Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Wake Up Wednesday Linky Party #41



               Welcome to the 41th week of 

 Wake Up Wednesday "Linky" 

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Before we party this week I wanted to 
remind everyone that Sew Crafty Angel is Hosting a 

Make sure you enter.


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We are so excited to have you all party with us.
Thank you so much to all those who participate in our party.
Last week we had  388 awesome linkups!   

 Wake Up and be happy, get excited and have fun with us! 
We want to be inspired, entertained, laugh and have a good time!

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This weeks 
Featured Bloggers


TEXAS-STYLE CHILI WITH HOMINY

Platter Talk






Glitter looks awesome in crafts, fashion & every girly thing. I am not mostly comfortable with my long nails but whenever they are long, I like wearing any color on my nails. Although I am a fan of nail art & everything related  manicure but I RARELY do it for my own nails, You will may be curious to know WHY..but seriously I don’t like it much for my own nails.As I have already a bit pinkish nail color so I never mind without painting nails. haha.. a good excuse..


15 Apple Home Decor Ideas

Whether you need some last minute ideas for your fall table or you just love decorating with fruit, this round up is sure to inspire! I love the way apples look as decor year round but they look especially festive for the holidays! Apples are so versatile, they will go perfect with fall or winter decor. I hope you like this collection of apple home decor ideas and please remember to pin from the original source when possible!



The expression, “to live within your means” gets thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean?

If your “means” is your income, then it could encompass everyone from people just getting by each month, to those who have substantial savings.



Bloggers Make Money with ShareASale

Bloggers Make Money with ShareASale // Budget Girl --- ShareASale is my favorite affiliate program for ads and it is SO EASY to get started! #advertising #monetize #money #blogging #shareasale #affiliate
ShareASale is basically a bridge between bloggers and sponsors. Affiliates (bloggers) and Merchants (sponsors) create accounts. Affiliates send requests to Merchants, asking to join their program, and Merchants choose to approve or deny.


If you love creativity and gardening then I am sure you will love this new gardening trend.  Creative people always come with amazing DIY ideas and gardeners are not exceptions.
A garden doesn’t have to be big, time-consuming to construct, or conventional. 


One of my favourite and essential skin care items is facial oil.

My skin is normally combination/oily. But it’s winter and I don’t have the funds to go on a tropical vacation, so my skin is super dry and dehydrated.

Enter facial oil.





tint
Here is a super EASY DIY. When I first came across this idea I instantly knew I had to try it! I love the look of tinted Mason Jars…Turquoise and Green seem to be the hot colors right now, but you can actually tint mason jars any color you like. 

Deja Vu is My Current View

Being A Wordsmith
During the month of October last year, I had a lot going on:
I finally published my novel, Acting On Her Behalf, after 16 years.
I made the switch from Blogger to WordPress after 10 months of blogging. 
My friends, Dino and Margaret from Detroit, celebrated their wedding anniversary in New Orleans with me and Hubby.
The Deuce needed 2 Halloween costumes: 1 for his school’s theme and 1 for trick-or-treating in our subdivision.
Let’s fast forward to October 2014…


When God isn’t pleased with sharing…

Today’s is a tough subject and I am preaching to ME! You all are welcome to listen in…
This isn’t just about gossip, although gossip is a huge problem.

This isn’t just about talking behind our brother or sister’s back, but that is wrong too. We all are guilty.
I’m not just touching on the subject of “Oh, let me tell you about ‘Jim and Judy’ so you can ‘pray’ for them…”, when the time spent telling the prayer request could have been spent actually praying. Ouch.



The Search for the Last Flower

Vashti Quiroz-Vega

Hi everyone! Thank you for visiting my blog. I’ve been working on this story for a while now. I was supposed to post the first installment of this short series two weeks ago but the story took on a life of its own. It’s finally done and it’s a little longer than I had anticipated. So I will be posting three times a week until the end. I hope you will follow the series all the way through. I appreciate any feedback you leave in the comments below. Thank you and enjoy. 




I love to share baked goods and sweet homemade treats during the holidays.  They make beautiful gifts and can be easily packaged and shared with plenty of family and friends throughout the season. 

So here at the Smith House, it’s all about holiday truffles and bonbons!

And over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing all sorts of fun recipes, gift ideas, and ways to share your own beautiful homemade treats.

Fall Decorations 2014

Home Is Where The Heart Is

When do you decorate for Fall? Do you decorate for a general Fall theme or do you change it up for Halloween and Thanksgiving? Most of my decor for Fall is of pumpkins and leaves and I add the color orange to my decor colors. Majority of my Fall decor is from my Mother-in-law. Each year, I like to change up my decor little bit from the year before. Plus I like to add to my Fall decor collection.


Perfect Coconut Pie Crust {Easy}

Deep Roots At Home
This coconut pie crust recipe is soooo easy; it looks amazing when served and tastes amazing, too.  It has only two ingredients (magical words, right?).

As we prepare for sweet family times of Thanksgiving around the dinner table, I decided to think ahead about the pies I might want to make. To make a very pretty pie and to save some time for myself as well, I decided to do several pies this year with a coconut pie crust. This low carb, gluten-free crust will be helpful for family and friends watching ingredients, as well.



You can add your family monogram to an entire set  or personalize one with the first initial of each guest at your table, using them like a place card, and then a pretty keepsake to take home that can be used in other ways.  You can make up a half dozen in less than 30 minutes and make a big impression on your guests.

