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EARLY FALL WREATH AND GIVEAWAY

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxFXfTnPqorHybDh_RPbGibO2Qvvx-TuYnn5asx6QgB21Onyx_jgu-RtaDZc0YGe1Czp5LM1mSybZoIQvdEFJjARikGcBotC9ySI7mB58fNBgJIoYTBkGZL6H1qqb1AQnZEq_MaUltqnNh/s1600/BLOG+Early+Fall+Wreath+Title+Page+stonegableblog+-+Copy+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxFXfTnPqorHybDh_RPbGibO2Qvvx-TuYnn5asx6QgB21Onyx_jgu-RtaDZc0YGe1Czp5LM1mSybZoIQvdEFJjARikGcBotC9ySI7mB58fNBgJIoYTBkGZL6H1qqb1AQnZEq_MaUltqnNh/s640/BLOG+Early+Fall+Wreath+Title+Page+stonegableblog+-+Copy+(2).jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sunflower and fall are a perfect match! While many summer flowers are fading, those big moppy heads of bright yellow are at their peek!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't you wish their beauty could last longer? Well, they can!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The kind people at <a href="http://www.thewreathdepot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">THE WREATH DEPOT</span></a> sent me this gorgeous early fall wreath. Actually, they let me choose the wreath ... and I just couldn't resist the<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.thewreathdepot.com/susuwr28in.html" target="_blank">SUNFLOWER SUNSET WREATH</a></span>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They also agreed to give one StoneGable reader this very same wreath ... how generous!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZl9jXgFGAxEMxdMWjCU-to9p7pBKxcRPtC8Upa-qwMlwNgYT3qEn6XowMOm6pOvQGjS8lRMo59uYPylU3AkPw0abQXHyQ9LFB3vS6qW3j5jADXhsoCcK-qWUazDDG6P0Gk10xiMWrIEpV/s1600/Early+Fall+Wreath-Dried+sunflower+wreath+stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZl9jXgFGAxEMxdMWjCU-to9p7pBKxcRPtC8Upa-qwMlwNgYT3qEn6XowMOm6pOvQGjS8lRMo59uYPylU3AkPw0abQXHyQ9LFB3vS6qW3j5jADXhsoCcK-qWUazDDG6P0Gk10xiMWrIEpV/s640/Early+Fall+Wreath-Dried+sunflower+wreath+stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It looks so colorful and striking on my blue door! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The sunflowers, quince slices and golden caspia are so vibrant they can easily be seen from the road!<br /><br />The addition of the lavender is a lovely french touch... it reminds me of Provence!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8MWdEbTx5MR6vyFtoG5v8yMMhVT7xgdFliUM-5y-iCsSva6X9Gl-PBhoiD_-afNgdI1OvfeMD5b2LiuOzcX6mRyE_H0UNdSWORQNGIC6cvnO8ZNSH0_w3nwKP-1KhBzGpgWhPvbL4vcZG/s1600/close-up+of+sunflowers+and+oranges+stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8MWdEbTx5MR6vyFtoG5v8yMMhVT7xgdFliUM-5y-iCsSva6X9Gl-PBhoiD_-afNgdI1OvfeMD5b2LiuOzcX6mRyE_H0UNdSWORQNGIC6cvnO8ZNSH0_w3nwKP-1KhBzGpgWhPvbL4vcZG/s640/close-up+of+sunflowers+and+oranges+stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />This wreath is so full and lush... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All the dried flowers on the wreath came in perfect condition! The sunflowers are extraordinary!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfKGdtKTot9Gc8RcSLuOrWHukqA5wI4BpBqahRDwkkf5kRxq3Odu8suVxLrHQWd1z69MOl3PTD9OUni24JUvrJaCGmv9NTewPMv-wLO3imVNb9iif4fZGpNtNCRd_1LG5ZmUIFkuE-JgBp/s1600/Dried+sunflower+wreath+stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfKGdtKTot9Gc8RcSLuOrWHukqA5wI4BpBqahRDwkkf5kRxq3Odu8suVxLrHQWd1z69MOl3PTD9OUni24JUvrJaCGmv9NTewPMv-wLO3imVNb9iif4fZGpNtNCRd_1LG5ZmUIFkuE-JgBp/s640/Dried+sunflower+wreath+stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br />A BIG thanks to <a href="http://www.thewreathdepot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">THE WREATH DEPOT</span></a>. I'm sure I'll enjoy this lovely everlasting wreath for years!<br /><br />A<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.thewreathdepot.com/" target="_blank">LABOR DAY SALE</a></span> is going on now at The Wreath Depot!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">THE GIVEAWAY</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixs9N_a5kIIpkLvtFPacZRZ8DM8WtQKIzVfxbjV9igKCtz88oMGKHU1k8wRn4g6D4gDyQA49YA4KYW4tAu0k5ln3M_VlcxH7d4YZcPqD6j09EylzbLO5U533kYc4eriHUdMDCpuxnXgK3L/s1600/Early+Fall+Wreath+on+front+door+stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixs9N_a5kIIpkLvtFPacZRZ8DM8WtQKIzVfxbjV9igKCtz88oMGKHU1k8wRn4g6D4gDyQA49YA4KYW4tAu0k5ln3M_VlcxH7d4YZcPqD6j09EylzbLO5U533kYc4eriHUdMDCpuxnXgK3L/s640/Early+Fall+Wreath+on+front+door+stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's how you could win a</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">SUNFLOWER SUNSET WREATH</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Leave a comment</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. "Like" <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Wreath-Depot/217149858301224" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">THE WREATH DEPOT</span></a> on Facebook</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Visit <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.thewreathdepot.com/" target="_blank">THE WREATH DEPOT</a> </span> and come back and tell me what wreath is your favorite</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Help me spread the word on any social media site! Twitter, Blogs, Facebook, Google +, Instagram, etc!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Please leave 1 comment for each entry.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Sunflower Sunset Wreath Giveaway will end Wednesday September 4th at 7:00 pm EST. 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EARLY FALL WREATH AND GIVEAWAY

