyRJ0sHI/AAAAAAAAjlw/GM5B-_TxxbM/s1600-h/Before-After-DIY-Mirror%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><font size="4"><img title="Before-After-DIY-Mirror" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Before-After-DIY-Mirror" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VTvekOoY9rk/UWZYy0-IFQI/AAAAAAAAjl4/uLDSwo6v1DM/Before-After-DIY-Mirror_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="698" height="362"></font></a><br><font size="4"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: corbel; color: #666666">…the old medicine cabinet? Gone. I used some pallet wood to frame a plain mirror, and it looks so much better!</span><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: corbel; color: #666666">I made a DIY Pallet shelf and put it on the blank wall above the toilet…</span></font></p> <p><br><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-roSW_kgC5UQ/UWZYzfIb7DI/AAAAAAAAjmA/gpxHBJDdw3k/s1600-h/Before-After-Bathroom%252520Makeover%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><font size="4"><img title="Before-After-Bathroom Makeover" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Before-After-Bathroom Makeover" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uHGWmSHZ2-0/UWZYzzrPIMI/AAAAAAAAjmI/k9DJXwhU3xQ/Before-After-Bathroom%252520Makeover_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="699" height="595"></font></a><br><font size="4"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: corbel; color: #666666">…more storage and the pallet wood matches the mirror pallet border! So I’m still not 100% happy with the old shower but it looks way better with the lighter walls. </span><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: corbel; color: #666666">I can’t believe how paint can make such a difference!</span><br></font><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zHOHJXBskt8/UWZY0WrCimI/AAAAAAAAjmQ/EeQN6yQhv-c/s1600-h/Before-After-Bathroom-Cabinets%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><font size="4"><img title="Before-After-Bathroom-Cabinets" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Before-After-Bathroom-Cabinets" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iX5OKnEQRLc/UWZY0zlIJsI/AAAAAAAAjmY/2F5fFbCeqfc/Before-After-Bathroom-Cabinets_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="694" height="546"></font></a><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: corbel; color: #666666"><font size="4">The cabinets! We painted them white with Sherwin-Williams SW 7005 Pure White, added new hardware and they are as good as new!</font></span></p> <p><br><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KP_Slut5lo8/UWZY1E__y5I/AAAAAAAAjmg/GErEb13TPV4/s1600-h/UCreate%252520Bathroom%252520Makeover%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><font size="4"><img title="UCreate Bathroom Makeover" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="UCreate Bathroom Makeover" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_u_Lgfh-sVg/UWZY1tjuJ7I/AAAAAAAAjmo/Ge-IeNIwP1A/UCreate%252520Bathroom%252520Makeover_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="700" height="1057"></font></a><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: corbel; color: #666666"><font size="4">The paint for the wall is SW 6211 Rainwashed from Sherwin-Williams. I don’t think we could have picked a better paint color for this bathroom. It’s peaceful, calm, and we are crazy about the light blue-ish, green color.</font></span></p> <p><font size="4"><br></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nFJlY56iMoo/UWZY2KVFlDI/AAAAAAAAjmw/zPkJKAL7YUs/s1600-h/Rainwashed%252520Paint%252520Sherwin%252520Williams%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><font size="4"><img title="Rainwashed Paint Sherwin Williams" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Rainwashed Paint Sherwin Williams" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VL3wAwghyKY/UWZY2pxgCkI/AAAAAAAAjm4/e4Vhhfrbao8/Rainwashed%252520Paint%252520Sherwin%252520Williams_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="700" height="464"></font></a><br><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-47fcadGfZHw/UWZY20lnbdI/AAAAAAAAjnA/bfafJlhmHlQ/s1600-h/Bathroom%252520Makeover%252520After%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><font size="4"><img title="Bathroom Makeover After" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Bathroom Makeover After" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ln1RKdDiEHA/UWZY3SsgEII/AAAAAAAAjnI/2KBqPzBDvRw/Bathroom%252520Makeover%252520After_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="700" height="831"></font></a><br><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DEaorJ7En0A/UWZY32OkxuI/AAAAAAAAjnQ/z7HdIbTaBYI/s1600-h/DIY%252520Bathroom%252520Mirror%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><font size="4"><img title="DIY Bathroom Mirror" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DIY Bathroom Mirror" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XTjuCUBBbCc/UWZY4bA5VeI/AAAAAAAAjnY/lHql-4bL7p0/DIY%252520Bathroom%252520Mirror_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="700" height="464"></font></a><br><font size="4"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: corbel; color: #666666">Do you have a home improvement project that needs some paint?!</span><br></font><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: corbel; color: #666666"><font size="4">Download the Sherwin-Williams </font><a href="http://goo.gl/U4TNx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font size="4">ColorSnap® smartphone app</font></a><font size="4"> or </font><a href="http://goo.gl/Rs5GR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font size="4">ColorSnap Studio™ for iPad</font></a><font size="4"> right now and start exploring colors that will be best for YOU!</font> </span><strong><br></strong></p> <p><strong><br></strong></p> <p><strong>For a chance to win a $100 Sherwin-Williams gift card, share in the comments below what room you would like to makeover in your home?</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>No duplicate comments.</p> <p>You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods:</p> <ol> <li>Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post <li>Tweet (public message) about this promotion; including exactly the following unique term in your tweet message: "#SweepstakesEntry"; and leave the URL to that tweet in a comment on this post <li>Blog about this promotion, including a disclosure that you are receiving a sweepstakes entry in exchange for writing the blog post, and leave the URL to that post in a comment on this post <li>For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official rules to learn about an alternate form of entry.</li></ol> <p>This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. 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You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.</p> <p>The Official Rules are available <a href="https://www.blogher.com/perfect-color-your-home-part-two-sweepstakes-official-rules" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>This sweepstakes runs from 5/20/2013-6/10/2013.</p> <p> </p> <p>Be sure to visit the <a href="https://www.blogher.com/sherwin-williams-giveaway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sherwin-Williams brand page</a> on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win!</p> <p> </p> <p align="center">________________________________________________________________________________________________________</p> <p><font size="5" face="Corbel"><em>You May Also Like…</em></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SVK1MImqarw/UZphZTOX-bI/AAAAAAAAkP8/QtHup_TN_o4/s1600-h/DIY%252520Pallet%252520Shelf%252520%252526%252520Free%252520Printable%252520by%252520UCreate_thumb%25255B1%25255D%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DIY Pallet Shelf & Free Printable by UCreate" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DIY Pallet Shelf & Free Printable by UCreate" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mPwuxahzbXM/UZphZ1KN-mI/AAAAAAAAkQE/DZqtISFer34/DIY%252520Pallet%252520Shelf%252520%252526%252520Free%252520Printable%252520by%252520UCreate_thumb%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="503"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/04/diy-pallet-shelf-free-bathroom-printable.html" target="_blank"><u><font size="3">DIY Bathroom Pallet Shelf & Free Printable</font></u></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-H0l53DMIBWA/UZpnSxep-nI/AAAAAAAAkQU/_aPE5RN5fW4/s1600-h/DIY%252520Pallet%252520Framed%252520Mirror%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DIY Pallet Framed Mirror" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DIY Pallet Framed Mirror" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gErcNfySyPk/UZpnTeVl9UI/AAAAAAAAkQc/exWDauumDtE/DIY%252520Pallet%252520Framed%252520Mirror_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="500" height="410"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/04/diy-pallet-framed-mirror.html" target="_blank"><font size="3"><u>DIY Pallet Framed Mirror</u></font></a></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/u-createcrafts/OlHW/~4/SsFgyi7BJBo" height="1" width="1"/>Kari Sweetenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00351815398811005833noreply@blogger.com51http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/the-creepy-bathroom-remodelrevealed.