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A creative collection of DIY inspiration, tips, tutorials, recipes, refinishing, home decor, giveaways and more!
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“Show and Tell” moves to SNAP!

I am super excited to announce that “Show and Tell” has a new home!!! Over the years I had grown to LOVE the Wednesday linking over here and I just could not let it disappear so I found t...

2 days ago

Mod Podge Rocks the Book

I know, I know…I’m suppose to be gone with the wind but I just had to pop on and share some exciting news! Yesterday I had a fun package arrive in the mail and becasue I wasn’t expe...

6 days ago

Project Index

Looking for some inspiration? Check out the Blue Cricket Design Index! Find everything you need from the BCD archives by looking it up by category! Over 3 years of past project ideas just waiting for...

14 may 12

Final news….

Thanks for all the well wished and loving words! To clarify… nothing is wrong! I am fine and just found the courage I needed to step away. I’m taking with me a lot of wonderful friendship...

03 may 12

So long, farewell!

Hip hip hooray! It’s retirement day! Thanks for the great adventure friends but it’s time to move on! I appreciate all your great support, comments and contributions to Blue Cricket Desig...

02 may 12

Superman party by ” Just another day in Paradise!”

Last week we had a lot of Supers at our house. They were testing their flying and leaping skills at Middle’s 5th birthday party. There were party decorations. Superman capes. Birthday treats. A...

02 may 12

Blogging 101: Making Cash!

When it comes to blogging this is one of the most interesting and most asked question! How do you make money blogging? Because there is no hard and fast formula for blogging for profit it’s a h...

02 may 12

“Net-iquette!” Technology manners

Who knew ten years ago that we’d need a manual for Technology etiquette! Ok maybe not a manual but you would have thought common sense would have gone into play somewhere between talking on you...

01 may 12

“Hello Sunshine” by Life as a Thrifter!”

Surely you all have been sitting on the edge of your seats dying to know what I did with my pallet canvas…??? Well, let me just start off by saying, Michael, YOU inspired me! If you haven’...

01 may 12

Birthday Card by Catherine Pooler

It’s time for another series of videos and tutorials! Yay! This time we are going to use the deliciously wonderful Sweet Shoppe Product Suite from the Occasions Mini Catalog by Stampin’ U...

01 may 12

Arts and Craft storage by Teal and Lime!

I do not think it is possibe to fit anymore storage in a 3 foot section of wall. When we decided to transition our boys from daycare to staying at home with a nanny, it was very important to me they ...

01 may 12

Beauty CRUSH: Hair products

I’ve totally changed the way I care for my hair this year! Starting in January I was determined to make this the year I got my hair healthy and LONG! I’ve always wanted long hair but coul...

30 apr 12

Lace embellished Plate Stand

I’m convinced that if you put pretty treats on pretty plates calories are canceled out. You know…cause it almost looks too pretty eat! Ok, your right! It’s still a calorie loaded tr...

27 apr 12

Oh SNAP!

After a long year of planning, weeks of late nights, bottles and bottles of spray paint and all the excitement of a 6 year old visiting Disneyland for the first time, SNAP finally happened! Jen from ...

26 apr 12

Show and Tell

Time to get your link on! Have you created a fab project you want to show off!?! Link it here and get seen by thousands. I’ll often feature favorite links on Facebook and twitter and on my site so by...

25 apr 12

Lowes Creative Ideas round up:the great out doors!

I am in love with the warmer weather and gearing up for my Lowe’s Creative Ideas up coming challenge ” Curb Appeal!” It’s taking me outside and in search of ways to spruce up ...

24 apr 12

Fabric Covered Spring Vases

Nothing says “Bring on the warm weather” like bright pops of color! While Spring cleaning I cleaned out a kitchen cabinet and realized I had a huge collection of glass vases and jars! I h...

23 apr 12

System 41 update

This post brought to you by Système 41. All opinions are 100% mine. I am a few weeks into using my Système 41 skin care line and have so much to tell you! I use my products every day and have come to...

21 apr 12

Spring Mantel

Changing up a few things can make a fun difference! My Spring mantel is spiced up by adding a few new fun finds and a simple creation… My “Hi” frame was made with scrap paper and a ...

20 apr 12

Queen Bee Market @ Thanksging Point

Get your shop on!!!! Come and shop at the coolest hand made market starting tomorrow!! Open to the public and held at the beautiful Thanksgiving Point Barn! Grab your girlfriends and come shop till y...

19 apr 12

Show and Tell and some fun SNAP news!

Squeal!!!! SNAP starts tomorrow! I can hardly contain my excitement! I am so ready to kick off this amazing event FINALLY! So excited to meet all of you who will be there! and all of you who can̵...

18 apr 12

33 Things you might not have known about me!

1. I’m a middle child there for your typical ” peace maker”, even tempered, worrier kind of gal! 2. I have a magazine addiction and have been known to hoard Better Homes and Garden...

17 apr 12

Girls room makeover reveal & $100 Lowe’s giveaway

When we moved our girls down stairs we knew their room was going to take a lot of work! I’m not a frilly, soft pink kind of mom so no such room was going to exist in my house either! This girl...

16 apr 12

Beauty CRUSH: Make up

I LOVE new make up! I have a weakness for NEW products. I get that from my grandma. Anything that has the word NEW on it she bought! I seem to do the same thing when it comes to beauty products and I...

12 apr 12

Show and Tell with Color me Rad 5K and a giveaway

Are you looking for a super fun 5K that you’ll never forget? Join me for the Color me Rad 5k on April 28th at Utah Valley University in Orem. This colorful race is fun for the whole family! Pic...

11 apr 12

Rain Gutter Guard earring holder

I have a huge obsession with earrings right now! I just got 12 new pairs of Hoop- La earrings about a week ago and it was getting pretty apparent that I needed a new organizing system for all of my ...

10 apr 12

Sexy Modest Boutique and a giveaway!

SNAP conference is just around the corner! Can you believe it? Are you ready? Thanks to Sexy Modest Boutique I am all set and ready to go! I know I’m not the only one shopping for the perfect n...

09 apr 12

Lemon Chicken Soup: Food Network Magazine

Every time I pick up a Food Network Magazine I thanks my lucky stars for a magazine that ALWAYS supplies me with endless menu ideas! This last months issues was by far a home run and we’ve alre...

06 apr 12

The worst $100 I ever spent

Last week I went to my favorite discount store, DownEast Clarence center! This place is a guaranteed good time! I’ve always been able to score amazing deals on slightly damaged Pottery Barn, We...

05 apr 12

Show and Tell Linking fun!

Time to get your link on! Have you created a fab project you want to show off!?! Link it here and get seen by thousands. I’ll often feature favorite links on Facebook and twitter and on my site so by...

04 apr 12

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