Mad Skills Monday #47

Alrighty, I'm here and on to Mad Skills!

Lov'n this dresser re-do at Stubbornly Crafty...such a simple change!

This totally awesome travel bib from B is for Boy

Blogger won't let me post the pic...sorry.

This too cute ruffle shirt from Rae Gun Ramblings

Again...Blogger won't let me post the pic...sorry.

Ug.

Anyhoo! Great work everyone! Loved checking everything out this week!

Due to time constraints, I was not able to post comments to each and every link. I will try my very best in future parties to post to every link, but may not be able to.

If you were featured today, please feel free to snag the featured button for your blog!

 

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Now its your turn!

1. Link up something crafty, creative, or fun that you wanna share!

2. Please link to the blog post and not your main page.

3. No shopping pages please. An offer to buy your item at the end of a tut is welcomed!

4. Snag the Mad Skills button and include it on your tut post so others can see where you've linked! (PS- this button was designed from my sons art work....if you are interested in a custom button, please contact me!)

5. PLEASE VISIT AT LEAST 2 OTHER LINKS IN THE PARTY AND LEAVE SOME COMMENT LOVE!

This linky party will end on Friday the 7th at midnight.

 

 

Quick Tank Re-do

While hunting for my slacks, I found this beauty!

Cute little summer dress!  I knew I'd use it as a tank, but when I got home and threw it on over a pair of jeans, it was just too bulky and didn't hang right.

Solution?

Cut about 3 inches off the bottom and wa-la!

Layered a white tank underneath and "bring-on-summer!"

Ginger

SSB

Put Together Tuesday #3

So I read in the March InStyle that pleated slacks were back in...and after scoping out a few of the pics, I decided to go for it.

I was on a mission.  Black, front-pleated slacks.  And I scored a pair at one of my fav thrift stores for...get this...$1.91...with an additional 1/2 off!!!  Yup.  Thats a pair of slacks for less than $1.

This is what I came up with.

A wild take on a business look.  In fact, throw a white button down over the tank and tuck it in...you're good for the office!

I love how they make my legs look super long!

Lets break it down:

Tank-TJ Maxx $3

Slacks-thrifted $0.95

Ankle boots-Cato's $7.99

Elastic Belt-freebie (came with a shirt I bought)

Bracelets-gift from my mother

Long necklace-Cato's $6.99

Pearls-gift from my husband

Total look: $18.93

Secret weapon: the elastic belt...instantly creates an hour-glass figure!

Post a comment with your go-to secret weapon!

Ginger

SSB

Put Together Tuesday turned Whatever Wednesday

I had a great otufit to share today for Put Together Tuesday, but...the batteries in the camera went dead. 

Bummer.

So to improvize...I'm going to do Whatever Wednesday a little early (pick up some batteries on the way home tomorrow) and post Put Together Tuesdays tomorrow.  Can you dig it?

So this weeks Whatever Wednesday is a cool activity the kiddo's did at school.

Paperclip Fishing!

Here is Sam trying to catch a "big one".  All it is is a magnet at the end of a string on a pole and paperclips on fish cut outs!  Then they get to "fish" for a fish!

The BIG CATCH!!!

What a great activity!!  Easy and quick to put together and easy and fun for little "fishermen"!

Thanks Ms. Weeks!

Ginger

SSB

Mad Skills Monday #46

Welcome back everyone!!!  I am so happy its Monday!

Really?  Yes!  (I'm off of work today...hehehe)

One to awesome Mad Skills...

Lov'n this mail recepticle from Ask Anna

Check out this cute clutch from a placemat at J Bee Delightful

And this adorable fabric wreath from All Thumbs Crafts

And I would have loved to include links in the post for the features this week...as I always do.  But blogger is being stupid and not allowing me to.  My apologies.

Great work everyone!  Loved checking everything out this week!

Due to  time constraints, I  was not   able to post comments  to each  and every  link.  I  will try my very best   in  future     parties  to    post  to     every  link,  but may not be able  to.

If you were featured today, please feel free to snag the featured button for your blog!

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1. Link up something crafty, creative, or fun that you wanna share! 

2. Please link to the blog post and not your main page.

3. No shopping pages please.  An offer to buy your item at the end of a tut is welcomed!

4. Snag the Mad Skills button and include it on your tut post so others can see where you've linked!  (PS- this button was designed from my sons art work....if you are interested in a custom button, please contact me!)

5. PLEASE VISIT AT LEAST 2 OTHER LINKS IN THE PARTY AND LEAVE SOME COMMENT LOVE!

This linky party will end on Friday the 25th at midnight.

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Work'n on a new room....

So I've mentioned before that we turned Jack's room into a playroom and the boys are now sharing a room...lots a fun so far trying to get them to sleep and get a new routine down...uh huh.

