Wednesday, January 23, 2013

TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS #32 AND A WINNER

Welcome to TUTORIAL TIPS AND TIDBITS... in just a minute!  

 First...

WE HAVE A WINNER!

 One lucky person just won the

 SOFT AS A CLOUD BABY LAYETTE GIVEAWAY




CONGRATULATIONS...



Sandy

who wrote...

I've been a follower for a while and would love to participate in this giveaway. It is for my sister-in-laws first granddaughter.
Sandy

Please e-mail me (my e-mail is on my sidebar) and send me your address.

 Thanks everyone for participating!  And thanks Kim from kimbermouse for this gorgeous layette!
Now it's time for 

 TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS....

I am thrilled to feature these great TTT entries from last week!

Many of us are thinking Valentines Day already... look at pretty and EASY FABRIC HEARTS from COTTAGE AT THE CROSSROADS. Jane your choice of fabrics is so cheery!


Easy Fabric Hearts



The number one most viewed post last week was all about COLLECTIONS. Erika from BE BOOKBOUND shared a fabulous home and some great collections. We all love house tours!






After you stop drooling over this soooooo beautiful room, concentrate on the lamp.  It is made out of a sweater.... yes, a SWEATER LAMP!  And you won't believe how easy Beth from UNSKINNY BOPPY made the tutorial!


DIY Sweater Lampshade Tutorial



I am selfishly posting these delicious HOMEMADE GRAHAM CRACKERS from DIMPLES AND DELIGHTS... I'm hosting a hot chocolate and s'more bar this weekend and will be making these tomorrow.  Won't homemade graham crackers taste so much better than store bought? YUMMY!






This Pottery Barn inspired French VALENTINE PILLOW makes my heart skip a beat!!! Isn't it just darling? If you go over to CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT you will find a great tutorial with lots of tips and the GRAPHIC on the pillow... on my must make list!



CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pottery Barn Inspired Valentine Pillow5




We must all need to clean out our refrigerators and organize them because ORGANIZING THE FRIG  AND FREEZER from CLEAN AND SCENTSIBLE was sooo popular! Lots and lots of great tips! As soon as my 21 year old frig stops running I'm going to have a better organized frig too!








This KINDLE COVER is A-dorable and a super easy tutorial!  Head on over to MOM'S 4 REAL and see for yourself.










This Pottery Barn inspired LOVE SIGN stole my heart! So beautifully done by Remodelando La Casa... and a easy to follow tutorial!











My offering this week is a PARIS GREY BUFFET transformation.  My daughter and I did this together for her dining room in DC. It was so much fun to teach her to use chalk paints!









If you have been featured at TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS please grab a "Featured" button from my sidebar.




Now let's see what great TUTORIALS, TIPS AND TIDBITS  you have for us this week!

* Please link your post using your permalink
* Please link back to TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS in the body of your post. You can find my button TTT button on my sidebar. No mass link page, please!
* Visit other TTT participants... let's all visit at least 3 others and comment
* Please link up only photographs that belong to you.
* It would be nice if you would follow me, thanks!
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45 comments:

  1. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Thanks for hosting, Yvonne! Have a wonderful week!

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  2. Andrea at Opulent CottageJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Great features, Yvonne! I really need for my fridge to look like that :) Thank you for hosting us!
    xo, Andrea

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  3. Patty @ That's So PrettyJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Hi Yvonne, thank you for stopping by and for hosting another wonderful TTT! :)

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  4. On Crooked CreekJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Yvonne,
    Congratulations to Sandy!!!
    When I read the comment sheleft on your blog, it melted my heart! I'm thrilled to see she's your winner of this adorable soft baby sweater set!!!
    All of your featured guest have amazing post! Inspiring, indeed!
    Thank you for hosting each week!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  5. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)January 23, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Hi Yvonne, You have such talented readers! And that buffet transformation is incredible! Jane encouraged me to try making some hearts so I'm going to be doing that soon. Thank you for hosting this party! Linda

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  6. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    What great features, Yvonne! I love your daughter's buffet and look forward to see what else you'll be doing to it. Thanks for hosting!

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  7. LynnJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Congrats to your winner Yvonne! Lovin' those pretty puffy hearts too:@)

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  8. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)January 23, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Wonderful features this week, I love your daughter's buffet the color speaks to me. What great bonding time. Thanks for hosting each week. hugs ~lynne ~

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  9. Cristina GarayJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Thank you so much for the feature, Yvonne! You certainly made my day! Thanks for hosting.

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  10. MaryJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Congrats to Sandy and thank you for hosting this lovely party, Yvonne!

