Blog Swap!

Well, it has been a while since I've been a'bloggin'. But thought I would get back on the horse today with a BLOG SWAP!!

Meet my friend Tiffany!!!

Hi Hobby Enthusiasts!

I am so excited to be swappin with Jaime today, she is one of my most favoritest people on the planet! We live in the same town, we craft together and our kids all play together.

I am so lucky! :)

My name is Tiffany Hewlett, and I blog over here...

I am married to this super hot guy right here...

And I am a mom to these ridiculously cute kids right here...

I really like to take pictures, and you can see some of my work here....

But here is a peek of some of the photos I have taken lately....

I also like to do crafty things like...

I also like to cook...and bake...especially cupcakes....

Some other things about me...

• I homeschool my kids


• I love Peanut Butter M&M's


• I love hanging out with my husband


• I like to draw, paint and do any other form of art


• I talk to my mom at least once every other day, about...?


• I am doing online school and getting my Associates in Web Design


• I love to organize anything and everything, a place for everything...


• I'm new to twitter, and I'd love it if you followed me and tweeted hello!


• I love to dance with my kids, kiss Chad in the rain and watch mildly and some wildly inappropriate sitcoms some musical, some not...


• I generally share way too much information :)

Somethings you will find over at my blog...

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  Talking about stuff I'm putting up on my Etsy shop pumpernickelbuttons.handmade


• Making the World Cuter Mondays, where you get to link up your cute blog posts every Monday, and peruse the other cute stuff going on!!!
  


• Toot Toot Tuesdays-A new Tutorial every week!


• Stories and lots of pictures of my cute kids


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  The gushy thoughts about my smokin hot hubby

And finally a BIG old giveaway starting on November 30!

There are a lot of really awesome, creative, making the world cuter kind of people already participating with some adorable things to win!

If you or someone you know wants to give something cute away, sorry, I am not accepting children or live animals :), then contact me and we will get you in!

It's going to be super fun, with lots of fun stuff to win, so come by and grab a button to remind yourself!

Thanks Jaime, see you tomorrow?

Come over and say hi!

Thanks Tiff, and I will be back soon with some great Christmas gift ideas I've got!!

Blog Swap!

Sumo's Sweet Stuff!

Hello! I am so excited to be blog swapping with Jaime today! We have known each other since we were in elementary school and I have been blown away by how talented she is!

I'm Summer, or Sumo as my husband lovingly calls me. (And now consequently has all of my family calling me. Doesn't Aunt Sumo have a nice ring to it?)

I'm the blogger from Sumo's Sweet Stuff!

I use my blog to share my projects, tutorials, recipes, host giveaways, and shamelessly promote my etsy shop!

I AM:
- married to my best friend
- mother to the most beautiful baby girl (and a babe on the way!)
- daughter and sister to the best family ever
- friend to some of the greatest people out there

I LOVE TO:
- play piano
- sing
- read
- craft
- go on walks
- spend time with my family
- drink Diet Coke
- bake/cook
- exercise (well, sometimes)
- crochet

SOME OF MY FAVORITE THINGS:
- Diet Coke
- popcorn
- chips and salsa
- anything that involves peanut butter and chocolate
- public library
- fall
- craft stores
- black and green
- Christmas
- historical fiction
- cats

Here are some of my favorite baking projects:


From left to right:
- Easter egg no bake cookies, bon bons, multi-colored cupcakes
- Chocolate bowls, jello cupcakes, s'mores cupcakes
- White chocolate cheesecake cookies, pretzel truffles, bon bons

Here are some of my favorite crafts:


From left to right:
- Nylon headband, notebook/pen set, personalized bib
- Fabric covered hangers, bow holder, wood frame
- Fall wreath, re-purposed formula cans, birthday banner

Here are some of the bows in my etsy shop:


And a few more items from my etsy shop:


I recently set up a blog schedule so you can find something different being posted each day of the week: Market Yourself Monday, Tutorial Tuesday, Mouth Watering Wednesday, Things to Try Thursday, and Feature Friday.

I am hoping to be featuring some holiday crafts and projects for the upcoming holiday season, so be sure to check in with me! I am sure Jaime will have lots of great things to share with us, too! I can not wait to try her advent calendar!

Come on over to Sumo's Sweet Stuff and let's be blogging friends now!

Thanks for doing the blog swap with me Jaime!

Blog Swap!

~Today I am trying something new!! Becca over at Blue Cricket Design asked me to do a blog swap with her and being a huge fan of hers, naturally I agreed!

So WELCOME Becca!!!

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Hey there soon to be friends! I first need to thank Jamie for letting me invade her totally awesome blog! I'm a huge fan and I can see why you guys love hanging out over here!!!



I'm Becca. The Creative Director behind Blue Cricket Design!

I'm all about discovering new ways to express myself! Crafting, cooking, sewing and painting all have become my creative outlets. Being a mother to three girls is inspiration enough
and with the Holidays just around the corner I am sure to busy!
I love anything that gets my creative juices flowing! Come see what I've been up to. You'll find my collection of craft projects, sewing how to's, photoshop tutorials, recipes, giveaways and more!

Here's a few of my favorite projects I've got ready for you to enjoy...

Adult Skirt revamp


Retro Pattern Greeting Cards


Dresser Draw Ribbon Organizer

I'll also be drawing a winner for my Heather Bailey Giveaway this Sunday so come sign up to win either an autographed fat quarter or an autographed Pin cushion kit!

And be sure to check back next week for a giveaway from my favorite, Kitchen and Restaurant Supply Store Orson Gygi!

Lot's is happening!!


So consider yourself personally invited to Blue Cricket Design! Come and join in on all the fun! I can't wait to meet you!

Thanks Jamie for sharing your amazing space with me! Take care!