Weekend Wrap Up Party -- and Gorgeous Giveaway!

Weekend Wrap Up Party

What are you doing this weekend? 

It's time to get the party started!
{I'm starting the party a little early because I am getting on a plane to go home and I wanted to make sure the party was up before I boarded}

I am excited to spotlight YOU and YOUR ideas!

This week's Weekend Wrap Up Party giveaway is brought to you by one of my first and best blogging friends -- Amber from Silver Lining!

 You might remember me talking about the Friend Making Monday linky party and how I have met some of my closest blogging friends there.

Well, Amber ran FMM for a long time. She recently started a BEAUTIFUL etsy shop -- Silver Lining -- specializing in gorgeous one-of-a-kind items!

Amber is giving away the sweetest Handmade Vintage Ephemera Clothespins {set of 8}

And, a Hand-painted, Vintage Frame Chalkboard

This is how YOU can win:

1. Go over to Amber's shop -Silver Lining -- and let me know what YOUR favorite thing is. one entry.

2. Follow or leave a comment on Amber's blog -- Silver Lining -- Amber always has a great project or something inspirational to share. one entry.

3. "Like" Silver Lining on Facebook. one entry.

4. Link up to the Weekend Wrap Up Party. one entry for each project you link up.

Leave me a separate comment for each thing you do so you can get an entry for each. Thanks!

A few other reminders:

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Please link up the Wrap Up button --- so everyone can join in the fun!

Go over and comment on TWO posts above you and TWO posts below you -- in addition to any others that you want to visit. 

That way everyone gets some comments -- we all love comments!!

Have fun!!!

I can't wait to see what you have been working on!
I'll be writing up a feature spotlight in the morning :)

XOXO

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My New Favorite Store!!

 While roaming around New York, I happened upon a magical store --

Fishs Eddy.  

Have you ever been in one of these?

We don't have any where I live. I was transfixed!

I want to move in and never leave!

Luckily, I can order things online and have them shipped to me -- yippee!

If you don't know about Fishs Eddy -- check out their website. They have fabulous dinnerware: 

Beautiful and Whimsical Glassware: 

 

 American-made, Hand-pressed Glass: 

 And so much more! Beautiful! 

Have a Fantastic Friday!

XOXO

And, PS -- Come back over for the Weekend Wrap Up Party. It's going to start a little early tonight -- about 5 PM. And, there is going to be a CUTE giveaway - I can't wait to show you!!

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Guest Project -- Applique Tote Bag!

Hi! I am Missy from The little Green Bean. Jennifer from Tatertots and Jello has allowed me to do a guest post today and I am so excited! Thank you Jennifer! 

 

I like to do about any type of craft. I scrapbook, sew, paper craft, and I also have a small photography business. I love to re-decorate my home using things someone else might just throw away. I am very happily married to a man who supports all of my hobbies, he even helps me out when I need, from anything to modeling aprons, to helping me re-paint the kitchen. We also have 3 boys who are our pride and joy! 

Today I am going to share a tutorial with you on making an appliques tote bag.

I like to make things that are unique and I use all my own patterns. So here goes! 

 

Step one is to gather your fabric choices, I love to use scraps for this project.

Once you have your fabric for the applique design, iron each piece onto heat and bond, let cool.

Now, you can either create your own design, or use something like a cricut to help you out. I used the cartridge walk in my garden, and selected the leaf design for this project. You will want a fresh cutting mat and a new blade for cutting fabric for the best results.

I cut 2 leaves of each fabric, 1 1/4, and 2 inch leaves. I used 6 different pieces of fabric. 

Once you have all your pieces cut, peel the paper backing off of them and place on your front tote piece.

My tote is made from a sold medium weight fabric. I cut the pieces 12 x 13. 2 for the outside and 2 for the inside. Iron applique pieces in place. 

Once Ironed on, you are ready to sew them in place. I use the embroidery stitch on my machine, but any stitch will work for this. 

Once all the petals are in place, you can sew the stems. I free hand this, but you could lightly draw your line with a pencil. I also like to make random line stitches all over the front of the bag. 

I then apply fabric circle to the ends of all the other stems, and sew a button in the center. 

The applique part is done, you can do as much or as little as you would like. 

Now I assemble the tote, again, this is all up to you. I like pockets, so I add a back pocket, an inside zipper pocket and extra inside pockets for phones, lipstick, etc. This is all up to you. 

I cut an apply more of my coordinating fabric to the top edges of all 4 pieces. Make sure to line with a heavy weight interfacing, and sew the front and back of the outside together. For the lining, apply all your pockets, top edge, and again sew the front and back together, wrong sides facing each other. You will want to leave a 6 inch opening at the bottom of the lining to turn when finished. 

This is also where you add your straps. Pin them into place on the outside front of bag. With wrong sides together, sew the inside to the outside at the top edge. Turn right side out, then sew opening shut. 

Add a top stitch to the outside edge if desired. And you are done! 

You now have a fun new tote bag all your own design! 

Thanks for checking this out, now be sure to stop by my blog and see some of the other fun things that I like to do! 

That bag is adorable Missy! Thank you so much for sharing it with us :) I discovered Missy's blog a few months ago and was hooked. She can decoratie, she can cook, and boy can she sew!!! You will be amazed at her talent!

{Skirty Purse}

{Hydrangea Purse}

{Burlap Super Shopper Bag}

{Door Shelf}

{Camera bag}

Ah-Mazing Projects - You will love Missy's blog! 

Thanks again Missy!

PS -- Did you have a chance to participate in the BlogFrog Froggy Hunt yesterday? It's still going on, and there are great prizes. Click  HERE to find out more!

XOXO

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