Guest Post: Eliza K Prints

I hope everyone had an awesome Thanksgiving!!  My hubby was super nice and cooked a mini Thanksgiving feast for the two of us!!  It was soooo yummy!!

Today I have a super special bloggy friend to introduce you to!!  Eliza has a great crafty blog, Eliza K Prints, where she shares craft tutorials as well as discusses other fun topics like gardening in the city!!

I should probably let her do the typing from here...

Eliza K Prints

Craft Tutorials * Gardening Projects * Sustainability

Hello Lisa's Craft Blog Readers! I'm so pleased Lisa let me share her corner of the internet today. I'm a craft blogger over at Eliza K Prints, a blog specializing in crafting sustainably without sacrificing beauty or functionality. I love to take items that are destined for the trash heap and turn them into something I can use in my home. Some of my favorite mediums are scrap paper, old food containers, and well loved books. I also blog about my urban gardening forays and have recently started a Top Ten series where I share my Top Tens in various categories (shows, books, etc).  

I love finding new blogs, hearing from readers and receiving feedback about projects I've done. I'd love it if you come and say hi!

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 *Tutorials You'll Find On My Blog*

Tin Can Succulents        

 Cork Coasters       

 

Orange Peel Candle

   

*Upcoming Events*

I'm super excited to announce that Eliza K Prints will be throwing a giveaway starting Dec. 1st! Stop by to see a sneak preview and make sure to come back on the 1st to enter officially. I specifically chose Etsy shops with amazing handmade items that would make great stocking stuffers or gifts for the upcoming holiday season.

I have also just begun accepting button swaps and sponsor ads. If you're interested, make sure to drop me a line!

Blog     Etsy     Facebook     Twitter     Pinterest

So as a recap, if you're interested in turning some of your trash into treasure, stop by and check out a few tutorials! I also would love to hear success stories from any of you who also craft sustainably. Thanks so much for taking the time to read and make sure to leave your blog address for me to checkout. And an extra special thank you to Lisa for allowing me to guest post today!

Always,
Eliza

Linky List Features & Upcoming Events

Now that I'm almost fully recovered from my surgery, I have some BIG bloggy plans for March & April, including 2 great giveaways!!  Check out the Upcoming Events after you get inspired by the features from last week's linky party!!

Let's get to those features...

Last week's "Top Looked at Linky" was...

Paper Shamrocks
by Chicken Scratch

"Lisa's 3 Loved Linkies" from last week were...


Old Window, New View
by Ribbons, Lace, and Inspiration

Chalk Paint Makeovers
by Sherry's Bees Nest

An Elegant Frame
by Silo Hill Farm

If you were featured today, be sure to snag the NEW "Featured" button on my Buttons page!!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Oh my goodness!! I couldn't be more excited about the next few months!!  I know spring is coming and all, but I'm more excited about my bloggy events!!  Here's what you can look forward to...

March 5-17
A Crafty St. Patty Party
2 full week's full of St. Patrick's Day crafts as well as a special extended linky party too!!

March 11-31
A Surprise Giveaway!!
More info coming soon!!

March 26-April 7
A Spring/Easter Event
A 2 week event celebrating the arrival of Spring as well as Easter!!  There will be an extended linky party and tons of spring/Easter tutorials!!

April 1-30
Another Great Giveaway!!
Crystal's Lace and More has generously sponsored a BIG giveaway!!  More info coming soon!!

Dates TBA
SMASH Journal Series
A special 1-2 week series based on the widely popular SMASH line of journals and accessories.  I'll show you SMASH products, tutorials on how you can make your own SMASH-type journal and accessories, as well as free printables for you to use in your SMASH journal!!

Wow!!  So many fun and exciting events to look forward to!!  To be honest, I can't wait for the SMASH Journal Series!!  I have so many ideas and plans and I can't wait to share them with you!!

Which event are you most looking forward to?

Thanks for reading!! Until next time...

Linky List #6 w/Features

This past week proved to me that you all haven't given up on my despite my bloggy absence!!  Thank you sooo much to each person that linked up last week!!

Before I get to the features and this week's party, I just want to give you all a quick personal update on my recovery from surgery...

As I said in my last update, I had a couple complications, but now I'm doing better and better each and every day!!  I can't wait to be back to my craftin' and bloggin' self again, because just laying around all day is not for me!!

There are a few other fun posts coming this week besides today's linky party!!  Here's what you can look forward to:

Wednesday

WOYWW #6: A fun peek into my crafty work space!!

Friday

Fun Fact Friday: More details about March's big giveaway!!

Saturday/Sunday

Weekend Workshop: A super fun pair of tutorials that you're going to love!!

Now, let's get to those features...

Last week's "Top Looked at Linky" was...

Craft Room Table Makeover
from Jillify It

What a super simple table makeover tutorial!!  I love it!!  Along with the rest of Jill's craft room!!  hehehe


"Lisa's Loved Linkies" from last week were...

DIY Magnet Organization Board
from AKM Designs & Delights

Such a cool idea and a great tutorial too!!  I would love to have one for my kitchen...and my craft room too!!

Double Strand Braided Ribbon Headband
from Love Bug Living

Another easy, but gorgeous project!!  I plan on making a few of these for a good friend of mine!!

Burlap Wreath
from Made in a Day

Ahh, my beloved burlap!!  This is so gorgeous that it just may be the first wreath I ever make!!

Lisa's Linky List #6

This linky party will be open until Saturday, February 25th at 11:59PM Eastern time.  Then on Monday, February 27th, I'll feature the "Top Looked at Linky" and "Lisa's 3 Loved Linkies" from this week's party!!

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You don't have to, but I'd really appreciate a link back or for you to add my linky party button to your post or sidebar to help me spread the word. 

