504 Main by Holly Lefevre

Sunday, July 10, 2011

DIY! The B-I-G TEN!

This is one of those projects that may not get

me in the Crafting Hall of Fame

(is there even one of those...there must be!)

but it did get my in the

Mommy Hall of Fame...

and that is much more important!

My son recently celebrated his tenth birthday, and for the first time wanted very few decorations, etc. - I was reminded "I am going to be ten! I don't need that stuff anymore."
I was telling hm how important the tenth birthday was, and something must have clicked because, when I was brainstorming about what I was going to make with the
Styrofoam sheet and DecoArt's MagicKote and
he said "How about a big 10!"
Good thinking, my boy...so I did.

I have worked with Styrofoam balls and cones a lot but not a whole lot with sheets and cutting things out...so this project had a learning curve for me - not hard to do, just getting used to it.

I must add that I was also in a hurry...but you know what he loves this!

SUPPLIES

Styrofoam Sheet
DecoArt MagicKote
Paint brush (I used an old Purdy paint brush - my crafts deserve a great brush too...just like my walls)
DecoArt Americana Acrylic paint, Bahama Blue
DecoArt Glamour Dust Fine Glitter Paint,
Styrofoam cutting tool
Rockler Bench cookies
Number template (printed off my computer...see DIY IT!)
I also found it useful to have a metal ruler or L-Square, straight pins, a cutting mat, , toothpicks/skewers and Styrofoam glue.

Optional:

Photos
Cardstock
Krylon Spray Adhesive
Party Flag Insert dies fro Lifestyle Crafts (used with Epic 6 Machine)
Sticker (scrapbook) numbers
Die cuts, ribbon for decorating.

DIY IT!

Go check out the full tutorial at The DIY Club

Cut around the numbers

Apply MagicKote

Paint all over. Let dry.

So you want to see the difference the MagicKote makes ( I totally stole this idea from The DIY Show Off).

On the left is without any MagicKote...on the right is with MagicKote. SO much easier to paint with MagicKote!

To finish it off...

I printed out one photo of my sweet boy from each birthday.
I backed the photo with card stock and slipped a skewer in between the layers.
I used Krylon Spray Adhesive to attach this.

I also used the party flag insert dies that go with my Lifestyle Crafts Epic 6 Letterpress Machine, and cut out a variety of shapes and then added the birthday number to correspond to the photo.
I also added some trim and ribbon to dress it up!

It seems complicated but it is really pretty simple...and even if it was complicated I would do it again and again...Joe loved his display and was so proud to show everyone.

Have you crafted any special birthday surprises lately?

Come and Meet Up at the SoCal Social in October

Hey all - there is a super fun event in your future...

Coming October 8, 2011 is the SoCal Social!

Guess what?

You don't have to live in or be from California -

we like all the states!

We are still working on the details....

but it is going to be F-U-N! How could it not?

Want to see who is coming so far...

there is a Roll Call Page just for that!

We are still working on the details of location, size, cost, etc. but we will post information as it becomes available. We do know that we will have food, crafts, swag, and lots of time to get to know each other!

We would also love it if you would help us spread the word on your blogs, Facebook, Twitter, carrier pigeon - we appreciate it. We also have a SoCal Social Button on the sidebar of the official SoCal Social blog!

More info to come....

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Tickled Pink No. 55

Happy Weekend

I am Tickled Pink that birthday season is almost over in our house!
Seriously, all of our birthdays fall withing a few months of each other and the kids birthdays are 2 weeks apart (great planning, right?)
I love it, but it is a lot of work!
Almost done!
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Did yo enter the Fresh Produce Clothing Giveaway yet???

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Rook No. 17 chili cook-off was great. I was late to the party and my chili did not get judged. But I know it would have taken a prize...it was delicious!!!!! (and I am ready for next year!) Thanks to FabuLESSly Crafty for sharing her recipe with me!
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I know I am not the only busy lady or man out there..
I know I have been awful at returning emails and comments.
I am working on it, but when the choice is go to the park with the kids
or return emails, right now the park has to win...they grow too quickly.
...so THANK YOU all for coming by! I appreciate it!

I LOVE the ease of sharing links on Facebook, so this is how I will make my way through Tickled Pink links. I will now get more active with that!

