Handmade Happy Hour

February 19, 2013 by 2 Comments

We’re busy potty training over here, so I may be a little sporadic in posting this week.

But, here is the feature from last week’s Handmade Happy Hour!

Tulle Wreath

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Clippie Dips

Seriously? How adorable. I see a trip to Hobby Lobby in my future… (as if I need a reason).

A few reminders before linking up for this weeks’ Handmade Happy Hour Linky Party:

  • You must link to the actual craft, recipe, tutorial, DIY project, etc., NOT your blog address or shop
  • Please do not link to a giveaway (or a post with an active giveaway) on your blog
  • Comment love is always appreciated, so head over to your favorite link-up ideas and say hi (it’s also a great way to meet new people and make new friends!)
  • You don’t have to post my button anywhere, but it is available if you would like
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  • If you do link up a project (or 2 or 3!) I do ask that you please follow this blog via, RSS feed, or Bloglovin’ :-)

I would love it if you shared the Handmade Happy Hour with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, or even your own blog. That just means more views for your creativity!

Oh, and did you know that A Girl and a Glue Gun has designated today, February 19th, as National Leave a Comment Day?! I would love some comment love, and I know she would too!

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Handmade Happy Hour

February 12, 2013 by 2 Comments

Thank you to everyone who linked up last week!

Check out this fun Marbled Paper with Shaving Cream activity from Pink Stripey Socks:

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Weekend project, anyone? It’s a great way to spend some time as a family, and it’s super easy!

A few reminders before linking up for this weeks’ Handmade Happy Hour Linky Party:

  • You must link to the actual craft, recipe, tutorial, DIY project, etc., NOT your blog address or shop
  • Please do not link to a giveaway (or a post with an active giveaway) on your blog
  • Comment love is always appreciated, so head over to your favorite link-up ideas and say hi (it’s also a great way to meet new people and make new friends!)
  • You don’t have to post my button anywhere, but it is available if you would like
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  • If you do link up a project (or 2 or 3!) I do ask that you please follow this blog via, RSS feed, or Bloglovin’ :-)

I would love it if you shared the Handmade Happy Hour with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, or even your own blog. That just means more views for your creativity!


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Handmade Happy Hour

February 5, 2013 by 4 Comments

The girls and I have been at Disneyland all day, so this post is up a little later than normal. :-)

Last week’s most viewed link (and the winner of the $10 Barnes and Noble card) was:

DIY Scratch-Off Valentines

Congratulations! Email me, please!
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The Chirping Moms

A few reminders before linking up for this weeks’ Handmade Happy Hour Linky Party:

  • You must link to the actual craft, recipe, tutorial, DIY project, etc., NOT your blog address or shop
  • Please do not link to a giveaway (or a post with an active giveaway) on your blog
  • Comment love is always appreciated, so head over to your favorite link-up ideas and say hi (it’s also a great way to meet new people and make new friends!)
  • You don’t have to post my button anywhere, but it is available if you would like
Polka Dots and Lemonade

  • If you do link up a project (or 2 or 3!) I do ask that you please follow this blog via, RSS feed, or Bloglovin’ :-)

I would love it if you shared the Handmade Happy Hour with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, or even your own blog. That just means more views for your creativity!

Come back next week for a new feature, and thank you so much for linking up! Before you go, don’t forget to check out the awesome giveaway going on.


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Handmade Happy Hour: A Linky Party

January 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment

This week’s Handmade Happy Hour linky party is up a little late – we’ve been celebrating Goose Face’s birthday all day at Disneyland (of course!).

I’d like to share this week’s feature with you:

DIY Sharpie Mugs

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Nerd Craft Librarian

I’m a doodler, I have a slight obsession with Sharpies (we’re talking at least one hundred of them, in all sizes and colors), and these mugs are super adorable. I am totally in love with the Harry Potter mug!

A few reminders before linking up for this weeks’ Handmade Happy Hour Linky Party:

  • You must link to the actual craft, recipe, tutorial, DIY project, etc., NOT your blog address or shop
  • Please do not link to a giveaway (or a post with an active giveaway) on your blog
  • Comment love is always appreciated, so head over to your favorite link-up ideas and show them some love (it’s also a great way to meet new people and make new friends!)
  • You don’t have to post my button anywhere, but it is available if you would like
Polka Dots and Lemonade

  • If you do link up a project (or 2 or 3!) I do ask that you please follow this blog via email, RSS feed, or hellocotton :-)

I would love it if you shared the Handmade Happy Hour with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, or even your own blog. That just means more views for your creativity!