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057997090386753053.post-92219359577455397182013-05-20T07:51:00.001-06:002013-05-20T11:42:01.247-06:002013-05-20T11:42:01.247-06:00The Ultimate Summer Bucket List<p> </p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">Yesterday my daughter said, “Mom, let’s create a list of fun things we can do this summer!”</font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">I told her to grab her brother and sisters and that we would create the list together.</font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>So I bring you a Summer Bucket List by kids, for kids…</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-N48SKNS0kO0/UZoumIMLg0I/AAAAAAAAkPk/CzXU-GqnQuE/s1600-h/Summer-Bucket-List%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="The Ultimate Summer Bucket List - by kids for kids!! 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clear: both"><font face="Corbel"><font color="#666666" size="4">Any kid (or adult for that matter) that has watched The Wheel of Fortune has longed to spin that giant prize wheel. </font></font></div> <div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">When we went to the fair last summer, there were booths set up with smaller, but equally</font></div> <div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">as awesome prize wheels that the kids got to spin...once.</font></div> <div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"></font></div> <div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">I vowed to remedy that.</font></div> <div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"></font></div> <div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"></font> </div> <div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both"><font size="4" face="Corbel"><font color="#666666">Say hello to the…</font></font></div> <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/diy-spinner-prize-wheel-by-doodle-craft.html#more">Click here to read more >>></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/u-createcrafts/OlHW/~4/gkLbc33erQc" height="1" width="1"/>Kari Sweetenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00351815398811005833noreply@blogger.com4http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/diy-spinner-prize-wheel-by-doodle-craft.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057997090386753053.post-64994773093779492582013-05-15T21:22:00.001-06:002013-05-16T09:54:47.387-06:002013-05-16T09:54:47.387-06:00Graduation Cap Headband Tutorial<p> </p> <p><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong></strong></font> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PYGKdWisXwY/UYKmAE9caTI/AAAAAAAAQyM/AehdbYTfa6o/s1600-h/DIY%252520Graduation%252520Cap%252520Headband%252520tutorial%252520u-createcrafts.com%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong><img title="DIY Graduation Cap Headband tutorial u-createcrafts.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="DIY Graduation Cap Headband tutorial u-createcrafts.com" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tfdsSd52EdU/UYKmA0rD8_I/AAAAAAAAQyU/Vj_t3q-1YeE/DIY%252520Graduation%252520Cap%252520Headband%252520tutorial%252520u-createcrafts.com_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="330" height="600"></strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Graduation season is coming so soon…too soon for some of us, right? In honor of the graduate, I thought I would show you a spin on the typical graduation cap. These headband are adorable for any age. My teenage cousin tried it on and looked dang cute! I made these little hats for a graduation party, but you can make these little accessories for any graduation event and any age…</strong></font></p> <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/graduation-cap-headband-tutorial.html#more">Click here to read more >>></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/u-createcrafts/OlHW/~4/FQmH749Q5I4" height="1" width="1"/>Kari Sweetenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00351815398811005833noreply@blogger.com0http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/graduation-cap-headband-tutorial.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057997090386753053.post-5073348059067861202013-05-15T08:49:00.001-06:002013-05-15T21:23:21.545-06:002013-05-15T21:23:21.545-06:00The Gro Project: BBQ Party and Planting Pots<p> </p> <p><strong><font color="#a5a5a5">This post brought to you by </font></strong><a href="http://app.socialspark.com/disclosure_clicks?oid=9767631" rel="nofollow"><strong><font color="#a5a5a5">Miracle-Gro</font></strong></a><strong><font color="#a5a5a5">. All opinions are 100% mine.</font></strong></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: corbel; color: #666666"><font size="4">I’m so excited to be hosting a backyard BBQ next week! </font></span></p> <p><font size="4"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: corbel; color: rgb(102,102,102)">It’s not your typical BBQ though, we will be creating our own planter pots using this fun tutorial…</span><br><br></font><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JGJoc7DBm6w/UYSNynx20jI/AAAAAAAAj6M/tT2zHeW7p3k/s1600-h/mothers%252520day%252520gift_thumb%25255B2%25255D%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><font size="4"><img title="mothers day gift_thumb[2]" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="mothers day gift_thumb[2]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MK9dYEkhgkw/UYSNzOqhSCI/AAAAAAAAj6U/_lUiCD8PO84/mothers%252520day%252520gift_thumb%25255B2%25255D_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="425" height="675"></font></a></p><br> <div align="center"><a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2012/05/diy-mini-stacked-mothers-day-pots.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large"><u><font size="5">Mini Stacked Pots Tutorial</font></u></span></a></div> <div align="left"><font size="4"></font> </div> <div align="left"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: corbel; color: #666666"><font size="4">…getting together to eat and create?! Sounds like a blast right?!</font></span></div> <div align="left"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: corbel; color: rgb(102,102,102)"><font size="4">I can’t wait to see the different varieties we all come up with!! Each guest will walk away with a beautiful spring/summer pot to display on their deck or front porch with a variety of beautiful flowers.</font></span></div> <div align="left"><font size="4"></font> </div> <div align="left"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: corbel; color: #666666"><font size="4">We want the flowers to have a long-lasting effect so we'll be using this amazing potting mix by Miracle Gro…</font></span></div> <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/the-gro-project-bbq-party-and-planting.html#more">Click here to read more >>></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/u-createcrafts/OlHW/~4/VeAzgy3EYm8" height="1" width="1"/>Kari Sweetenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00351815398811005833noreply@blogger.com0http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/the-gro-project-bbq-party-and-planting.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057997090386753053.post-85174100285642261902013-05-15T08:00:00.000-06:002013-05-15T15:26:18.842-06:002013-05-15T15:26:18.842-06:00DIY 4th of July t-shirts with Design Dye<p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yMYHjw4PZik/UZMXJcKQcjI/AAAAAAAAQ-o/MeP9Bxg44B8/s1600-h/DIY%2525204th%252520of%252520July%252520Shirt%252520at%252520u-createcrafts.com%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DIY 4th of July Shirt at u-createcrafts.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="DIY 4th of July Shirt at u-createcrafts.com" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-60NtohguNks/UZMXKGI5I5I/AAAAAAAAQ-w/gTxsqkEr5OE/DIY%2525204th%252520of%252520July%252520Shirt%252520at%252520u-createcrafts.com_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="398"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>I get to try out fun new products every now and then. I love it when new innovative ideas come my way and I get to share them with you. You are going to love this one!