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featured on ikea hackers

January 3, 2012 3 Comments

Yay! The custom bar we made from IKEA cabinets is being featured today over at IKEA Hackers! If you missed the original post you can find details here and here.If you haven't yet visited IKEA Hackers you need to check it out. The creativity that I've seen on that site with IKEA furniture just blows me away sometimes. Thanks for following Directions Not Included! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: blogging Tagged With: bar, IKEA

happy new year! new year resolutions

January 1, 2012 1 Comment

Happy New Year! I found this adorable site by Monia Velarde, which helps you generate resolutions for the new year. I'm very happy with mine and it will be one I stick to as well.Check out the site and see what your year will bring.Wishing you all a year filled with much love, health and happiness. Thanks for following Directions Not Included! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: blogging Tagged With: new year

2011 wrap up – most popular posts

December 31, 2011 7 Comments

I'm loving all these year-end wrap ups I'm seeing so I decided to join in on the fun. Yes, I am following a trend but it is a fun trend! Granted, my stats are nothing crazy but it is still nice to see which posts were the most commented on or viewed. It has been an amazing first year of blogging. This is just a hobby for me and I went into it just to keep my close friends and family up to speed on our renovation. It is nice to share the ideas and inspiration with others who enjoy it and don't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: blogging Tagged With: craft organization, craft tutorial

visiting living savvy – memo board

December 21, 2011 3 Comments

Good morning! How is everyone doing today? I'm hurting from a very productive day yesterday. Baseboards were painted, tile was installed (almost done!) and a few crafts were completed too. Overall is it was a great day. I may need a few extra cups of coffee to get going today but I'll get there...I hope ;)I'm excited to be over at Living Savvy today showing one of the crafts I just recently created. Tiffany has an amazing style and equally amazing blog. If you haven't been there, please go check … [Read more...]

Filed Under: blogging, crafts, party decor, tutorial Tagged With: craft tutorial, guest post

visiting type a decorating – holiday tile coasters

December 17, 2011 2 Comments

Hope you are all having a fine Saturday. I'm taking a break from this weekend's project list to visit with Tammy at Type A Decorating. I'm participating in the 25 Days of Christmas Guest Bloggers series. I'm sharing how I made these holiday tile coasters which are great as gifts and perfect for adding a little extra decor to your home. They are so easy you still have time to add them to your list before Christmas. Trust me. Stop on over for a visit. If you are coming over from Tammy's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: blogging, crafts, holidays Tagged With: christmas, craft tutorial, crafty gifts, guest post, paper, tile

pick your plum – giveaway winner attempt #2

December 12, 2011 2 Comments

So unfortunately, our winner for the Pick your Plum giveaway was a No Reply Blogger and despite various posts and attempts there was no way to reach them. Are you a No Reply Blogger? If you've posted an question or comment and I've never responded to you directly you likely are. Check out this post at Ask Anna (not me, another Anna) to learn how to fix it.So as the previous winner had until last night to claim their prize and they didn't, so I had to pick again this morning. And the results are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: blogging Tagged With: giveaway, sponsor love

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