Featured Projects from The Sunday Showcase Party

Checking out The Sunday Showcase Party links sure gives me the motivation to get back on track. The creativity, imagination and hard work shared by all is truly inspiring.

I hope you're inspired as well...

{Sunday Showcase Featured Projects}

House Tour Submitted by
Melody at Chatty Chics


Striped Wall Entryway Submitted by
Susan at Oh My! Creative

Flowerpot Bread Recipe {Make Bread in a Terra Cotta Flowerpot}

Warm baked bread right from the oven is one of my weaknesses. While I love the convenience of my bread machine, fresh homemade bread {made from scratch} with a beautiful outer crust is simply divine. Although it takes a little time to prepare this recipe, the ingredients are quite simple and very inexpensive. This bread can be baked in regular loaves or for a fun presentation {and a fabulous gift} the dough is perfect for Flowerpot Bread.


This simple twist takes a regular plain terra cotta flowerpot and turns it into the perfect rustic baking stone with a little preparation. If you've never made bread from scratch, the step by step process is pretty easy to follow and since this dough is so forgiving - it's sure to yield a delicious loaf {or pot} in the end.

More Creative Valentine's Day Projects {Sunday Showcase Features}

I have one more inspiring Valentine's Day feature post to squeeze in before tomorrow. It's a big one - but I couldn't help but share these creative ideas you all have linked up. If you would like to take a peak at the rest of the Sunday Showcase Party - there are plenty more links to check out.
Thank you all for taking the time to share your creativity.
Happy Valentine's Day


Submerged Flower Vases Submitted by
Miss Kopy Kat


Decorated Jenga Blocks Submitted by
Kelsey at Tattered & Inked

The Sunday Showcase Party {No. 88}

Welcome to The Sunday Showcase Party

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and share your creations & ideas.

{source: Better Homes and Gardens}

25 Chocolate Dessert Recipes for Valentine's Day {weekend Inspiration & Ideas}

Why not think outside of the store bought heart shaped box this year and make your own homemade treat for your sweetie. In honor of the upcoming holiday this weeks Inspiration and Ideas showcases 25 chocolate dessert recipes perfect to share with your Valentine. Some are simple and easy and others take a little preparation - though all are sure to win over some hearts.

{25 Chocolate Dessert Recipes for Valentine's Day}

Boozy Bourbon Chocolate Cupcakes
chocolate cupcakes with bourbon, a hint of coffee liqueur
and vanilla vodka-spiked frosting
{source: Betty Crocker}


Handwritten Valentine Cupcakes with Chocolate Glaze
one bowl chocolate cupcakes dipped in homemade chocolate glaze
{source: Martha Stewart}

Semi Handmade Valentine's Day Heart Soaps {How to Make Fun Soap Balls}

Happy Friday My Friends. I have a fun project to share today that is not only inexpensive and incredibly easy - but you probably already have everything you need right at home. These Semi Handmade Heart & Star Soaps & Soap Balls are a festive spin on a project I have previously shared and they make great little gifts for holidays - not to mention the fun the they add to
bath time for your little ones.


I started making Soap Balls when my little guy was diagnosed with severe allergies - as he can only use Dove soap. The Soap Balls make the plain white bars a little more fun - plus they can be made into any size or shape making them a better fit in the palms of little hands.

75 Creative Valentine's Day Features from The Sunday Showcase Party

Seeing all the adorable pink, red and white is a sure sign Valentine's Day is right around the corner. There are so many fantastic ideas linked up to this weeks Sunday Showcase Party - I thought I start off showcasing the ones for the upcoming holiday. You can check out all the entries and link up your own {here}.
I'll have another feature post from this party coming up this weekend.

{Valentine's Day Ideas and Inspiration}

Hand Carved Log Submitted by
Janet at Today's Fabulous Finds


Plaster Dipped Roses & Fruit Submitted by
Rosemary at Villabarnes

10 Tooth Fairy Traditions and Ideas - Tuesday {ten}

This weeks Tuesday {ten} [a day late] is a bit off the decor track and is full of Tooth Fairy ideas - as we recently discovered my little guy has two loose front teeth. We have never had an official Tooth Fairy assigned to our house, since these will be the first baby teeth to go, so I have been peeking around the web collecting some ideas and inspiration I can forward along to
our future fairy.

I would love to hear any traditions your tooth fairy has {or had if your kiddies are grown} - especially if you have any ideas for special needs children who don't quite yet comprehend what is actually going on. For us, we tend to go big and a bit over the top for events such as these so our little guy possibly gets a better idea of what is happening. Plus it makes the experience a little more fun and a lot less traumatic as seen though his eyes.

{Tooth Fairy Traditions & Ideas}

{one} The Official Tooth Fairy Kit is a package that can be purchased from the Office of the Tooth Fairy site. The Kit contains a Certificate of Record for filing with your local Tooth Fairy and a reusable cloth deposit bag for the first tooth and all subsequent transactions. The official certificate keeps record of name, age, tooth lost, and method of extraction.

More Creative Ideas Featured from The Sunday Showcase Party

I have yet more goodies to share from last weeks Sunday Showcase Party. If you missed the rest of the featured bloggers from last week you can find them below.

Creative Ideas and Projects - Post One {found here}
Lots of Valentine Ideas and Inspiration {found here}


Make a Wall Mounted Hanging Vase from Re-purposed Bottles Submitted by
Kristina at ReMade Simple


Decoupaged Lace Water Bottle Vases Submitted by
Carolyn at Homework


Fabric Covered Letters Submitted by
Katie at Little Things Bring Smiles

Mason Jar Photo Valentine - How to Fold 3D Paper Hearts

I am a little behind in decorating for Valentine's Day this year and even though I typically do not do that much - I still like to add some festive touches around to help my little recognize the different holidays. I started out making some simple 3D paper hearts - which can be used in a number of different ways - and since they only require some scrapbook paper, they are a super inexpensive way to scatter some holiday decor around your home.

Since I have an abundance of glass jars I decided to put a few to use {50 ways to re-purpose and reuse glass jars} and incorporate the hearts to make a cute Mason Jar Photo Valentine. I thought these would be perfect for the grandparents and since it's just a subtle touch of 'Valentine's Day' the jars can be displayed year round.

The Sunday Showcase Party {No. 87}

Welcome to The Sunday Showcase Party

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and share your creations & ideas.


{Watermelon & Orange Valentines ~ Disney Family Fun}

Creative Ideas & Projects - Sunday Showcase Party Features

I have more fabulous goodies to share from last weeks Sunday Showcase Party. If you missed the first round of Valentine's Day features you can find them {here}. I still am working my way through the links and will have another feature post to share tomorrow. In the meantime, enjoy these creative & inspiring ideas...


Silver Leaf Dresser Submitted by
Rasha at My Champagne Taste


Dresser Turned Media Cabinet Submitted by
Sharon at Elizabeth & Co.

45 Creative Duct Tape Crafts & Projects {Saturday Inspiration & Ideas}

Happy weekend my friends. I was planning on another organization post today but decided to slip in something fun. This weeks Saturday Inspiration and Ideas highlights America's favorite silver fix-it all, Duct Tape. The heavy duty adhesive has thousands of uses and probably known best for it's quick fix ability- But have you taken a peek at the fashionable colors and prints available now-a-days. For crafters, duct tape offers countless possibilities - and it's not only inexpensive but super easy to work with too!

{45 Creative Duct Tape Crafts & Projects}

Duct Tape Waterproof Beach Bag
{source: Family Fun Go}


Duct Tape Bags
{source: Wishberry Blossoms}