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Amy’s Notebook 03.20.13

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Source: One Charming Party

 
I adore these easy stitched Easter gift tags (@ One Charming Party)

These recycled glass jars with little bird toppers from the dollar store are an inexpensive nod to Spring (@ dollar store crafts)

I love this giant painterly birthday banner (@ Hank & Hunt)

Here are 40 non-candy ideas for filling Easter eggs (@ How Does She?)

Source: it all started with paint

 
I love these tips for making shiny metal baskets look vintage (@ it all started with paint)

How beautiful is this boho crown braid? (@ Little Miss Momma)

I want to knit this sweatshirt sweater for the Fall (@ the purl bee)

I love these tips for creating & laminating labels for organization (@ I Heart Organizing)

Source: The Pioneer Woman

 
My family would flip for these easy hot roast beef sandwiches (@ The Pioneer Woman)

I love these lemon blueberry angel food cakes in a jar (@ Hoosier Homemade)

I am drooling over this avocado feta dip (@ Two Peas & Their Pod)

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Amy’s Notebook 02.13.13

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source: kara’s party ideas

 
This Wicked Musical inspired birthday party is unbelievably cool! (@ kara’s party ideas)

I am in love with this small kitchen redo and can’t wait to replicate the ideas in our home (@ Flower Patch Farm Girl)

This vintage-inspired baby headband is so cute! (@ u create)

source: design sponge

 
I can’t wait to try this furniture polish recipe (@ design sponge)

I am in awe of this painted backsplash (@ Sawdust & Embryos)

I want to try this homemade microwave caramel sauce (@ gimmie some oven)

I love these tips for making the perfect pancake (@ Serious Eats)

I love this adorable Valentine’s Day mantle (@ Every Day is an Occasion)

source: the kitchn

 
I love these 5 new ideas for things to do with your French Press and can’t wait to try them out (@ the kitchn)

I can’t wait to try this easy recipe for macarons (@ Bake at 350)

I love these zippered pillow covers for sprucing up an old pillow (@ Make It & Love It)

These Thai Chicken Wraps look absolutely delicious (@ The Pioneer Woman)


 

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Amy’s Notebook 01.30.13

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source: how does she?

I can’t wait to print out these family dinner questions for our Friday family nights (@ How Does She?)

I adore this bunting made from an old dictionary (@ Brooklyn Limestone)

I love this simple yoga mat bag for a beginner sewing project (@ design sponge)

These peanut butter & jelly bars look like a great after school snack (@ Eat At Home)

I love this old sweater turned into a lampshade (@ Unskinny Boppy)

This creamy polenta with roasted mushrooms looks like the perfect lunch for me (@ Two Peas & Their Pod)

source: u-create

I love this thrifty project for turning tights into leggings (@ u-create)

I can’t wait to try one of these ten microwave in a mug desserts (@ Love Stitched)

My kids would flip for this octopus pizza pie (@ instructables)

I love this tutorial for how to make oat milk (@ Oh She Glows)

These homemade black bean burgers look divine (@ Smells Like Home)

source: design sponge

I am dying to knit this adorable chunky cowl (@ design sponge)

I love these stylish ways to display black-and-white photos (@ Centsational Girl)

I love these tips for how to tie the perfect bow (@ my own ideas)

My family would love these whole wheat honey waffles (@ Cooking With My Kid)

I want to try this recipe for two ingredient pancakes (@ Recipe Girl)

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Amy’s Notebook 01.23.13

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source: the 36th avenue

These ice cream hearts on a stick look like an easy Valentine’s Day treat to create (@ The 36th Avenue)

Who knew you could make such beautiful party confetti? (@ Aunt Peaches)

I wish I had this how to turn tie shoes into velcro shoes tutorial when my kids were small (@ A Lemon Squeezy Home)

I love this chunky cable knitted hat (@ The Purl Bee)

This love nest breakfast would be a cute way to wake up your kids on Valentine’s Day morning (@ One Charming Party)

source: how about orange?

These heart-shaped origami bookmarks would be a cute craft to do with the kids (@ How About Orange?)