</strong></font></p> <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/diy-4th-of-july-t-shirts-with-design-dye.html#more">Click here to read more >>></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/u-createcrafts/OlHW/~4/k8jEPH41ETY" height="1" width="1"/>Becky Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15485699990936697593noreply@blogger.com3http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/diy-4th-of-july-t-shirts-with-design-dye.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057997090386753053.post-51639526656655595692013-05-14T09:55:00.000-06:002013-05-14T10:03:26.731-06:002013-05-14T10:03:26.731-06:00Vacation Countdown Tutorial by Stephanie Lynn<div align="center"><font size="4"><font size="4"><font face="Corbel"></font></font></font> </div> <div align="center"><font size="4"><font size="4"><font face="Corbel">Hello there! I’m Stephanie Lynn from Under the Table and Dreaming. I am beyond thrilled and so excited to be visiting UCreate today! Thank you so much Kari for inviting me!</font></font></font></div> <div align="center"><font size="4"><br><font size="4" face="Corbel">I simply adore Kari’s blog and all the fabulous projects she highlights and inspires us with each and every day. When she asked me to guest post I knew I had to come up with something special and unique…</font></font></div> <p><a href="http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv298/theliebertfamily/101_0051.jpg"><font size="4"><img title="DIY Vacation Countdown Calendar by Stephanie Lynn" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DIY Vacation Countdown Calendar by Stephanie Lynn" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CJFmAvU65aM/UZJekPmJjII/AAAAAAAAkJM/cAtY4I-LCxg/DIY-Countdown-Calendar%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="465" height="700"></font></a><font size="4"><font face="Corbel"></font></font></p> <p><font size="4"><font face="Corbel">How about a Vacation Countdown Calendar! I know I, myself, get excited counting down the days to sandy beaches and carefree days ~ and as my son gets a little older I'm sure this will come in handy as the summertime kiddie going away anxiety grows.<br><br><font size="5" face="Segoe Script">Materials Needed</font><br>Scrap Piece of Beadboard<br>Scrap Piece of Thin Wood<br>{30} 3/4 Inch Wooden Beads<br>2 Small Screw Hooks<br>24 Gauge Craft Wire<br>Jute Twine<br>Assorted Acrylic Paints<br>Gorilla Glue Epoxy<br>4 Inch Foam Alphabet Stamps<br>1/2 Inch Mini Numerical Rubber Stamps</font></font></p> <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2010/06/creative-guest-vacation-countdown.html#more">Click here to read more >>></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/u-createcrafts/OlHW/~4/qgoylaHRkkc" height="1" width="1"/>Kari Sweetenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00351815398811005833noreply@blogger.com20http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2010/06/creative-guest-vacation-countdown.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057997090386753053.post-87239168561907717292013-05-13T17:02:00.001-06:002013-05-13T17:02:44.095-06:002013-05-13T17:02:44.095-06:00DIY Last-Minute Photo Shoot Backdrop<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Q6VhCJxAO4E/UZFxCjMTuAI/AAAAAAAAkIk/yyau9WnWwlA/s1600-h/DIY%252520Photoshoot%252520Backdrop%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DIY Photoshoot Backdrop" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DIY Photoshoot Backdrop" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-S76zGW9SY0I/UZFxDjl9NrI/AAAAAAAAkIs/Zmy8XLllLaQ/DIY%252520Photoshoot%252520Backdrop_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="397" height="600"></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>I am so thrilled with how these First Birthday pictures turned out that I wanted to share with you my little secret.</strong></font></p> <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/diy-last-minute-photo-shoot-backdrop.html#more">Click here to read more >>></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/u-createcrafts/OlHW/~4/YHIVXREZK7w" height="1" width="1"/>Kari Sweetenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00351815398811005833noreply@blogger.com2http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/diy-last-minute-photo-shoot-backdrop.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057997090386753053.post-90074738571895566902013-05-13T07:30:00.001-06:002013-05-13T07:34:17.167-06:002013-05-13T07:34:17.167-06:00Quilted Sewing Machine Cover Tutorial<p> </p> <p><font size="4" face="Corbel">This fabulous sewing machine cover tutorial has been on my </font><a href="http://pinterest.com/ucreatecrafts/to-do-list/" target="_blank"><font size="4" face="Corbel">to-do-list</font></a><font size="4" face="Corbel"> for sometime! I get this tutorial submission from Ros in my inbox and had to share immediately in case you haven’t seen it!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kgAbuAs_39E/UZDrA_jz9MI/AAAAAAAAkIM/axLaMlask0U/s1600-h/quilted-sewing-machine-cover-tutorial%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="Quilted Sewing Machine Cover Tutorial by Sew Delicious" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Quilted Sewing Machine Cover Tutorial by Sew Delicious" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AhruOzASncA/UZDrBe8LSHI/AAAAAAAAkIU/IP2b4aHkJ4k/quilted-sewing-machine-cover-tutorial_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427"></a></p> <p><font size="4" face="Corbel">How fun is that scissor fabric? She used a charm pack so you don’t even have to cut out the sqaures!!</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Corbel">I CANNOT WAIT to make this!</font></p> <p><a href="http://www.sewdelicious.com.au/2013/01/quilted-sewing-machine-cover-tutorial.html" target="_blank"><font size="5" face="Corbel"><u>Quilted Sewing Machine Tutorial by Sew Delicious</u></font></a><font size="4" face="Corbel"> </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Corbel">Head on over to Sew Delicious for many more sewing projects!</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Corbel"></font> </p> <p><font face="Corbel"><font color="#a5a5a5" size="3"><strong><em>Do you have a tutorial/idea you want to share? 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No purchase necessary.</p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/u-createcrafts/OlHW/~4/i52j69VcdhU" height="1" width="1"/>Kari Sweetenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00351815398811005833noreply@blogger.com52http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/quick-giveaway-which-prize-will-you.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057997090386753053.post-71609277507368843182013-05-11T09:51:00.000-06:002013-05-11T10:36:35.622-06:002013-05-11T10:36:35.622-06:0024 DIY Patio Lighting Ideas<p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-48YWhKkYmOI/UY3Ze1djv1I/AAAAAAAAQ5M/EHAb11J8lZE/s1600-h/24%252520DIY%252520Patio%252520Lighting%252520Ideas%252520at%252520u-createcrafts.com%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="24 DIY Patio Lighting Ideas at u-createcrafts.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="24 DIY Patio Lighting Ideas at u-createcrafts.com" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Q5i3wfBktvM/UY3ZfhhimII/AAAAAAAAQ5U/-XiBrwi1hCg/24%252520DIY%252520Patio%252520Lighting%252520Ideas%252520at%252520u-createcrafts.com_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="540" height="600"></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong></strong></font> </p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>I recently gave my weather beaten <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/flood-wood-care-staining-made-simple.html" target="_blank">old deck a makeover</a> with a fresh coat of stain. Now that it looks all beautiful I need to add accessories! This is my favorite part. But of course, I have to find some incredible ways to DIY my patio space. So today I am starting with lighting! I began looking at a couple of ideas which slowly spiraled into more and more fantastic outdoor lighting ideas all over the web. Check out these 24. I am blown away at the creativity floating around out there.