Sunflower and fall are a perfect match! While many summer flowers are fading, those big moppy heads of bright yellow are at their peek!Don't you wish their beauty could last longer? Well, they can!The kind people at THE WREATH DEPOT sent me this gorgeous early fall wreath. Actually, they let me choo…

31Aug2013

POINSETTIAS IN THE SNOW~ 2013 HOLIDAY DESIGN CHALLENGE

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVriciY7L7PCM_E8s1erKriRm534EbnnkNFoMF8ha70P7AkCkQlAkkkzkgz3lnPw0Q1D04OI1PJND6nccQR-hVy7adU_M9poIYQVT1yzklg0ESiZBihF7PvV78vnlhqYR4xZic2KyxtMmM/s1600/BLOG+POINSETTIAS+IN+THE+SNOW+TITLE+PAGE+stonegableblog+-+Copy+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVriciY7L7PCM_E8s1erKriRm534EbnnkNFoMF8ha70P7AkCkQlAkkkzkgz3lnPw0Q1D04OI1PJND6nccQR-hVy7adU_M9poIYQVT1yzklg0ESiZBihF7PvV78vnlhqYR4xZic2KyxtMmM/s640/BLOG+POINSETTIAS+IN+THE+SNOW+TITLE+PAGE+stonegableblog+-+Copy+(2).jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm getting an early jump on Christmas decorating this year thanks to<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.hometalk.com/search?filter=LAMPS+PLUS+CHALLENGE" target="_blank">HOMETALK</a></span> and <span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/" target="_blank">LAMPS PLUS</a> </span>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As a part of their <a href="http://www.hometalk.com/search?filter=LAMPS+PLUS+CHALLENGE" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">2013 HOLIDAY DESIGN CHALLENGE</span></a> I was asked "how would you fill and decorate this lamp"?</div><div style="text-align: center;">What fun!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blissfullyeverafter.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/hometalk-lamps-plus-holiday-design-challenge.jpg-550x0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="hometalk-lamps-plus-holiday-design-challenge.jpg-550x0" border="0" src="http://www.blissfullyeverafter.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/hometalk-lamps-plus-holiday-design-challenge.jpg-550x0.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With Christmas music blaring and thought of sugarplums dancing in my head I got to work like a busy little elf...</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv1vzvmvJCxOgOgAb1z9STkm6nt-FLB2WUcIsBtt1qjVpCsRo5V5QZUHpIJ6auEtLd1L1vTBrFYRagSRdihWOuvPNbEfeG8CaMD9Fan6jT4MJSTztnRNtwy0oD4uozQJRgF8lgWTpSiJ-6/s1600/Christmas+lamp+stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv1vzvmvJCxOgOgAb1z9STkm6nt-FLB2WUcIsBtt1qjVpCsRo5V5QZUHpIJ6auEtLd1L1vTBrFYRagSRdihWOuvPNbEfeG8CaMD9Fan6jT4MJSTztnRNtwy0oD4uozQJRgF8lgWTpSiJ-6/s640/Christmas+lamp+stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The kind folks at<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/" target="_blank">LAMPS PLUS</a></span> sent me this beautiful <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/fillable-clear-glass-ovo-table-lamp__x1363-1c119-x9869.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">FILLABLE CLEAR GLASS OVO TABLE LAMP</span></a>. The lamp base is removable and the lamp can be filled with all sorts of wonderful and creative things!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I have the strangest desire to fill it with colored jellybeans... but that is for another season!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Fillable Clear Glass Ovo Table Lamp" src="http://image.lampsplus.com/is/image/X1363-1C119-X9869.fpx?qlt=75&wid=460&hei=460&fmt=jpeg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The lamp is so large and  impressive on its own that the real challenge for me was how to fill it and still let the beauty of this lamp show through!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The inspiration for my Holiday Lamp design came from its icy glass and the snowy shade... