Fridays Linky List

I'm linking up at the following today.  Just click on the picture and have fun.

  

 

  

Clothespin Bag with Spiritual Message

August was full of birthdays for us.  All in all, there were 5 in 7 days.  We're not just talking aquaintances and friends but a son, Mother-in-law, sister, nephew, and great neice.  This is what I made for my sister, Joni.

Joni likes to hang her clothes on the line, which is an almost a daily chore.

This was fun and simple to make.  Hopefully it will make the chore a little more fun too, but I won't be guaranteeing that.

I couldn't very well send an empty clothespin bag. And plain clothes pins wouldn't be very pretty or very fun.  So my cricut came to the rescue to make these cute little flowers.

It's hard to see in the photo above but some of the clothespins have a yellow patterned paper.

This year Joni's had some serious health problems and I wanted to give her a little daily encouragement.  I printed out some of my favorite Bible verses (short ones that would fit) and modge podged them on the back of each clothespin.

Add some vintage tulle and a few beads to dress it up and there you have a blinged out clothespin bag.  I hope she likes it.

Have a fun weekend ya'll!

OX's...Tracy :)

Beach Art Upcycle and Revised Linky List of Awesome Parties

***This is an updated list***

If you like to see what's creative in blogville be sure to grab a cup of coffee and a snack because there are tons of great ideas listed at these parties!

These poor lucky frames have been made over so many times.  And I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome.  No matter how many times I remake them they are always done on a minimum budget, which is my favorite way to do things.  With the new wall colors it was time for new art work. 


You can't really tell how much darker the walls were in the next photo but they really were.  They were a sort of dark khaki gold color.  The frames were originally white.  I painted them black and added some pages out of an old wallpaper book.  Ta-da, instant art work.  And during Halloween last year all I did was turn the picture over in the same frame where I had added silhouettes of a witches hat, broom and cat.  Too easy and so cute.  You can see more on those posts here.

The  frame makeovers were really simple and came out better than I even hoped.

Here are the simple steps it took to make my new are work:

• I painted the black frames with my FREE sample of Glidden Interior Paint Interior Paint.  I can't remember the name of the color but it's turquoise in an eggshell.  I love facebook and Glidden for the chance to get free paint.
• After the paint dried I  took one of my old candles and rubbed a few spots.  Rub the candle where you would normally have more wear for a natural shabby worn look.
• Now it's time to add your second color.  I used my new dining room paint which is a green or blue depending on the light.  I dry brushed it with a disposable sponge brush, hitting it a little more or here.
• Once that dries I used a fine grit sand paper and lightly sanded the frames.  Sanding more or less where the wax is to get the look you want.
• I didn't seal mine with a clear coat but it would be a good idea if you want to keep your shabby chic pristine, but really what's the point in that.
• For the art work, I painstakingly drew and colored world atlas pages, yeah - right.  I found an old atlas book at the thrift store and picked 3 pages I liked.  Notice one is Florida - Home Sweet Home.
• Spray Adhesive to a piece of cardboard (mine was and old priority box) and add the atlas page.
• Center a starfish and you're done!

Now I have 3 new pieces of art work on my foyer wall and best of all it makes me smile!

2nd best was the price.  All 3 pieces cost less then $6.50.

• 3 Starfish - $3.99
• Atlas Book - $2.50 ( and I have a whole book of pages left)
• Frames - $0.00 - Already had, and used plenty
• Glidden Paint - $0.00 - FREE
• 2nd paint - $0.00 - Just a dab left from kitchen
• Candle Wax - $0 - Leftover pieces I Already had

That's Jacksonville, were we live, right below the V in the bottom of the starfish.

I'm linking up to the parties below this week.  Check out all the awesome inspiration.

Transformation Thursday party at The Shabby Chic Cottage

http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/2011/08/show-and-tell-linking-party-7.html

http://www.momnivores-dilemma.com/2011/08/creative-juice-37-features-and-link-up.html

http://runwithglitter.blogspot.com/2011/08/glitter-link-party-25.html

http://www.katiesnestingspot.com/2011/09/crafty-soiree-53.html

http://www.suzyssitcom.com/

http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2011/08/31/hookin-up-with-hoh-64/

http://alliemakes.blogspot.com/2011/09/making-it-with-allie-my-biggest-cubs.html

http://www.somewhatsimple.com/2011/08/sys-blog-link-party-jacquilyn-avery-giveaway.html#comment-21477

http://lbratina.blogspot.com/2011/08/thrifty-thursday-129-plus-tablescape.html

Be Blessed Today.