So, go on over and LIKE 504 Main on Facebook!
Don't miss a thing. If you have a Blog Page, just let me know
by leaving a comment on the 504 Main Wall!

I am also inviting you to share your

link on my FaceBook wall this week.

Please no giveaways or etsy shops,
but whatever you link up here, feel free to share the link on my Facebook Wall.
Hope I have not made a mess with that invitation!
(be sensible peeps...I reserve the right to DELETE!)

If I feature you on Facebook or twitter, be sure to grab a button HERE!

NOW FOR TICKLED PINK!

A craft...a recipe...a tip...a party...a short story...a poem...
a fashion find...a favorite product...your favorite post...
whatever makes your blog fabulous!
That is what Tickled Pink is all about!
{and it does NOT have to be PINK}
Click right HERE to Grab a button!

PRACTICE PINK KINDNESS
1. Link up...whatever makes your blog fabulous. Family Friendly please. Guess what? Your post does not have to be PINK!!
2. PLEASE LINK TO A POST URL, ****NOT YOUR MAIN URL****
3. Pretty please...add the Tickled Pink button to the post* {people need to know what the heck they are doing!}.
4. I reserve the right to remove posts that are offensive or do not adhere to the rules, without any discussion, at my discretion.
5. Please visit at least the 3 links in front of you!

TICKLED PINK Now Has Categories
I won't banish you if you mess up, but try to link appropriately, pretty please!

Craft, DIY, Decorate
crafting, diy, decor type links

Cook, Bake, Eat
stuff to eat, cook, drink, and bake

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Giveaway! Fresh Produce Clothing

GIVEAWAY CLOSED
Hi all

Hope everyone had a great LLL-OOO-NNN-GGG weekend.
I think I am still on Saturday!
Oh this summer schedule is really messin' with my motivation.
But I had to share this awesome giveaway with you!
And quite frankly it was so awesome it put a smile on my face!

As you may or may not already know I have a background in the fashion industry and I L-O-V-E clothes (and all pretty things). So, I was giddy when presented with the opportunity to review a few pieces from the Fresh Produce Clothing line. I was familiar with the Fresh Produce line already but when I looked through the website I did a little happy dance. The colors and styles are just fun, fabulous, and perfect for my life.

I must mention I am fairly picky about my clothing. I refuse to spend money on junk anymore. I really look for quality clothing and if I can find something made in the U.S.A - wooo-whooo - there's a winner!

When my package of Fresh Produce items arrived, the first thing I notice was the high quality of the garments - great fabric, great stitching, great color - the clothing all just felt good (hope that makes sense). It felt like like quality. YEAH! You can read the super fun story of how the company began here!

The clothing also has a great fit. I am no model and I am not a model size (and no one in my family can take a photo - so bear with me on the shots of me), and the clothing fit true to the size guide and was comfortable.

Fresh produce carries a vast array of styles, colors, and prints. All of the garments I was sent were also made in the U.S.A too! Such a huge plus in my mind. Here is a sampling...

The capris are a staple for me in warm weather. I was sent the Swing Capri to try out and it is a fabulous pant with great stitching detail and a wider leg. So darn cute. I want more!

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You know how hard it is to find a great tank...not anymore. Fresh Produce has a great selection of tanks and camis. I wore the Soft Sheen Tank in this gorgeous sea glass color under my black maxi dress and it was perfect...a great vibrant color, quality knit, a great fit - it did not ride up...in fact it hugged the body perfectly!

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Now, I-love-me-a-tunic! I have a mini collection of tunics...Fresh Produce did not disappoint me...in fact, I almost squealed when I saw the prints and colors and style available in their tunics. I was sent the Floral Fancy Tunic in sea glass and loved the fit, tie detailing at the neck..and the PRINT is so pretty!

My helper...she had to get in on the act!
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The Fresh Produce selection of short sleeve tops is beautiful! From simple v-necks to prints to ruffles -they have it all! The float above top is feminine and pretty and accentuates all the right places...

and this is the fabulous garment you have the opportunity to win for your summer wardrobe!

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DETAILS

Winner will receive one Float Above Top (a $59.00 value).
GIVEAWAY open to U.S. MAILING ADDRESS ONLY.
Contest open through 10 pm, PST on 7/12/11.
Winner will be announced Tuesday 7/12/2011 at Midnight PST. Winner has 48 hours to respond, or another winner will be selected.
PLEASE leave your email in the comment if it is not linked to your profile!

