Creative Exchange 2013

I am excited to post that I have participated in my first creative exchange!

What is a Creative Exchange? 

It is a chance to meet new people and exchange creative gifts. You and your partner exchange emails, social media, and what ever else that helps to get to know each other. It is a great way to form friendship from all over.

My creative swap partner is Brooke from Covered in Grace. She has a fabulous blog and pinterest board. Also, she is a consultant for It Works and Scentsy.

I have learned that we have some things in common. We both like photography and to create. We are both mothers and wives. I have also learned that Brooke likes to write.

Intially, my thought would to give her a journal since she likes to write, but I really wanted to do something different and not go for the obvious. That would be too easy, right?

So, for my creative exchange gift, I decided to make some reversible fabric coasters that can be used on any surface. It protects the surface from your drinking glass scratching the table or it absorbs the moisture so that it will not damage the surface. These can be used in any room.

I hope that Brooke will enjoy these cute fabric coasters.

Photo Source: Creative Mess 2013

Photo Source: Creative Mess 2013

Where I party:

Monday

Boogieboard Cottage
Covered In Grace
I Should Be mopping
Create with Joy
This Gal Cooks
Ninth Street Notions

Tuesday

Fluster Buster
Powerful Mothering

Wednesday

Fine Craft Guild
All Things With Purpose

Thursday

The Jenny Evolution
The Best Blog Recipes
Crafty Blog Stalker
The Shabby Creek Cottage
Creative Greekery
Crafts A La Mode

Friday

The Stitchin' Mommy
The Wondering Brain
Tatertots and Jello

Saturday

Life in a break down
The SITS Girls
Flamingo Toes

Sunday

The Chicken Chick
Home Styled
Titi Crafty

Pinterest Monday #5: Spring Time Inspirations

Spring is less than two weeks away! I am so excited for winter to be over. I have to say that for me it has been one of the worst winters. Not having a lot of sun and shorter days does not help with depression. It seems like the older I get, the worse it is.  Being that I have lived in Michigan all my life, one would think I should be used to the winters. I wish it was the case. Spring is the door that is opening to let the sunshine in. Literally. So bring it on SPRING!!!!

Pinterest Monday will be focused on Spring Time Inspirations. Some of the projects could even be used for Easter.

As always, you can follow me on Pinterest by clicking on the button in the side bar or here.

To go to each of the projects, you can click on the title and it will take you to the direct site of the rightful owners of the projects.

Remember, please pin directly from the rightful owner's blog site, not from this post.

Here is what I found on Pinterest!

Cashmere Bunny Tutorial

Photo Source: Betz White

These cashmere bunnies are so adorable! They would make a cute Easter basket gift for any child or even a cute gift to a friend.

Decoupaged Springtime Eggs

Photo Source: Brown Paper Packages

These eggs make cute decorations for spring. I love how they are bright and colorful!

Egg Carton Fairy Lights 

Photo Source: Red Ted Art

How cute is this!?!?! This would make a fun spring project with your little one.

Butterflies and Flowers

Photo Source: Evelyn and Rose

When I think of spring, I think of butterflies. At Michigan State University they have a live butterfly display. It is so cool. I will have to post my photography work of the butterflies.

Spring Wreath Alternative

Photo Source: Green Owl Crafts

I love this cute idea because it is different and unique. What a great way to recycle a broken umbrella. Definitely will brighten those spring time rain that we will be getting.

See you next week for Monday Pinterest...who knows what I will be finding next on Pinterest.

Don't forget you can follow me on Pinterest!

Enjoy!

Pinterest Monday #4: Owls

Owls seem to be coming around again from the past. Not just any owls...cute and adorable owls. For todays Monday Pinterest we will focus on Owls. These owls that I have found on Pinterest look like they are easy and fun to make. Wouldn't this make a cute gift for baby shower who is doing an owl theme?

You can follow me on Pinterest by clicking on the button in the side bar or here.

To go to each of the projects, you can click on the title and it will take you to the direct site of the rightful owners of the projects.

Owl Applique Pillows

Photo Source: Our Prairie Home

I love how this owl applique looks on this pillow. It is so shabby chic!

Owl Applique Wall Art

Photo Source: Art With Ashley

These cuties make great wall art! I love how this owl applique turned out and it looks easy to do. Very easy directions on her blog.

DIY Owl Wall Art Tutorial

Photo Source: Jolynn's Hobby Shop

Here is another owl wall art project. These simple owl art will look good any where.

Felt Owl How to

Photo Source: Bugs & Fishes

This site provides you with a diagram to make this owl out of felt. Oh the many things you can do with these cuties!

Children Owl Pillow 

Photo Source: My Cotton Creations

Here is a simple owl pillow that you can make for the kids! Instead of those crazy pillow pets, why not these cute owl pillows?

See you next week for Monday Pinterest...who knows what I will be finding next on Pinterest.

Don't forget you can follow me on Pinterest!

Enjoy!

Where I party:

Monday

This Gal Cooks

Sew Can Do

Skip to my Lou
sarahndipities
Create with Joy

Tuesday

Ladybug Blessings

Wednesday

i gotta create
A Sheltering Tree
Trendy Treehouse
Fine Craft Guild

Thursday

Artsy Girl Connection
House of Hepworth