M.M.M. #118

Aug 19 posted by
Making Monday Marvelous

 

1. Recaptured Charm turned old tires into planters. Love it.

tire planter

2. I vividly remember making string art in 4th grade. My teacher let me take home extra designs, I think I made 20= of these bad boys. Meet. make. laugh. did a personalized, grown up version of string art. String art is officially on my to-do list.
3. Elizabeth and Company discovered this beautiful brooch boquet! Each brooch was given to the bride by a special lady in her life. What a unique alternative to flowers!
 4. This adorable plush monster mobile by monsters circus would make a great addition to any nursery!
moster mobile
5. One artsy mama made these lego head marshmallow pops for her son’s birthday!
lego head marshmallow pops
6. Spruce up your blog with these social media icons from Craftiments! 10 rad colors to choose from + a tutprial on how to install!
social media icons
7. Check out quilted euphoria’s biscuits to donut recipe. I think I could do this!
biscuit to donut
A few things to remember:

 

  • I started a pin board that I will pin all of the ideas featured on M.M.M.! Check out the pin board here!
  • By linking up to to M.M.M. you are giving C.R.A.F.T. the right to feature one of your photos.
  • All marvelous ideas are welcome… crafts, DIY, recipees, tips and tricks.
  • Please link to a specific post on your blog.

If you were featured this week, grab some bling to show off on your side bar! (see all buttons here)

 

craft featured me

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Now it is time to link up your marvelously crafty projects, recipes, and DIY’s…

 



 

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Comments

  1. Crystal says:
    August 19, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  2. Danni Baird says:
    August 19, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    Thank you for hosting! I have to go check out those tire planters!

    Reply
  3. [email protected] says:
    August 19, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    Thanks so much for featuring our string art! We appreciate it! It was such a fun project :)

    Reply
  4. [email protected] says:
    August 19, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    Thanks so much for featuring our string art! We appreciate it and will definitely put up a button! :)

    Reply
  5. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says:
    August 19, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    Thanks for hosting! It’s been a long, long summer with kids home, and I’m so excited to get back to my normal blogging/reading/linking/commenting routine:)

    Jessica
    stayathomeista.com

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  6. marissa says:
    August 19, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    Thanks so much for the party. Hope you’re having a great weekend!

    marissa
    rae gun ramblings

    Reply
  7. Aimee - It's Overflowing says:
    August 19, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    Thanks for hosting! I love that giveaway!!! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  8. Jordon says:
    August 19, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    Ah! I linked up twice – I’m a goof. I couldn’t figure out how to delete my number one spot. So sorry!

    Reply
  9. Nici~Posed Perfection says:
    August 19, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    Thanks so much for hosting! Have a great Sunday!
    Blessings,
    Nici

    Reply
  10. Janet - Painted Piglet says:
    August 19, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    Thank you as always for the opportunity to link up!

    Reply
  11. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says:
    August 19, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    Thanks so much for the feature Jamie! Our sweet bride was so thrilled with her brooch bouquet!

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  12. Sarah @ Alderberry Hill says:
    August 19, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    Thanks so much for hosting this great link party. I’m happy to be here, have a wonderful week!

    Reply
  13. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says:
    August 19, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    Hey Jamie – Thank you so much for hosting Jamie. I hope you’ve had a great summer. :)

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  14. Amy Allender says:
    August 19, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    Jamie…thanks for the party. It’s been a while since I’ve linked up and I’m so glad to be back! Have a lovely week!

    Amy

    Reply
  15. jen lossing, the consigner designer says:
    August 19, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    Thank you so much for hosting another great party!

    Reply
  16. Amanda @ Traditional Foods says:
    August 20, 2012 at 12:28 am

    Thanks for hosting! I shared a recipe for avocado chocolate popsicles
    and for teff peanut butter cookies

    Reply
  17. Amanda @ Traditional Foods says:
    August 20, 2012 at 12:29 am

    I also shared a recipe for roasted eggplant rolls on my calcium site.

    Reply
  18. Kirstin says:
    August 20, 2012 at 10:14 am

    Thank you for featuring my social media icons! Have a wonderful week!

    Reply
  19. Kimberly {allons-y kimberly} says:
    August 20, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    Thanks for hosting, Jamie! It’s always fun partying here. :)

    xo-Kimberly {allons-y kimberly}

    Reply
  20. Kathy Moody says:
    August 20, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    Thank you so much for hosting! So happy I found your blog and party!! Your newest follower. :)

    Reply
  21. Amber @ Quilted Euphoria says:
    August 20, 2012 at 10:47 pm

    Thanks so much for the feature! I’m glad you enjoyed the donut recipe! Thanks for hosting and have a great week!

    Reply
  22. Parlo and LOGI says:
    August 20, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    Thanks for hosting! You just got a new follower. :)

    Reply
  23. crystal says:
    August 21, 2012 at 9:57 am

    Thanks so much for hosting! Have a great week! :-)

    Reply

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