</strong></font> <br clear="all"> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uovOYQLnujc/UY3ZghmUn2I/AAAAAAAAQ5c/AFLwdpR2IcQ/s1600-h/DIY%252520Patio%252520Lighting%252520%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DIY Patio Lighting " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="DIY Patio Lighting " src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RIOdY78eE6c/UY3ZheXpVoI/AAAAAAAAQ5k/cGEybIjmTpk/DIY%252520Patio%252520Lighting%252520_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="402" nopin="nopin"></a></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>1. </strong></font><a href="http://michelesapples.blogspot.com/2011/04/canning-jar-lights.html" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Canning Jar Lights by Michele from Apples of My Eye</strong></font></a></p> <p><font face="Corbel"><strong><font color="#666666" size="4">2. </font></strong></font><a href="http://www.livingathome.de/wohnen_einrichten/einrichten/licht-und-leuchten/leuchten-dekoleuchten/?seite=3" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Lamp Shade Lights at Living at Home</strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>3. </strong></font><a href="http://www.craftstudios.net/patio_lights.html" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Frosted Patio Party Lights at Craft Studios</strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>4. </strong></font><a href="http://rebeccasdiy.blogspot.com/2011/12/diy-ljusslinga-med-lampskarmar.html" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Fabric Covered Cups create “Lampshades” by Rebecca from Rebecca’s DIY</strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>5. </strong></font><a href="http://elisamclaughlin.com/design/2011/04/my-first-do-it-yourself/" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Vintage Mason Jar Chandelier Elisa from McLaughlin Designs Blog</strong></font></a></p> <p><font face="Corbel"><strong><font color="#666666" size="4">6. </font></strong></font><a href="http://www.daniellesplace.com/html/recycle-water-bottle-crafts-DIY.html#flower" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Recycled Bottle Flowers Patio Lights at Danielle’s Place.</strong></font></a></p></blockquote> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rFT52hPZeCc/UY3Zh1dCWdI/AAAAAAAAQ5s/_V2Oa9AOsbM/s1600-h/DIY%252520Outdoor%252520Patio%252520Lighting%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DIY Outdoor Patio Lighting" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="DIY Outdoor Patio Lighting" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q1qFO22SEac/UY3ZidlIOOI/AAAAAAAAQ50/WT6KBn9lZwo/DIY%252520Outdoor%252520Patio%252520Lighting_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="400" nopin="nopin"></a></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>7. </strong></font><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/273675/seashell-lights" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Seashell Lights by Martha Stewart</strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>8. </strong></font><a href="http://narcissusfloralstudio.wordpress.com/2011/09/23/diy-patio-lights/" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Tin Can Patio Lights at Narcissus Floral Studio</strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>9. </strong></font><a href="http://en.espritcabane.com/handmade-gifts/fairy-lights.php" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Egg Carton Flower Fairy Lights at Espirit Cabane</strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>10. </strong></font><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/party-paper-lanterns/" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Party Paper Lanterns by Vasilena at Instructables.com</strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>11. </strong></font><a href="http://www.creativecaincabin.com/2011/06/diy-solar-lamp.html" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Solar Lamp Mason Jars by Dawn at Creative Cain Cabin</strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>12. </strong></font><a href="http://www.theartofdoingstuff.com/its-dollar-store-weekthe-pot/" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Clay Pot Outdoor Lantern by Karen from The Art of Doing Stuff</strong></font></a></p></blockquote> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FLpt4vRj4Es/UY3Zi0qHRKI/AAAAAAAAQ58/XMBXeFKI8So/s1600-h/Do-it-Yourself%252520Patio%252520Lights%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Do-it-Yourself Patio Lights" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Do-it-Yourself Patio Lights" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zRJinL0iSmk/UY3ZjJaluZI/AAAAAAAAQ6E/A3nqi23kcso/Do-it-Yourself%252520Patio%252520Lights_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="400" nopin="nopin"></a></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>13. </strong></font><a href="http://abitofbeesknees.blogspot.com/2011/12/diy-lace-light-bulbs.html" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>DIY Lace Light bulbs by Brittany from A Bit of Bees Knees</strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>14. </strong></font><a href="http://www.itstaylormade.com/2012/06/mini-fabric-lamps.html" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Mini Fabric Lamps by Taylor from Taylor Made</strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>15. </strong></font><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Shoji-Style-Solar-Lamp/" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Shoji Style Solar Lamp at Instructables.com</strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>16. </strong></font><a href="http://colorsareblushandbashful.blogspot.com/2010/04/diy-paper-bag-lanterns.html" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Hanging Paper Bag Lanterns at Blush & Bashful</strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>17. </strong></font><a href="http://www.hgtv.com/outdoor-rooms/set-the-mood-with-outdoor-lighting/pictures/index.html" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>DIY Pendant Shades by Jamie Durie at HGTV.com</strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>18. </strong></font><a href="http://www.redtedart.com/2012/04/09/egg-carton-spring-crafts-blossom-fairy-lights-from-egg-cartons/" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Blossom Fairy Lights at Red Ted Art</strong></font></a></p></blockquote> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-E_0CHRDTqIk/UY3Zj-AtxVI/AAAAAAAAQ6M/3AKHeNIG4Po/s1600-h/DIY%252520Patio%252520Lighting%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DIY Patio Lighting" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="DIY Patio Lighting" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qoRDWgjj24w/UY3ZkJA1ZzI/AAAAAAAAQ6U/Tswxs9ZSqDc/DIY%252520Patio%252520Lighting_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="400"></a></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>19. </strong></font><a href="http://homes.ninemsn.com.au/houseandgarden/advice/8179442/doily-fairy-lights" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Doily Fairy Lights at Australian House & Garden</strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>20. </strong></font><a href="http://inmyownstyle.com/2012/05/how-to-make-outdoor-glass-globe-lights.html" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Outdoor Glass Globe Lights by Diane from In My Own Style</strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>21. </strong></font><a href="http://www.cremedelacraft.com/2012/07/diy-cafe-string-lights-from-birthday.html" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>DIY Party Hat String Lights by Natalie from Crème de la Craft</strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>22. </strong></font><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/diy-mason-jar-lantern-90774" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>DIY Mason Jar Lantern at Apartment Therapy</strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>23. </strong></font><a href="http://pointlessprettythings.blogspot.com.au/2011/10/diy-rosebud-lights.html" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>DIY Rosebud Lights by Rachel at Pointless Pretty Things</strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>24. </strong></font><a href="http://kiflieslevendula.blogspot.ca/2011/11/hangulatvilagitas-konzervdobozokbol.html" target="_blank"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Mood Lighting Cans by Lavender Girl at Croissant and Lavender</strong></font></a></p> <p><em><font size="4"></font></em> </p> <p><em><font color="#666666" size="4">Post By…</font></em></p></blockquote> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_EEPYFiIlMY/UY5mqUlHb7I/AAAAAAAAkG8/n01tmM0iSoc/s1600-h/becky%252520bio%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="becky bio" style="border-left-width: 0px; 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All opinions are 100% mine.