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">so I created a wintery white vignette ...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">POINSETTIAS IN THE SNOW</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRAx2INqL5nxFo-eyw8sQ8mZj5s6fHskzYijor-exysDq-EMPU_ewbV0c6bbashqaF5sCVYUlL02aLc2UTD7qjVPeGoscrEqw2HrdEwka2hVAm5ukCYLaCQAAo1sx4OvE3yijOzI3Sfr-8/s1600/close+up+of+inside+lamp+stonegableblog,com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRAx2INqL5nxFo-eyw8sQ8mZj5s6fHskzYijor-exysDq-EMPU_ewbV0c6bbashqaF5sCVYUlL02aLc2UTD7qjVPeGoscrEqw2HrdEwka2hVAm5ukCYLaCQAAo1sx4OvE3yijOzI3Sfr-8/s640/close+up+of+inside+lamp+stonegableblog,com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">No traditional red and green (but how pretty would that be in this lamp). I decided to show off the softer side of the Christmas season.<br /><br />And because the lamp has a contemporary feel I wanted to fill it with a little holiday sophistication!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMT5DZS-ifqtYMci7BvmSZXRKaceq0Xa3AyAi03ENjxvI3AlOw-ZsJC1pnfpWnTLGxZAP9vHOIzeIfGx0FakhOMuC9Ii5Bflu3V8rXAZmAebdgZq8hanyuOiYgCiyXNCVPM4jghHg4dER5/s1600/poinsettia+lamp+and+nest+stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMT5DZS-ifqtYMci7BvmSZXRKaceq0Xa3AyAi03ENjxvI3AlOw-ZsJC1pnfpWnTLGxZAP9vHOIzeIfGx0FakhOMuC9Ii5Bflu3V8rXAZmAebdgZq8hanyuOiYgCiyXNCVPM4jghHg4dER5/s640/poinsettia+lamp+and+nest+stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I made a several dozen felt poinsettias... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To see how to make them click<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2012/07/christmas-in-july-poinsettia-stocking.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></span>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiydW6X0rxRNKXO9gBeok5KMycaF69tW0gAtU-JBb4RvhHJJS7zQMAE8mxLqTwq7rrHsE5iOoODzeRZRCP7lXgqGXTxieZxqSWkwt2foDWZnHUE6duAgXPHL14Yx1-oRVs6En3Nm5wYtFWF/s1600/Felt+Poinsettia+stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiydW6X0rxRNKXO9gBeok5KMycaF69tW0gAtU-JBb4RvhHJJS7zQMAE8mxLqTwq7rrHsE5iOoODzeRZRCP7lXgqGXTxieZxqSWkwt2foDWZnHUE6duAgXPHL14Yx1-oRVs6En3Nm5wYtFWF/s640/Felt+Poinsettia+stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Most of the poinsettias were used to decorate the barrel lampshade... along with some tiny snowballs, pearls and sparkles... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Every Holiday lamp should have a little sparkle and bling!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8tFG-tnSNBvanyGCcrnY-LpiBGWdrqvaBEW7F5m0l_oXJeuwIL9LDLwImepPtcEJql8BUyN6kwp3WNbCyIbFPHO0IOm7XtfnF6Iy6lOWlPStv0qLnHwuFrAM0TslZ3RKaQh_WU6THSvAn/s1600/poinsettia+lampshade+stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8tFG-tnSNBvanyGCcrnY-LpiBGWdrqvaBEW7F5m0l_oXJeuwIL9LDLwImepPtcEJql8BUyN6kwp3WNbCyIbFPHO0IOm7XtfnF6Iy6lOWlPStv0qLnHwuFrAM0TslZ3RKaQh_WU6THSvAn/s640/poinsettia+lampshade+stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Because I want to use the lampshade again I fixed everything to the shade with removable glue dots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqvejQJlzyVyqhxFC_OeA0ye8bB23hD38dxSH6sWdse_pXYwWvdi2w_ce9eWZUGGrH2TXLid0OI6OhKLpe14egCNtZr_TmenVT7ajmQPe2-p8fmjQmyATpS7WCU_fsaR2NFqIKOpsts4U/s1600/lamp+shade+close+up+stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqvejQJlzyVyqhxFC_OeA0ye8bB23hD38dxSH6sWdse_pXYwWvdi2w_ce9eWZUGGrH2TXLid0OI6OhKLpe14egCNtZr_TmenVT7ajmQPe2-p8fmjQmyATpS7WCU_fsaR2NFqIKOpsts4U/s640/lamp+shade+close+up+stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I filled the lamp base with Epson Salts to resemble snow. A frosty vignette of snowy flocked greens, tall ice covered twigs and white poinsettias was positioned in the base of the lamp. