More the Merrier Monday #61

I'm Back!!

We had a wonderful vacation!

Spent lots of time catching up with friends and family, hung out at OKC Zoo for an entire day, fed some baby geese at the lake, and bought a new truck.

The road trip itself was amazing. I was not looking forward to spending 16 hours (one way) in the car with two kids but all of the activities I had planned for the kids the trip ended up being a breeze. I actually really enjoyed it. And as promised I will be letting you all in on my secret to stay sane on a road trip with kiddos. Keep a look out for the post later this week.

It's been a while since our last More the Merrier Monday so these features are long overdue.
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 Fabric Scrap Knot Bunting - Pincushion Creations

A Boy and His Giraffe - Folk Haven

Paper and Wire Beads - Mixed Creations Jewelry Box

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Guess what?  

The 2012 Summer Olympics are coming soon and we so excited! 

To help get in the spirit of the Olympics and to add a bloggy spin of our own we will be hosting a

6 week Bloggy Olympics!

There will be 18 different blogs participating over 6 weeks and 6 events from June 9th- July 21st. Each week 3 blogs will share a simple tutorial that you can copy or will get you thinking about that event’s theme. At the end of the week they will host a 3 blog linky party for you to link up your finished event projects. And of course there will be features, giveaways, and fun Olympic stuff!

The Opening Ceremony begins Thursday, June 7th and runs until Friday, June 8th at midnight. 

Come link up your blog if you are planning on joining in an event for the “Bloggy Olympics”. Our Olympic event schedule is: 

• Event 1 - Decorating 
•  Event 2 - Kitchen  
• Event 3 - Paint  
• Event 4 - Crafts  
• Event 5 - Fabric 
• Event 6 - Outdoors 

Join 1 event or plan on joining all! 

See you at the  Olympics!

 Today, I am so excited to be celebrating the "Passing of the Torch".

To start off I would like to share a quick bio of myself.

Birth Date: Spring (Hint: Every few years I my birthday lands on Easter Sunday)

Birthplace: A town known for its giant arches

Hometown: Many residents (past & present) call it "The Mucc"

Residence: Somewhere, AZ

Height: Short

Olympics: 2012

Teammates: Kissed by a Frog and The Crafty Scientist

Event: FABRIC!!

• Who is your biggest fan? 

I think that may be my mom! I know that she checks my blog often and is always commenting on the projects I make. THANK YOU MOM!!

• How do you think people will remember you? 

As that girl who was the BEST at EVERYTHING!! Ha ha! I wish. I don't really know how people will remember me.

• What do you do in your spare time that isn’t blogging?
I love to knit, crochet, and garden in my spare time. I also go on a lot of fun adventures with my girls. Last week we went on a dragon hunt!!

• What are you really bad at that you would love to be good at? 

Cooking!! I am a terrible cook.

• What are the main lessons you’ve learned in life? 

Life is short and kids grow up way too fast!!

• What is your greatest challenge in this event?  

Trying to decided which project to feature. I am working on a few projects right now and I keep changing my mind as too which one I want to show you all. The project that I have currently decided on (which may change before my event starts) will be a decorative item for the girls room made from some amazing vintage material that my grandmother gave me.

• What tips do you give to a beginner starting out in this event?

Don't spend too much time thinking about a project. The more you think about it, the harder the project will seem and the less likely you will be to do it.

I chose to participate in the fabric event because I absolutely love sewing. Whether it is hand sewing or sewing with a machine, I find it to be very relaxing. Not to mention that fabric comes in a gazillion different amazingly beautiful patterns. I could seriously spend all day at a fabric store!!!

Smart Thinking - Curtain Rob Fix

Sew Many Dreams came up with this super quick fix for a broken curtain rod using an elastic band!!

I would have never thought of that one myself.

For more CRAFTY FUN click HERE.

Do you have a crafty creation of your own that you would like to share with DIY Home Sweet Home readers? Be sure to fill out the 'Get Featured' form (also found in the tabs at the top of the page). I am always looking for more ideas so don't hesitate to send more than one.

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Love Olympia June - Guest Room Progress

I was so excited when Stephanie from Love Olympia June sent me some photos of her Guest Room Progress.

I love the combination of grays and yellows. If only I could convince my husband that they would look perfect in our own room. 

I am in love with the thrift store dresser!! She added yellow fabric to the top and sides then used the same fabric to make a pillow and wall decor to pull the room together. 

