Archive for the ‘Amy’s Notebook’ Category

Amy’s Notebook 06.16.10

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

I am IN LOVE with this make a cake series (@ Make It and Love It)

This Anthropologie-inspired pendant light is beautiful (@ ashley ann)

This J. Crew knockoff tank-top is too cute (@ Blue Cricket Design)

What kid could resist these cinnamon roll pancakes (@ Big Red Kitchen)

This Pinkalicious birthday party would be a hit with my daughter (@ How Does She)

I might have to try making a few of these beautiful celebration cakes (@ Smitten Kitchen)

Who could resist one of these s’mores cheesecake bars? (@ Annie’s Eats)

I need to try this technique for making marshmallow fondant (@ Foodwhirl)

This DIY tissue paper number sign would be so cute to dress up a birthday party table (@ Prudent Baby)

This delicious scrub would be a treat for my poor tired hands (@ Deliciously Organized)

This DIY sand art lightbox is amazing (@ Filth Wizardry)

I love this rainy day activity of making sculptures out of packing peanuts (@ Half a Yard)

These bicycle buckets are absolutely adorable (@ Noodlehead)

This lamp revamp is amazing and I have all the tools already in my craft supplies (@ Lemon Tree Creations)

Fresh New Notebook: 06.09.10

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

This little knit pincushion would be a great way to use up yarn scraps (@ Crafty Leftovers)

This layered Mediterranean dip looks like a fantastic summer appetizer (@ my blessed life)

This DIY Anthropologie vintage cardigan refashioned tutorial is so beautiful & ladylike (@ adventures in dressmaking)

These are some great tips for how to do Disney on a dime (@ Life As Mom)

Creating a bubble station is a brilliant solution to spilled bubbles (@ i make stuff)

I love this reminder to make summer memories at home (@ Simple Mom)

I have to say that this caramel bacon popcorn sounds absolutely delicious (@ zakka life)

This spinach and bacon pasta toss sounds like a delicious lunch (@ little momma and company)

This little basket makeover with yo-yos is adorable (@ Tea Rose Home)

This mason jar band wreath is absolutely beautiful (@ Lemon Tree Creations)

I am going to be glued to craft camp this month for ideas on how to keep the kids entertained (@ Skip to My Lou)

This delicious berry smoothie sounds like a perfect summer treat (@ Smile & Wave)

These scrap yarn branches would be another creative way to use up some of my scrap yarn (@ do stuff!)

This puppet theater would be a great rainy day activity (@ Craft Projects)

These pepperoni pizza puffs would be a fun way to spice up our pizza routine (@ gimmie some oven)

Amy’s Notebook 06.02.10

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

This DIY-chandelier is simply genius! (@ Brassy Apple)

I love this decoupaged child’s table and chairs (@ Art Food AND Motherhood)

This morning date with daddy is a great idea (@ Home & Harmony)

I am in love with this picnic-style wreath (@ Scene of the Grime)

We will have to try making this dry mix for pancakes to keep on hand for our jazzy Sundays (@ Salsa Pie)

I want to try making these ribbon corsages (@ V and Co.)

These ruffled party streamers would take decorating to another level (@ How Does She?)

These fresh fruit pops would be a fun and healthy summer treat (@ The Idea Room)

I might have to try this paint can storage technique for my son’s Lego collection (@ Ohdeedoh)

I am going to be using these free tutorials for my daughter’s birthday (@ Ruffles and Stuff)

This beach towel tote would be perfect for all of those beach days (@ alisa burke)

Amy’s Notebook 05.26.10

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

I love this Express necklace knock-off (@ Lemon Tree Creations)

These faux vinyl numbers would be a fun way to dress up a front door (@ Easie Peasie)

These peanut butter oatmeal cookies would make a fun afternoon snack (@ Baking Bites)

Can someone please sew me this apron with built-in hot pads? (@ The Mother Huddle)

I am going to be making a few of these beautiful fabric rings (@ Make It Do)

This petaled pillow is to die for (@ V and Co.)

This DIY swaddle blanket would make a fantastic baby shower gift (@ Prudent Baby)

This crocheted, knotted, and trimmed earrings are such a fun burst of color (@ Happy Together)

I really want to make this birthday wreath for our birthday parties (@ How Does She?)

