There have been some fabulous ideas linked our link party lately, and among the best are these 10. Are you ready to Make Your Own Valentine Cards this year?? Fish in the Sea Valentine from dear Emmeline Orange You Glad We're Friends from Crafting in the Rain Superhero Valentine from Bliss Bloom Blog Vintage Typewriter Card from Can't Stop Making Things Message in a Bottle Valentine from Happy Hour Projects Candy Dot Hearts from Delightful Deets Goody Bag Valentines from That's My Letter Juicy Valentine from Funky Polkadot Giraffe Monster Push Pop Valentines from Repeat Crafter Me Ninja Pop Valentines from Bliss Bloom Blog How cute are those? For those I've featured, please feel free to grab my button. ... [Read More]
10 Favorite Candy Treats
Last week's most-viewed link in our link party were these delicious candy treats - "Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cups" from Half Baked Harvest: Tieghan says, "They look like peanut butter cups…..but they're not. They’re better!" {Don't they look delicious?!?) Today I thought it would be fun to feature some more candy-inspired treats that have been linked up to my link parties. (Some of these I've been saving for quite some time now, just waiting for the perfect day to feature them!) I hope you're hungry! Easy Candied Apples from Favorites and Things Marshmallow & Candy Robots from Not Just A Mommy Snickers Cheesecake Bites from A Pumpkin & A Princess Candy Mustache Cupcake Toppers from Lisa Storms Take 5 Copycat from Sweet Little Blue Bird Somewhat Simple is not responsible for any calories gained by reading this post! :) For those ... [Read More]
Every Parent Needs this Book! “Kids In Training”
Have you ever wondered if you were taking full advantage of the time you have to parent your kids? It's easy to give our little ones love and affection... but what about helping them discover their true potential? I am so excited to introduce you to "Kids in Training," a book that takes a look at life lessons that will help lead to productive, responsible and grateful kids! Becca {from Blue Cricket Design} announced last spring that she was taking some time away from blogging, and she spent the last 8 months reveling in the joys of being a full time mom! She focused more of her attention on the moments she could teach her kids important lessons, and thus the idea of this book was born! She asked herself, "What are the things I want my kids to know how to do and do well once they leave my home? How can I help them learn?" "My time as a mom of young kids could be more than car pool ... [Read More]
17 Valentine’s Day Treats
Hi All! It's Taryn from Design, Dining + Diapers and it's always fun to visit Somewhat Simple! We all know there is a big holiday coming up it's filled with red, white, pink and lots of hearts. I've seen so many wonderful ideas floating around so I decided to put together a little package of 17 Valentine's Day Treats for all of you! They are SO cute. Candy Buttons by Crazy For Crust Heart Cheesecakes by Maddalee Cream Cheese Conversation Heart by Twigg Studios Fish In The Sea Valentine Favor by Dear Emmeline Valentine's Day Bark by Making Home Base Valentine's Day Pretzel Hugs by Echoes of Laughter Homemade Valentine's Day Cookie Bouquet by It's Overflowing Mini Ombre Cakes by A Little Claireification Fortune Cookie Tutorial by Shaped by Grace Valentine's S'more Bites at Somewhat Simple Chocolate Covered Strawberries by Redfly Creations Rice ... [Read More]
Rustic Painting Techniques: Dry Brushing
Hello Somewhat Simple readers! One of my favorite things to do (and actually what I do for a living) is to paint furniture! My main niche is rustic, distressed furniture. I thought it would be fun to go over a few rustic painting techniques with you all over the next couple of months. Today I'm sharing a painting technique I absolutely love for furniture: dry brushing! We'll start with something small to practice on. I found some old cutting boards I bought for about a dollar. They have plenty of scuffs and scratches, which makes them perfect for dry brushing. Before we get started, here is how the project ended up: I ended up stenciling some numbers on them for an added touch. To start out, you'll want to dip the very end of your brush into the paint (any color is fine!). Below is actually a little too much: Then take a paper towel, and wipe the excess paint off your brush. The ... [Read More]