This diy ruffled no-sew burlap table runner is too cute for words (@ Liz Marie)

These heart-shaped donuts are so adorable! (@ Sugar & Cloth)

I want to try this recipe for soft batch style chocolate chip cookies (@ Picky Palate)

Who knew you could make your own diy american cheese (@ Brown-Eyed Baker)

 

I adore this tablecloth play tent for the kids (@ Centsational Girl)

I love these strategies for organizing the paper piles (@ i heart organizing)

I love this magnetic car mural for organizing your child’s toys (@ Honest to Nod)

These Italian Sloppy Joes look delicious (@ skinnnytaste)

I want to try this recipe for homemade chicken chow mein mix (@ $5 Dinners)

I can’t wait to read these recommendations for the best Bota Box Wines (@ Serious Eats)

I hope you enjoyed this collection of gathered links to DIY crafts, food projects, and thrifty ways to spruce up your home. Nothing brings me more joy then to highlight other fabulous bloggers. Follow me on Pinterest for daily inspiration!

 

Amy’s Notebook 11.28.12

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Source: The Idea Room

This DIY vintage Christmas crate is absolutely stunning (@ The Idea Room)

I love these adorable DIY sleigh bells to decorate a door handle (@ The Centsational Girl)

This good morning cowl is simply stunning (@ Pickles)

Source: tatertots and jello

I love this painted glass ornament advent calendar (@ tatertots and jello)

This pumpkin spice playdough looks like a fun recipe to create (@ Small & Friendly)

I adore this wooden LOVE sign (@ make it & love it)

I am bookmarking this basic hat pattern for every member in the family (@ the purl bee)

These Sharpie mugs would make fast, easy, and low cost gifts to give (@ infarrantly creative)

I am madly in love with these DIY instacards (@ say yes to hoboken)

These crumb topped cranberry eggnog muffins look absolutely divine (@ inspired by charm)

I hope you enjoyed this collection of gathered links to DIY crafts, food projects, and thrifty ways to spruce up your home. Nothing brings me more joy then to highlight other fabulous bloggers. Follow me on Pinterest for daily inspiration!

Amy’s Notebook 10.24.12

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Source: No Biggie

 

I love this easy party tassel garland made from plastic tablecloths (@ no biggie)

These pumpkin spice latte scones sound like the perfect Fall treat (@ Inside BruCrew)

I love these tips for making your home work for you (@ Centsational Girl)

I want to try this recipe for cinnamon sugar pumpkin muffins (@ Smells Like Home)

Source: U Create

 

I am madly in love with this fabric thankful tree canvas (@ U Create)

I am in love with this little no-sew baby owl costume (@ Girl Loves Glam)

This bow topped sweater is so feminine and pretty (@ Love Stitched)

This ruched apron is beautiful for holiday entertaining (@ The 36th Avenue)

I want to try this hummus crusted chicken (@ gimmie some oven)

These gluten-free pumpkin donuts sound amazing (@ Gluten Free Goddess)

Source: Design Mom

These yarn pom pom bookmarks would be a great yarn stash buster (@ Design Mom)

I am so inspired to paint some curtains for a room in our house (@ infarrantly creative)

This Killer Bloody Mary recipe would make a fun Halloween cocktail drink (@ Mighty Girl)

These chai spiced cinnamon rolls sound divine (@ Joy the Baker)

I hope you enjoyed this collection of gathered links to DIY crafts, food projects, and thrifty ways to spruce up your home. Nothing brings me more joy then to highlight other fabulous bloggers. Follow me on Pinterest for daily inspiration!

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Amy’s Notebook 10.03.12

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Source: Wee Society

 

These paper bag costumes are too cute and a frugal way to dress up for the holiday (@wee society)

These black widow spider snacks would be a fun & easy Halloween treat to create (@ Mom on Time Out)

I want to make some of these adorable boot socks for myself this winter (@ infarrantly creative)

Source: I Heart Organizing

I want to create my own Instadesk with my Instagram photos (@ I Heart Organizing)

I love these DIY ombre tights for a fun nod to this trend (@ M&J Blog)

These witch’s hat cookies are also an easy assembly Halloween cookie to create (gingersnap crafts)

I love this tutorial for how to paint a bike (@ A Beautiful Mess)

I can’t wait to print out this handmade holiday organizer (@ giver’s log)

Source: The Purl Bee

I want to knit some of these adorable knitted candy corn hats (@ The Purl Bee)

I am bookmarking these twenty tips for making the perfect smoothie (@ The Kitchn)

I love these adorable chocolate icebox cupcakes (@ Two Peas & Their Pod)

I love the look of these DIY spray painted countertops (@ Southern Hospitality)

I am going to have to try making this microwave popcorn without the bag (@ One Good Thing)

I hope you enjoyed this collection of gathered links to DIY crafts, food projects, and thrifty ways to spruce up your home. Nothing brings me more joy then to highlight other fabulous bloggers. Follow me on Pinterest for daily inspiration!