Come back next week to check out a new feature! Also, I am looking for guest bloggers, so contact me if you are interested!

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Hello, 2013 + Handmade Happy Hour Linky Party

January 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment

I’m back, friends. Did you miss me? :-) After a fun, relaxing week off from blogland, to spend some much needed quality time with my family, I’m ready to get back into the swing of things!

Looking back, 2012 was quite a year for me. I started my blog, only to have it screw up on me. I also started my Handmade Parties to Go shop, and then pulled the plug on it.

I started to settle into my new life in California as a stay-at-home mom – which has to be the hardest thing I’ve ever done. But, I do like the fact that it has allowed me to start crafting again – something I love to do and am looking forward to continuing this year.

The hubby and I went on a much needed work trip/vacation to Las Vegas, where we attended the Scentsy Family Convention and then hung out for a few extra days.

I also shared our family’s struggles with you, including learning to adjust to the expensive cost of living in California, having to take Goose out of preschool, my sister-in-law’s fight with cancer (which, I’m happy to say, she is now an official CANCER SURVIVOR!) and Monkey’s diagnosis of Sensory Processing Disorder.

And, I had several excited things happening on the blog, including my weekly Style Report for Sugar and Dots and the addition of my linky party, Handmade Happy Hour.

Which brings us to today – New Year’s Day. January 1, 2013. I’m not one for resolutions, simply because there are always so many things that I can need to work on. I simply just strive to be a better person with each new year than the last. :-)

But, if I had to choose some blog resolutions they would be: to become more organized, and to post more recipes and crafts for you. Which brings us to the first Handmade Happy Hour linky party of the year! I’m looking forward to seeing what you have been up to!

A few reminders before linking up for this weeks’ Handmade Happy Hour Linky Party:

  • You must link to the actual craft, recipe, tutorial, DIY project, etc., NOT your blog address or shop
  • Please do not link to a giveaway (or a post with an active giveaway) on your blog
  • Comment love is always appreciated, so head over to your favorite link-up ideas and show them some love (it’s also a great way to meet new people and make new friends!)
  • You don’t have to post my button anywhere, but it is available if you would like
Polka Dots and Lemonade

  • If you do link up a project (or 2 or 3!) I do ask that you please follow this blog via email, RSS feed, or hellocotton :-)

I would love it if you shared the Handmade Happy Hour with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, or even your own blog. That just means more views for your creativity!

Come back next week to check out a new feature! Also, I am looking for guest bloggers, so contact me if you are interested!

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:Handmade Happy Hour: A Linky Party

December 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment

It’s been a crazy week, with Monkey’s therapy starting up. So, {a little late} without further ado, here is this week’s featured link-up:

Santa Beard Kids Craft and Printable

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The Gingerbread Blog

 

A few reminders before linking up for this week’s Handmade Happy Hour:

  • You must link to the actual craft, recipe, project post, NOT your blog address
  • Comment love is always appreciated, so head over to your favorite link-up ideas and show them some love (it’s also a great way to meet new people and make new friends!)
  • You don’t have to post my button anywhere, but it is available if you would like
Polka Dots and Lemonade

  • If you do link up a project (or 2 or 3!) I do ask that you please follow this blog via email, RSS feed, or Hello Cotton :-)

Don’t forget to share the Handmade Happy Hour with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, or even your own blog. That just means more views for your creativity!

Come back next week to check out a new feature!

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Don’t forget to enter BOTH giveaways – here and here!


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Limited Edition: Birchbox Home + A Giveaway!

December 4, 2012 by 18 Comments

Have you heard about Birchbox? If not, you’re missing out! If you have, then I’m sure you love Birchbox as much as I do.

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What is Birchbox?

Birchbox is the best way to discover new grooming, beauty and lifestyle products. Sample top products from high-end brands, get expert advice, buy new favorites and earn points with every purchase. (via)

You can join the Birchbox monthly subscription, and receive monthly deliveries of high-end beauty and lifestyle samples from top brands. There are subscriptions for both men and women. If you like what you try, then you can purchase full-size items of your favorites! This season, there are also several holiday gift giving optionsavailable.

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But, my personal favorite, is the Limited Edition: Home Birchbox.

