Creative Reader Projects, Crafts and Recipes {Sunday Showcase Party Features} No.173

Thanks for all the wonderful wishes on this past weeks 100th Sunday Showcase Party. I truly enjoy hosting each week but get an even bigger thrill being able to highlight some of the creative projects and ideas. {there are so many I wish I could highlight many more than I already do} I am very thankful for each and every one of you who take the time to stop by and share – you make the Sunday Showcase parties a delight to host and I am very grateful.

I hope you are inspired by these features as much as I am each week…

Dining Room Reveal Submitted by

Stacy at Conspicuous Style

Black Distressed Painted Kitchen Cabinet Makeover Submitted by

Julie at Red Head Can Decorate

Turquoise Living Room Submitted by

Meeha Meeha

Boys Teen Room Makeover Submitted by

Linda at It All Started With Paint

DIY Upholstered Headboard Submitted by

Tracy at Soul Style

Office Tour Submitted by

Jean at Backyard Bungalow

Sitting Room Office Makeover Submitted by

Christy at Eleven Magnolia Lane

Stenciled Area Rug Submitted by

Rachel at Holy Craft

Spring Sun Room Submitted by

Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage

Vintage Look Sewing Room Submitted by

Deanne at Five Brothers One Sister

Burlap Backed Shelving Submitted by

Mary Ann at Domestically Speaking

Painted Cabinet Transformation Submitted by

Laura at Ms Smartie Pants

Painted China Cabinet Makeover Submitted by

Dear Emmeline

Textured Paint Dresser Makeover Submitted by

Becky at From Generation to Generation

Bronze Spray Painted Vanity Makeover Submitted by

Tracy at Soulstyle

Open Shelf Storage and Buffet Makeover Submitted by

The Ironstone Nest

Repurposed Suitcase turned Shelf Submitted by

Sharyl at The Little Brown House

Woven Drop Cloth Chair Seat Makeover Submitted by

Fiona at Lilyfield Life

West Elm Inspired Tree Stump Table Submitted by

Becca at From Gardeners to Bergers

Repurposed Furniture turned Potting Bench Submitted by

Maple & Magnolia

DIY Arbor Bench Swing Submitted by

Hannah at Young and Crafty

Junk Closet Organization with Cube Storage Units Submitted by

Cyndy at The Creativity Exchange

DIY Photo Canvas Submitted by

Jenn at Clean & Scentsible

Paper Butterfly Union Jack Wall Art Submitted by

Aimee at Twigg Studios

Enlarged Re-printed Framed Children Artwork Submitted by

Mary at At Home On The Bay

Reading Nook Gutter Book Shelves Submitted by

Jenn at Clean & Scentsible

Vinyl Topped Toddler Activity Table Submitted by

Summer at Made By Munchie’s Mama

Hanging Fabric Birds on Branch Nursery Mobile Submitted by

Allison at A Glimpse Inside

West Elm Inspired Felt Pillow Submitted by

Kristi at KrisKraft

Weaved Circle Pillow Cover Submitted by

Joy at Joy’s Jots, Shots & Whatnots

Fabric and Ribbon Embellished Drop Cloth Curtains Submitted by

Linda at It All Started With Paint

No Sew Lace Curtains {and Fallen Branch Curtain Rod} Submitted by

Jennifer at Town and Country Living

How to Make a Crate from Pallet Wood Submitted by

Karah at The Space Between

Make Your Own Wire Baskets from Fence Wire Submitted by

Shari at Turnstyle Vogue Design & Styling

How to Stain Baskets Submitted by

Lynda at Focal Point

Hand Written Song Lyric Plate Submitted by

Kelly at Eclectically Vintage

Oven Baked Clay Lace Bowl Submitted by

Julia at Stars & Sunshine

French Graphic Buckets and Baskets Submitted by

Janet at The Decorating Diaries

Repurposed Oil Pan with Nut and Bolt Magnets Submitted by

Angie at Knick Of Time

Anthropologie Inspired Trinket and Treasure Candlesticks Submitted by

Abbie at Five Days…Five Ways

Mod Podge Paper Charm Bracelet Submitted by

Carolyn at Homework

Leather Flower Belt Tutorial Submitted by

Melissa at Melly Sews

Quick and Easy Fabric Headbands Submitted by

Shelley at Crazy Wonderful

Vinyl Tablecloth Art Smocks Submitted by

Vixen Made

Personalized Zipped Pouch Tutorial Submitted by

Jaime at That’s My Letter

Make Your Own Washi Tape Submitted by

Vanessa at Nifty Thrifty Things

Baseball Party Wreath Submitted by

Leah at Dickey’s Decor

Beaded Tennis Racket Garden Art Submitted by

Garden Therapy

Stick and Bamboo DIY Tomato Cages Submitted by

Carolyn at Homework

Make a Trash Can Rain Barrel Submitted by

Melissa at The Cre8tive Outlet

How to Create a DIY Paver Path Submitted by

Matt at The DIY Village

Mason Jar Solar Lights Submitted by

Connie at Family Home and Life

Make Wax Paper Sandwich Pockets Submitted by

Terrie at Terrie’s Treasure’s From Above

Homemade Cinnamon Twists and Rolls Submitted by

Vanessa at Nifty Thrifty Things

Deep Dish Chocolate Chip, Caramel, Toffee Cookies Submitted by

Paige at The Sweet Spot

Oatmeal Skillet Cookie with Butterscotch Sauce Submitted by

Cupcakes For Party

Blueberry Banana Key Lime Muffins Submitted by

Lyuba at Will Cook For Smiles

Peanut Better and Jelly cake Submitted by

Gingerbread Handmade

Banana and Cream Pancake Tower Submitted by

Vanessa at Nifty Thrifty Things

If your project was featured today feel free to grab a button if you like

The winner of the BHG FTD Giveaway can be found here – special thanks to all who entered.

