Bird Song Bows Giveaway

This Week's Giveaway is from one of my fabulous sponsors Bird Song Bows! Home to tutorials for absolutely darling hair bows and fabric flowers!

 

The Finals- Time to Vote!

Can you believe it- the Finals are here!!!

Friday Favs Party: #56

It's Party Time!

Meet the Contestants: Holly

Car Seat Makeover

Our little man's arrival is getting closer and we have almost everything we need now- yippee! I got a great deal on a used car seat (no worries- no accidents, not expired, etc.) but I wasn't loving the print. And... it just looked a bit too used. 

So I gave it a makeover and now it looks as good as new!

Nice and clean and in a fabric I love!

The canopy got a nice makeover as well

Since I had a bit of extra fabric I made coordinating strap covers to keep our little man completely comfortable (keep reading for a tutorial on these!)

Disclaimer: Your baby's safety always comes first. Nap Time Crafters is not responsible for any decisions made in recovering your car seat. Make sure you recover the seat in a suitable fabric and reuse the original padding so the thickness and protection remains exactly the same as the original. Follow your instruction manual to ensure the safety harness is correctly re-threaded when you put on the new cover. If you are buying used make sure the seat has never been in an accident and isn't expired (car seats expire 6 years from the manufacturing date which is marked on the bottom of the seat.) Consignment stores that carry car seats check for both of these things before selling used car seats

Meet the Contestants: Jill & Marilyn

Hey guys!!! I can't even tell you how excited and honored I am to be competing in American Crafter!! I've never been chosen for anything before! Not even making dinner, my kids like dads cooking better! Well, my name is Jill and I blog over at I Know the Plans I Have for You. I'm a stay at home mom of 3 kids 1, 5 and 8, 2 dogs, and a husband (ok, I'm not his stay at home mom).  To keep me busy, and to make a  little income, I redo furniture and paint. I love refinishing furniture, repurposing, crafting, and blogging!! I feel blessed to be a part of blogland and would love for you to come by and say hi! 

4 You With Love is a blog written from the heart of a woman.  I chose "4 You" rather than "2 You" based on the principals that when mothers and crafters make/do things, so much thought and love is put into every project.  We don't just solve problems to make them go away.  Instead, we think about the recipient and what their needs and desires are.  Based on our discoveries, we create something specifically tailored for them....."4 You With Love". I'm Marilyn Clark, the author of "4 You With Love".  I have been married to my best friend since 1989 and have 3 wonderful children.  My daughter is studying Music Education, my first son is studying Mechanical Engineering, and my youngest is studying "how to survive high school!"  Oh, and I can't forget, the baby of our family is our 1 1/2 year old rescue dog, Curtis (beagle/yellow lab mix).  Hopefully you will find inspiration in every day...4 You!


 

Meet our Finalists!

Welcome to the Finals!

this round is always my favorite- it's Contestant Choice!

Just a Peek: 1 Month to Go!

I'll be 36 weeks tomorrow!I'm torn between excitement at meeting our new little man and extreme anxiety about the delivery, caring for a newborn, juggling a newborn and a toddler, etc....Not to mention 2 sets of family in town, a graduation, a wedding, and moving!All of which is happening the week of my due date

Daily Frills Handbag Giveaway

This week's giveaway is from one of my fabulous new sponsors Daily Frills!

 Everyday you'll find a fabulous frill at a fabulous price!

Round 3- Time to Vote!

It's Voting Time!
Our 6 contestants have been hard at work all week coming up with some amazing projects for spring!
  

Friday Favs Party: #55

It's Party Time!

The Prize Packs!

the moment we've all been waiting for:) 
Let's see what's at stake for our competitors...

Meet the Contestants: Loren & Emily

I was never a crafter until I became a mom of a wonderful little boy who fills my days with smiles and love. Now I am a full time mom and crafter of Pandora's Craft Box. I share my journey as a mom and crafter in hopes to inspire other and meet other wonderful bloggers. Come and join me, I promise you will like what you see!

 

Hi! I'm Emily from 52 Mantels, a blog about all things home including weekly mantel makeovers, easy DIY projects, seasonal crafts and simple recipes! I'm blessed to be the stay-at-home mother to one adorable little girl and the lucky wife to an ever-supportive hubby (who puts up with my endless projects!).

I adore: Spring flowers, Summer nights, Fall clothing and Winter parties. Throw in Target's dollar spot, pink baby dresses, iced coffee and soft cardigans...and, I'm a happy woman!

 

Fabric Easter Eggs Tutorial

It's officially spring and I can't wait for Easter!

 

Easter Pattern Event

Spring is here and Easter is right around the corner!Every little girl needs a special Easter outfit so I've been working frantically to make sure you have lots of choices:)          All patterns are 10% off now through Saturday (3/24)code: "easter10"

Stop on by Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and happy sewing:)
I'll be back tomorrow with a fun Easter decor tutorial

BIG Changes

I've been doing a little spring cleaning- notice anything new???

Meet the Contestants: Kathryn & Stephanie

Hello! 

I'm so excited to be participating in American Crafter! My name is Kathryn and I'm the heart & soul behind Destination: Craft. 

A.C. Round 3

Welcome to Round 3 of American Crafter!

this week's theme is...

This Week's Champion will receive a Ruffled Tote from The Umbrella Girl

 

Last Week's Kids Champion is...