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Are you getting in the Christmas mood yet?<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddSr_66dNDpvQrb6_4ROATID9eoerMyN3GdJLqKAIVjaUzsKjRGC_Ict-JQu5blMc_1Hqk2Ict0e1IUa8jnkjkGpa8zMpNiut_6fbI8FIV1L5JXu5NuXYESn6s8nQdvkHSMCktvioIWB-/s1600/poinsettia+lamp+and+nest+stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddSr_66dNDpvQrb6_4ROATID9eoerMyN3GdJLqKAIVjaUzsKjRGC_Ict-JQu5blMc_1Hqk2Ict0e1IUa8jnkjkGpa8zMpNiut_6fbI8FIV1L5JXu5NuXYESn6s8nQdvkHSMCktvioIWB-/s640/poinsettia+lamp+and+nest+stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I sprayed a little nest with snow and embellished it with flocked greens and twigs and a poinsettia to repeat the elements in the lamp.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I bet you are beginning to hum your favorite Christmas tune, aren't you?<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgte_fzROqHV3xLoe-Pm7FN-JYKXd2TnTAsDP8vZMPICXSQsXdkRfBKoEsfTbmWbK2FTRbYL0AOSqnghcW_7NzhB4gtP6MNc-woenhSnGzfgT6sjtGvDIv5YI330vawI12AZmISMDjm9Da7/s1600/poinsettia+in+nest+stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgte_fzROqHV3xLoe-Pm7FN-JYKXd2TnTAsDP8vZMPICXSQsXdkRfBKoEsfTbmWbK2FTRbYL0AOSqnghcW_7NzhB4gtP6MNc-woenhSnGzfgT6sjtGvDIv5YI330vawI12AZmISMDjm9Da7/s640/poinsettia+in+nest+stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br />My lamp will stay up for New Year's Day and probable through February! I think it will work for the cold and blustery days of winter too!<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlcNAqKzy66JwiCz2LOqvh7ex8hkXa09mTmyPkkdIyoHmVj30DmjGYZZYI96k8H8QUrThoz7LTDzT0iU4_LvCGDdLGQ4OsY8pOxqVs2QwbVXIphYN7kzvASVPptduz2hONMJnPxMrLvltm/s1600/Poinsettias+in+the+Snow+lamp+stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlcNAqKzy66JwiCz2LOqvh7ex8hkXa09mTmyPkkdIyoHmVj30DmjGYZZYI96k8H8QUrThoz7LTDzT0iU4_LvCGDdLGQ4OsY8pOxqVs2QwbVXIphYN7kzvASVPptduz2hONMJnPxMrLvltm/s640/Poinsettias+in+the+Snow+lamp+stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks so much <span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.hometalk.com/" target="_blank">HOMETALK</a></span> and<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/" target="_blank">LAMPS PLUS</a></span> for asking me participate in the <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.hometalk.com/search?filter=LAMPS+PLUS+CHALLENGE" target="_blank">2013 HOLIDAY DESIGN CHALLENGE</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Head on over to<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.hometalk.com/search?filter=LAMPS+PLUS+CHALLENGE" target="_blank">HOMETALK</a></span> to see some of the other very creative Holiday Lamps!<br /><br />You can see my HOMETALK feed by clicking <a href="http://www.hometalk.com/2127322/2013-holiday-design-challenge-by-hometalk-and-lamps-plus" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">HERE</span></a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now I'm off to the basement to drag up my Christmas Tree!<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzUIpZteCBjmy3iOS01whaHw6pSj6r9FdZXOT-CT5OWgxcrAQkg-dajOIiw5HZAKaGiBmnbX23DxsnE13-GD4N_ARm5tKDNfDRasWoPL_ByDuZFVk2qiQfcKcE-4BLLUcKg4JNu4M8sPnh/s1600/close+up+of+poinsettias+stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzUIpZteCBjmy3iOS01whaHw6pSj6r9FdZXOT-CT5OWgxcrAQkg-dajOIiw5HZAKaGiBmnbX23DxsnE13-GD4N_ARm5tKDNfDRasWoPL_ByDuZFVk2qiQfcKcE-4BLLUcKg4JNu4M8sPnh/s640/close+up+of+poinsettias+stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">Sign up for StoneGable's newsletter on my sidebar!</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">Get all the news, posts and updates delivered to your email inbox...</span></div></div>

