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Monday, January 13, 2014

Good Ideas - 10 DIY Winter Projects


Things around here have been pretty average which is awesome. I feel like we have been going and going since we moved back to Oregon and things are finally starting to slow down. I was in need of a few mundane days to be honest. 

If you read the blog regularly or "Like" me on Facebook you will know that I have been working hard to get organized as one of my 2014 resolutions. I am happy to report it is going really well! I am keeping up with my planner (which is making my life so much easier by the way) and this past week I had all our meals planned out and actually followed through on my schedule! More on that later! The kitchen has stayed super clean, with little to no dirty dishes hanging out around the house. I must admit this is a success because Tom is really helpful in the dishes department! I wish I could boast about conquering the laundry pile, but that would be fibbing. Maybe next week? 

This past weekend I took down all of our Christmas decorations (boo), so now our apartment is looking a little sad and dull. In hopes of making our home feel a little "festive" still I found a few great ideas on Pinterest that I wanted to share with you all! I even threw in a couple of tutorials for you to wear and show off while on the go! 

























**BONUS**

I ended up leaving my snowflake decorations up because I like them and they are the perfect post-Christmas decoration.



Friday, December 13, 2013

DIY Popsicle Stick Snowflakes


Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas around our apartment! I love putting up our decorations and making the place look like elves live with us, the animals love it too! Our hallway was looking a little bare so I decided to make some popsicle stick snowflakes to hang on two of the doors. I love how they turned out and will definitely be making more for around the house, I'm thinking some will even be red! 

The nice thing about these snowflakes is you can leave them up after Christmas ends so your house doesn't feel so bare and dull. I always get sad when I have to put my Christmas decorations away, so I am all about the "transition" decorations. Want to make some of your own? Read on!

You will Need: 


- Popsicle Sticks (I used 24 for the small snowflake and 36 for the large snowflake)
- Paint or Spray Paint of your color choice
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Ribbon, Nail, and a Hammer to hang

Directions:


1. Paint or spray paint your popsicle sticks the color of your choosing.

2. After your popsicle sticks have dried, begin gluing the sticks together to form your snowflake design.

3. Once completed, cut a piece of ribbon and use it to hang your snowflakes where you want them displayed. You could even just use a nail if you are hanging them on the wall!

And that's all you need to do to create you very own popsicle stick snowflakes! Here are my finished products.



If you need more inspiration for snowflake designs check out these pins from my Pinterest Christmas board.





Be sure to grab my button and link up your own popsicle stick snowflakes below! ;)

The Upstairs Crafter




Monday, November 4, 2013

Good Ideas - Thanksgiving


Can you believe it is already November?? It seems like this year is just flying by! Anyway, Halloween has passed so it's now socially acceptable to write about Thanksgiving! ;) Below I have compiled 18 Thanksgiving pins from my Celebrating Autumn board that I hope you enjoy just as much as I do. I have included my favorite free printables, crafts, decorations, and even some food ideas!


Autumn Printable via Love, Pomegranate House


Autumn Subway Art via Smile Like You Mean It


Give Thanks Mantel via Google Search


Front Porch via Home Stories A to Z


Fall Wreath via My Life as Mrs. H


Thankful, Grateful, Blessed Front Porch via Google Search


Welcome Pumpkin Printable via Better Homes and Gardens


Give Thanks Mantle via A Diamond in the Stuff


 Give Thanks Gratitude Board via Jellybean Junkyard


Thanksgiving Decor via Modern Palm Boutique


Leaf Garden via Good Housekeeping


Thanksgiving Sign via Etsy


Thanksgiving Sign via Google Search



Thanksgiving Block Decorations via Soda Pop Avenue


Kids Table via Google Search


Place mats via Google Search



Turkey Caramel Apple Dip via Indulgy


Turkey Veggie Tray via Eating with Food Allergies


Sunday, October 6, 2013

Good Ideas - 14 Pumpkin Recipes


When the fall season comes around, it seems like everyone goes on a Pumpkin craze. I can freely admit I am one of these people. I am a sucker for pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin pie, pumpkin muffins, and recently pumpkin cookies. So I have compiled 14 Amazing Pumpkin Recipes. I even threw in a pumpkin treat for your furry, four legged friends! ;) Enjoy!



Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins via Recipes, Food and Cooking



Double Chocolate Pumpkin Cake via Picky Palate


Pumpkin Bars with Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting via Cooking Fancy


Pumpkin Bread with Streusel Topping via Bakingdom 


The Great Pumpkin Cake via A Merrier World


Soft Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cookies via The Baker Chick


Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars via Chocolate Covered Katie


Pumpkin Pie Fudge via A Housewife



Pumpkin French Toast via Yummy Inspirations


Pumpkin Pancakes via {at home} with Bobi


Pumpkin Spice Syrup via Cook Like a Champion


Pumpkin Spice Latte via Farm Girl Gourmet


Pumpkin Juice via Craft Envy



Pumpkin and Flax Seed Good-Dog Treats via White on Rice Couple

Stay tuned for a BIG announcement coming soon! :)