Worthwhile Wednesdays #15

Welcome, Welcome all to the 15th

Worthwhile Wednesdays Blog Hop!

I am so glad you could join me today!

I have an apology to make. I have been super busy with work, my etsy knitting orders and of course the blog.

Unfortunately, I feel like I have neglected you faithful bloggers who take the time to link up each and every week.

I have not been able to comment on everyone's post, but let me tell you I do visit! 

I love all you creative ladies (a-hem and gents). You bring joy to my life and make my happy to blog!

So thank you for all you do! When things slow down this summer, I will comment more, I promise.

Keep up with all the great work!

Let me take a few moments first to thank...

Ashley@

For guest blogging this Monday!

Would you like to Guest Blog???

If interested please contact me via email. It can be found on the contact page.

Also, I want to take a moment to introduce Leslie to you.
She blogs over at Lamberts Lately, and she has a great Link Party every Thursday, so don't forget to stop by and link up!

Thank you to everyone who was able to link up last Wednesday!

I have picked 3 of my favorites to feature.

Burlap-wrapped Planter by 

Snaps of Ginger

Passion Tea Lemonade Copy-Cat recipe 

by The Pin Junkie

Paisley Table Re-do by

The Pretty Pickle

If you've been featured, please grab your button and place it at the end of your featured post.

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Now onto the party!

You can pretty much link up anything, except for nudity or vulgar content.

Link up crafts, recipes, blog articles, DIY Decor, Blog hops, shops, and more. 

By adding your link, you give permission to pin your post on Pinterest. In addition,  you also give permission to email you a weekly reminder when the party is Live.

Please grab a button and add it to your linked post or side bar.

                                                             

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Please show some love to the other bloggers by visiting some of the other links at this party!

Want to Party some more? Link up with my social media party! Link up your Google+, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and blog site!

Also I have a great giveaway going on right now, so don't forget to stop on by to enter.

And don't forget to check out the latest post!

Thank you again! I look forward to seeing what everyone links up. 

Click here to pin this link party!

Lip Balm and Body Scrub Giveaway and Announcement of the Bath and Relaxation Giveaway

Hello and Happy Tuesday everyone!

Real Quick I want to announce the winner of the Bath and Relaxation Giveaway.

The winner is...

Yay Patricia C.,

 I have emailed you for your information!

Today I am featuring the shop: Nerdtastic

Amanda @ Nerdastic has been kind enough to offer a giveaway.

She will be giving away this Lip Balm and Body Scrub Set.

Amanda has a real talent for her creations. 

She  makes such unique items, you'll never find in-store. 

You have just got to check out her Etsy shop...

You can also shop with her on Store envy: 

The giveaway will run until next Monday

May the 5th, don't forget to sign up!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thank you so much for tuning in! 

Until next time...

(which is tomorrow for Worthwhile Wednesdays)

Easy No Sew Placemats

Good Morning, and Happy Monday my beautiful readers! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! I spent the weekend trying to survive a sinus infection. It may just be time to go into the doctor, pout, pout!

That's ok, because I'm so excited today to have guest blogger

Ashley from:

Hi, I’m Ashley and I blog at Homemaking Challenged about my challenges in the area of homemaking.  No matter how hard I try, things don’t always go to plan, but I’m trying to grow in this area, and share everything from recipes to projects around the house to encouragement and tips for the                                                         modern homemaker.     
            

I’m so honored that Allie is letting me share this tutorial with you.  Today I will show you an easy way to make placemats, and I do mean EASY.  It all started when I fell in love with some curtains.  I was then “forced” to paint our wall grey.  Then I found a matching tablecloth for the curtains, I bought it and placed it on the table, however it was too matchy/matchy and I was not a fan.  So what is a girl to do but turn that tablecloth into placemats for our family.  Here is how I did it.

First you must, gather your supplies:

• An old placemat (to use as a template)
• Fabric (I used a tablecloth - bonus because it already has some seams)
• Iron
• Ironing board
• Heat n Bond hem
• Paper bag
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Scotch guard

Heat up your iron, and then using your template, mark 1/4’’ around the template with your pencil.  

Cut out the fabric.  Fold your seam and press with the iron.  

Place your heat n bond under the pressed seam.  

Cover the seam with the paper bag and slowly move your iron over it.  Remove paper bag and repeat the process for each seam.

The paper bag is important so the extra bond gets on it, instead of your project or iron!

And TA-DA!

It really is a simple and easy process, I did four placemats in about 20 minutes and that was with taking pictures.

The final step is a must for those who have kids, scotch guard those babies so that they stay nicer longer.

Secrets for Success:

• Don’t skip the pre-iron step, I know it is tempting, but it makes a big difference.
• Flip it over to the front to check that it is the way you want it after you iron the seams and before you press it with the bond.
• Cut the top layer of each corner at an angle so that they line up nicely
• Don’t move the paper bag away too fast, but make sure it is still warm to the touch when you do, so that it takes all of the extra glue off your fabric with it.
• Don’t put them in the dryer!  Heat is what is holding them together, and the dryer may unseal it.  If you want to be able to dry it, then you will need to stitch it.
• They don’t have to be perfect, even the ones I bought from the store aren't perfectly strait.

Fabulous tutorial, especially for those who sometimes don't get the seams straight 

(a-hem, not me, lol). I love that pattern too, so lovely!

Thank yo so much Ashley for your wonderful post , 

and thank you all for tuning in today! 

Until Next Time...

Stay tuned tomorrow to see who the winner is of the 

Dakotawitch Bath and Relaxation Giveaway!

Also stick around to enter a Lip Balm and Scrub Giveaway!

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Worthwhile Wednesdays #14

Welcome, Welcome all to the 14th

Worthwhile Wednesdays Blog Hop!

I am so glad you could join me today!

Let me take a few moments first to thank...

Carissa@

For guest blogging this Monday!

Would you like to Guest Blog???

If interested please contact me via email. It can be found on the contact page.

Thank you to everyone who was able to link up last Wednesday!

I have picked 3 of my favorites to feature.

Easter Bread by

Walking on Sunshine

 10 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale

Coconut Heads Survival Guide

DIY Statement Necklace by

Heavenly Handmade

If you've been featured, please grab your button and place it at the end of your featured post.

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Now onto the party!

You can pretty much link up anything, except for nudity or vulgar content.

Link up crafts, recipes, blog articles, DIY Decor, Blog hops, shops, and more. 

By adding your link, you give permission to pin your post on Pinterest. In addition,  you also give permission to email you a weekly reminder when the party is Live.

Please grab a button and add it to your linked post or side bar.

                                                             

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Please show some love to the other bloggers by visiting some of the other links at this party!

Want to Party some more? Link up with my social media party! Link up your Google+, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and blog site!

Don't forget to check out the latest posts. 

Thank you again! I look forward to seeing what everyone links up. 

Click here to pin this link party!