Category: Pinterest Challenge

Final Weeks of the Pinterest Challenge

Remember that Pinterest Challenge we started way back when? Well, Sara and I got a tad behind on it but there was no chance we weren’t finishing the challenge! My last 3 projects were one’s I really wanted to have a go at. Even though I’m not sure yet if some were hits or misses I’m glad I at least tried. Have a look!
WEEK #4: Balsamic Glazed Steak Rolls
These streak rolls from Picture The Recipe just looked so savory and fancy when I saw them on Pinterest I pinned it instantly but never got around to trying them. Turns out they are easy to make and are delicious! My lesson learned: put the toothpicks in right the first time so you don’t have to redo them mid-cooking so you can actually flip them.
These steak rolls even got a two thumbs up from my husband! Score!

WEEK #5: Black and White Wordphrase Art
This was my first time doing anything with canvas and painting for that matter. I’m still not entirely sure how I feel about the finished product yet. What do you think? Does it look like something a 5th grader did? I might give it another go, but I really love the concept and want to do more!
(Inspiration Source and a super cute blog to check out)
WEEK #6: Tissue Paper Pom Poms
Basically this pin inspired me to use the tree I made as our yearly “Thankful Tree” for everyday decoration by putting other things on the branches. I still might try these tissue paper pom poms one day on it, but for know I decided to hang some gold leaves on the branches to go with some of the other metallics in the room.
If you wanted to see the tutorial for the Thankful tree you can check it out HERE.
Don’t miss Sara’s finished projects tomorrow! Also make sure to check out all the Pinterest Challenge projects from our fellow bloggers who joined with us in these Pinterest Challenge!
Katelyn | Corey | Ginny | Stephanie |  

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Friday Finds #9: Budget Friendly Party Ideas

 It has been a while since we have done a Friday Finds due to the Pinterest Challenge, but we wanted to bring it back this week for some more party fun! Today we’ve rounded up some budget friendly party theme and decoration ideas that would suite any party. You may remember us saying earlier in the week that we love to throw parties for all ages. We believe kid’s parties can have all the thrills and cuteness expected but with grown up touches. 
1.  Easy DIY Streamer Garlands |  by Oh Happy Day
2.  Streamer Over Hang |  at Style Me Pretty
3.  Party Thank Yous (filled with candy) |  by Make it & Love It
4.  Confetti Balloons |  by Ko-Jo Designs
5.  Breakfast Birthday Party |  by Thoughtfully Simple
6.  Colorful DIY Art Birthday Party |  by Studio DIY

For those of you who are wondering about the Pinterest Challenge, the final results will be up soon! Be sure to check out all of the other talented bloggers who join us in the challenge. They are:
These Cake Batter Truffles make by Stephanie would certainly be a tasty, mouth-watering addition to your party!
And this DIY Geometric Canvas Wall made by Amy would be a great way to add eye-catching color and pattern to your party’s backdrop!
And, dare I say, these totally chic DIY Animal Keychains made by Katelyn would make excellent party favors!

Metallic Photo Wall Collage

For those of you following the Pinterest Challenge we are currently doing, a couple weeks ago I posted my metallic photo frame that I did. I promised then that I would show you the entire wall collage that I created around this frame. So today I’m sharing!

This photo collage also shows more progress in the decorating of my home. So far I’ve been really hesitant to put anything up or do anything in fear I will hate it or my style will change; once I actually figure it out that is. Finally I just decided to do something and not worry about changing it later, because that’s the great thing about home decor…it can be changed many times! Anyway, the living room where this photo collage now resides is slowly coming together and it all started with a bronze vase I have. It gave me the inspiration to continue a metallic, bronze throughout the room.

Also I don’t know if you’ve noticed that beautiful piano below the collage, but can I just say how in LOVE with it I am?! We were given it as a wedding/house gift from my husband’s parents when we moved in. After years of not having a piano, it has been so nice to have one in our house. I wouldn’t say I’m a concert pianist in the least bit, but I find such relief in playing it everyday. My girls also love it as they dance along while I play. The great part about it is the house has this little nook as you walk in the front door between a closet and the stairs that is just perfect for a piano. After getting the piano I knew I wanted to do some kind of photo frame display above it and eventually decided on the collage.

I couldn’t be more thrilled with the result and it’s given me the push to get more things up around the house.

