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Thursday, November 7, 2013

It's that time again, Friday Follow Along Party! Grab your party hat, and lets party!


It's PARTY Time!

So grab a hand and follow the leader!

If you have a blog or website with any article pertaining to family, fitness, being cheap (I mean frugal), crafting, recipes, or is just plain fun.... 
  •  There are no real rules-except nothing x rated! 
  • Link up at least 1 post (max of 2) AND 1 social media site so we can all follow along!
  • Visit as many links as you can and leave comments! 
  • Its just like the game Follow the leaders (host &cohosts) and  follow at least the person ahead of you and behind you. Follow others via twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Bloglovin', etc 
  • Link back if you can and when!   Not required but appreciated!
  • If you have a blog hop today or this weekend...go ahead and link it up!  
FOLLOW YOUR HOSTS!
Thank you to everybody who stopped by to share what you have been up to. Here are the features for the week who have inspired us in some way so please stop by and show them some love.

Stenciled Burlap Placemats from Casa de Castel
DIY Neosporin Ointment from On a Wing and a Prayer
Easy DIY Clay Pendants from The Pretty Pickle


Now let's get YOUR PARTY ON! I am talking about ANY post that you want to share! Giveaways, etsy shops, other hops, etc. They are ALL WELCOME!

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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

News and coupons for Michaels and Joann's Craft Stores

Did you know... Joann's is having a 3 day sale. Starting tomorrow November 7-9, 2013.

Did you know... Joann's is having a 3 day sale. Starting tomorrow November 7-9, 2013.
With this coupon you can get 25%  your total purchase and that includes regular and sale priced and clearance items. So my friends, this is a deal. I just couldn't keep it all to myself.

Also did you know...

Michaels is hosting a Pinterest Party on November  10th 1-4 pm.
Yay!


michaels pinterest

Just wanted to share those two things my bloggie friends! Take care, stay warm, and have a great rest of the week!

Thanks for tuning in! Until next time...




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Monday, November 4, 2013

Easy to make Pot Holders, just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas!




Well Hi You Guys! How was you Weekend? How was you Moanday?
I survived another busy weekend myself. Just not enough hours during the weekend,Sigh.
On Sunday, the kids and I spent the day at my mom's (A.K.A. Granny) house, and we spent the day making some of these pot holders. Good ole Mom taught me a new way fun, and easy way.
I have to say too I love the design!
So lets begin...

Chain 40 

Row 1 Single chain into the first chain, and continue to single chain for the whole row.
Row 2 instead of flipping, you'll just go around to the other side making a circle and continue to single chain.



                                                        
                                Continue single chains in each chain, and continue going around and                                                                around in a circle. It will look begin to look kind like a boat.

But really you want those corners to fold over. Just keep single chaining all the way around until the corners are touching each other and making two triangles.

It will look like this, which makes a square.

Just make sure that the triangle touch each other, then slip stitch the two triangles together. If it doesn't look quite right, you probably need to do another row.

Look you could also make it into a hand bag/make up holder.


After slip stitching it together it should look like this


I also made a larger green one. I still only chained 40 but I did a single and a half chain instead of a single which made it bigger. Now I have one for those baking pans!

Hope this tutorial helped! I loved making them, and I can't wait to make more for some of the ladies in my family! How cute would it be to make some with Christmas colors.

Thanks for tuning in! Until next time...


Table for Seven


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Friday, November 1, 2013

Friday Follow Along Party! TGIF!



It's PARTY Time!

So grab a hand and follow the leader!

If you have a blog or website with any article pertaining to family, fitness, being cheap (I mean frugal), crafting, recipes, or is just plain fun.... 
  •  There are no real rules-except nothing x rated! 
  • Link up at least 1 post (max of 2) AND 1 social media site so we can all follow along!
  • Visit as many links as you can and leave comments! 
  • Its just like the game Follow the leaders (host &cohosts) and  follow at least the person ahead of you and behind you. Follow others via twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Bloglovin', etc 
  • Link back if you can and when!   Not required but appreciated!
  • If you have a blog hop today or this weekend...go ahead and link it up!  
FOLLOW YOUR HOSTS!

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  • Please take a minute to visit our Lovely Co-hosts this week.....Or Follow Along LEADERS!

     
    She is an amazingly talented jewelry designer and blogger!
    Vanda Flower Necklace
    Check out her Etsy Shop HERE
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    CRAFTY ALLIE

    She has GORGEOUS items in her Etsy shop and blogs about some super simple craft solutions!




    You can also check Allie out at her EBAY STORE - HERE


    and don't forget the OH SO CRAFTY mother and daughter team

    They make some fantastic creations for baby, pets, homes, and more!
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    And Check out their AWESOME ETSY Shop - HERE!

    Also swing by and visit my girl Jelli from Jellibean Journals! She blogs all about great recipes, family, CLOTH DIAPERING, and life in sunny Costa Rica!
    CLICK HERE AND VISIT!

    If you are interested in being a Co-Host....send an email to info@frugalfitfamily.com! 

    HERE ARE SOME FEATURES...CHECK THEM OUT!!


    • Thank you to everybody who stopped by to share what you have been up to. Here are the features for the week who have inspired us in some way so please stop by and show them some love.

    Easy DIY Artisan Bread from Mommy on Demand
    Pre-Teen Secret Storage from Feet Grounded on the Earth
    9 Ways to Show Your Kids You Love Them from Penny Zeller


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Thursday, October 31, 2013

MineCraft Creeper Costume


I hope everyone had fun tonight! I am just now posting my daughter's costume, because I just finished it 1 hour before trick or treating time. 

My daughter is a huge fan of Minecraft. When she showed me what she wanted to be, I was like "Heck, I can make that!"

This was our inspiration 


I was afraid with our Texas weather it would be too hot to have a box on, so we instead decided to paint the squares onto the shirt and pants. Wait let me take that back, we decided, but I had to do it. 

We bought matching pink pants and shirt, just cheap-o ones from Walmart. Shh, yes I do buy some things there. I already had the paint, and tape.

I first taped off squares using painters tape.


I taped the sleeves as well too, but when it came to the back side, well, I decided the front was enough.

Then I picked out a lighter pink shade and white acrylic paint.


And Painted every other square pink and white.

                                                                 Look at all that PAINT!

Then I painted a very messy heart with blocks around it. I suck at painting. 

For the head, I made this pattern on  the paint program and then printed about 8 sheets. However it printed much lighter. Ya probably because I am running out of color ink. So I improvised and colored in some of the squares with  dark pink maker.


Then I made the eyes and mouth with black acrylic paint, and cut holes in the center of the eyes.




Were laughing so hard, she looked so cute with her block head on, playing on the computer.

Here's both my kiddos!, Brother was an Army Boy. Hey easy, and he already had the stuff, and even put it all together and got himself ready.

All in all the costume was a bit tedious, but I think original ;) Her friends were envious!

Hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloween! Thanks for tuning in! Until next time...




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