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$350 Christmas Cash Giveaway @ Sew Crafty Angel




What a better way to start off the Christmas Season but with an extra $350 in your pocket!  An amazing group of blogger have come together to make your shopping a little less stressful with a bunch of extra money in YOUR pocket!!

Hurry you have until November 21 to enter! 
Angel @ Sew Crafty Angel, Stephanie @ Wife Mommy MeKatherine @ Katherines Corner, Sandy @ Sandy's P.O.V.
I Am A Reader, Not A Writer
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The Great Blog Train - All Aboard!!!

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If you link up that means your blog will be seen on 6 different blogs!!!


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This month we will be travelling to ALASKA (Cruisin' ALASKA)
Also, remember to visit the DINING CAR on one of the Engineer's blogs!

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Remember to join the fun even if you are running a little late.  The last entry will receive the Caboose Feature! 

September's Caboose and featured blog happens to be:

"The Gracious Wife" Congratulations!
This wonderful blog is full of delicious recipes, great parenting tips, lovely decorating ideas & amazing Giveaways!  This is how Michelle describes herself & her blog:

I’m a stay-at-home mom and wife, striving to serve and love my family graciously.  I’ve been married to my amazing husband for 5 years.  We have been blessed with 3 beautiful children, two boys and a girl.  I’m a college graduate (Mathematics and Secondary Education), but I decided to forgo the career and fully dedicate my life to my family.
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Christmas Cookie Swap Linky Party @ Sew Crafty Angel

Anyone Got Any Cookies?

Christmas Cookie Swap Linky Party

I'm joining Katherine from Katherines Corner for what we hope will be an annual Christmas Cookie Swap Linky Party. We are ready for you to add your holiday cookie recipes old and new. It's a great way to prepare for the holiday season ( including Thanksgiving). Add your recipes for cookies, cookie bars, even "cookie like" goodies , all are welcome. Share now through December 21st. Please take a moment to follow Katherine and all of your hostess Janine from Confessions of a Mommyaholic, Angel from Sew Crafty Angel and Nina from Vintage Mamas Cottage. Katherine has created a board on pinterest where we will pin your cookies. Share today and whenever you have a new cookie recipe by clicking on this linky post or on the the sidebar image. If you would like to share the party on your blog too. Please let Katherine know and she will send you the linky code. We would love it if you would display the button on your blog too . The more who join in the more goodies we have to share with our loved ones.  
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Monday, November 3, 2014

Polymer Clay Leaf Napkins DIY

It's the beginning of the month which means that it's time for 
my "Contributing Angel" post (the 9th post!) (Thank you  again to my friend Angel for allowing me to contribute to her amazing blog!)

by Angie Ouellette-Tower for godsgrowinggarde.com/ photo 2013-11-16_zps67841386.jpg

It's the beginning of the month which means that it's time for
my "Contributing Angel" post (the 9th post!) (Thank you  again to my friend Angel for allowing me to contribute to her amazing blog!)


Thanksgiving Dinner is not only about the delicious food but it's also about table flare.  The fall colors are so stunningly beautiful outside so some of that color needs to be brought inside to decorate for Thanksgiving.  These polymer clay napkin rings are the perfect way to bring some of that Autumn color to the Thanksgiving table.

Polymer Clay Leaf Napkins

This is a perfect addition to any Thanksgiving table and they are so easy to make yourself!
You will need:
- Polymer clay of various fall leaf colors
- Polymer clay tools
- leaf cookie cutters
- rope, twine or ribbon (for making the 'ring' portion where the napkin goes)
- string (for attaching the leaves to the ring)
- toaster oven for baking the clay
- glue gun

Leaf Napkins by Angie Ouellette-Tower for godsgrowinggarden.com photo 011_zps75a8f9be.jpg

Begin by taking little bits of clay from 3 different colors and fold them and twist them together with your fingers (don't totally blend the colors!! - you want to see swirls of different colors) (for the oak leaf I just used burgundy & brown but for the orange leaf I used mostly orange with some yellow and a touch of burgundy). 
Now roll out the swirled clay until you have about 1/4 inch (or a little less) thickness. 
Start pressing the cookie cutters into the rolled clay.
Lightly etch the middle lines in the leaves & press a hole through the bottom of each leaf (this hole is where the string will go to attach to the ring).
Bend the leaves a little to look like they are blowing in the wind (leaves are never totally flat in nature)
I put 3 leaves on each napkin ring - so continue making leaves until you have enough for your desired number of rings.
Bake according to the directions on the back of the package (checking to make sure that they don't burn).
Remove from the oven and allow to totally cool.


Leaf Napkins by Angie Ouellette-Tower for godsgrowinggarden.com photo 007_zps941238e9.jpg

Take your rope or twine & braid in lengths of 5 inches - the amount of braids that you will make depends on how many napkin rings you want to make. 
Using a hot glue gun - glue each braid into a round circle for the ring part of the napkin ring (allow the glue to cool completely).
Now attach the leaves to each ring using the string & tying them securely.

Leaf Napkins by Angie Ouellette-Tower for godsgrowinggarden.com photo 004_zps6114dde8.jpg

Place a napkin through each napkin ring & ENJOY!!

Leaf Napkins by Angie Ouellette-Tower for godsgrowinggarden.com photo 009_zps47cc8bbb.jpg




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