504 Main by Holly Lefevre

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Love is in the Air: Valentine's Round Up

I may have totally flipped my lid!
First, I never (Ok, hardly ever) do any Valentines crafts, but this year is a different story!
I have made hot chocolate spoons, mason jar vases, creativity boats, a LOVE banner, fingerprint heart pots, edible tea cups, had a picnic on the beach...
and now a Valentines round up post.
I might be dreaming (or crazy)!

(LINK UP to Tickled Pink Here)


Top row, left to right: Flamingo Toes, Dukes and Duchesses, Homework. Middle Row: Yesterday on Tuesday, 504 Main, The Scrap Shoppe. Bottom Row: Rook No. 17, Glamorous Affordable Life

These are some of my Valentines goodies that caught my eye

over the last few weeks of Tickled Pink.

I plan on doing round ups once a month or as they tickle my fancy.

But - oh man - this is not easy work - so many AMAZING LINK UPS!

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Tickled Pink #132

Welcome to Tickled Pink!

I am planning a roundup of
Valentine's Day Ideas
I will be pulling ideas for the last couple weeks of Tickled Pink. Be sure you have the
504 main button
on your post or in your sidebar for a chance to be a part of it!
The Valentines Round Up is Up.
Go be inspired!

Couple of notes:
I am now using the jump break on m posts - I am wordy (in case you have not noticed and these posts can get very long). I will try to keep the first post full length, but then it will be super easy to scroll through past posts.

Next note- Check your email addresses. I switched my profile to Google+ long ago, but about every 2 months google+ switches me back to a no-reply blogger (which is annoying). I just discovered I was one and have tried to correct it. I am noticing this happen to more and more people- so just check!

So..here is what happened here this week
A DecoArt Giveaway!

I made
#1 - Valentines Creatvity Boat (no candy!)
#2 - Fingerprint Heart Pots
#3 - Mason Jar Valentine Vases
#4 - Designed a Beach Picnic for Two

I cannot wait to see what you did this week?

I am also working on a Valentines Wrap Up
for this weekend!
Thanks for linking up and visiting!

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Beach Picnic for Two: A Little Rustic, A Little Glam, A Little Romantic

Creating beautiful table decor and planning parties is one of my passions.

I thrive on designing all the little and big details, but especially the personal details.

A great table and a great meal at the right location,

at the right time creates magic and memories,

and can really help a couple connect and reconnect.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Mason Jar Valentine Vases (14 Days of Crafting Love)

You may not believe your eyes...I have another Valentines Project!

I am tickled pink with how this turned out!

And there is quite a story behind it!

Way back last year I started this project...

I loved it beyond belief.

Then I made a big mistake...

It was cold and wet outside, really cold and really wet.

I was not being careful - I was being impatient.

I thought it just need one more coat and it will be perfect...

well that perfect crackled and crinkled and ruined my sweet vase.

I may have shed a tear...or screamed.

And there was not time to start over...so I scrapped the idea.

But I had to try again...I will not be defeated

(but it may take a year...or two).

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Martha Stewart Crafts "Craft Your Heart Out" Sweepstakes

You did see the sweet Hot Chocolate-y Valentines Spoons I made the other day, right?

Look at that simple banner I made using the cupcake stickers?

My daughter "borrowed" it already!

Can you tell that I have been LOVING my Martha Stewart Crafts Products.
You can also checkout a few of the goodies I

Martha Stewart Crafts is having another amazing Sweepstakes!

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Valentine's Day "Creativity" Boats

I immediately fell in love with these little paper food trays from Lifestyle Crafts.

I had visions of tea parties with my girlies and with her American Girl Dolls.

Then I thought about how great they would be for school parties and little snacks...

and then the Valentine bug bit me again!

So, I made a little boat - the perfect vessel for filling with Valentines treats!

Of course candy would work well...
but I chose to go with a non-candy theme for this project.
I was inspired but what my little girlie loves - to be creative.

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Tickled Pink No. 131

Welcome to Tickled Pink!

If you are following along with my eye saga...

(if not..skip to the linky and have a great weekend!)

Well...I finally found out what is happening with my eyes.
My corneas are not getting enough oxygen
and deposits are forming and blood vessels growing into my cornea
(I think I got that right - there is a fancy name).
Well...it stinks...and my world gets blurry quickly.

So I am dying to get Lasik...I have wanted it for a long time.
I want a tummy tuck too...but Lasik would be life changing!

Until then...I try to wear glasses and
limit my time to 1-2 hours a day on the computer! YIKES!

I cannot wait to see what you did this week?

I have been Valentine CRAZY!

I made a shabby LOVE banner

and

Hot Chocolatey Valentines Spoons

Hot Chocolatey Valentines Spoons!

Seriously...hold on to your socks...

another Valentine's Day Craft!

Yeah, I know - for me - it is craziness!

Seriously, I think Cupid shot me with his arrow!
(P.S. this is pretty easy and fun to do!)

I have about 20 ideas for Valentine's for my daughter

(the 11 year old is o-v-e-r Valentines...always has been).

This particular project reminds me of my wedding

- yep 15+ years ago we did this same project for our coffee bar.

(just imagine white chocolate drizzled on top and ivory ribbon)

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

A Place For You: Creating a Mom Cave

Everyone needs a little space they can call their own.

Maybe you cannot claim an entire room, but having even a small space you can sit, read, relax, or do whatever you enjoy surrounded by a few inspirational or favorite items can really be uplifting, relaxing, and motivating.

I have been talking about redesigning a space in my home for a long time now.

I started to think - dream - about what I would do with my own personal space,

- My Mom Cave -

and began my quest online with La-Z-Boy.

Immediately I saw rooms that inspired me.

Wouldn't you love to sit right down and enjoy a cup of coffee with a friend here?

HTC OneX Smartphone: A Day in The Life (GIVEAWAY - ends 1/31/2013)

I have been having way too much fun with my new HTC OneX smartphone!

As a member of #TroopOneX, I am roaming my streets capturing what inspires me.

I never was a gadget girl..but I think I may have turned into one.
This phone is sleek, hold a battery charge like CRAZY, and fast.
My favorite thing to do with it...snap photos -
I have to tell you that the photos the camera on this phone takes are really good.
My husband even commented on that - and that is amazing in itself!

So...yes, I have been enjoying this phone...

but I also get to give one away to you!

This HTC OneX is optimized for AT&T service.

The giveaway is for the phone..it does NOT include service.

AND HURRY - THE GIVEAWAY ENDS 1/13/2013!

Monday, January 28, 2013

Valentine Love Banner: 14 Days of Crafting Love

For some unknown crazy reason,
I have the urge to go all out for Valentine's Day this year.
If you have been hanging out with me for any period of time,
you may remember that I have a disdain for holidays...
and I barely got anything up this Christmas....
but apparently the Love Bug has bitten me...
or my little girlie loves hearts and flowers.