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DpbhaJzdhhY/UYvWfd-sfUI/AAAAAAAAQ28/ceuHF6zYJvs/s1600-h/Deck%252520makeover%252520with%252520FLOOD%252520before%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong><img title="Deck makeover with FLOOD before" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Deck makeover with FLOOD before" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OUtSOcGjEUM/UYvWhk5Ev7I/AAAAAAAAQ3E/8giKN6Ov5U0/Deck%252520makeover%252520with%252520FLOOD%252520before_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="420" height="600"></strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Do you have a project around your house that just seems too daunting so you ignore…for 7 years? Yeah, I have one of those. I have this beautiful huge deck that I have never been able to enjoy in all its glory. Over the years it has been subjected to all sorts of weather (snow, rain, wind, extreme heat). Last year we thought we would tackle this project, but kept putting it off because, honestly, we didn’t know where to start. </strong></font></p> <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/flood-wood-care-staining-made-simple.html#more">Click here to read more >>></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/u-createcrafts/OlHW/~4/xZmxRTHWvow" height="1" width="1"/>Becky Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15485699990936697593noreply@blogger.com4http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/flood-wood-care-staining-made-simple.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057997090386753053.post-50843059161658856292013-05-10T15:23:00.001-06:002013-05-10T15:25:13.299-06:002013-05-10T15:25:13.299-06:00Pop of Color Ribbon Braid by Measured by the Heart<p> </p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">Connie is our guest today sharing her gorgeous daughter with us and this fun way to add a pop of color to a braid! You might remember her popular <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2012/07/pulled-braid-headband-by-measured-by.html" target="_blank">pulled hairband braid</a>, or her <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2012/11/waterfall-twist-tutorial-by-measured-by.html" target="_blank">waterfall twist tutorial</a>.</font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">Well, today she is here with a video tutorial showing us how to do a beautiful ribbon braid…</font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gcvGUYPERAI/UY1lWRhCgAI/AAAAAAAAkEU/4AJcKiwEN4s/s1600-h/Ribbon-Braid-Tutorial%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Pop of Color Ribbon Braid by Measured by the Heart! " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Pop of Color Ribbon Braid by Measured by the Heart! " src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-z1LcW3qb0ms/UY1lXlIpi8I/AAAAAAAAkEc/FzgznTvHk0Y/Ribbon-Braid-Tutorial_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="517" height="800"></a></font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">Just think of all the bright colors of ribbon you can use!</font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">Here’s Connie and Samantha…</font></p><iframe height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/FgOGkj8SFyU" frameborder="0" width="480" allowfullscreen></iframe> <p> </p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">…and don’t forget to visit Connie with all her amazing talent at<font size="5"> </font><a href="http://measuredbytheheart.com/" target="_blank"><font size="5">Measured by the Heart</font></a>!!</font></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/u-createcrafts/OlHW/~4/tHA5tYGrldA" height="1" width="1"/>Kari Sweetenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00351815398811005833noreply@blogger.com0http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/pop-of-color-ribbon-braid-by-measured.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057997090386753053.post-30027076990938562972013-05-10T06:21:00.000-06:002013-05-10T10:00:12.084-06:002013-05-10T10:00:12.084-06:00Craft Tip: Embroidery Transfer using Cricut Machine<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-swhJ_2gntVk/UYwhcnlgMwI/AAAAAAAAkCU/OUf6fB1HkQQ/s1600-h/Embroidery-Transfer-Cricut%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="How to use your Cricut machine to draw on fabric! Embroidery transfer in no time. Genius!" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="How to use your Cricut machine to draw on fabric! Embroidery transfer in no time. Genius!" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-a0k6AO4eHM0/UYwhezzlr4I/AAAAAAAAkCc/QLvWtgrYhqo/Embroidery-Transfer-Cricut_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="560"></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong><em>Why in the world didn’t I think of this?!!</em></strong></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Corbel"><font color="#666666">Many of you know that I love to do modern stitching patterns like this</font> </font><a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2012/12/introducing-free-stitchables-on-ucreate.html" target="_blank"><font size="4" face="Corbel">Oh Christmas Tree Stitchable</font></a><font size="4" face="Corbel"> <font color="#666666">and this</font> </font><a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2012/12/free-stitchable-christmas-subway-art.html" target="_blank"><font size="4" face="Corbel">Free Stitchable Subway Art</font></a><font size="4" face="Corbel">!</font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Well, get this.</strong> </font></p><br clear="all"> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">Toni at <a href="http://www.designdazzle.com/2011/12/christmas-gift-diy-embroidery-kit-using-the-cricut-machine/" target="_blank">Design Dazzle</a> shows us how to easily transfer embroidery images onto fabric using a Cricut machine!!</font></p><font size="4" face="Corbel"></font> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KWQn9EOze5g/UY0RPotuLqI/AAAAAAAAkDk/8RVBvDY3KIM/s1600-h/Craft-Tip-Embroidery-Transfer%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="How to Transfer Embroidery Patterns on Fabric ... using a Cricut!" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="How to Transfer Embroidery Patterns on Fabric ... using a Cricut!" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-a63yZsmJMHM/UY0RREaNI5I/AAAAAAAAkDs/UCquLbhkcHA/Craft-Tip-Embroidery-Transfer_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="523"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.designdazzle.com/2011/12/christmas-gift-diy-embroidery-kit-using-the-cricut-machine/" target="_blank"><font size="5"><u>How to Transfer Embroidery Patterns on Fabric using a Cricut</u></font></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4"><strong><em>HUGE time saver!!</em></strong></font></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/u-createcrafts/OlHW/~4/Jw5GzZiw1l8" height="1" width="1"/>Kari Sweetenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00351815398811005833noreply@blogger.com8http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/craft-tip-embroidery-transfer-using.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057997090386753053.post-15184335651623670912013-05-09T09:38:00.001-06:002013-05-09T10:39:54.778-06:002013-05-09T10:39:54.778-06:00How to Make Coffee Filter Flowers by Easy Homemade Recipes<p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">Learning how to make paper flowers is so much fun and the creative aspects are endless! These homemade flowers are easy and are perfect for cheap wedding decorations, easy homemade gift ideas, or just a fun afternoon of creative energy.</font> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">...don't forget, you can buy 250 coffee filters for $1.38 so you can go crazy with this!</font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vmqn4EvvUVQ/UYvLcbGh9MI/AAAAAAAAkBs/R4TdAiiC-3k/s1600-h/How-To-Make-Coffee-Filter-Flowers-Tutorial%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="How to Make Coffee Filter Flowers - GORGEOUS!" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="How to Make Coffee Filter Flowers - GORGEOUS!" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ib3ZHl6AR_g/UYvLeS5xtaI/AAAAAAAAkB0/A2HG3K2WQ-I/How-To-Make-Coffee-Filter-Flowers-Tutorial_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="750" height="842"></a></font></p> <p> </p> <p><font color="#666666" size="5" face="Corbel"><strong><u>Materials Needed:</u></strong></font></p> </p></p><a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/how-to-make-coffee-filter-flowers-by.html#more">Click here to read more >>></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/u-createcrafts/OlHW/~4/fNQh9I8bxJI" height="1" width="1"/>Kari Sweetenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00351815398811005833noreply@blogger.com5http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/how-to-make-coffee-filter-flowers-by.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057997090386753053.post-32637927738171889022013-05-08T09:27:00.000-06:002013-05-10T14:00:45.455-06:002013-05-10T14:00:45.455-06:00Quilted Tablet Cover Tutorial by Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom<br>