I want to try this edamame guacamole (@ Two Peas and Their Pod)

These science projects might provide great summer entertainment (@ one charming party)

These shrimp tacos would be a quick and delicious dinner (@ Eat at Home)

This formula can turned into a toilet paper holder is perfect for those road trips with kids (@ Parent Hacks)

These DIY cupcake domes would make a beautiful gift (@ giver’s log)

This deviled shrimp pasta salad looks like a yummy lunch (@ Coconut & Lime)

These ruffled curtains would be adorable in a nursery or little girl’s room (@ a boy, a girl, & a pug)

This master bedroom lamp makeover is so thrifty and chic (@ A Soft Place to Land)

Using cigar boxes for craft organization is brilliant! (@ Just Something I Made)

These children’s books made into puzzle blocks are a great way to recycle old books (@ Mother Lode)

Oatmeal breakfast bars would be a fun treat for the kids (@ Cooking During Stolen Moments)

Amy’s Notebook 05.19.10

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

This Great Gatsby party theme is brilliant (@ Mighty Girl)

These ballet slipper pink nightstands are beautiful (@ Home & Harmony)

This strawberry coconut “milk shake” looks like a yummy morning treat (@ gimmie some oven)

I need to declutter my digital life (@ Life Hacker)

I will have to remember this ironing board turned into a table hack next time we travel (@ Parent Hacks)

This DIY anthro humming bird tank is so cute (@ Uber-Chic for Cheap)

I like this fun idea for making pizza on the grill (@ Living Locurto)

I am feeling inspired to organize my spices (@ Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories)

These royal icing forget-me-not flowers are simply stunning (@ Prudent Baby)

This silhouette chalkboard would look so cute in my kitchen (@ Ruffles and Stuff)

These brownies look like a fun dessert (@ Scribbit)

I bet my hubby would adore this key lime pie (@ Two Peas and Their Pod)

My kids would love this DIY smoothie bar (@ Life as Mom)

This cake batter ice cream looks and sound sinfully delicious (@ Annie’s Eats)

I would really enjoy this brown rice pilaf (@ Cooking During Stolen Moments)

Here is another ruffled t-shirt that is too cute for words (@ Tea Rose Home)

This multi-grain banana bread looks like a yummy (and healthy) snack (@ goodLife {eats})

Amy’s Notebook 05.12.10

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

For a fun breakfast we will have to try making some flower pancakes (@ not martha)

I am inspired to throw a Wizard of Oz birthday party after seeing these ideas (@ kara’s party ideas)

This kid-friendly wheat bread recipe looks yummy (@ the idea room)

These flowers made from paper napkins are stunning (@ made)

This gluten-free vanilla cornbread looks heavenly (@ Gluten-Free Goddess)

This dining room reveal is so inspiring and beautiful (@ Pink and Polka Dot)

I want to make a zillion of these grosgrain ribbon belts (@ Ruffles and Stuff)

These snickerdoodle muffins would be a hit in our house (@ eat at home)

I like these mad scientist experiments to do with kids (@ One Charming Party)

I will have to try this pizza crust recipe (@ Dinner: A Love Story)

These sour cream banana chocolate chip muffins sound like a yummy way to start the day (@ The Ungourmet)

These mason jars with chalkboard paint labels are so Martha-y (@ Wisdom of the Moon)

I am going to have to dress my salad with this new salad dressing recipe (@ The Pioneer Woman)

I love this DIY tile artwork for a fun accent piece (@ A Soft Place to Land)

These chocolate cupcakes with cream cheese filling look sinfully delicious (@ Blue Cricket Design)

I am going to have to make some popcorn on the stove top (@ Making This Home)

Amy’s Notebook 05.05.10

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

I w ant to try a few of these chocolate chip cookie recipes (@ the kitchn)

I love this list of handmade gifts to give for Mother’s Day (@ Craftzine)

These homemade baked cheese crisps look like a yummy salad addition (@ joyful abode)

This family tree brooch looks like a beautiful gift for Mother’s Day (@ Ruffles And Stuff)

I like this layered fabric flower and might need to embellish a pair of slippers of my own (@ Sugar Bee)

This honey frosting would be a fun new way to top a cupcake (@ Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures)

I love this creative gift using crayons for teachers (@ Testosterone Times Three)

These chocolate cupcakes with strawberry icing look so yummy (@ This Week for Dinner)

I am in love with this ruffled shirt made from a t-shirt (@ Tea Rose Home)

Taking the kids on a photo safari would be a great summer activity (@ Dabbled)

These raisin bran muffins would be a fun breakfast treat (@ brown eyed baker)

I really like this shutters memo board (@ Lemon Tree Creations)

I adore this American Girl pioneer party and these fun printables (@ One Charming Party & Living Locurto)

Knowing how to make these towel animals would certainly make me the coolest mom ever (@ CraftyPod)

These thank you postcards are genius! (@ Dinner: A Love Story)

This fruit salsa with cinnamon pita chips would make a healthy and delicious snack (@ Two Peas and Their Pod)

Amy’s Notebook 04.28.10

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

I love this felt dahlia flower brooch as a sweet Mother’s Day gift (@ Holidash)