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I love the Limited Edition: Home Birchbox because it is filled with tons of entertaining essentials for this season’s holiday festivities. There are so many products for the living room, dining room, kitchen, and more, including:

There is also a DIY fabric MyDrap Napkin Kit from P.S. – I made this…,

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As well as the option to choose from JONATHAN ADLER Playing Cards or Chambre de Sucre Gourmet Sugar. I went with the sugar, and it was delicious in my tea.

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All of the items included in the Limited Edition: Home Birchbox are truly amazing, and so many of them are perfect to help create a tablescape for the holidays.

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The Limited Edition: Home Birchbox is also the perfect gift for a hostess, someone who loves to entertain, or even that special someone in your life.

To top off my excitement over this stylish collection of items, one lucky reader will win their very own Limited Edition: Home Birchbox! Visit the links found above, and enter below!

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Don’t forget to link-up with this week’s Handmade Happy Hour linky party!

All opinions within this post are my own.

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

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:Handmade Happy Hour: A Linky Party

December 4, 2012 by 2 Comments

In case you missed last week, here’s one of the handmade crafts that was linked up – it was too cute and original not to share!

Crapty Cat Wreath

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Pink Stripey Socks

A few reminders before linking up for this week’s Handmade Happy Hour:

  • You must link to the actual craft, recipe, project post, NOT your blog address
  • Comment love is always appreciated, so head over to your favorite link-up ideas and show them some love (it’s also a great way to meet new people and make new friends!)
  • You don’t have to post my button anywhere, but it is available if you would like
Polka Dots and Lemonade

  • If you do link up a project (or 2 or 3!) I do ask that you please follow this blog via email, RSS feed, or Hello Cotton :-)

Don’t forget to share the Handmade Happy Hour with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, or even your own blog. That just means more views for your creativity!

Come back next week to check out a new feature!

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:Handmade Happy Hour: A Linky Party

November 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Last week was busy for everyone, and only 2 people linked up! So, here are both of them:

Dried Fruit Ornaments

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The Closet Intellectual

Monster Party

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Two Million Miles

I hope we have more links this week – please share with your bloggy friends!

A few reminders before linking up for this week’s Handmade Happy Hour:

  • You must link to the actual craft, recipe, project post, NOT your blog address
  • Comment love is always appreciated, so head over to your favorite link-up ideas and show them some love (it’s also a great way to meet new people and make new friends!)
  • You don’t have to post my button anywhere, but it is available if you would like
Polka Dots and Lemonade

  • If you do link up a project (or 2 or 3!) I do ask that you please follow this blog via email, RSS feed, or Hello Cotton :-)

Don’t forget to share the Handmade Happy Hour with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, or even your own blog. That just means more views for your creativity!

Come back next week to check out a new feature!

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December Sponsor All Call!

November 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Hello friends! I hope you had a fun and relaxing (haha) Thanksgiving with your friends and family.

We definitely had a blast at Disneyland. :-)

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While I haven’t taken part in the Black Friday craziness at the stores, I have looked at a few deals online, and I’m offering my own Scentsy Family Black Friday Specials through Monday at midnight. Contact me if you are interested!

So, now that you are (hopefully) back in the comfort of your home, maybe in your jammies with coffee close by (that may or may not be me…), you’ve probably got extra time to surf the bloggy world. Definitely one of my favorite things to do!

I’m sure you’ve seen these posts all over the bloggy world during the last couple of weeks, and today is my day to send an “all call” to anyone who is looking to increase traffic to their blog, shop, or site.

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Winter brings colder temperatures, which means more people snuggled up inside, which means more people on the computer shopping and killing time, which means more traffic for everyone! I would love to have you as a sponsor, which only helps us support each other.

I have several exciting things planned for Polka Dots and Lemonade readers, including guest posts, giveaways, holiday craft tutorials, linky parties, recipes, and more!

There are a few options available for sponsorship, which you can learn more about HERE. I use Passionfruit Ads for all of my Sweet Sponsor fun, which I love, and I know you will too.
And, in the spirit of the Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping weekend, I’m offering sponsor discounts:
  • Friday, November 23 enter the code BLACKFRIDAY upon checkout to receive 40% off your ad space
  • Saturday, November 24 and Sunday, November 25 enter the code SMALLBIZSATURDAY upon checkout to receive 30% off your ad space
  • Monday, November 26 enter the code CYBERMONDAY upon checkout to receive 20% off your ad space
Thank you so much to my current sponsors and readers, and any newbies who have recently joined us. I truly appreciate all of you!

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