<span style="font-family: Corbel; font-size: medium;"></span> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lqKcBoLxZ0w/Tw0RvOG6_8I/AAAAAAAAB8I/xlpaVP448BA/s1600/48.1+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Corbel; font-size: medium;"><img alt="How to make a quilted iPad or tablet cover by Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom" border="0" height="759" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JV81ElcM7SE/UYpu-SxaxbI/AAAAAAAAj_w/jikNqee2GTQ/How-to-make-a%252520quilted-iPad-Cover%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="How to make a quilted iPad or tablet cover by Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom" width="600"></span></a><br>
<span style="font-family: Corbel; font-size: medium;"></span> <span style="font-family: Corbel; font-size: medium;">Hi everyone! My name is Jamie and I have a blog called </span><a href="http://scatteredthoughtsofasahm.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Corbel; font-size: medium;"><strong>Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Corbel;"><span style="font-size: medium;">. I am so thrilled to have the chance to be a guest post at one of my favorite blogs, Ucreate! </span></span><span style="font-family: Corbel; font-size: medium;">Here is a little bit about me: I am a Central Texas based stay at home mom of 2 (5 year old girl and 6 year old boy.) I love all things crafty; cooking, sewing , diy projects and kids crafts. I also love to read and spend time with my family. When not focused on my children or hubby, I can be found either in my craft room sewing and crafting up a storm or in the kitchen attempting to cook up simple, family friendly meals. </span><span style="font-family: Corbel; font-size: medium;"><br></span><br>
<a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2012/01/quilted-tablet-cover-tutorial-by.html#more">Click here to read more >>></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/u-createcrafts/OlHW/~4/SN-sNRAssmc" height="1" width="1"/>Kari Sweetenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00351815398811005833noreply@blogger.com9http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2012/01/quilted-tablet-cover-tutorial-by.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057997090386753053.post-71467027175411517632013-05-07T10:48:00.001-06:002013-05-07T11:51:05.167-06:002013-05-07T11:51:05.167-06:00Free Mother’s Day Printables by Moodkids<p> </p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">Do you need a last minute gift for Mom?</font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">Enjoy these beautiful free downloads by Eefje Kleijweg at Moodkids…</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vZ4z-vVRqOc/UYkwborZ7UI/AAAAAAAAj-A/792jr4MSq-k/s1600-h/Home%252520is%252520Where%252520Mom%252520is%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Home is Where Mom Free Printable is by Mood Kids" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Home is Where Mom Free Printable is by Mood Kids" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rLbNXmDpclA/UYkwca8J9WI/AAAAAAAAj-I/sWfurFF6suM/Home%252520is%252520Where%252520Mom%252520is_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="382" height="488"></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">Three different versions to choose from…</font></p> <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/free-mothers-day-printables-by-moodkids.html#more">Click here to read more >>></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/u-createcrafts/OlHW/~4/0Av51LYUZV8" height="1" width="1"/>Kari Sweetenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00351815398811005833noreply@blogger.com1http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/free-mothers-day-printables-by-moodkids.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057997090386753053.post-45663372036631637332013-05-06T22:34:00.001-06:002013-05-06T22:37:20.692-06:002013-05-06T22:37:20.692-06:00Free Crochet Patterns for Baby<p> </p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">Have you heard of Bethany from Whistle & Ivy?</font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">Wow. She shares crochet patterns for baby that are ADORABLE!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vpaYgCWtOWI/UYiEQNmr3YI/AAAAAAAAj9I/B1hS4Fd1jqs/s1600-h/crochet-booties-free-pattern%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Crochet Booties Free Pattern - Whistle & Ivy" border="0" alt="Crochet Booties Free Pattern - Whistle & Ivy" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-egL9aVqYLIs/UYiEQroJ-pI/AAAAAAAAj9Q/U0rutzqPXVY/crochet-booties-free-pattern_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="700" height="466"></font></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel"></font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">Like these…</font></p> <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/free-crochet-patterns-for-baby.html#more">Click here to read more >>></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/u-createcrafts/OlHW/~4/2S0Ln1nKy1E" height="1" width="1"/>Kari Sweetenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00351815398811005833noreply@blogger.com3http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/free-crochet-patterns-for-baby.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057997090386753053.post-16709620650170693122013-05-06T16:44:00.001-06:002013-05-06T22:38:09.427-06:002013-05-06T22:38:09.427-06:00Teacher Appreciation Gift for Guys<p align="center"><font size="4" face="Corbel"></font> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fwEWAABcY6E/T4cQaXFYB7I/AAAAAAAAJeU/yWM6iMDfxbI/s1600-h/Teacher%252520Appreciation%252520Gift-001%25255B36%25255D.jpg"><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Teacher Appreciation Gift-001" border="0" alt="Teacher Appreciation Gift-001" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zHBIJ-KMGKo/T4cQbGn8wII/AAAAAAAAJec/lrXl15o8gEE/Teacher%252520Appreciation%252520Gift-001_thumb%25255B48%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="292" height="400"></strong></font></a></p> <p align="left"><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Normally, we do something girly and crafty for the teacher’s, but this year my son has a male teacher. Girly and crafty were out of the question. So with the help of my son, we decided upon a SUPERHERO theme. I had seen this saying last year: <font color="#fe3934">“I teach. What’s your superpower?”</font> and thought it would be perfect for Mr. B. </strong></font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Now we just had to find something manly to put it on. Really the possibilities are endless, but we decided on this grey hat I found... </strong></font></p> <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/teacher-appreciation-gift-for-guys.html#more">Click here to read more >>></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/u-createcrafts/OlHW/~4/ROYdiKyvTL0" height="1" width="1"/>Becky Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15485699990936697593noreply@blogger.com5http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/teacher-appreciation-gift-for-guys.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057997090386753053.post-20922751652621061862013-05-06T16:37:00.001-06:002013-05-06T16:37:22.181-06:002013-05-06T16:37:22.181-06:00Spring Cleaning Contest with Home Advisor<p> </p> <p><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Remember when I told you about using </strong></font><a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/spring-cleaning-with-home-advisor.html" target="_blank"><font color="#f79646" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Home Advisor to help me complete my spring cleaning to-do list</strong></font></a><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>? Well, I just had the vents/ducts cleaned in my house and I am so happy with the service provided! Seriously, you guys, using<font color="#f79646"> </font></strong></font><a href="http://www.homeadvisor.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#f79646" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Home Advisor</strong></font></a><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong> for home repair, maintenance, and cleaning needs is a huge time saver. They “look” for the professionals for you and make sure they are perfect for the job you need done!