POINSETTIAS IN THE SNOW~ 2013 HOLIDAY DESIGN CHALLENGE

I'm getting an early jump on Christmas decorating this year thanks to HOMETALK and LAMPS PLUS !As a part of their 2013 HOLIDAY DESIGN CHALLENGE I was asked "how would you fill and decorate this lamp"?What fun!!!!With Christmas music blaring and thought of sugarplums dancing in my head I got to work…

30Aug2013

NO-SEW MONOGRAMMED WOOL THROW DIY

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA3u4g7l7NrPUTh8w37BzZCjArXrXyPAdM636kcOSTmBdWb7ndSS7EOVmMpcQt_h2Bzs5RZUJIKopX0yumW_tPJsTjFmgmjrFd6GZhylcANdYCaj_1LW2GAWars3S_6GANm9x0linniDuz/s1600/BLOG+No-Sew+Monogrammed+Wool+Throw+stonegableblog.com+Title+Page+-+Copy+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA3u4g7l7NrPUTh8w37BzZCjArXrXyPAdM636kcOSTmBdWb7ndSS7EOVmMpcQt_h2Bzs5RZUJIKopX0yumW_tPJsTjFmgmjrFd6GZhylcANdYCaj_1LW2GAWars3S_6GANm9x0linniDuz/s640/BLOG+No-Sew+Monogrammed+Wool+Throw+stonegableblog.com+Title+Page+-+Copy+(2).jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know it's still August and the idea of wrapping yourself in a beautiful cozy blanket may not hold much allure.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But NOW IS the time to make that beautiful cozy blanket for the cooler weather just around the corner!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is an easy project that can be completed in just a couple of hours and ... it is NO-SEW!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am joining a group of very talented and creative bloggers for</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">NO-SEW DECORATING SHOWCASE</span>...</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz1_1SE1uq05TcxoXoVmJNUo4pWqVVvTlOWxkM3-Q27Y6_kbT0yubI2U3Fhqzd89dsTF2KYIPxxNmmRhUnCtgHd67os86HcmR4jnMV_5P8HDwBkDcgMyJJFGGCelImTBzNEhDQy4mN-8mr/s1600/1079225_10152420869280288_1891761336_n.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm getting ready for my favorite season... FALL!!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What is more comforting than having a soft blanket to wrap up in against the chill of Autumn?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm not talking about a big bulky thick blanket. What I wanted was a soft light throw that would not only be warm but an attractive addition to my living room!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />So let's get into the spirit of falling leaves... apple cider... and chilly days by adding warmth to our homes with a monogrammed wool throw!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDy6ismwvv2OBX3ngpiEfIDw5OjxwxjGPA5tcvqSIauGVOdXFZ08Qcr7Wuh-iiPoTvjx9YaUPzu89MWZ1aq_Sm1Py0cGzsX1OhIIFi_LW7Bcvts6dJgyIYpmvDXLuWlvx1u4zVlSi6X4Mb/s1600/Wool+throw+on+the+sofa+stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDy6ismwvv2OBX3ngpiEfIDw5OjxwxjGPA5tcvqSIauGVOdXFZ08Qcr7Wuh-iiPoTvjx9YaUPzu89MWZ1aq_Sm1Py0cGzsX1OhIIFi_LW7Bcvts6dJgyIYpmvDXLuWlvx1u4zVlSi6X4Mb/s640/Wool+throw+on+the+sofa+stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">STONEGABLE NO-SEW MONOGRAMMED WOOL THROW</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">1.5 yds wool fabric (60 inches wide)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 roll STITCH WITCHERY fusible bonding tape</div><div style="text-align: center;">Avery Fabric Transfers</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh39xwQn65j0crJn5CzoArnrIKlF6RFWqGIBQSYgqK-YDtMPaZO3ITJZopd8jErnQocvl_xAzy9U6IS3c4BbZitGRlEueQfGMfKPRynePvBLGPrtalMbMcgmTixhb5NBRk3AywaWA1JvEe5/s1600/NO-SEW+WOOL+THROW+COLLAGE+stonegableblog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh39xwQn65j0crJn5CzoArnrIKlF6RFWqGIBQSYgqK-YDtMPaZO3ITJZopd8jErnQocvl_xAzy9U6IS3c4BbZitGRlEueQfGMfKPRynePvBLGPrtalMbMcgmTixhb5NBRk3AywaWA1JvEe5/s640/NO-SEW+WOOL+THROW+COLLAGE+stonegableblog.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got very lucky at our local Calico Corners Outlet and found two partial bolts of a wonderful cashmere wool blend fabric. I used some of the fabric for my throw.  I'll be using some for my next no-sew project... a wool wrap!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1.  Make a fringe. Fray the 2 shorter ends of the fabric. This is the most time consuming part of this project. I frayed about 1 inch of the fabric to make an attractive fringe. A seam ripper makes it easier to pull the wool threads away from the fabric.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. The two long ends should be a selvage edges. Iron over a 1/4 inch seam along the salvage edge. Slip in a strip of Stitch Witchery and fold over another 1/4 to 1/2 inch.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Iron according to package directions to create a nice finished edge. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Make a monogram. I used my digital imaging program. You can make an image and reverse it using Microsoft Word.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/how-to-make-mirror-image-text-in/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">IT ALL STARTED WITH PAINT</span></a> has a great tutorial.<br /><br /><br />Reverse the image. Print it on a Fabric Transfer sheet and cut out the image. Try to cut it out closely as you can.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha0KoXmeEeOa0Uv_dCMDVaoX1msZEExfZd7kEDyGXPwHDcLByYrOCfgzlYVRhOajq7O_Ah2A3QNFV7qacvNSgDcBIXLesJl8eZaZZim2Oi9h7EdNhVSOrFIpOlwSmeE3Ih8IBXOcCP3g7O/s1600/Reverse+Letter+for+Throw+stonegableblog.com.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha0KoXmeEeOa0Uv_dCMDVaoX1msZEExfZd7kEDyGXPwHDcLByYrOCfgzlYVRhOajq7O_Ah2A3QNFV7qacvNSgDcBIXLesJl8eZaZZim2Oi9h7EdNhVSOrFIpOlwSmeE3Ih8IBXOcCP3g7O/s320/Reverse+Letter+for+Throw+stonegableblog.com.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br />5. Follow the Fabric Transfer directions and iron the monogram onto the throw.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">TA-DA!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhhEPv5i7wVqgLzNbMYPDQDyUkIXWYzqkpVGLXnEjVVRU3L-5EeogGiGPFd01WCBo9KJ6HUUMlO7jeJKcXXt9hdy3U_B5Rs8Q8-DvTs3OUUyQkqo3nJTLUrYMQ8e5-iUN1V5uX5KT_hE1q/s1600/Wool+Throw+on+sofa+stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhhEPv5i7wVqgLzNbMYPDQDyUkIXWYzqkpVGLXnEjVVRU3L-5EeogGiGPFd01WCBo9KJ6HUUMlO7jeJKcXXt9hdy3U_B5Rs8Q8-DvTs3OUUyQkqo3nJTLUrYMQ8e5-iUN1V5uX5KT_hE1q/s640/Wool+Throw+on+sofa+stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A monogrammed wool throw would also make a smashing gift!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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NO-SEW MONOGRAMMED WOOL THROW DIY