This is a great list of 50 gifts to give for teacher appreciation day (@ giver’s log)

This is a fantastic tutorial on how to start your own herb garden (@ Serious Eats)

These pants turned into capris are a great way to extend the life of your child’s pants (@ Making It My Own)

These bug cupcakes would be so cute for a little boy’s birthday party (@ Hoosier Homemade)

I love this tutorial on how to turn your jeans into maternity jeans (@ Create Studio)

This is a great round-up of felt food patterns (@ homemade by jill)

I am going to have to try this new tying technique with my children (@ sestrenki)

My daughter would love this towel slide sled especially for those slides that get too hot at the park (@ Pony Tails & Fish Scales)

This kid muesli looks like a healthy & yummy summertime breakfast (@ doobleh-vay)

This no-sew poncho would be the perfect cover-up for the beach (@ Blue Crick Design)

These t-shirt aprons are too adorable for words (@ Ruffles And Stuff)

This caramel pudding looks like the perfect ending to a summer dinner (@ Joy the Baker)

I love this tutorial on how to take better food photos (@ photojojo)

I want to make these colored jars for candles on our patio (@ Gingerbread Snowflakes)

This spinach artichoke hummus looks delicious (@ gimmie some oven)

This white bean hummus with spinach also looks like a yummy snack (@ Craft)

Amy’s Notebook 04.21.10

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

I wish I could sew so I could whip up a road trip satchel (@ Salty Pineapple)

I really love this tip for making your own lunchbox ice packs for the summer (@ the kitchn)

This big bowed clutch made from a place mat is adorable (@ blue eyed freckle)

I want to try this grilled chicken spinach pesto pasta salad (@ $5 Dinners)

I could probably go for one of these loaded breakfast potatoes for breakfast (@ The Ungourmet)

These raisin bran muffins look like a great after school snack (@ Joy the Baker)

I had never thought to make my own home decor balls– genius! (@ Brassy Apple)

I love these thrifty tips for framing what you already have (@ Nesting Place)

These paper corsages are just perfect for Mother’s Day (@ Make & Takes)

This Chicken Parmesan recipe looks like a real winner (@ Simply Recipes)

I can’t wait to see what unfolds in this week in the life photo project (@ Ali Edwards)

Now I am craving this roasted red pepper and feta hummus (@ gimmie some oven)

These ideas for creating destination bags for the summer are great (@ life as mom)

I am intrigued by this recipe for homemade deodorant (@ How about orange…)

This DIY Anthropologie cardigan is so darn cute (@ Adventures in Dressmaking)

These pizza bites look yummy (@ Scribbit)

These multi-grain waffles would make a hearty breakfast (@ 101 Cookbooks)

My favorite muffins are orange muffins so I can’t wait to try this recipe with some cranberries thrown in (@ Annie’s Eats)

Amy’s Notebook 04.14.10

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

I love this tutorial on getting to know your camera (@ The Idea Room)

These tips for making the perfect cup of coffee in a French Press are fantastic (@ the kitchn)

This red hot jello reminds me of Christmas with our family and just how delicious this is (@ gimmie some oven)

I adore this big girl room makeover (@ Centsational Girl)

This list of ten cheapest & healthiest foods you can buy is a great reminder of what to buy when grocery shopping (@ cheap healthy good)

I am loving this taste test for the best canned tomatoes (@ my first kitchen)

This Chinese Beef Broccoli would make a great substitute for take-out (@ goodLife{eats})

These are some fantastic tips for flying (@ nothing but bonfires)

I love this list of 13 ways to celebrate landmark birthdays (@ giver’s log)

I love this idea for celebrating a pet’s birthday (@ SouleMama)

These embellished Oreos look delicious (@ Foodwhirl)

These coconut banana muffins look delicious (@ Dinner With Julie)

I love this creative yarn storage (@ do stuff!)

I think I might be tempted to stop sorting my laundry after reading this laundry tip (@ I’m An Organizing Junkie)

This idea for no prep pasta would be great for a quick weeknight meal (@ Parent Hacks)

This homemade blackberry cake looks like a yummy summer dessert (@ Living Locurto)

This linguine with lemon-roasted asparagus and goat cheese looks like a wonderful light dish (@ Craft)

I want to learn how to do this crocheted edge (@ You Go Girl)

These crispy crunchy roasted chickpeas sound like a healthy & interesting snack (@ Family Fresh Cooking)

This lemon orzo salad with spinach, asparagus, and feta would be great for a summer picnic (@ Two Peas and Their Pod)

I am skipping the rotisserie chicken and opting for this delicious herb roasted whole chicken (@ The Pioneer Woman)