Enjoy.

Comments

FABBY'S LIVING :

May 8, 2012 at 2:47 pm

OMG! Such fabulous features, wow. I specially love the kitchen in dark woods, I guess it’s my style. The food recipes are fab too. And all the sewing and work rooms, so much inspiration as I want to do the same wth my girls and guest room, want them to work for me too, lol.. Thanks sweetie and have a great week!
FABBY

InMyOwnStyle :

May 8, 2012 at 2:53 pm

Hi Stephanie Lynn-

I always love your round up and feature posts! So many great ideas. My head is swimming – love the DIY wire baskets.

My best- Diane

{northern cottage} :

May 8, 2012 at 3:55 pm

wow! amazing features! I’m tucking SEVERAL away for future inspiration/project time! thanks so much for sharing & highlighting! xo

http://www.NorthernCottage.net

Susan @ Oh My! Creative :

May 8, 2012 at 3:59 pm

What beautiful projects! I am totally inspired to start decorating again!

Shari @ turnstylevogue.com :

May 8, 2012 at 4:42 pm

Thanks so much for featuring my DIY wire baskets with so many amazing projects. You gave us all a lot of eye candy to look at today!

Rasonda @ Lake Cottage Dreams :

May 8, 2012 at 7:22 pm

Awesome features… I could browse through these for hours. And I think will!! HAHA!

Bliss :

May 9, 2012 at 4:44 am

Great features. So many fav’s there isn’t room to mention them all.

~Bliss~

Terri :

May 9, 2012 at 12:26 pm

Wow, thanks for sharing all the great projects in all those beautiful large homes! I’ll Have hours of joy checking out each one for inspiration.

Jill Hayes :

May 9, 2012 at 12:53 pm

These are terrific projects in this week’s Sunday roundup! Thanks for sharing.

Mary Ellen :

May 9, 2012 at 1:51 pm

Oh my lots of great features this week! I haven’t had time to join any link parties for over a week so it is so nice to get to see a review of what I have missed!

vixen Made :

May 9, 2012 at 3:57 pm

I always love your features! So I’m so ecstatic to be among them.. thank you so much for including my art smocks! Hope you have a marvelous day!

Linda @ it all started with paint :

May 9, 2012 at 6:22 pm

Stephanie,

Thank you so much for featuring my son’s room and the curtains I made for his room.

You always, always have to greatest features so I’m always, always humbled when you include me among them!

Linda

Deanna Schultz :

May 9, 2012 at 7:46 pm

So many cute projects! I am inspired!

Leah :

May 9, 2012 at 8:21 pm

Thank you so much for featuring my baseball wreath. You were the first blog party I found and are a tried and true favorite. I am honored!

Meeha Meeha :

May 9, 2012 at 9:44 pm

Wow – so many wonderful features, especially that aqua painted dresser! Thanks a million for including my turquoise room – I’m doing the happy dance <3

Karah @ thespacebetweenblog :

May 9, 2012 at 9:48 pm

So many wonderful features! It is such an honor to be included in the list. The pallet storage crate was free and functional, I’m so glad you liked it too.
I hope you’re enjoying your week!!
Karah

Jennifer @ Town and Country Living :

May 10, 2012 at 12:07 am

Thanks so much for featuring my no-sew curtains, Stephanie Lynn. Always enjoy your linky party! Now I need to go make those chocolate chip cookies! Yum!

Becca :

May 10, 2012 at 6:27 am

Woot, Woot!! Thanks for including my tree stump table in with the other features this week!! I lurve so many of them, and cannot wait to browse them better!!
Thanks Stephanie Lynn!
xo Becca

Jane Craske :

May 10, 2012 at 1:37 pm

That butterfly Union Jack! My wee one would be thrilled!

Deanne :

May 10, 2012 at 10:56 pm

Wow, thanks for the feature!

Fiona, LilyfieldLife :

May 11, 2012 at 6:44 am

Hi Stephanie – wow what a showcase. I’m honoured to be featured. thanks so much!
cheers Fiona
http://www.lilyfieldlife.blogspot.com

Best Bridal Underwear :

May 11, 2012 at 9:45 am

Wao!! these things are very beautiful, These are as beautiful as a Bride looks in her wedding.

Julie :

May 12, 2012 at 2:07 am

Happy Mother’s Day weekend! Thank you for sharing our kitchen! We are sitting in it right now relaxing by the fire It was such a nice surprise to come across the feature! And I too agree…my head is swimming with your features…great ones.

Love that dining room!!

~Julie

Terrie Mathison :

May 14, 2012 at 2:10 pm

Happy Mother’s Day to you!

WOW was I surprised to see my Sandwich pocket on here!! Truly I love your recaps and to see my item was a blast!! Thanks again!!