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Friday Favorites – Week 101

February 2, 2012 9 Comments

Hi everyone! Welcome to Friday! And can you believe that we are already in to February? I can’t believe how time flies sometimes!

Well, I think I mentioned at last week’s party that I would be sponsoring some Valentine giveaways from my shop. I actually announced and linked to them earlier this week, but in case you you’re just coming by for the party today, here’s the links to those giveaways.

I have a Valentine set that I’m giving away over at Free & Frugal Mommy of One. And then I’ve got a set of bird jewelry that I’m giving away over at Savey Spender. Please go over and check them out! And thanks for supporting me and my shop!

And then I also launched a new giveaway this week from FertiBella. If you’re thinking of getting pregnant this year, please check out this prize pack!

And now let’s take a look at our featured bloggers:

Lemon Curd Tartlets from The Kitchen is My Playground

Pennant Dress from Sunny Tuesday

Lego Party Favors from Crystal & Co.
My Pinterest Picks:

Bunting Cake from Florals and Stripes Blog

Mini Valentine Banner from Holiday Crafts and Creations

Can’t wait to see your posts! Link up below!

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Friday Favorites – Week 100

January 26, 2012 19 Comments

Hello all! Welcome to week 100 of my little party! To celebrate, I originally planned on adding a giveaway to this week’s party, but I had a super busy week and a busy day today and got a late start working on the post, so rain check on that giveaway!

Till then please check out the giveaways in my sidebar. I personally recommend the one from Purex and Jockey (a $35 value!) And I’ve also got a couple of giveaways coming up from my Etsy shop. I’ll post the link to these when they are posted!

This week’s features are an array of Valentine creations! Hope you enjoy!

Almond Cookies with Cherry Yogurt Icing from Clairejustineoxox

Valentine’s Day Art Free Printable from Evelyn Kate Designs

Valentine’s Day Wrapped Ribbon Wreath from I “Shir” Can Craft

My Pinterest Picks:

Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake from Catholic Cuisine

Valentine Treats from Glorious Treats

Please join the party by linking up your posts below!

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Friday Favorites: Week 99

January 19, 2012 14 Comments

Welcome to Friday Favorites! Unbelievably next week will mark 100 weeks that I’ve been thowing this party! How time flies when you’re having fun! So please be sure to come by week and help us celebrate!
Also, after you link up today, don’t forget to check out the giveaways listed in the sidebar! We have some great ones this week!
But for now feast your eyes upon this week’s features!

Chocolate Covered Brownie Bottom Cheesecake from Angie’s Sweet Natured Treats

Valentine’s Day Tic Tac Toe Game from The Craft Barn

Valentine Stacking Blocks from Pocket Full of Pink

My Pinterest Picks:

Hot Cocoa Cookies from Munchkin Munchies

Valentine Throw Pillow Tutorial from Diary of a Quilter
I would love for you to link up with us below! All family friendly posts are welcome!

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Friday Favorites – Week 98

January 12, 2012 8 Comments

Happy Friday! I have to admit the holidays put me in sort of a lazy mood, but I’m finally getting back into the swing of things. And this week I added a really cool giveaway from Choose Life Studio. They have beautiful quilted art, featuring scripture and words of encouragement. Please check it out!
But first check out this week’s features:

Mocha Nut Cake from Bookcase Foodie

Organize with Sconces from delicateCONSTRUCTION

Chocolate Chip Donuts from Sweet Mornings
My Pinterest Picks:

Valentine Wreath from Lil Luna

Argyle and Houndstooth University of Alabama Wreath from Two PinkiesRoll Tide!!!
Party time! Link up your posts below!

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Friday Favorites – Week 97

January 5, 2012 10 Comments

Welcome to our first Friday Favorites of 2012! For a little change of pace, I’m going to try something new. Apart from my weekly features of the ideas that you link up each week, I’m planning to feature one or two ideas that I find on Pinterest. I’m always finding so many great things there that I’d like to feature, but there simply isn’t enough time to post about everything, so I figured this would be a great way to share them!
Enjoy this week’s features!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake from Somewhere in the Middle

Cocoa Mousse from Talking Dollars and Cents

Salted Peanut Butter Fudge from Domesblissity
My Pinterest Pick:

Cute Valentine Cookes from Sweet Sugar Belle

Cardinal Cake from Cake Wrecks
Thanks for partying with us! Link up below!

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Friday Favorites – Week 96

December 29, 2011 5 Comments

Hey everyone! Hope you all had a Merry Christmas! I had a super busy and crazy day, so much so that I almost forgot to post this tonight! So let’s get on to our featured posts!

(PS – Over the next couple of weeks I’d love for you to share your favorite posts of 2011! But as always anything you’ve posted recently will do also do!)

Holiday Gingerbread from My Judy The Foodie

Flowery Fleece Headband from Cheap Crafty Mama

Marshmallow Fudge from Made By Meech

Tote Bag Tutorial from About Blogging Time!

Link up your posts below. Happy New Year!

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Friday Favorites – Week 95

December 22, 2011 8 Comments

Merry Christmas to everyone! And thanks to everyone who linked up for last week’s Holly Bloggy Christmas edition of Friday Favorites! And another big thanks if you linked up at any of the other linky parties!

