Outdoor Candle Lantern

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Nat & Holly from My Sister’s Suitcase has joined the ranks as contributors here on IC.  I think you will love this crafty sister duo.  I am blown away by their first project.  An upcycled clearance trash can into an outdoor candle lantern?  BRILLIANT!  You can find these cheap trash cans everywhere.  Why not update {…Read More…}





Cinch Drawstring Bag

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Kids love hidden things and secrets.  So it was no surprise that my daughter went crazy over her new cinch drawstring bag with a hidden pocket.  These are great little bags to take to the pool or beach.  In the pocket you can keep sunglasses, sunblock or little snacks.  This size is for about a {…Read More…}





Patriotic Craft {God Bless America Printable}

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We are heading into summer which means – patriotic season is right around the corner.  All-American pastimes like baseball and barbecues, picnics and parades will soon be on my family’s agenda.  I also love seeing all the classic red, white and blue décor that will sprout up.  I had a friend design the music chart {…Read More…}





{styled} by Tori Spelling™

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When I was at CHA in January we were able to see the new line of jewelry by Tori Spelling.  Plus I got to meet her which was super cool.  The new line of jewelry {styled} by Tori Spelling™ just hit stores this week (Joann Fabrics and Michaels).  I got the privilege of getting the {…Read More…}





5 Ways to Entertain Outdoors

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It’s Memorial Day Weekend…the three day weekend that many of us think of as the kick off to summertime fun.   Summer just isn’t summer without a picnic, barbeque, or some other al fresco dining.  It’s fun and easy to fire up the grill and throw a picnic blanket down on the grass.  Talk about {…Read More…}





How to Paint Vinyl Shutters

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Shutters on windows are kind of like mascara on your eyelashes – it just looks better! I took my vinyl shutters down last June when we put on a new roof.  And sadly they have been sitting in my garage since then.  Yikes! So my naked house was begging for her shutters back.  After talking {…Read More…}





Giveaway: Silhouette Cameo + Tote

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It is Silhouette giveaway time!!! But before we get to that….this month’s promotion is for the rolling travel tote.  I actually travel quite frequently with my Silhouette.  In fact, I am going to Chicago for Memorial Day weekend so my Silhouette is all packed up ready to go with me. If you are going to {…Read More…}