I did it! Finished my Spring pillow in time for Summer. Ha!

I love this fabric!  It is part of my stock pile of beautiful fabric that is growing faster than the speed of light!  Just kidding.   But.... I am a real sucker for color and fun fabrics.  Put a 40% coupon in my hand and I can't resist.  
Found this fabric at JoAnns.  It is an envelope 14 x 14 inch pillow.  And FYI - I sort of messed up and actually cut this !4 x 14 inches (instead of 15 inch square) and stitched each seam at 1/4".  It actually fit very well over the pillow form.   I remember seeing somewhere that pillows actually are "fluffier" when made the same size or smaller than the pillow form/insert.   Oh - I am finding that post.  Tomorrow!

Just a sampling - and I didn't even begin to include my burlap or denim! :)

Linking to these amazing parties.  And you can see their links on my side bar also   Come join the fun!

THURSDAY

Momnivore's Dilemma - Creative Juice Thursday

Somewhat Simple - Strut Your Stuff

The Shabby Creek Cottage - Transformation Thursday

A Little Knick Knack- Everything but the Kitchen Sink

Kreative Korner - Tea Time Thursdays

A Creative Princess - It's a Party!
Saved by Love Creations - Thrifty Thursday

House of Hepworths - Hookin Up with HoH

Fireflies and Jellybeans - Show off Your Stuff

Paisley Passions - Thrilling Thursday

FRIDAY

delicate CONSTRUCTION - Delicately Constructed Fridays

The Thrifty Groove - Thrifty Things Friday

Bacon Time with the Hungry Hungry Hypo - Party Mindie Style

Spunky Junky -  Feature Friday

504 Main - Tickled Pink

Chic on a Shoestring-Flaunt It Friday

Remodelaholic - Friday Remodelaholic

Fingerprints on the Fridge - Feature Yourself Friday

The Shabby Nest - Frugal Friday 

Whipperberry - Friday Flair

Serenity Now - Weekend Bloggy Reading

At the Picket Fence - Inspiration Friday

French Country Cottage - Feathered Nest Fridays

My Romantic Home- Show and Tell Friday 

My Repurposed Life - Catch as Catch Can

Just a Girl - Show and Share Day

Sassy Sites - Free For All Friday

Mommaskindacrafty   - Fantabulous Friday 

It's a Hodge Podge Life - Friday

Family Ever After - Once Upon a Weekend

SATURDAY

Funky Junk Interiors - Saturday Nite Special

Tatertots & Jello - Weekend Wrap Up
Day and Age Design - Social Saturdays

SUNDAY
I Heart Naptime - Sundae Scoop

The DIY Showoff - DIY Project Parade

It's So Very Cheri - Party Time and Blog Hop

Under the Table and Dreaming - Sunday Showcase

Homemaker on a Dime-Creative Bloggers Party & Hop

Flamingo Toes - Think Pink Sundays

Sisters of the Wild West - Sister Sunday Link Party

MONDAY

Skip to my Lou-Made by You Mondays

Keeping it Simple - Motivate Me Monday

The DIY Showoff - DIY Project Parade
Polly Want a Crafter - Party Mondays 

Lines Across My Face - Cure for the Common Monday

The Girl Creative - Just Something I whipped Up

DIY Home Sweet Home Project -  More the Merrier Monday

Making the World Cuter-Making the World Cuter Monday

Embellishing Life - Craft Catwalk

Homemaker on a Dime -  Creative Bloggers Party and Hop

Creating my way to Success - A Round Tuit

Dittle Dattle - Amaze Me Monday

TUESDAY
Charm Bracelet Diva  -Tuesday's Club G.W

Coastal Charm - Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays

Sassy Sites - Trash to Treasure Tuesday

Today's Creative Blog - Get Your Craft On

Mel Dreams Often - 2 for Tuesday

Screaming Sardine

Chef in Training - Tuesday Talent Show

Tip Junkie - Tip Me Tuesday

Sugar Bee Crafts - Take a Look Tuesday

Nothing But Country - Creative Creations

Rook No.17 -  A Little Birdie Told Me

Homework - Today's Assignment : Be Inspired

Ladybug Blessings - Handmade Tuesdays

WEDNESDAY

Creating My Way to Success - Wednesday Blog Hop

Night Owl Crafting - Hoo's Got Talent?

Domestically Speaking - Power of Paint Party

Elements Interiors -  Whassup Wednesday

Handy Man, Crafty Woman-Wicked Awesome Wednesday

Sister's Stuff - Link Up Wednesday

Pink Postcard - Transformations and Treasures
Ginger Snap Crafts - Wow me Wednesday
Primitive and Proper - Piece of Work Wednesday

Blue Cricket Design - Show and Tell Wednesday

Polka Dots on Parade - Wow Me Wednesday

Savvy Southern Style - Wow Us Wednesdays
No Minimalist Here - Open House
Sew Woodsy - What's up Wednesdays

Cherry Coke Zero Frame for my Sister!

Here in the South I grew up with Cherry Smash and Vanilla Coke.  Love vanilla but never really enjoyed it in my fountain Coca Colas.  However, the cherry version and I have lots of history and I love it!  (and Cheerwine,too but that's another story for another day)  

I know, I know, sodas aren't good for you with all the coloring, the sugar, the acid, etc.  But I really enjoy a cold Cherry Coke Zero once in a while.  
And so does my sister, Nancy.  Her family nickname is Gicki and the name suits her cute self well!  How cute is that name?   Instead of coffee in the morning she pops a Coke!  So, I had been thinking and wondering how to make something for her using the coke cans.

  Everything was falling into place for a frame but I was struggling with how to make the flowers.  Then I saw a post on Crissy's Craft where she makes the most beautiful flower from a tin can.  I was battling a burdensome tin cutter when all I needed were some good scissors!  

Thank you Cris!  

I Won a Giveaway - Beautiful Mini Elevenses from c.w.frosting!

For the first time EVER I actually won a giveaway over at c.w.frosting  (one of my favorite blogs!)   I fell in love with her anthropologie inspired  Elevenses candles and when I saw her Mini Elevenses candle I was hooked!      So... when I learned she was giving the Mini away for her fabulous blog's First Birthday I couldn't resist.  I really couldn't.  

And YAY lucky me - I won for the first time ever  :)  I love this candle and it arrived today!  It's as wonderful in person as it looks in the picture.  So happy and deciding where I will enjoy it the most - pictures coming soon.  

Caroline's blog is one of my "go to blogs"  She is so creative, original, and just pure delightful!   Go visit her blog and you will know what I am talking about!  

Annie Sloan Giveaway ends tonight!

Linda at Coastal Charm is having a wonderful giveaway!  Visit her at Coastal Charm today to enter.  But  HURRY, it ends tonight!


Martha of Kate's Creative Salvage has graciously donated 2 quarts of chalk paint, one can of wax, one wax brush, one clay tag from her etsy shop and one clay knob from her shop also to Linda for this great giveaway.