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Amy’s Notebook 04.27.12

Thursday, April 26th, 2012

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 am madly in love with this Pottery Barn inspired peony lampshade (@ Sweet C’s Designs)

How cute is this Hunger Games french braid for your hair? (@ love meagan)

I love these ideas for fun new hairstyles for busy moms (@ Prudent Baby)

I love this idea for using a recycled milk jug to create two-toned cupcakes (@ a thousand words)

I love this fun idea of using a decorated wooden box for packaging of homemade cookies (@ You Are My Fave)

I love these six tips for tasting wines (@ the kitchn)

This cheesy chicken & rice soup needs to go in our family’s weekly soup rotation (@ Picky Palate)

Adding cabinet knobs is such a fun way to dress up a thrift store lamp (@ Home Stories A2Z)

This chocolate chip banana cake looks heavenly (@ BruCrew Life)

I love this idea for transforming thrift store ties into luggage tags (@ Craft Test Dummies)

I love this idea for making wine syrup for ice cream topping from leftover wine (@ the kitchn)

This bruschetta chicken looks like a divine idea for putting summer tomatoes to good use (@ The Pioneer Woman)

These are wonderful tips for making your own homemade sprinkles (@ i am baker)

 

Amy’s Notebook 04.18.12

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

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 am dying to try this artichoke dip for my next get together (@ helen jane)

I love these Hunger Games cupcakes for a fun nod to the scenes in the book (@ Diamonds for Dessert)

I am so inspired by this magnetic meal plan (@ i heart organizing)

I love this knock-off Anthropologie lampshade (@ The Painted Home)

This cake vodka martini looks like a fun party drink (@ Sugar Crafter)

For my friends that sew, I love this idea for bobbin organization (@ Stars & Sunshine)

I want to make one of these beautiful blowing dandelion shirts (@ dollar store crafts)

These red velvet sugar cookies look divine (@ i am baker)

Amy’s Notebook 04.11.12

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

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 can’t believe how cute this repurpose is of your child’s old crib. It makes me wish I had hung on to mine (@ Life as a Thrifter)

This rain gutter for earring storage is a smart jewelry storage solution (@ Blue Cricket Design)

I love this idea for dressing up your push pins for your bulletin board (@ Under the Sycamore)

This tin roof ice cream sounds like a fun summer treat to make (@ Confections of a Foodie Bride)

I want to try this recipe for brown butter rice crispy treats (@ Handle the Heat)

Black and white angel food cake looks like a fantastic way to end a meal (@ shutterbean)

I love this idea for freshening up an old folding table (@ Tadaa!)

This DIY toddler activity board is a great way to keep little hands busy (@ Mollie D)

I love this simple alteration of jeans from straights to skinny (@ Fine & Feathered)

This parmesan crusted pesto grilled cheese sounds like a fun way to switch up the traditional cheese sandwich (@ Two Peas & Their Pod)

This Asian edamame fried rice sounds like a delicious lunch (@ Skinny Taste)

I am dying to try this recipe for pasta bolognese (@ Smells Like Home)

This honey prosciutto flatbread appetizer looks like an easy appetizer to make for my next party (@ She Wears Many Hats)

I love these tips for using Evernote to get organized (@ Small Notebook)

I adore this idea for throwing a craft birthday party (@ How Does She?)

Amy’s Notebook 04.04.12

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

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 am going to have to try this tip for getting rid of hot glue strings on my craft projects (@ craftaholics anonymous)

I adore this giant yo-yo garland (@ Salty Pineapple)

I want to try this recipe for easy chicken nuggets (@ weelicious)

This spiraled yarn circle garland would be a cute addition to my Spring decor (@ Two Shades of Pink)

These Peeps cake pops are adorable (@ i am baker)

This salted caramel Easter popcorn looks divine (@ Two Peas & Their Pod)

These pom pom fringe drink toppers would be a cute addition to a party (@ Daily Mixer)

I love this tutorial for turning your purse into a camera bag (@ Make It & Love It)

I love this tufted ottoman made from a drop cloth (@ from gardeners two bergers)

Amy’s Notebook 03.28.12

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

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!

This DIY LEGO travel box is such a great idea for kids (@ finley & oliver)

I love these tips for hosting a no stress party (@ Nesting Place)

This Easter egg lunch hunt is a fun Spring activity (@ Gluesticks)

I want to try this lemon thyme chicken for a weeknight dinner (@ Annie’s Eats)

This tea stained coffee filter wreath is beautiful (@ Design Dining & Diapers)

I am in love with these cute wooden letters covered in scrapbook paper for Spring (@ Hoosier Homemade)

I want to make some of these aqua fishbowl dessert cocktails for my next party (@ ModCloth)

This sourdough starter would make a cute gift to share with a friend (@ Design Sponge)

This spinach, mushroom, & feta panini sounds delicious (@ This Week for Dinner)

 

Amy’s Notebook 03.21.12

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

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 salted chocolate chip cookies sound like a delicious treat (@ design sponge)

These neon tipped shoes are a fun nod to this season’s fashion trend (@ green wedding shoes)

I am in love with these DIY clay charm bracelets (@ Design Mom)

I love this idea for decorating paper lanterns (@ oh happy day!)

