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{mousepad makeover}

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July 31, 2012 By | 59 Comments

Sometimes the simplest projects are the greatest! This little DIY craft only takes about 5 minutes to make and can spruce up your old, worn mousepad!
The best part: it’s nifty & thrifty! Just use some leftover fabric and a mousepad that would otherwise deserve the kick to the curb.

What you’ll need:

  • old (falling apart) mousepad
  • scrap fabric
  • spray glue
  • scissors or rotary cutter

 

PS: After having the “new” mousepad in use for a few weeks now, I would recommend using some fray check to keep the edges crisp. ;)

I’m partying here! ♥

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{july sponsor love}

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July 31, 2012 By | Leave a Comment

July is about to be over and it’s time to send out some thanks to my fabulous sponsors!
I really appreciate your support! :)

 

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Check out my advertising page for affordable rates!

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{winner: it pays to be cheap contest}

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July 30, 2012 By | 2 Comments

A BIG thank you to everyone who participated in “It Pays to be Cheap Contest”! We got SO many awesome entries, it was really hard to choose winners. Be sure to check out all of the amazing projects under $10… you will be inspired!

 

HERE ARE THE WINNERS:

$20 Target Gift Card from Cheap Crafty Mama goes to:

$5 Dresser Makeover by Embracing Change

 

125×125 sidebar ad for 30 days ($15 value) from Chic on a Shoestring Decorating goes to:

“Bloom” Spring Pillow from Creatively Living

 

craft stash goodie bag ($25 value) from How to Nest for Less goes to:

Mod Podge Shoes from Practically Functional

 

Vinyl kitchen chalkboard labels and a Chalkboard menu board from Thrifty Decorating goes to:

Remade Chairs from City Farmhouse

 

and

290×140 ad space for 1 month ($20 value) from me goes to:

Branch Coat Rack by Garden Therapy

 

Brought to you by some of your favorite “creative on a budget” blogs:
  How to Nest for Less {nifty button} 

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{nifty thrifty sunday #68}

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July 29, 2012 By | 73 Comments

Welcome to this week’s {nifty thrifty sunday}!

Yay!! Thank you so much everyone for making party #67 the biggest party so far! We had 325 fabulous link ups and it was hard(!!!) to choose my favorites! ;)
Thank you so much for stopping by today, for the last party in July! I can’t believe it’s almost August. It feels like summer has just begun and it’s almost over again..

Here are some of my favorites from last week’s {nifty thrifty sunday}:

{1} The Salvage Collection: Reveal: Ollie

{2} Craft Room Confidential: Scrappy Lampshade

 

{3} The Kitchen is my Playground: Lavender Lemonade

{4} Rae Gun Ramblings: Scrappy Fabric Headband Tutorial

 

{5} Domestic Imperfections: Indian Inlay Stenciled Table

{6} Chocolate, Chocolate and More: Cinnamon Swirl Bread

 

If you were featured today, feel free to grab a button!!

 

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Thank you all so much for linking up!

Party guidelines:

  1. I would love for you to become a subscriber to {nifty thrifty things}.
  2. Link up anything you’ve created.  ..crafty, DIY, recipe, before and after, decorating, anything creative.. Please no etsy shops and giveaways.
  3. Link to the specific post, not your main blog.
  4. Please grab the {nifty thrifty sunday} button and link back to me somewhere on your blog.
  5. Please check out the link before you and leave some comment love. :)
  6. Have fun!




 

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{floral friday #68}

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July 27, 2012 By | 34 Comments

Welcome to this week’s {floral friday}!

A couple weeks ago I walked past a little flower shop and saw this fun looking plant. When I saw its name,  I was sold! Let me introduce to you: Senorita Rosalita! ;)

A few facts about Senorita Rosalita Cleome:

  • Senorita Rosalita is also known as spider flower because the projecting stamens of the flowers give these plants a spidery look.
  • It blooms from late spring through frost.
  • This hardy plant can take summer’s heat and is drought-tolerant. {source}
  • The Cleome Senorita Rosalita has some special qualities that set it apart from other cleomes: no sticky stems, no foul odor and no thorns.

I’m partying here! ♥

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