</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bAdO4dTLjS0/UYgwkeOBpsI/AAAAAAAAQ08/V7o1p5kcR_U/s1600-h/HomeAdvisor_logo%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="HomeAdvisor_logo" border="0" alt="HomeAdvisor_logo" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4aq7v_sef9g/UYgwlF6ZhPI/AAAAAAAAQ1E/2HZWONV9fN4/HomeAdvisor_logo_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="96"></strong></font></a><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong> </strong></font></p> <p><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Once I choose the pro I wanted to clean my ducts and vents, he was able to come out THE NEXT DAY! I was shown exactly what Eric (that’s his name) was going to do when he arrived. Eric showed me the exact cost before he did anything. The price was exactly what he quoted me on the phone and less than the average cost of vent and duct cleaning I found on the </strong></font><a href="http://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/" target="_blank"><font color="#f79646" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Home Advisor Cost Guide</strong></font></a><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>. I signed the form and off he went. He was respectful of my family and our property and showed me everything that came out of the vents. Man, after 7 years of not having the vents cleaned EVER, I was shocked at the crap that came out of them. </strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FidsnCluLKE/UYgwlm3uj4I/AAAAAAAAQ1M/8NW1n0ogrt0/s1600-h/Home%252520Advisor%252520Work%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Home Advisor Work" border="0" alt="Home Advisor Work" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nNB07Cprr_8/UYgwmMxjEwI/AAAAAAAAQ1U/yufFMDdLMCI/Home%252520Advisor%252520Work_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="222"></strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>I will ABSOLUTELY use Home Advisor again…for any home repair or maintenance I need to hire out. I was super impressed! To find a qualified professional in your area click the button below.</strong></font></p><a href="http://www.homeadvisor.com/emc.Heating-Furnace-Systems-directory.-12040.html" rel="attachment wp-att-9038"><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9038" alt="Get Started<br />Button Centered" src="http://www.homeadvisorhomesource.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Get-Started-Button-Centered.jpg" width="140" height="32"></strong></font></a><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong> </strong></font> <p><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong><font face="Segoe Script">And check out this incredible giveaway</font>:</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Do you want to win<em> 3 MONTHS OF FREE MAID SERVICE</em>? Of course you do! Home Advisor is having this crazy awesome giveaway on their<font color="#4bacc6"> F</font></strong></font><a href="https://www.facebook.com/HomeAdvisor" target="_blank"><font color="#4bacc6" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>acebook page</strong></font></a><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>:</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gbXfoq86Td8/UYgwmtUhAQI/AAAAAAAAQ1c/vm70nrrFDqI/s1600-h/923221_10151701863534050_278787061_n%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="923221_10151701863534050_278787061_n" border="0" alt="923221_10151701863534050_278787061_n" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wfeIED9D1ZQ/UYgwnNKHXVI/AAAAAAAAQ1k/TyQwDUhJYlY/923221_10151701863534050_278787061_n_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="194"></strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>It is so easy to enter! Head on over and enter to win today!</strong></font></p> <p><strong><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"></font></strong> </p> <p><strong><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Segoe Script">Posted by:</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vJlm_4GPXUk/UYgwnsvI7jI/AAAAAAAAQ1o/tZjwuFsu8Uw/s1600-h/becky%252520bio%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="becky bio" border="0" alt="becky bio" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1Oijzb7h5Vc/UYgwoQOBM1I/AAAAAAAAQ10/T-k0rvaiYC4/becky%252520bio_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="150"></a></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/u-createcrafts/OlHW/~4/6Fegt0L5dfQ" height="1" width="1"/>Becky Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15485699990936697593noreply@blogger.com2http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/spring-cleaning-contest-with-home.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057997090386753053.post-61940514044457111522013-05-06T08:15:00.000-06:002013-05-06T08:16:11.148-06:002013-05-06T08:16:11.148-06:00Ruffled Fabric Romper Tutorial by Blooms and Bugs<div style="text-align: left" dir="ltr" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" dir="ltr" class="separator" trbidi="on"> </div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" dir="ltr" class="separator" trbidi="on"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Vcet_hJxTQ0/UJyl3YjW4UI/AAAAAAAAduE/GMRR7u5dJcQ/s1600-h/Ruffled%252520Romper%252520Tutorial%252520by%252520Blooms%252520and%252520Bugs%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Ruffled Romper Tutorial by Blooms and Bugs" border="0" alt="Ruffled Romper Tutorial by Blooms and Bugs" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_JrFDYVdv18/UJyl4GTfBII/AAAAAAAAduM/hAsfdWwSg_U/Ruffled%252520Romper%252520Tutorial%252520by%252520Blooms%252520and%252520Bugs_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="500" height="755"></a></div></div> <div style="text-align: left" dir="ltr" trbidi="on"> </div> <div style="text-align: left" dir="ltr" align="left" trbidi="on"><font size="4" face="Corbel">Hi, I am Anshu from<strong> </strong></font><a href="http://bloomsnbugs.blogspot.com/"><font size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Blooms And Bugs</strong></font></a><font size="4" face="Corbel">. I write about sewing, especially for kids. Being a guest here at UCreate is a really big deal for me. It kind of feels like I have arrived. I hope you will like this tutorial and make some of these for your little ones.<br>I have always loved rompers on kids. This is one garment that stays snug on them and still allows them all the freedom to run and play. Making one from ruffle fabric just kicks the style factor a couple notches higher plus the fabric is super stretchy and a knit aka no hemming or finishing the edges ( Yaay!!). I just can't get over how beautiful it looks on the little girl here. So lets get started on making one in your favorite color.<b> </b></font></div> <div style="text-align: left" dir="ltr" align="left" trbidi="on"><font size="4" face="Corbel"></font> </div> <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2012/11/ruffled-romper-tutorial-by-blooms-and.html#more">Click here to read more >>></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/u-createcrafts/OlHW/~4/49imWUOZW0Y" height="1" width="1"/>Kari Sweetenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00351815398811005833noreply@blogger.com8http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2012/11/ruffled-romper-tutorial-by-blooms-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057997090386753053.post-14223696580049920692013-05-03T14:37:00.001-06:002013-05-06T10:54:46.600-06:002013-05-06T10:54:46.600-06:00Spring Cleaning with Home Advisor<p> </p> <p><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Spring is here and with it comes the feeling to de-junk and clean up! This past week we have fertilized the grass, pulled some weeds, cleaned the back deck and made many runs to the city dump. I was beginning to feel a bit overloaded with all this spring cleaning. Going through my email one day, I saw this </strong></font><a href="http://www.homeadvisorhomesource.com/homeadvisors-top-10-spring-maintenance-tasks/" target="_blank"><font color="#f79748" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Top 10 Spring Maintenance Task</strong></font></a><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong> from HomeAdvisor.com. You may remember us </strong></font><a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2012/12/deck-reveal-with-homeadvisor.html" target="_blank"><font color="#f79646" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>talking about them earlier</strong></font></a><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>; we are HUGE fans of the simplification they bring to home repair, upkeep, and remodeling. </strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.homeadvisor.com/"><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="HomeAdvisor_logo" border="0" alt="HomeAdvisor_logo" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ecVqt3eXVow/UYQf43CcKzI/AAAAAAAAQ0I/gJET9m-wwTA/HomeAdvisor_logo%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="500" height="88"></strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Looking at the Top 10 list, I began to prioritize my spring cleaning workload. Then I was offered the chance to pick one of the items from the list and have it completed at my leisure. My daughter was just diagnosed with a kind of seasonal asthma so I jumped at the chance to have my </strong></font><a href="http://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/cleaning-services/clean-ducts-and-vents/"><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>ducts/vents cleared and disinfected</strong></font></a><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong> in hopes of relieving her symptoms…and they haven’t been cleaned since we built our house 8 years ago. <em><font size="3">{Don’t judge!