But the upside is I get to re-decorate the room!  I decided on a robot theme and Jack approves...very important.

First things first...sleeping arrangements.

Done. 

(Although the crib will remain in the room until Sammy is old enough for the bottom bunk.)

Then I snagged the comforters at Garden Ridge on sale for $14.99 each.  Score!

I new I wanted comforters that will grow with the kids.  Plus the lime and orange stips accent my "fun" fabric!

So cute!!

I see window treatments and pillow shams in the room with these little guys!

Check back for the end results!

Ginger

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Whatever Wednesday #22

Doin' Whatever Wednesday a little early this week...mainly because I'm afraid I'll forget tomorrow...!?

Anyhoo...my "whatever" today consists on pics of my kiddo's making Valentine crafts at school on Monday.

So sweet!

Hehehe!!  My little love bugs!

Ginger

SSB

Put Together Tuesday #2

Yeah!  I am SO glad that Mad Skills Monday is back to normal...phew!  (I just love the thumb links...what can I say)

Here is this weeks Put Together Tuesday...

This is an outfit I love when I want to look cute but casual...not too frilly.

Shirt-Walmart clearanced for $8

Jeans-Cato's Fashion clearanced for $9.99

Boots-(you saw them here)Walmart $15

Total look: less than $32
Secret weapon: palest pink nail polish...it just makes you feel pretty!

Its fun to dress up and then share all your secrets!  Post a comment with your go-to secret weapon!

Ginger

SSB

Mad Skills Monday Link Party #45

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!

Sorry I;m a little alter today folks with Mad Skills Monday!  Its been a wild weekend!

We got bunk beds for the boys and I'll be posting pics soon of their new room all decorated!  Eek!

Links that I {heart} from last week are...

These pretty crayon hearts from Dirt Cheap Decor

This so cute and EASY TO DO {xox} art from Momma's Kinda Crafty

This too cute Valentine ribbon hair tie also from Momma's Kinda Crafty

These DIY Valentine cards from Creative Passage

And these sweet Valentine bags from D'Lea Designs

Great work everyone!  Loved checking everything out this week!

Due to time constraints, I was not able to post comments to each and every link.  I will try my very best in future parties to post to every link, but may not be able to.

If you were featured today, please feel free to snag the featured button for your blog!

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This week, I'm sharing...nothin'.  I desperately wanted to squeeze in a Valentine craft, but alas...no time.

Now its your turn!

1. Link up something crafty, creative, or fun that you wanna share! 

2. Please link to the blog post and not your main page.

3. No shopping pages please.  An offer to buy your item at the end of a tut is welcomed!

4. Snag the Mad Skills button and include it on your tut post so others can see where you've linked!  (PS- this button was designed from my sons art work....if you are interested in a custom button, please contact me!)

5. PLEASE VISIT AT LEAST 2 OTHER LINKS IN THE PARTY AND LEAVE SOME COMMENT LOVE!

This linky party will end on Friday the 18th at midnight.

Whatever Wednesday #21

So here is my re-made re-made living room.  

Since our old couch got ruined, my folks gave us this beauty!

Everything is positioned much like it was when I first re-did the room and it still flows really well, dispite the length of the couch.

I kept my rug straight but angled the coffee table with the couch, which at first looked kinda silly bit then grew on me!  Its just different!

I was also afraid the room would look lop-sided with the large, dark leather couch and coffee table on the same side as the fire place, but having my dining table on the opposite wall off sets everything nicely.

The coffee table is my next project.  I really want to get some more color in this room, especially since the couch is so dark.  I really love all the color from my table runner, so I think I'll pull the soft green, red and turquoise colors from the fabric and paint some of the furniture.

Ginger

SSB

Put Together Tuesday #1

So I have seen a lot of the "What I Wore" type posts around and I am in love with them!  Its fun to see all the different styles, etc.  Also displays a lot of your personality!

So I thought I would try my hand at it for a few reasons:

1. I love thrifting

2.  I love fashion

3.  I like looking cute

4.  I love putting it all together!

This is my first attempt at this so bare with me....

I do present Put Together Tuesday's!

Dress-Windsor thrifted for $3

Tights-Forever 21 $4

Cardigan-Gap thrifted for $2

Boots-Walmart $15

Total look: less than $25

Secret weapon: loosely curled side ponytail

(the go-to hair style I use 4 days out of the week.  easy to do, super fun, and "girl-next-door" cute!)

Its fun to dress up and then share all your secrets!  Post a comment with your go-to secret weapon!

Ginger

SSB

I'm linking to these great parties!

Mad Skills Monday Link Party #44

Phew!  Mad Skills Monday is on...again.  