I know it's still August and the idea of wrapping yourself in a beautiful cozy blanket may not hold much allure.But NOW IS the time to make that beautiful cozy blanket for the cooler weather just around the corner!This is an easy project that can be completed in just a couple of hours and ... it is …

29Aug2013

TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS #62

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT {Super Cheap} Pottery Barn Inspired Numbered Baskets" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7YWEPyXPPkGjC50aQZdpqc0XG2UFaotdLCqGnk_R0PEqFQgyXjYk9kkQKWgKF-c0DpUSxlJYaSsUWlHKjUl6kGmqWHlrkxfBiTGR6Yv4a5Twee9VamrSAi1nALNdMuODmRzt7CrCVjFLF/?imgmax=800" /><br /><br />Welcome to<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">TUTORIAL TIPS AND TIDBITS #62!</span><br /><br /><div>Last week I had so much trouble posting TTT... I had all sorts of technical difficulties!</div><div><br /></div><div>So sorry everyone!!! I hope you will all post your great TUTORIALS, TIPS AND TIDBITS  from the last two weeks!!!!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Here are some inspirations from our last TTT...</div><a name='more'></a><br /><br />Debbie from CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT showed us how to turn regular baskets into <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/08/super-cheap-pottery-barn-inspired.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">SUPER CHEAP POTTERY BARN INSPIRED NUMBERED BASKETS</span></a>. These are on my to-do list!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pottery Barn Inspired Numbered Baskets Instructions" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtqmn-Ef4GU6doFpOpGkgMxnaE1iOhDUZ9n2rBBQbp8lW_c7qoe3qqswCgLM7w9zZRJJNepCvuQ_W6aV0ydMsmpictLpTr3uriQFfO70TmNI2i1zc3Ml29St7G6Y1ksyl6Y8iIr0OXFlUF/?imgmax=800" /><br /><br /><br /><br />Katie from UPCYCLED TREASURES shared this wonderful <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://upcycledtreasures.com/2013/08/diy-planked-farm-style-coffee-table/" target="_blank">PLANKED FARMHOUSE COFFEE TABLE</a>. </span>GOTTA TRY THIS!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="diy-planked-farm-style-coffee-table-makeover" height="426" src="http://i2.wp.com/upcycledtreasures.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/diy-planked-farm-style-coffee-table-makeover.jpg?resize=675%2C450" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Barb at THE EVERYDAY HOME shard her great laundry room makeover.<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.everydayhomeblog.com/2013/08/8-tips-for-a-great-laundry-room.html" target="_blank">8 TIPS FOR CREATING A GREAT LAUNDRY ROOM</a></span> is just what you should read if you are even considering a laundry room makeover!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="8-Tips for Creating a Great Laundry Room by The Everyday Home" height="640" src="http://www.everydayhomeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Adding-Accents-Laundry-705x705.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Let's have dessert... head on over to DIMPLES AND DELIGHTS to get this yummy <a href="http://dimplesanddelights.blogspot.com/2013/08/blueberry-pie-bars.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">BLUEBERRY PIE BAR RECIPE</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCLCPt1wmKCDGg5dB1kfpX5aNIk5Y6JaILwAnfUj3gyRG8KPvs7Cp92fvtMhqs5n2Nr4D_Oews6lSw6RznAyh87XPsGhInr6D9kQ6ozeHCIRsqmm30_blOdj4u8B8TzktxA9QrLR_C-B4/s640/P1020436.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love this fall door decor... you betcha I'm going to use it this fall! Thank, Pat at BACK PORCH MUSINGS  for this fabulous <a href="http://backporchmusings.typepad.com/blog/2013/08/a-mirror-for-the-front-door.