Hugs...Tracy :)

Bounce It Off Millions and Win

Should I have a baby?  That's a shocker isn't it?  Not to worry that time has passed and isn't even a consideration.  Should I repaint my whole house?  That's more like it.  That was a recent question I was debating.  It was no small question for me, because I was contemplating a totally different pallet and I'm so glad I did.

We all have a question or two that is just dogging us with no answer in sight.  Sometimes it takes the insight of a third party or maybe a million or two.  This is where Bounce comes to the rescue.  Yes that Bounce, the one you use in your dryer.

Bounce has a new contest called what else "Bounce it off Millions" on their facebook page.  So if you have a question that's been dogging you, and don't we all?  You can visit the "Bounce it off Millions" facebook page and post yours.  

To celebrate the four weeks of Bounce it Off Millions, four lucky users will be chosen to win a grand prize—the chance to turn their life’s great questions into a Facebook-wide advertisement, inviting Facebook’s 150+ million users to help you decide between your two options!

And if you don't have a good question (lucky you) don't worry you can still enter to win the Bounce Dryer Bar Sweepstakes.  5000 fans will each win 2 Bounce Dryer Bars, one to keep an one to give to a friend!  I love these because they last for a month and that's one less thing you have to remember.  No more forgetting to add the dryer sheet.  Sometimes Neil's really helpful and puts the clothes in the dryer but my Sweetie forgets the dryer sheets which I hate.

So add your question for a chance to turn your life’s great questions into a Facebook-wide advertisement, inviting Facebook’s 150+ million users to help you decide between your two options!

Don't have a good question, but like Bounce anyway? Enter to win the Bounce Dryer Bar sweepstakes on the Bounce facebook page! 5000 fans will each win 2 Bounce Dryer Bars, one to keep and one to give to a friend! Click here to enter today!

Bounce it Off Millions ends on September 17th.


Disclosure:  I was asked by the One2One Network to participate in this campaign.  All opinions are my own.

Just My Style ~ In Music ~ Mat Kearney's Young Love

Music moves my soul.  It always has.  I have a really diverse love of music too.  Growing up in the sixties my parents were older than most so not only did they play all the motown hits, I also was familiar with Stardust by Hoogie Carmichael (don't judge, unless you hear it) and Sea of love, the song that made my Mother cry when she was  pregnant with me.

My son is the same way.  He loves music from Journey to Prince to Waylan Jennings to Bob Marley as well as older and more classic music and of course all the new artist as well.

I had never hear of  Mat Kearney, or so I thought until One2One Network offered me the opportunity to review his newest album Young Love.  And as soon as I heard the first track "Hey Mama", I recognized it.  I just never knew who the artist was.  I love this song.  It's just my style, with a feel good beat that just makes you happy.  This wonderful Nashville artist is generating new buzz and rightfully so.  Matt wrote the song "Hey Mama" for his wife a little more than a year ago, honoring their meeting.

Just take a listen and see if you don't love it too.  This album is so soulful with a hip-hop feel. 



The goodness doesn't end with that song either.  There are 10 wonderful tracks on this latest album.  I also noticed his album is also for sale at Christian book stores.

The album landed at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 and #1 on the Top Digital Albums Chart during it's first week!


Best of all One2One offered me the chance to see Matt here in Jacksonville on Sept. 14th.  Am I going?  You bet I am!  And I can't wait to come back with pictures to share.

Hope you enjoy Matt as much as I do.

Hugs...Tracy :)

Disclosure:  One2One Network provided me with the album so I could share my honest opinions with my readers.  Thank  you One2One Network and Matt Kearney.

Gain Detergent Giveaway at Sammi's Blog of Life

Sammi over at Sammi's Blog of Life is having a giveaway and one winner will win a bottle of Gain lavender scented fabric softener and lavender scented laundry detergent.  As always Sammi has lot's of giveaways going on so you'll want to check out her blog a little futher while your there.  Just click here or the picture above.

Good Luck Ya'll.
Hugs....Tracy :)

We Have a Publix Great Deals On Great Meals Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered the Great Deals on Great Meals gift card giveaway.  I appreciate everyone spreading the word and making the giveaway a success.  I hope you all took advantage of the coupons and got some great savings.

Before I announce the winner, I want to share a little teaser with  you.   I have another giveaway coming up in a few days and I'll just say it YUMMY!  So you'll want to stayed tuned for that one.

And the winner chosen by Random.org is...............................

Alison Green

You're the winner of the Publix $25 gift card!!!

Thanks for entering Alison.  I've emailed you and you have 48 hours to respond.  Congratulations!!!

Thanks again to General Mills, Publix and MyBlogSpark for sponsoring this giveaway.