For now though, we'll have to make do with text only linky's.  I know...I'm bummed too :(

And I'll tell you what I am REALLY disappointed in...now all the links from past link parties using McLinky are gone...um, whats going on? 

I mean, I hate to complain and I understand about needing to make a living and all...but all of a sudden I'm de-activated...seriously?  I don't get it.

I've read something about exporting the links...I don't even know what that is or how to do it.  Not very cool. 

If someone could fill me in, I'd appreciate it.  

Again, I don't mean to ruffle anyone's feathers by complaining about this...but this is extremely frustrating to me.

~had to vent there for a minute, but I'm cool~

Mad Skills Monday is coming up!

And I hate to do this, but since all of your lovely links from last week are GONE, would everyone be so kind as to re-link up in this weeks party...?  Pretty please?  I am so sorry for the inconvenience.

This week I am sharing my sons Thomas the Train PJ pants I made him. 

Due to time constraints, I was not able to post comments to each and every link.  I will try my very best in future parties to post to every link, but may not be able to.

Now its your turn!

1. Link up something crafty, creative, or fun that you wanna share! 

2. Please link to the blog post and not your main page.

3. No shopping pages please.  An offer to buy your item at the end of a tut is welcomed!

4. Snag the Mad Skills button and include it on your tut post so others can see where you've linked!  (PS- this button was designed from my sons art work....if you are interested in a custom button, please contact me!)

5. PLEASE VISIT AT LEAST 2 OTHER LINKS IN THE PARTY AND LEAVE SOME COMMENT LOVE!

This linky party will end on Friday the 11th at midnight.

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Mad Skills Monday...put on hold :(

Unfortunately, Mad Skills Monday has to come to a screeching halt!  This is due to the fact that McLinky is now charging for link service and I am a poor moh foh...

So now I have to try and research where I can provide the linky party for free until further notice.  Does anyone have any ideas???  Does anyone know of a free linky service???

I would love to know!  And perhaps, once I get my ducks in a row, I can resume with McLinky.

I will post last weeks features tomorrow...until then, adieu!

Ginger

SSB

Snuggly Buggly Wuggly!!

Yet...another snow day here and I'm getting a little cabin fever.  Being cooped up in the house for a whole week is wearing on me, but its not all too bad.  Some cute memories were made like...

Snuggly Buggly Wuggly!

I caught the kids all snuggled together in the chair watching cartoons.  So sweet!

Check out Jacks face once he discovered I was taking pics!!

AHHH!  hehehe!

Ginger

SSB

Thomas PJ Pants

Yeah!  My first attempt at making clothing for the kids.  

I found this super cute Thomas the Train flannel in the remnant bin at Hobby Lobby...I immediately knew I wanted to try making a pair of PJ pants for Jackie!

Not too bad for a first try.

He loves em!!

Ginger

SSB

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Whatever Wednesday #20

Its another snow day here is Lake Dallas, TX.  Which is fine if you get paid for them...unfortunately, I don't :(

I get paid hourly, so if my office closes due to in-climate weather...it means a disgraceful check next week.

Oh well, but at least we get some pretty scenery right?

Here's a shot of the backyard. 

Jack desperately wanted to go outside yesterday...all he wanted was to make footprints in the snow.  I finally gave in and let him outside (only after I dressed him like an Eskimo).  I think he was outside for like 3 minutes tops before he started whining that his hands were too cold...hehe.  It was cute.

Enjoy!

Ginger

SSB

 

Re-Made Living Room

So since we have no couch, and the living room just didn't feel put together, I figured it was time for a re-arrangement.

Here is what I've got so far...

 I still need to rearrange some of the art and pics on the wall, but its cozy!

I moved an arm chair I had in the bedroom out to the living room, repositioned my carpet sample area rug, and...GOT A NEW COFFEE TABLE!

Got this little beauty for $8 at a garage sale this weekend.

(Bonjoure has found a new hiding place)

Its really scuffed up but sturdy.  And that's all I care about.

I plan on painting this a funky color for a splash of fun in the room and then doing a glaze.  The only colorful thing I have in there now is my table runner...time to get away from earthy tones.

If anyone has great tips or a DIY how-to on painting/glazing wood furniture, LET ME KNOW!!

If the coffee table turns out nicely, I may wanna re-do my bedroom furniture as well.

Here is the blank space in the bedroom from where I removed the arm chair...

Old lamp, old picture...the chair blocked the second door to the walk-in closet (and I never used it anyways)

I decided to block it from view completely by moving my screen to cover the whole mess.

(ignore my unmade bed and the box fan...gotta sleep with the box fan)

So here is the start of my new craft/sewing area!  Finally!

Ginger

SSB