Melissa from Melly Sews (wow 2 weeks in a row!)

Suitcase Puppet Theater

 

which means she also won the Pattern 8 Pack from Lily Giggle!

Just a Peek: Break Time

When our girly gets cranky I ask her if she wants to go to her crib with some books- generally she says yes. Today she went through quite the pile! She spent a good 45 minutes in her bed just enjoying some time to herself. 

I think I could learn a few things from her- nothing like a bit of quiet time

And don't forget to go vote for Round 2 of American Crafter!

  

Mia Handmade Jewelry Giveaway

This week's giveaway is from Mia Handmade Jewelry

Round 2- Time to Vote!

It's Voting Time!
Our 10 contestants have been hard at work all week coming up with some amazing projects!
 

Friday Favs Party: #54

It's Party Time!

Meet the Contestants: Jess & Amanda

Hi everyone, I am one of the creative minds behind A Couple of Craft Addicts. I am a mom of two expecting number 3 that has a love for creativity. My choice media is sewing because I get a thrill out of creating new designs and fueling my fabric obsession. I also love DIY, home crafts, photography, and finding innovative ways to teach my children how to fuel their ongoing energy into something creative and artistic. I decided to create a blog as an outlet for my crafting endeavors and am so excited to be a part of American Crafter with all of these talented women.

Jess

Simple Twirly Skirt

Every little girl needs a twirly skirt!

Maybe even 5 or 10:) This skirt is so simple you'll be whipping out a whole collection of them! And it only took me 1/4 yard to make this! 

Call for Guest Bloggers!

The arrival of our little man is getting closer (I'm due April 23rd) and at the end of April we're moving. Throw in a wedding, graduation, and 2 sets of family in town and it's going to be a busy month!

So...I'm asking all of you to help me out:)

***Update- all of the spots are filled. Thanks everyone!***

I'm scheduling guest posters for April 16th- May 31st

You can sign up for 1 of 2 awesome categories:)

Tutorials: Any Craft tutorial. Doesn't need to be baby related

Mommy Tips & Stories: your helpful tips and tricks for being a great mom (making baby food, stain removal, potty training, etc.) or an uplifting or funny story about motherhood. I'm being a bit selfish with this one:)

If you'd like to participate please sign up for a spot here

***Make sure you pay attention to when the post is due- some of the dates are coming up soon:) Little miss surprised us and came early so I want to be prepared this time around

Thanks so much!!

Meet the Contestants: Terra & Hannah

I'm Terra and I blog over at mama says sew.  I am the stay-at-home Mama to three adorable little stinkers and the wife of a very tolerant supportive husband. I love creating.  It's so rewarding to see something I've made on one of my children or in my home. I am thrilled to participate with all the other amazing crafters in American Crafter!

My name is Hannah and I blog over at Young and Crafty!

 

I started this blog on a total whim about 1 and a half years ago. It was born out of a love to create and to share with others my creations. That and I was bogging down Facebook with all of my projects! I’ve been married for almost three years. We bought our house a week before our wedding. That is when the crazy crafting, DIYing, painting and creating began.

  

I currently work full time for a bank while attending graduate school for my Specialist in School Psychology degree. I seriously think I’ve lost my mind for entering this competition but I plan on having fun and making some fun stuff for the house while I’m at it! I would love for you to hop over and browse around my blog :)

A.C. Round 2!

Welcome to Round 2 of American Crafter!

this week's theme is...

This week's champion will receive a Pattern 8 Pack from Lily Giggle!

Last Week's Hardware Store Gems Champ is...

Melissa from Melly Sews

Thread Rack Art 

which means she's also the winner of the $25 Gift Card from Name Drop !

 

and the other 9 contestants moving on are...

Holly from My Sister's Suitcase

New Twist on an Old Dresser

Emily from 52 Mantels

Child's Art Easel {From a Garden Trellis!}

Stephanie from Pinafores & Pinwheels

Metal Lace Jewelry

Katie from Sweet Rose Studio

Wedding Pallet Art

Terra from mama says sew

Weathered Headboard and Pillow Covers

Jess from A Couple of Craft Addicts

Coffee Table turned Ottoman

Steph from Crafting in the Rain

Electrical Tape Strips & Purse Station

Amanda from Simply Homemade

Kitchen Makeover

Jill from I know the Plans I Have for You

Cool Shade

 

Sadly we have to say goodbye to...

Loren from Pandora's Craft Box

Janel from Hating Martha

Hannah from Young and Crafty

Marilyn from 4 You with Love

Kathryn from Destination: Craft 

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the official results...

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# Answer Response % 4 #4 Stenciled Pots 23 5% 3 #3 Picket Fence Wreath 24 5% 1 #1 EAT Wall Art 27 6% 7 #7 L.O.V.E. Art 29 6% 6 #6 Nightstand Makeover 29 6% 13 #13 Cool Shade 30 7% 11 #11 Kitchen Makeover 41 9% 10 #10 Purse Station 53 12% 8 #8 Coffee Table Ottoman 53 12% 2 #2 Weathered Headboard 68 15% 5 #5 Wedding Pallet Art 73 16% 14 #14 Metal Jewelry 98 22% 12 #12 Art Easel 98 22% 15 #15 Dresser Makeover 142 31% 9 #9 Thread Rack Art 169 37%