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Amy’s Notebook 09.19.12

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Welcome to my little notebook of ideas to help improve your life. This is a collection of gathered links to DIY crafts, food projects, and thrifty ways to spruce up your home. Nothing brings me more joy then to highlight other fabulous bloggers. I hope you will enjoy this weekly does of loveliness with beautiful links that are individually handpicked just for you!

 

I adore this creative display for a doughnut party (@ How Does She?)

I want to try making one of these DIY Anthro inspired mugs (@ Morena’s Corner)

I love these washi tape file labels (@ i heart organizing)

I love these simple triangle print napkins (@ Terra Savvy)

This ruffled belly band would have been so handy when I was expecting (@ see kate sew)

I want to try these salted caramel apple bars (@ Two Peas & Their Pod)

These are great tips on how to oil and clean your sewing machine (@ make it & love it)

I adore this cute chore board to keep the family organized (@ The Daily Five)

These pumpkin blossom cookies look like a delicious fall treat (@ Inspired by Charm)

I am going to have to bookmark these tips for the perfect pie crust (@ Completely Delicious)

Amy’s Notebook 08.29.12

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Welcome to my little notebook of ideas to help improve your life. This is a collection of gathered links to DIY crafts, food projects, and thrifty ways to spruce up your home. Nothing brings me more joy then to highlight other fabulous bloggers. I hope you will enjoy this weekly does of loveliness with beautiful links that are individually handpicked just for you!

 

I love this first day of school photo sign (@ Two Shades of Pink)

This is a great tutorial for sewing a fabric headband (@ Love Stitched)

I am inspired by this tutorial for installing a DIY subway tile backsplash (@ infarrantly creative)

This chili rubbed pork roast looks like an easy weeknight meal (@ The 36th Avenue)

I love these tips for transitioning your summer wardrobe into a fall one (@ Little Miss Momma)

I love this houndstooth pumpkin wreath (@ Tatertots & Jello)

This pop of color in this computer armoire is an inexpensive and fun way to dress up the interior of a cabinet (@ Centsational Girl)

I want to try this recipe for Boston Cream Pie (@ Lark & Lola)

I adore this tepee made from an old maxi dress (@ Awesome Sauce & Asshattery)

I want to try these browned butter salted chocolate chip cookies (@ Bake or Break)

I love this lace detail on these knobs made with paper doilies (@ House Revivals)

I am going to have to remember this recipe for homemade yellow cake mix the next time I run out of my boxed cake mix (@ Brown Eyed Baker)

This Mediterranean baked feta with tomatoes looks like an easy and delicious appetizer for the end of summer (@ Smitten Kitchen)

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Amy’s Notebook 08.15.12

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Welcome to my little notebook of ideas to help improve your life. This is a collection of gathered links to DIY crafts, food projects, and thrifty ways to spruce up your home. Nothing brings me more joy then to highlight other fabulous bloggers. I hope you will enjoy this weekly does of loveliness with beautiful links that are individually handpicked just for you!

 

These back-to-school apple waffles would be a great way to start the school year (Random Thoughts of a SuperMom)

I love these faux stainless steel letters for the fridge (@ The Crafted Sparrow)

I love this advice for making the perfect bow (@ The 36th Avenue)

This diamond wall made from Scotch tape looks like a fun & inexpensive way to create an accent wall (@ The Nesting Place)

I love this knitted lines & squares blanket pattern (@ The Purl Bee)

This tip for a baking powder substitute will really come in handy, I am sure! (@ Dine & Dish)

I love these tips for throwing a grilled pizza party (@ The Crafting Chicks)

These DIY paper parasols are a cute way to dress up a drink for a party (@ P.S. Blog)

This s’mores cake would be a cute addition to a camping party (@ One Charming Party)

This chalkboard globe would be a fun desk accessory (@ Ucreate)

I love these tips for hosting a kid’s book club (@ pars caeli)

I want to make some of these mason jar to-go cups (@ fine & feathered)

This diy easy fridge makeover is a cute way to organize those art projects on the fridge (@ How Does She?)

This chocolate chip cookie dough frozen yogurt looks divine (@ Two Peas & Their Pod)

I love this list of seven ways to organize a bookshelf (@ The Art of Doing Stuff)

These bacon tomato pesto sandwiches look like a perfect lunch (@ Smells Like Home)

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