I like Mondays. They are like birthdays with the previous week’s activities freshly wrapped and gifted in our memory bank; ready to teach, inspire, and motivate us for the new week. So, I started It’s a Wrap Link Party as a way to share one of your posts from the past week. It does not have to be a tutorial or a recipe; simply something that you would like to share with others.

Hope everyone is safe after the rounds of storms, hail, and tornadoes. At times I feel as if Mother Nature is angry at us or trying to get our attention. It rained and actually became a bit chilly yesterday after church. I helped start up a new Sunday School class which had me a tiny bit nervous–I forgot to ask for prayer requests at one point–but I am glad that I stepped up and took action despite my fears. Do you do that? Look past your fear and do? Maybe seeing this sunrise helped put me in the right frame of mind for being called out of my comfort zone…

a gift

Maysem of Ode to Inspiration went out of her zone and used green on a project. She shows us how to she painted trays, used a Silhouette (do you have one?), created fab paper flowers, and arranged it all on the wall! Oh, oh, oh! I want to do this, too. (check her blog to see it all together).

see the final result--I want those flowers

If you like checking out tutorials then head on over to Karima’s Crafts. She personalized a simple pillow which turned out cute; but I like how she took the time to get all digital and create visual aids.

cushion tutorial

Lori Hairston does not know this but it is because of her blog that I have been spending time trying to learn how to make cards (I even just purchased my first clear stamp and block!–what kind of crafter am I?).  I am so fascinated with all of the detail Lori puts into her work and how each one she shares is filled with charm and cuteness. I don’t think I have the patience to do what she does but in a way I actually find it relaxing to just glue, color, and search for do-dads.

attention to detail matters

I don’t know if it is the gorgeous photos or the way that Kathe with an E tells the story but I read this post three times. Maybe it was understanding what it is like to go through drought, or have heat at one moment followed suddenly with freezing temperatures.

gorgeousness

Are you concerned with blog or shop traffic? Rose of Random Creative created a post with different ways that links can increase traffic. Pinterest, Stumble, and the button to this link party on other blogs link back to my blog and I see the traffic from those sources. Read her article and see if you have even heard of some of the other ways.

This was not what Deb linked to but I wanted to show off something she created. Storybeader created a stamp of an umbrella. I am too lazy to figure out how to make my own stamps even though I love using them.

hand made stamp

I created an art portfolio for one of my nieces but I like the one Nancy of One Loop Knitter created better. The colors pop and her version is so much grown-up than princess pink.

fun way to doodle

Be sure to look into the GIVEAWAY I am hosting on the BBA team blog. It is for a prompted journal, hand-stamped keychain, and participation in a coming workshop.

QUESTION: Have you been stepping out of you comfort zone?

I know you are ready to party so here goes!
Etiquette for parties:
1. Link to the URL of the specific blog post not your blog, etsy shop, or other site in general
2. Link back to this blog somewhere on your blog or in the post.

I like Mondays. They are like birthdays with the previous week’s activities freshly wrapped and gifted in our memory bank; ready to teach, inspire, and motivate us for the new week. So, I started It’s a Wrap Link Party as a way to share one of your posts from the past week. It does not have to be a tutorial or a recipe; simply something that you would like to share with others.

I hope everyone had a great Easter weekend. My daughter walked into church yesterday in her super fluffy dress and since I misplaced her coordinating headband with a bunny ear headband (at her request). The kids are always a source of humor.

My son kept asking about carrots yesterday; I wish I had thought of this great idea by The Moody Fashionista to create a healthy carrot snack for him.

a cute snack

Cherished Treasures created a precious piece of art using an egg carton. This would be a great project for anyone with scraps lying around and a fun way to recycle!

egg carton art

Cheryl of Sew Can Do used her embroidery machine to add to the Easter attire and I am loving the cute apron. She created it on the fly and shows what you can just by messing around.

sewing for Easter

I have never used clayboard but FolkHaven says she scratched her designs into the dark form which showed the light background. Her work is incredible.

using clayboard

I like stuffed bell peppers and I have liked quinoa and I found the recipe by His Frugal Servant an interesting take on a healthy food. I just wish that I did not hear so many different ways to pronounce ‘quinoa’.

a healthy take

Last year, I picked up an antique mahogany mantle from an attic sale benefiting the local historical foundation. I could not figure out how to use it in the house (we don’t have a fire place) but thanks to my dad found a home for it this weekend. I had to share My Favorite Find’s mantle photo for that happy day at a project done for now:)

like the touch of blue against the red

I want to thank everyone for linking up last week–there were a lot of great things I wanted to feature so please be sure to check out the entries if you did not already.

QUESTION: How was your weekend?

I know you are ready to party so here goes!
Etiquette for parties:
1. Link to the URL of the specific blog post not your blog, etsy shop, or other site in general
2. Link back to this blog somewhere on your blog or in the post.