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  11. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    Awesome features Yvonne! And I'm LOVING your daughter's buffet! Thanks for hosting..have a great rest of the week! XO, Aimee

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  12. KathleenJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    My frig is 2 yrs old, and still unorganized! Too much stuff in it, for things I MAY want to make! :)
    Thanks for hosting, Yvonne.

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  13. Barbara F.January 23, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Congrats to Sandy! Linking up for the 1st time for TTT. xo

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  14. Pura VidaJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    oh how darlin'...congratulations lucky Sandy on this most generous surprise!

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  15. Anita at Cedar Hill January 23, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Gorgeous features, you picked some great features Yvonne. Happy to be here.

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  16. The French HutchJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    Hi Yvonne, just stopping in for all the inspiration here. I didn't have a tutorial to share this week. Great features.

    Hugs,
    Emily
    The French Hutch

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  17. Decor To AdoreJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Your daughters sideboard is gorgeous!

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  18. Erin @ Erin's 2 CentsJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting! I love the features this week.
    ~Erin

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  19. Barbara @ 21 Rosemary LaneJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Hi Yvonne...love love love your features...gotta check out the kindle fire cover. I got a nook for Christmas...want to see if I can adapt the kindle cover to the nook's! Keeping my fingers crossed!!!
    XO Barbara

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  20. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Congrats to Sandy...!! So many wonderful features!...Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful week!

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  21. Alycia NicholsJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    What a wonderful mother/daughter project!!! And what wonderful results!!! That buffet looks like it was born and raised in Paris! :-)

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  22. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting!!

    Fotini

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  23. Debra@CommonGroundJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Hi Yvonne, so many great features. just linked up, thanks so much for hosting!

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  24. Confessions of a Plate AddictJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Wow! Thanks for featuring my Valentine pillow, Yvonne! And thanks for hosting!...hugs...Debbie

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  25. Angie@Echoes of LaughterJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting this wonderful party Yvonne! There are so many great projects here! I made some visits and pinned a few! Have a lovely week! Angie xo

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  26. jpJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Happy to be linking with you...thanks for hosting!

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  27. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting! The features are amazing!! I hope you are having a wonderful week. :)

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  28. JennJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    Thanks so much for the party Yvonne and for featuring my fridge! I just got through going through all of the other features - love that sweater lamp! Enjoy the rest of your week.
    Jenn

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  29. SarahJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    So many posts filled with inspiration. Thanks for hosting this weekly party, Yvonne.

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  30. Michele M./ Finch RestJanuary 24, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    Wonderful features - what a tough decision that has to be each week picking out the best - there are so many clever posts!

    Thank you. You know I am doing my tidbit part. : - ) Hugs.

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  31. Athena at Minerva's GardenJanuary 24, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    Thank you for hosting the party, Yvonne, and what pretty features this week!

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  32. MaryJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    So many wonderful features this week! Thanks for hosting, I'm off to drool over your daughter's buffet transformation!

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  33. SandyJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    Your feature of the Sweater Lamp, what
    a beautiful calm room! Love it!
    Sandy

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  34. Laura @ duke manor farmJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    Hi Yvonne- just saw your Haven button in your sidebar. Can't wait to see you there!

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  35. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseJanuary 24, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    Thanks for hosting! The buffet looks awsome. I'm off to check it!

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  36. RettabugJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Wonderful ideas here, Yvonne...thank you for doing TTT & for the recap of the prior week. I missed seeing several of them...not enough hours in the day!!

    I'm off to check out those fabric ♥s...Lord knows, I've got plenty of fabric around here to make some.

    Stay warm, Hon,
    Hugs,
    Rett

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Beautiful highlights Yvonne. I'm late joining, but better late than never. :) Thank you for hosting!

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  38. Jessica @ A Humble CreationJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Thanks Yvonne! These are some gorgeous features...you just increased my project to do list :)

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  39. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Yvonne, thanks so much for featuring my little Valentine hearts! They were fun and easy to make and a perfect activity to do indoors during this frigid weather! I'm off the check out some more of your features and some links!
    ~Jane

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  40. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Thanks for hosting, Yvonne.

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  41. Mindi@MyLove2CreateJanuary 24, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    Thanks for hosting!

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  42. PamelaJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    Thanx so much for hosting!

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  43. Anita Rowe StaffordJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Yvonne, I have shared a fleece scarf tutorial. Congratulations to Sandy on that adorable baby layette, and thank you for hosting!

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  44. Sarah CollerJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Thanks for the party...this is my first time linking up! Have a great weekend!

    Mrs. Sarah Coller

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  45. AprilJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Oh how funny, yesterday was so busy I completely forgot about TTT!! Thank you so much for featuring these crackers/cookies, I hope they are fabulous with your hot chocolate and s'mores!!
    *Hug*
    ~April

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