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">MIRROR FOR THE FRONT DOOR DECOR</span></a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="FallA35" src="http://backporchmusings.typepad.com/.a/6a0134875d0565970c019104bef644970c-pi" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Christy from CONFESSIONS OF A SERIAL DO-IT-YOURSELFER has a excellent tutorial </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.com/how-to-add-piping-to-dining-room-chairs/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">HOW TO ADD PIPING TO DINING ROOM CHAIRS</span></a>. So well done and will make finishing a chair so much easier!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="How to add piping to dining room chairs" height="358" src="http://www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Dining-12-Header.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Attention all blogger who don't have social media buttons! Christina from I GOTTA CREATE has an easy and very colorful tutorial to help you make your own <a href="http://igottacreate.blogspot.com/2013/08/free-social-media-icon-buttons-here.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">FREE SOCIAL MEDIA ICONS</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Get your free Social Media Icon Buttons in these colors compliments of I Gotta Create!" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3XhuXj7GWUQxzd58YtaiMCP0FcllwVGW3nu6teoTJ-ceTvepxVrXnqXw0q2S67aGFEutOrJ9BXIZ0h5YeY8CwC_C6LQGKgZ5bPbiZnhMb7aqw8EWTUjK27ZeyTP1rEBUgacsTRHx5_5Y/s640/Free+Social+Media+Icon+Buttons+from+I+Gotta+Create+in+the+perfect+color+mix.jpg" width="590" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Angie at ECHOS OF LAUGHTER served up a very yummy and oh, so cute<span style="font-size: large;"> BIKE RIDE PICNIC</span>. This is a bike ride I want to go on!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIPD4bwi00WNX8Rkhh34FWi7qRsum86suljBpGFrRW-hUqfa1Vcy9IkAzkgEfFUXR8oKLYY0iyehLzQXCRQVX8nbqpMmvpMR3DZpOpgEarvTCShmgoLvg9tiSOnhRTxZ2_z1ZWlTUSePM/s640/Bike+Ride+Picnic.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Look at this fun <a href="http://refresh-renew.blogspot.com/2013/08/printed-burlap-cork-message-board-how-to.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">BURLAP COVERED MESSAGE BOARD</span></a> from REFRESH & RENEW. So cute!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDON5FK8TXXMhdvLl6wogjvpbyahvI6cXq8DgghHkOT-sxB8dm1aHFD3K4NOK0jBpzlZYOX-Q_rC1aBOxZb_3zQwtKDKX-W-dALyak6TkOS9XJl9mNNjLu8beFJ1uGyxwAE2UAOcpn4Q4/s640/corkboard7.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This week I am sharing <a href="http://backporchmusings.typepad.com/blog/2013/08/a-mirror-for-the-front-door.html" target="_blank">CONVERSATION STARTER NAPKINS DIY</a>.  They are super easy to make and will really get everyone at your table talking!<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrGx2fK5IYkdqdY_eBVnHwC15JdW4y21XKNpo5ZS6yqTlEsWtO_LIsLkRBOVcCvVHlNHziU2I1IynkzWiD8PAvALaB0gYXW9GfjrBMSdX9LzvOo6Yt5lPry3uZHwt2fVRdrgo4b2YwmA8Y/s640/Conversation+sarter+napkin+TITLE+PAGE++stonegableblog.com+-+BLOG.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">If you have been featured, please grab a "featured" button on my sidebar!</b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMkTRYTA1D9SENhUyzDQ4KxcIUbm1VQjfvvd6BTVZYqc5lJ0pni_aJ3u-3oxwA0BYZaNS8fmf5Rk8W53q3A0TFsyOTPkxbQFO6MccaU5_K46cJJnayd2Scho-5Hkl6Kn86ldNUy8TNvD6R/s200/TTT+Logo+-+Button.png" style="border-color: rgb(144, 150, 116); margin: 0px; padding: 5px;" /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">* Please link your post using your <b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">permalink</b></span></span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">* Please<b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> link back</b> to TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS<u style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> in the body</i></u> of your post. 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TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS #62