HOW TO ENTER:
GIVEAWAY CLOSED

MANDATORY: Pretend like you just won a trip to a fabulous tropical island (I pick Hawaii)...NOW go visit the Fresh Produce website and tell me which item (or ten) you MUST take along. Leave a comment HERE telling me your answer.

Additional Entries: LEAVE a comment for each additional entry you complete.

Be a follower of 504 Main via GFC, email, or RSS feed
Like Fresh Produce on Facebook
Follow Fresh Produce on Twitter and 504 Main on Twitter and tweet the giveaway: "Get you Fresh Produce...Float Above Top at 504 Main. Enter to win one NOW! http://tiny.cc/4wsc9 @freshproducenow @504Main" (don't include the quotes)
Like 504 Main on Facebook - let me know your FB name
Like Fresh Produce on Facebook - Leave them a great note about their clothes!
Share the contest on your own Facebook page - be sure to tag 504 Main so I know!

Whatcha think?

Awesome, eh?

I love my Fresh Produce!

(I am still in shocked I included photos of myself...so be nice!)

DISCLOSURE: I was provided with 4 garments for review. No other compensation was provided. The opinions are 100% my own! Read my full disclosure HERE.
GIVEAWAY CLOSED

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Tickled Pink No. 54

Happy 4th of July!
(a little early)

I am Tickled Pink to celebrate the U.S.A.!
I know I have said I do not like holidays...but this one is an exception.
July 4th has always been a favorite!
How are you celebrating?

Here is the link to the banner
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We are off to the annual chili cook off at Rook No. 17's place for the 4th.
Anyone have a good chili recipe?
(You know what I am saying...one I can win with...I am not competitive at all!)
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...NOW...
I am NOT Tickled Pink about Cars 2...anyone see it?
I am interested in hearing what other thought?
For me - too James Bond-ish.
Too much blowing things up.
Too much stupid bathroom humor.
Too much Mater.
I was expecting more...
For the record I LOVE (the original) Cars!

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I know I am not the only busy lady or man out there..
I know I have been awful at returning emails and comments.
I am working on it, but when the choice is go to the park with the kids
or return emails, right now the park has to win...they grow too quickly.
...so THANK YOU all for coming by! I appreciate it!

I am also inviting you to share your

link on my FaceBook wall this week.

NOW FOR TICKLED PINK!

TICKLED PINK Now Has Categories
I won't banish you if you mess up, but try to link appropriately, pretty please!

Craft, DIY, Decorate
crafting, diy, decor type links

Cook, Bake, Eat
stuff to eat, cook, drink, and bake

DIY! Clever Chalkboard Napkin and Utensil Caddy

I have a little thing for weird objects that I can turn into amazing (at least I think so) projects. I adore those faux Bundt pans (I think) technically I have to call these beauties ring shaped fluted cake pans...because Bundt is a trademarked name!) you see all the time at the thrift store...If they have a cool shape or color I pick them up and use them as "vases" for centerpiece displays and planters....but recently I had another idea...which never quite got finished in time...but it morphed into this idea...
a napkin and or utensil caddy.
(or an art caddy...or anything you want!)

SUPPLIES

Faux Bundt pan or ring shape fluted cake pan
Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Primer
Krylon Chalkboard Paint
Rockler Sanding Bug
Drill and drill bit
Multi-Purpose Wire, Dand-o-line green (I used a heavy duty wire so I could form a nice handle...there are other options. I bought this at the hardware store).
Wire Cutters
Twine/ribbon/strips of fabric
Chalk

DIY IT!

Go check out the full tutorial at The DIY Club!

And see who won June's Project Party!

Are you ready to join July's Project Party???

This is a super easy project!

You just need to clean it.

Drill a couple of holes, and sand it.

Prime it!

Paint it.

Attache a handle!

Decorate it!

I decide to use this as a napkin caddy because I like to use cloth napkins as much as possible, and it makes a cute presentation! And it is so easy to pack up and move around!

You could use this for so many other thing too - condiments, silverware (with some mason jars tucked inside)...and of course my still all time favorite as a centerpiece.