This is such a great space for guests to relax.

Smart Thinking - Watch Diary Notebook

How cool is this Watch Dairy Notebook? 

 

What a great way to keep 

organized.

I think it could very easily be a "do-it-yourself" project. 

Using a blank journal, glue a watch face to the inside of the back cover then cut holes in all of the pages and the front cover. 

Seems simple enough!

What do you think?

For more ORGANIZING AND CLEANING FUN click HERE.

Do you have a organizing or cleaning tip of your own that you would like to share with DIY Home Sweet Home readers? Be sure to fill out the 'Get Featured' form (also found in the tabs at the top of the page). I am always looking for more ideas so don't hesitate to send more than one.

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Organize Me - Sewing Patterns

Do you have sewing pattern scattered all over the place?

Need a great way to organize them? 

Indietutes came up with this great idea of using binder clips and hangers. 

I could see this idea being used for so many things!!

For more ORGANIZING AND CLEANING FUN click HERE.

Do you have a organizing or cleaning tip of your own that you would like to share with DIY Home Sweet Home readers? Be sure to fill out the 'Get Featured' form (also found in the tabs at the top of the page). I am always looking for more ideas so don't hesitate to send more than one.

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Smart Thinking - Flip Flop Storage

I'm sure that most of you have seen this idea floating around pinterest but I just wanted to share it for those of you who have yet to see it. 

With the warm weather well on its way most of you have already dug your flip flops out of storage (or are at least planning to. One thing I love about flip flops is that they take up less space than any other shoes in the closet. But even though they take up little space does not mean they don't need to be organized. Check out this genius idea I discovered at EPBOT!!

Are those not the cutest little hangers you have ever seen? 

For more CRAFTY FUN click HERE.

Do you have a crafty creation of your own that you would like to share with DIY Home Sweet Home readers? Be sure to fill out the 'Get Featured' form (also found in the tabs at the top of the page). I am always looking for more ideas so don't hesitate to send more than one.

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Crafty Creations - Band-Aid Fun

Have you ever looked at the price of the colorful or character band-aids?
As much as my kids love the Dora ones. I just can't justify paying twice as much for such a small amount of band-aids. 
Craft and Creativity decided to make her own fun band-aids using fabric and and double-sided adhesive tape.

This is also the perfect project for using up fabric scraps.

For more CRAFTY FUN click HERE.

Do you have a crafty creation of your own that you would like to share with DIY Home Sweet Home readers? Be sure to fill out the 'Get Featured' form (also found in the tabs at the top of the page). I am always looking for more ideas so don't hesitate to send more than one.

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Orgainze Me - Organization Board

Are you tired of having lists scattered all over the place?

Girl Loves Glam came up with this SUPER AWESOME Organization Board to keep track of all her list in one place. 

She has a place for her shopping list, cleaning list, to do list, and menu. Complete with a place to store pens and a clip for receipt!!

For more ORGANIZING AND CLEANING FUN click HERE.

Do you have a organizing or cleaning tip of your own that you would like to share with DIY Home Sweet Home readers? Be sure to fill out the 'Get Featured' form (also found in the tabs at the top of the page). I am always looking for more ideas so don't hesitate to send more than one.

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Whitney Farms Organic Plant Food Review

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Whitney Farms for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

As most of you know, we have recently planet our very first vegetable garden.

The hubby and I are really big on growing our garden organicly. We don't want us or our children eating any nasty pesticides or chemicals. I recently discovered Whitney Farms® which has a full line of 100% organic plant food and organic soil with no additives, nothing artificial, just ingredients from the Earth, designed to give you big, beautiful flowers and veggies. Get the goodness of gardening naturally, with Whitney Farms® plant foods and soils.

Our garden is off to a great start so far and we hope to keep it that way. With over 25 years of gardening experience Whitney Farms® has improved their products to have:

-low to no dust
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Since our tomatoes were already planted I added a small amount around the base of each plant just below the outer leaves. Them using my fingers, I gently worked the plant food into the soil.

I love how much my tomatoes have grown since I began using Whitney Farms®. I spotted our first two tomatoes yesterday and I can not wait till we get to harvest them.  If organic products are important to your family and your plants, give Whitney Farms Organic Products a try.  Make sure to take advantage of the $3 off coupon from Whitney Farms®