-HANNA

Linked To:
http://placeofmytaste.com/2014/04/work-wednesday-42.html
http://thediydreamer.com/from-dream-to-reality/112-share-your-projects/
http://polkadotsonparade.blogspot.com/2014/04/wow-me-wednesday-140.html
http://iputabirdonit.blogspot.com/2014/04/linkn-blogs-20.html


Pinterest Challenge Week #2

Stripes and Polka Dots: The Pinterest Challenge Week #2
What I loved most when I found this outfit inspiration on Pinterest was that I actually had most everything already in my wardrobe to duplicate it! Not to mention I love the color combination with the pop from the leopard print. The only thing I had to buy was the scarf which I found at Walmart for $3. This was my first time wearing this combination, which already seemed like a “no brainier” but thanks to Pinterest and a lot of help from Sara I am slowly starting to see fashion in a whole new light.
Stripes and Polka Dots: Green, Navy, Leopard Scarf, and Wedges
Sweater: Downeast Basics | Pants: Gap | Scarf: Walmart | Wedges: Lands End

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Ooo, I’m loving Hanna’s outfit! Too bad we don’t live closer so I could borrow it!

Anyway, on to mine…I’m sure all of you remember this awesome slouchy tee I made about two months back (if not, you can find a full tutorial on how to make one HERE). It has become one of my go-to pieces in my wardrobe because a) it is super comfortable, and b) it is versatile. While it is fairly versatile, the bright bold color has definitely made me step outside of my comfort zone some. I naturally gravitate toward neutral colors, so choosing this bright cobalt blue is me stepping outside of the box (shocking I know). With some more color in my wardrobe I’ve been having fun experimenting with mixing and matching different pieces. I saw my inspiration for this outfit on Pinterest soon after I made this tee and I instantly thought, “I have all those things! Why not give it a try?” …So I did.

Stripes and Polka Dots: Blue Slouchy Tee, Cranberry pants, and Leopard Flats
Top: Made by me (tutorial) | Pants: JC Penney | Leopard Flats: Target | Necklace: Forever 21

I was getting really sick of all the fancy, shmacy, posey pictures I’ve been doing of me lately, so I thought I’d made it a little more “real life”. A huge part of fashion and personal style to me is the functionality of it. I have a two-year-old. I chase, I bend, I dance, I lift and I am up and down all day long.  I like clothes that are low maintenance and comfortable to wear, while still looking stylish and put together—I think I nailed it with this outfit! 
That completes week 2 of the Pinterest Challenge! Be sure to visit the other talented bloggers joining in on this challenge– they’ve got some great projects planned! There are:

Katelyn // Ginny // Corey // Megin // Vanessa
 Amy // Havalah // Stephanie


Pinterest Challenge Week #1

Hey, it’s Hanna! When I saw this gold-dipped frame from Sarah at Pretty Providence, I fell in love and I had just the mirror to do this same thing with so on to my pin board this went. Sadly, not too long after I pinned this inspiration my mirror fell over and shattered. Now that I think of it, it was only a few weeks later I had to get my appendix out during our vacation in Florida…yep…bad luck! Anyway I still loved the idea so I decided to take this inspiration and use it on a picture frame.

Instead of going with gold I decided to try bronze to match some of the other decor I already had in my living room. This lovely frame is the center of a photo wall collage I did above our new piano. I’m in LOVE with it all! Now I just need to get a family picture in this frame and it’s complete!
Stay tuned for a complete look at this framed wall collage with bronze accents coming soon!
Sara here, to show my first project of the Pinterest Challenge– a DIY studded collar! Studded apparel is everywhere this season and it’s one trend I’m absolutely in love with! Best of all is that I found this simple tutorial on Pinterest a while back on how to create your own studded look.You can buys these studs at almost any craft supply store (I got mine at Joanns with a 40% coupon for $3.60) and they come in all different colors. Each stud has little prongs that you push into the fabric. Once the stud is placed right where you want it, you bend the prongs inward to secure the stud. You guys, it is soo easy! I’m trying not to get too carried away and bedazzle my whole wardrobe with these studs, I love them!

We hope you enjoyed this first week of projects! Be sure to follow our Pinterest Challenge board on Pinterest so you can check out all the amazing projects by us and the other bloggers!