Welcome toTUTORIAL TIPS AND TIDBITS #62!Last week I had so much trouble posting TTT... I had all sorts of technical difficulties!So sorry everyone!!! I hope you will all post your great TUTORIALS, TIPS AND TIDBITS from the last two weeks!!!!Here are some inspirations from our last TTT...Debbie from…

28Aug2013

CONVERSATION STARTER NAPKINS DIY

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrGx2fK5IYkdqdY_eBVnHwC15JdW4y21XKNpo5ZS6yqTlEsWtO_LIsLkRBOVcCvVHlNHziU2I1IynkzWiD8PAvALaB0gYXW9GfjrBMSdX9LzvOo6Yt5lPry3uZHwt2fVRdrgo4b2YwmA8Y/s1600/Conversation+sarter+napkin+TITLE+PAGE++stonegableblog.com+-+BLOG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrGx2fK5IYkdqdY_eBVnHwC15JdW4y21XKNpo5ZS6yqTlEsWtO_LIsLkRBOVcCvVHlNHziU2I1IynkzWiD8PAvALaB0gYXW9GfjrBMSdX9LzvOo6Yt5lPry3uZHwt2fVRdrgo4b2YwmA8Y/s640/Conversation+sarter+napkin+TITLE+PAGE++stonegableblog.com+-+BLOG.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My friend Barb is the best hostess you will ever meet! When she has people over for dinner, which is very very often, she always encourages the greatest conversations around the table.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Barb will ask us to tell our life story in 3 minutes. Well, that's always impossible, so we spend the evening taking turn telling our stories and listening to others. We learn wonderful thing about each other around the dinner table. We find interesting connections and similar interests and life experiences. We also find such fascinating things about people... even people we already know!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I now do the same when I entertain... but with a twist!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqwEVgPLHp9us70S5wA9JG743nEadganU0NOJVrNcyDHkY-2SeZ_VuJKH1d_rV3HURtN39r9UKLGlSTDmnXks5M4lkXaWS2Q_4x5KaTd-ULBMs84wxPShUDFysIoL_FJKi4GzFB07-l255/s1600/Conversation+starter+Napkin+4+stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqwEVgPLHp9us70S5wA9JG743nEadganU0NOJVrNcyDHkY-2SeZ_VuJKH1d_rV3HURtN39r9UKLGlSTDmnXks5M4lkXaWS2Q_4x5KaTd-ULBMs84wxPShUDFysIoL_FJKi4GzFB07-l255/s640/Conversation+starter+Napkin+4+stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As soon as guest see these fun, unusual napkins the conversation starts!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I put a napkin with a different Conversation Starter at each place. I like fun, easy to answer questions to get the conversation around the dinner table started... and it does!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These Conversation Starter Napkins seem to get everyone at my table in a talkative mood!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Try these at your next dinner or family gathering. Wouldn't these make a great hostess gift too?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqOK6KrVdhaAvADz07G1FRAke_sURpPKOvZAIV1d1B78eZ5NooIx1FIW_sm7BG9Sec6Dyj2Okd-3OrsF3HdECySDKBu1gjvP3n-exn8kJmCnN9UduIfRU_SF5ptYRqP9lUHnoS1e2J4Vx/s1600/Conversation+starter+Napkin+6+stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqOK6KrVdhaAvADz07G1FRAke_sURpPKOvZAIV1d1B78eZ5NooIx1FIW_sm7BG9Sec6Dyj2Okd-3OrsF3HdECySDKBu1gjvP3n-exn8kJmCnN9UduIfRU_SF5ptYRqP9lUHnoS1e2J4Vx/s640/Conversation+starter+Napkin+6+stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">CONVERSATION STARTER NAPKINS DIY</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">white cotton napkins</div><div style="text-align: center;">fabric transfers</div><div style="text-align: center;">fun questions</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I designed my conversation starters to be transferred to the napkins on my digital imaging program. You could also use Microsoft word, Picasa or even Picmonkey.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have fun and be creative!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRNhtkEPsUY6QBSNcyZEQq-NmejTdIZDXYUDiZDxU7BHrei2VIGx2c9a7b2CpBukzu-AZJ6ucLxuUyXZwAVJdZ3FZhtRR2WkeeM6adwnBy0xu6u5zHRCK0480YokbGfGEO68JTKMsctLLZ/s1600/Napkin+Conversation+Starter+3+stonegableblog,com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRNhtkEPsUY6QBSNcyZEQq-NmejTdIZDXYUDiZDxU7BHrei2VIGx2c9a7b2CpBukzu-AZJ6ucLxuUyXZwAVJdZ3FZhtRR2WkeeM6adwnBy0xu6u5zHRCK0480YokbGfGEO68JTKMsctLLZ/s320/Napkin+Conversation+Starter+3+stonegableblog,com.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make sure to make a "reverse" image of your text.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a copy of 4 of my Conversation Starters in "reverse" image.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Each one is 3 inches. A good size to fit on my napkins.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhE-SycBQD8MrmAbIpkeTxk0k22xGXpP9Y3bAUAzAG1LZqOYYoYOV0L76pGDap9RzxIV3mcW9BT-ieJnL9ZuihV5z1F5r17qgohAO7o-BIaKIsY-KTPuU3D2IZRQEUUZsNe0ZwN98_TzHz/s1600/Conversation+Starters+Reverse+Images+stonegableblog.com.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhE-SycBQD8MrmAbIpkeTxk0k22xGXpP9Y3bAUAzAG1LZqOYYoYOV0L76pGDap9RzxIV3mcW9BT-ieJnL9ZuihV5z1F5r17qgohAO7o-BIaKIsY-KTPuU3D2IZRQEUUZsNe0ZwN98_TzHz/s640/Conversation+Starters+Reverse+Images+stonegableblog.com.png" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Print the "reverse" Conversation Starters on fabric transfers according to package directions.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Iron one Conversation Starter on one white napkin according to package directions.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What an easy project... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't be surprised if everyone at your table wants to answer all the Conversation Starters... they usually do!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVY4EW1exdJxuXHelSXROfv1jRhiAO6x6lxXE5qqDvgvkcgRsthQF_8F3OWD42kdKDyBmdpH26PgGoQfWULOmdGjhI-GQ_wLQbt8w17GojWT0vGRcdornJNd8-VAQtUk7UBljFvt3qMRn2/s1600/Conversation+starter+Napkin+8+stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVY4EW1exdJxuXHelSXROfv1jRhiAO6x6lxXE5qqDvgvkcgRsthQF_8F3OWD42kdKDyBmdpH26PgGoQfWULOmdGjhI-GQ_wLQbt8w17GojWT0vGRcdornJNd8-VAQtUk7UBljFvt3qMRn2/s640/Conversation+starter+Napkin+8+stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><br /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><br /></a><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><br /></a><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());">Remember to sign up for StoneGable's newsletter! 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CONVERSATION STARTER NAPKINS DIY

My friend Barb is the best hostess you will ever meet! When she has people over for dinner, which is very very often, she always encourages the greatest conversations around the table.Barb will ask us to tell our life story in 3 minutes. Well, that's always impossible, so we spend the evening taking…

27Aug2013