These tin roof cupcakes have all the flavors of my favorite ice cream (@ Confections of a Foodie Bride)

A homemade frozen limeade sounds like a refreshing treat for Spring (@ Salty Pineapple)

I want to make this custom silhouette necklace of my children (@ Nesting Place)

These tooth fairy printables are an adorable way to invoice your tooth fairy (@ How Does She?)

I love this simple Kindle slip case (@ charm stitch)

I am drooling over this seafood pasta for an elegant weeknight meal (@ The Pioneer Woman Cooks)

This chicken bacon ranch salad sounds like a sandwich winner to me (@ The Gourmand Mom)

Amy’s Notebook 03.14.12

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

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!

This tutorial for how to make almond milk will come in handy in my kitchen (@ One Good Thing)

These party hats made from photographs is simply genius (@ Sugar & Charm)

I love these tips for cleaning a porcelain sink (@ The 36th Avenue)

I adore these, “You Are My Sunshine,” free printables (@ tatertots & jello)

This “no work” chicken looks like a weeknight winner (@ weelicious)

These DIY ribbon wands look like a fun Spring craft & I love their ideas for ribbon organization (@ Prudent Baby)

I want to knit some of these coffee & tea cozies (@ The Centsational Girl)

I love these tips for installing floating shelves (Home Stories A2Z)

I love these easy fabric flip flops for summer (@ Two Shades of Pink)

These are some great tips for organizing cord chargers in your home (@ i heart organizing)

I want to throw a Hunger Games party after I saw these fun printables & snack ideas (@ Living Locurto)

These pincushion jars are so cute and would be a fun party favor for a craft party (@ make it & love it)

This little knitted bunny would make such a sweet baby gift (@ the purl bee)

These DIY easy skin toner sounds great and inexpensive (@ Design Mom)

My daughter would love these DIY ruffled flip flop sandals for the summer (@ The Mother Huddle)

 

Amy’s Notebook 03.07.12

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

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!

This zippered Shamrock pin is too cute (@ craftaholics anonymous)

I love these St. Patrick’s Day printables for a fun way to decorate for the holiday (@ just peachy)

I am dying to make these sheep’s mug mats (@ Wool Free & Lovin’ Knit)

I am inspired to make individual chicken pot pies for a fun dinner (@ Gluesticks)

I love these DIY capes for fun superhero play for little ones (@ All For the Boys)

This is such a cute idea for upcycling an old onesie (@ bubbly nature creations)

This DIY city subway art would be a fun way to decorate a wall or ledge (@ Modge Podge Rocks)

I want to try these microwave potato chips (@ the kitchn)

Amy’s Notebook 02.29.12

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

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!

Recovering bar stools with oilcloth is such a smart idea for families with small children (@ made)

I absolutely love this DIY craft table (@ Thrifty Decor Chick)

I can’t wait to print out this free travel-sized Paper City Paris printable for my daughter (@ made by joel)

These leather cuff bracelets made from old belts are such a fun accessory (@ V and Co)

The coolest mom award would go to this mama who made these adorable lunch napkin love notes for her kids (@ Just Something I Made)

I want a few of these nautical rope bracelets to accessorize for Spring (@ Rent the Runway)

I want to make these adorable mini moon pies (@ Random Thoughts of a Supermom)

These printable jam labels are a beautiful way to dress up a jar of jam (@ packagery)

These pom pom trim headbands are absolutely adorable (@ Trey and Lucy)

This reclaimed plywood ceiling is jaw-droppingly awesome (@ Burlap & Denim)

These s’mores granola bars sound like a delicious snack (@ Gluesticks)

I am in love with this circle knit shirt (@ Honest to Nod)

I love this tutorial for how to make a photo collage using Picasa (@ Skip to My Lou)

I love this big stitch knit rug (@ The Purl Bee)

This seed bead necklace is absolutely gorgeous (@ Design Mom)

This Little Red Riding Hood party is the cutest party idea ever (@ Lark & Lola)

Amy’s Notebook 02.21.12

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

I love this idea for how to build a LEGO table for big kids (@ Quirky Mama)

I want to paint our side table green with these side table painting tips (@ 36th Avenue)

I love these ideas for decorating paper lanterns for a party (@ Martha Stewart)

I am always looking for the perfect white paint (@ The Inspired Room)

These old trophies transformed into cake stands are too cute (@ Just Something I Made)

I am in love with this Instagram photo wall (@ Keven Hail Photography)

I love this eye chart wall art (From Gardeners 2 Bergers)

This smoked paprika roasted chicken looks like a weeknight meal winner (@ Simply  Recipes)

Adding sequin words to a shirt is a super sweet and easy way to customize a top (@ Happy Together)

I want to try this cure for itchy legs in the winter (@ The Pioneer Woman)

I love these tips for organizing LEGO booklets (@ My 4 Boys)

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