By the way, if you didn’t get a chance to enter our Holly Bloggy Giveaway from Amy Cornwell, it’s still open till 11:59 on Thursday night, so if you’re linking up early, go get entered!

Since last week was a special event and we had such a great turnout I’m doing a double feature! Hope you enjoy!

Christmas Sugar Cookies from Stella B’s Kitchen

Paper Rose Tree from Mama with a Dash of DIY Drama

White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread from With a Grateful Prayer and a Thankful Heart

Layered Holiday Skirt from A Couple of Craft Addicts

Melting Snow Man Cookies from The Moody Fashionista

Hot Chocolate Bar from Heidi’s Recipe

Decorated Sugar Cookies from Country Momma Cookies

Christmas Wreath from Amy Tried It

Fancy Pants Cookies from Copy Craft

Red Velvet Trifle from Susannah’s Kitchen

Hope everyone has a joyous Christmas and a fun New Year! Link up your posts below!

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Friday Favorites Party – Holly Bloggy Christmas Edition and Amy Cornwell Giveaway

December 15, 2011 23 Comments

Hello everyone! Welcome to the Holly Bloggy Christmas Edition of Friday Favorites! In case you’re new here, Friday Favorites is my weekly linky party where you can link up your recipes, crafts, decor, and other projects.

Anything goes really! But today for the Holly Bloggy Christmas edition, I’m asking everyone to only link up your Christmas and holiday ideas! And since it’s a special edition, I’ve also got some extra features and a giveaway to share with you, so let’s get rolling!

We had so many fun Christmas projects last week! Here’s just a few:

1. Gingerbread House Decorating Party from Giggles Galore2. Candy Trees from My Heart’s Desire3. Rolled Paper Christmas Tree from Adventures of a DIY Mom4. Light Bulb Penguins from Lady with the Red Rocker
And as always, we had some delicious looking recipes!

5. Red and White Christmas Pinwheels from Bouffee Bambini6. Linzer Cookies from Cooking with K7. Dark Chocolate Pretzel Fudge from The Kitchen is My Playground8. Holly Cupcakes from The Seven Year Cottage

Giveaway!

For today’s party we’ve also got an awesome giveaway from Amy Cornwell. Amy Cornwell is a fabulous designer of Handstamped jewelry!

Amy’s one-of-a-kind creations are made from fine materials such as sterling silver, gold-filled, gemstones, freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystals, and they come have a variety of designs and font styles available to fit your unique style.

I absolutely love personalized family (mom) jewelry. One of my favorite items in the shop is the My Heart is Full Necklace. I just love the finely polished heart in the center, and it looks wonderful with the names wrapped around.

And I also love this Captured Necklace!

Amy Cornwell also has a great selection of add-ons, including charms, Swarovski Crystals, Pearls, and a selection of personalized charms and tags to help you create the perfect necklace or bracelet for yourself or the person on your gift giving list!

Connect: Follow Amy Cornwell on her blog and on Facebook and Twitter.
Buy it! Check out Amy Cornwell and place an order today!
Win it! One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a $25 gift certificate from Amy Cornwell!
How to Enter: please use the Rafflecopter below. (This may take a few seconds to load.)
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Linky Party!
Link up your Christmas and holiday posts below!

(And if you’re just joining us, there’s still time to link up at the other Holly Bloggy Christmas Parties at Tatertots and Jello, Chef in Training, Just Sew Sassy, and The Shabby Creek Cottage.)

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Friday Favorites – Week 93

December 8, 2011 10 Comments

Welcome to another fun edition of Friday Favorites! Don’t forget that next week I’ll be having a special Christmas edition of Friday Favorites, as part of my Holly Bloggy Christmas celebration.
The special Holly Bloggy edition will include a special giveaway from jewelry artist Amy Cornwell. And I’ll be doing a double feature of your posts next week and the following week!
So link up your favorite Christmas ideas today, so I can feature you for next week’s party! And of course, plan to link up more of your holiday ideas next week! (If you celebrate Hanukkah or another holiday, you are more than welcome to link up those ideas as well!)
Check out my Holly Bloggy Christmas announcement post for more details on all of next week’s festivities!

Hope you enjoy this week’s features!

Glittered Christmas Lightbulbs from My Projects and Finds

Cranberry Salad from South Bay Studio

Healthy Almond Joy Bars from Whole New Mom

Cork Trees from Pondered Primed Perfect

Join the party! Link up your posts below!

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Friday Favorites – Week 92

December 1, 2011 10 Comments

Happy December to everyone! This year has gone by so fast! Can you believe that Christmas is just a few weeks away?
Speaking of Christmas, My Etsy shop is sponsoring a giveaway for Me Making Do’s Christmas event. It closes on Saturday, so please stop by today and enter: Simply Sweet Creations Giveway. Also, get 20% off at my shop this month using the coupon code: ChristmasGift.
Also, I’m finally getting ready to release all the details about this year’s Holly Bloggy Christmas event! So please stop by sometime on Friday to get all the info!! Hope you enjoy this week’s features!