Today's Link Party

Linking up over here! Come see what everyone is doing. :)

Craft Shelf personality

Hi All,

I bought this little bookshelf from Target about a month ago. My son was putting it together for me the other day and before he put the backing on, I decided to try something new (new for me anyway).

I had this wrapping paper that I got in the dollar bin at Target and I quickly brushed some Modge Podge on the shelf backing and stuck the paper on. It didn't quite cover the entire thing so I needed to add another piece of paper. I tried matching up the pattern before the paper started sticking. I was somewhat successful. ;) It's probably not the best idea to use cheap paper. I got most of the bubbles out with a few wrinkles but when I came back to check on it, it had a lot of bubbles. I blame it on the paper but, I guess, it could be user error. lol

I thought it looked pretty cool when it was all put together and I figured the bubbles wouldn't matter once I put stuff on the shelves.
Here it is with "stuff". The bins with circle cut outs are from the Dollar Tree. The pink bucket type bins were half price from the Target dollar bins...score!I've since moved things around but that's for another post. I'll show you later. :)

My week in review

So, I'm linking up to one of my favorite link parties...Highs and Lows.

Last weeks highs:

1. It was a four day work week for my husband. I'm happy when he gets a day off. :)

2. Had a swim day with a few friends and 10 of their kids!! Always fun for this mom of adults.

3. A good friend helped me clean the yard behind my garage and then we grilled burgers. He sweats, I cook. Sounds like a deal to me.

4. Friday was my birthday (42) and I had lunch with two of my closest friends. We spent the day hanging out at Panera and Target. Then I went to dinner with my husband...plus a stop at the Bath and Body Shop for my Moonlight Path lotion and body spray. Mmm!

5. Swim day with my sisters in law and my niece (1) and nephew (4).

6. Sunday dinner with another close friend for my b-day.

Last weeks Lows:

1. It was hella HOT!!! (Do people even say "hella" anymore? Well, I do...in my head anyway.)

2. One of my friends left her 3 kids in my care while swimming and they got a little sunburned. In my defense...I asked them if they had sunscreen on. :/

3. Said friend kept me waiting most of the day til he came to help with yard. He was supposed to come at 2:30. He didn't get here til almost 6 pm. On the plus side...he did call to let me know.

4. Said sisters in law were LATE! Like almost 2 hours late. Again...at least they let me know.

I have a little problem with tardiness. Good thing I love these latebirds. :D

What are your highs and lows? Link up here...

http://lifecraftsandwhatever.blogspot.com/2011/07/highs-lows-71111.html

World Port's Creativity Expo

Hi All,

I'm participating in World Port's Creativity Expo. I would like to invite you all to join as well. Hurry! The deadline to request your free craft supplies has been extended but ends tomorrow!!

Welcome to WholePort’s…

Every day, YOU, our customers inspire us with your vibrant ideas and push us to see the beauty, the ingenuity, and the creativity that we would have never otherwise seen ourselves. So we would like to return the favor. We’ll give you the free supplies. We’ll provide the free shipping. All we’d like YOU to do is to go on a Create-a-thon. Use the supplies you receive to help create what you’ve always dreamed of creating. Unleash your inner craftaholic! Let your imagination run WiLd! We can’t wait to see what you come up with.

Contest RULES:

1. Wholeport wants YOU to go on a create-a-thon! Like us on our facebook page or follow us ontwitter in order to receive a package of one of these nine different crafting supplies completely free of charge! You can find descriptions of the nine supplies by clicking on the images above and by visiting this album on our facebook page.
2. We want you to incorporate these supplies into the most beautiful, unique, fun, CRAZY crafts you can think of! When you think you’ve made the perfect creation, take a picture of it and then post it on our facebook wall to be entered into a competition for a $50 cash coupon for www.wholeport.com.
3. We will then upload your pictures into our Creativity Expo Contestants facebook album. The winner will be determined by the picture with the most likes on facebook! So make sure you tell as many of your friends to “like” your creation as you can!

So you want to PARTICIPATE?

1. Like us on facebook or follow us on twitter and then send us an email at create@wholeport.comsaying that you have done so. Make sure you mention in your email which of the nine crafting supplies you would like to receive and include your mailing address.
2. Create your masterpiece
3. Admire it for a moment.
4. Then take a picture of it and post it on our facebook wall along with a description of which supply package you used and what you intend your creation to be. We will upload your picture and description into the Creativity Expo Contestants facebook album. Each person to upload a photo of his or her creation will also receive a $2 coupon to www.wholeport.com!
5. The top 10 creations with the most likes on facebook will each win a $50 cash coupon forwww.wholeport.com. So tell your friends, your family, your acquaintances, EvErYOne! The more people that see your lovely work, the merrier!

That pesky little FINE PRINT…

The deadline for requesting one of the nine crafting supply packs is July 9^th 2011 JULY 14th 2011 at11:59 EST.

The competition to receive a $50 coupon to www.wholeport.com will continue until August 1^st 2011AUGUST 15th 2011 at 11:59 EST.

Any QUESTIONS?…

…Please quickly check out our Creativity Expo FAQ section. Or if you have even more questions or comments on WholePort, the Creativity Expo, crafting, or life in general, please don’t hesitate to list them in the comments section below or to contact us at create@wholeport.com .

See CREATIVITY EXPO Crafting Supplies!!>>>

Fun with food Friday link party

Having fun over here...

http://paisleypassions.blogspot.com/2011/07/fun-w-food-friday-linky-party_08.html

Patriotic Cake

Here is my version of the patriotic cake I've seen all over blog land. It looks a little messy but (I think) it came out great. The best compliment...people at church thought it was store bought. :)I have to give credit to 17 and Baking. I first saw the cake at I am Baker and followed the link to 17 and Baking where I was able to watch a video clip of how she made the cake. It's surprisingly easy.

I thought it was kind of funny when I showed a picture of the cake to my husband...he told me how he thought it was done and you know what? He was RIGHT! :)

Super Savers Club

I was just checking the hours of operation at one of my favorite thrift stores-Savers- and I found out that they have a super savers club. Just for joining, I get a 25% off discount. There are other benefits as well, such as members only discounts and birthday discounts. Woo Hoo!

I was unhappy with their stamp card system...I had accumulated almost all the stamps I needed for the discount and I was told that it had just expired! I've never known a place that has stamp cards to have expiration dates on them. Am I crazy? Oh well, I vowed to NOT get another stamp card and just enjoy my shopping experience with the knowledge that I'm already saving tons of money since it IS a thrift store. :)

Now, I'm excited to go get my card and my discount! I am praying that they have the shelf I'm looking for. Wish me luck!

Happy Hunting! :D