}</font> </em> </strong></font></p> <p><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><em><strong><u>Here’s how it worked</u>:</strong></em></font></p> <p><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>I clicked on the item from the Top 10 List that I wanted done and I saw this awesome cost breakdown for Duct and Vent cleaning. This <a href="http://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/" target="_blank"><font color="#f79646">cost overview</font></a> eliminates “the sticker shock” that can sometimes come from having house maintenance done. Each item on the Top 10 List is a link to the cost page.</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-i9Gd9PLNst0/UYQf6YiwWEI/AAAAAAAAQ0Q/7eje2Q2_DBs/s1600-h/Home_Advisor_2%25255B4%25255D.png"><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Home_Advisor_2" border="0" alt="Home_Advisor_2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1PjxP1AijpY/UYQf7U-CauI/AAAAAAAAQ0Y/Yx2DvrA1D_c/Home_Advisor_2_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="555"></strong></font></a></p> <p><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong></strong></font> </p> <p><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Once I looked through the cost page, I decided this was one of the most important things I needed to get done the spring so I clicked on the GET STARTED button in the bottom right corner. I answered 5 questions about my project like how many vents I have, where the furnace is located, etc. </strong></font></p> <p><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>Once I submitted that information, I was given the names of three companies who could do my vent cleaning. Along with their names and numbers was a review of each company with a rating of up to 5 stars. As I was reading the reviews from previous customers, I got a phone call from one of the companies saying they just received my info from <a href="http://www.homeadvisor.com/"><font color="#f79646">Home Advisor</font></a> and they gave me an exact bid for the work I was asking. Then the 2nd company called with their bid, about 10 minutes later. By the end of the night I had heard from all three companies and was ready to make a decision. {I was blown away at how quickly these companies responded to my request for service.}</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#a5a5a5" size="4" face="Corbel"><strong>The process was simple and quick! I am excited to have my ducts and vents cleaned and check one more thing off my spring cleaning list. Click the GET STARTED button below for some help with your own spring cleaning list.</strong></font> </p><a href="http://www.homeadvisor.com/emc.Heating-Furnace-Systems-directory.-12040.html" rel="attachment wp-att-9038"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9038" alt="Get Started Button Centered" src="http://www.homeadvisorhomesource.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Get-Started-Button-Centered.jpg" width="161" height="37"></a> <p> </p> <p><font color="#a5a5a5" size="3" face="Segoe Script">Posted by:</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-97eEk75rslI/UYQf7yL7tcI/AAAAAAAAQ0g/YfcsgOpLDek/s1600-h/becky%252520bio%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="becky bio" border="0" alt="becky bio" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1QP9Y7NTgv0/UYQf8uzDeXI/AAAAAAAAQ0o/8ETO9VTg1mU/becky%252520bio_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="150"></a></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/u-createcrafts/OlHW/~4/JQQRwjhmO5Q" height="1" width="1"/>Becky Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15485699990936697593noreply@blogger.com0http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/spring-cleaning-with-home-advisor.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057997090386753053.post-68018532722672261852013-05-02T14:23:00.001-06:002013-05-03T10:39:51.403-06:002013-05-03T10:39:51.403-06:00Giveaway: Velvet Pepper Purse<p> </p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">I have<u><strong> </strong></u><a href="http://www.velvetpepper.com/hannah-pack-surfside/" target="_blank"><u><strong>this</strong></u></a> purse.</font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">I’ve had it for about one year and people are always asking me where I got it.</font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">The answer? <a href="http://www.velvetpepper.com/" target="_blank"><u><strong>Velvet Pepper</strong></u></a>.</font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">I feel like I can give a great review after using it for a year and let me tell you…I LOVE IT. The quality is TOP NOTCH. I love the bottom of the bag with the metal dots {haha, I don’t know what they are called} that protect my purse. I’m crazy about all of the pockets, the designs, colors, all of it!</font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">Oh, and they come in all sizes from a small coin purse to a diaper bag that can fit EVERYTHING you can think of inside.</font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4" face="Corbel">Let me introduce you to a few more collections and a fabulous giveaway…</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eVG9QIujhAs/UYLLQBe7FeI/AAAAAAAAj5A/0o0HVDDR4Qk/s1600-h/Velvet-Pepper-Tori-Purse%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Velvet-Pepper-Tori-Purse" border="0" alt="Velvet-Pepper-Tori-Purse" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GMqAUuk6fE0/UYLLQqCdyVI/AAAAAAAAj5I/CniNZbnYu1o/Velvet-Pepper-Tori-Purse_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="700" height="700"></a></p> <h4><font color="#666666" size="4"><font style="font-weight: normal">How gorgeous is this Tori purse?</font></font></h4> <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/giveaway-velvet-pepper-purse.html#more">Click here to read more >>></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/u-createcrafts/OlHW/~4/3yRfjWcsZX8" height="1" width="1"/>Kari Sweetenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00351815398811005833noreply@blogger.com238http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/giveaway-velvet-pepper-purse.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057997090386753053.post-90527627208629560202013-05-02T08:26:00.001-06:002013-05-02T08:35:30.429-06:002013-05-02T08:35:30.429-06:00Vinyl Stamped Necklace Tutorial<p> </p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4">Wait until you see this tutorial by Jen at Eat. Sleep. Make…</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UQAhzrRlQcc/UYJ3en2sdaI/AAAAAAAAj4Y/xU46olwp8WM/s1600-h/faux%252520stamped%252520necklace%252520tutorial%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="faux stamped necklace tutorial by Eat. Sleep. Make." border="0" alt="faux stamped necklace tutorial by Eat. Sleep. Make." src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6Xe7aTuZbw4/UYJ3i4OFT4I/AAAAAAAAj4g/TTBvou6nL7c/faux%252520stamped%252520necklace%252520tutorial_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="700" height="467"></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4">… at first glance I thought these were those stamped necklaces!</font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4">Nope.</font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4">It’s vinyl.</font> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fVNVFhz2LUo/UYJ3jpj0h3I/AAAAAAAAj4o/VEmLzxipsoE/s1600-h/DIY%252520Faux%252520Stamped%252520Necklace%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="faux stamped necklace tutorial by Eat. Sleep. Make. using vinyl! Great Mother's Day Gift" border="0" alt="faux stamped necklace tutorial by Eat. Sleep. Make. using vinyl! Great Mother's Day Gift" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Bw0JJGNouiQ/UYJ3kBI2D_I/AAAAAAAAj4w/3hRjSuh8AqM/DIY%252520Faux%252520Stamped%252520Necklace_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="700" height="757"></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4">Genius right?</font></p> <p><a href="http://www.eatsleepmake.com/2013/04/craft-faux-stamped-necklaces-using-vinyl.html" target="_blank"><font size="5"><u>Faux Stamped Necklace Tutorial by Eat. Sleep. Make.</u></font></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><em><font color="#a5a5a5" size="3">Have a tutorial/idea you want to share? Contact us <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/p/contact-me.html" target="_blank"><font color="#666666"><u>HERE</u></font></a>.</font></em></strong></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/u-createcrafts/OlHW/~4/6p6F7y2z-t8" height="1" width="1"/>Kari Sweetenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00351815398811005833noreply@blogger.com1http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/05/vinyl-stamped-necklace-tutorial.html