OK fellow crafters and DIY'ers! This post comes to you with much excitement and anticipation from our neck of the woods. Ana White from the AMAZING ANA-WHITE.COM is finally gracing shelves across AMERICA with her much anticipated 1st book called THE HANDBUILT HOME....and Q's Vintage Blue Play Kitchen is a part of it! I have been involved with the project for over a year and a half now and it's finally coming close to the release date which is October 9th, 2012. I can't wait to  have this book … [Read more...] about The Handbuilt Home-book contributor
Archives for August 2012
Chicken, Spinach and Bow Tie Pasta Salad
I wanted to make sure to share this yummy Chicken Spinach and Bow Tie Pasta Salad with you all before Labor Day. This is such a great salad to take to those end of the summer barbecues and picnics. I first tried this salad at my friend Shannon's house and it is so yummy and fresh that is is perfect! I also love that you make the dressing and it is fabulous!! Chicken Spinach and Bow Tie Pasta Salad I love a good salad when it is hot outside. Chicken Spinach and Bow Tie Pasta Salad can be … [Read more...] about Chicken, Spinach and Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Peach Dessert with Cookies and Cream
Peach Dessert with Cookies and Cream It's no secret we love our Utah peaches! Brooke has shared her Homemade Peaches and Cream Pie recipe, and Becky's shared their Peachy Keen Dessert and today I'm sharing our favorite Peach Dessert! If we weren't already married when my husband tried this at a family party, I'm pretty sure it would have sealed the deal. He can't get enough of the stuff--we love us some Peach Dessert! When they start selling peaches on the other side of the mountain, … [Read more...] about Peach Dessert with Cookies and Cream
Back to School Teacher Treat & Tag {Free Printable}
At the beginning of the school year I usually like to give my kids' teachers a little treat. Hey, it doesn't hurt to get on their good side from the get-go. ;) Here's an idea I made last year that is simple and inexpensive, yet thoughtful and something they can use throughout the year---give the teachers one of those cool plastic cups filled with goodies and top it off with a cute tag! I've seen this idea several places (here, here and here for example) and decided to put my own little spin on … [Read more...] about Back to School Teacher Treat & Tag {Free Printable}
EASY Paracord Bracelet aka Safety Bracelets
Kids can learn how to make an EASY Paracord Bracelet aka Safety Bracelet in no time. Everyone will enjoy weaving these fun and functional bracelets. I've been so excited to share this tutorial since I shared that I was making a whole host of these with my kids. My 6-year old can weave these, and they are EASY & FUN. If you ask me, it's the perfect thing to do during this little bit of summer that's left (if your kiddos haven't started school yet). My kids have made a little extra CASH … [Read more...] about EASY Paracord Bracelet aka Safety Bracelets