I want to keep this pretty simple so I only have 2 rules...

1. Please, only link up posts such as crafts, diy projects, recipes, cleaning/organizing ideas, decorating, etc. 

2. Do not link up shops, giveaways or any post trying to sell something. 

A few other quick things I want to mention about this linky party...

* Remember to link directly to your specific post, not your blog’s main page. 
* By linking up, you give me permission to use content from your post for the purpose of featuring you, which would include linking back to your blog and post. 
* Please visit other links and comment!!

Love-Filled Linky List Features

Thanks to everyone that linked up to the Love-Filled Linky List!!  You linked up some awesome projects, tutorials, and recipes!!  Oh how I wish there was a little more time until Valentine's Day so I could make them all!!

If you'd like to check out all of the 41 Valentine links, just click here, but for now, here are the features from the party...

The Top Looked at Linky from the party was...


Origami Heart Tutorial
from Moments with the Montanos

Lisa's Loved Linkies are...

Key to My Heart Frame
from Silo Hill Farm

Valentine's Banner
from Chicken Scratch

Owl Valentine Treats
from Rook No. 17

Cupid in the Box
from I Gotta Create!

If you've been featured here today, feel free to grab a Featured button from my Buttons page!!

Thanks for reading!! Until next time...

Friday's {Valentine} Features #1

This week's Friday's Features will be a collection of Valentine's Day tutorials from around the web.  Enjoy!!

Love Bird Tutorial

by Molly Chicken

That little heart can come out of the little pocket too!!  So darn cute!!

Handmade Paper Valentines Tutorial

by The Long Thread

You gotta love handmade paper so these valentines are so cool!!

Valentine's Day Mailbox Tutorial & Template

by Holiday Kids Crafts

It took quite awhile to find a large mailbox template!!  This one rocks!!

Valentine's Day Burlap Art Tutorial

by Domestically Speaking

I adore burlap and word tags so this is right up my alley!!

Valentine Mod Podge Frames Tutorial

by Tidy Mom

This is such an easy and inexpensive project!!  I gotta try it!!

Valentine's Wreath & Frame Tutorial

by Lil' Luna

I think the little bunting banners are adorable!!  Love this!!

Thanks for reading!!  Until next time...

Linky List #4 w/Features

Thanks to everyone for participating another super fun linky party last week!!  There was a total of 33 links added and each one was so inspiring!!  Here are the features from "Lisa's Linky List #3"...

The Top Looked at Linky goes to...

Cool Tips

from Alderberry Hill

Sarah is back at it again with another collection of really cool, random tips found on Pinterest!!  Her post has 9 tips such as the No-Slip Dish Towel (shown above) and using paper clips to hold wrapping paper on the roll!!

My 3 top picks (aka Lisa's Loved Linkies) are...

Hammered Hearts

from Kat's Nature

These hearts are so simple and yet so gorgeous!!  In this tutorial Kat shows you step-by-step how to make these hammered hearts.  I know I can think of many, many ways to use these gorgeous charms/pendants!!

The Un-Twistable Necklace

from Chicken Scratch

This is a wonderfully detailed tutorial that shows you how to make beautiful lariat-style necklaces that clasp in the front!!  These necklaces would be fun to make for experienced and novice jewelry makers!!

Valentine Chex Mix

From The Taylor House

Chrissy shares a great snack recipe that looks so delicious!!  She even shares how to package it up in cute little bags and adorable tags too!!  This post has my mouth watering for sure!!

Lisa's Linky List #4

This linky party will be open until Saturday, January 28th at 11:59PM Eastern time.  Then on Monday, January 30th, I'll feature the "Top Looked at Linky" and "Lisa's 3 Loved Linkies" from this week's party!!

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You don't have to, but I'd really appreciate a link back or for you to add my linky party button to your post or sidebar to help me spread the word. 

I want to keep this pretty simple so I only have 2 rules...

1. Only link up posts such as crafts, diy projects, recipes, cleaning/organizing ideas, decorating, etc. 

2. Do not link up shops, giveaways or any post trying to sell something. 

A couple other quick things I want to mention about this linky party...

* Remember to link directly to your specific post, not your blog’s main page. 
* By linking up, you give me permission to use content from your post for the purpose of featuring you, which would include linking back to your blog and post. 
* Please visit other links and comment!!

Lisa's Linky List #3 w/Features

Thanks to everyone that linked up last week!!  It was another inspiring party and I loved each linky!!  I just wish I could feature everyone's posts that they linked up!!  Since I can't do that, here are the 4 features from "Lisa's Linky List #2"...

There was a tie for the Top Looked at Linky and the two with the most views were...


Flip Out Circle Photo Book
from Cabin Fevered Gem

I think this would be such a great card for friends and family far away!!  Gen shares her version of a video tutorial found on YouTube.  She shares the video as well, so we can make them too!!


DIY Winter Painting
from Chicken Scratch

Alecia shares how anyone can paint this beautiful "Winter Branches" painting in this step-by-step tutorial!!  I'm going to have to try this one really soon!!





My 3 top picks (aka Lisa's Loved Linkies) are...

Linen & Lace Fingerless Gloves Tutorial
from Nancy's Couture

Nancy shares this super simple tutorial showing us how to make these beautiful lace embellished, fingerless gloves!!  I am definitely making myself a pair of these ASAP!!

Microwave Brownie Sundae Recipe
from A Crafty Cook

How could I not feature this amazing recipe from Erin?!?  A brownie Sundae that you don't have to bake!!  I'm going to treat my mum to this when she visits this week!!

DIY Daily Affirmation Box
from Craftin' Cowgirl

I LOVE daily affirmations and need to get in the habit of saying them.  I should use Jen's tutorial and make my own Daily Affirmation Box!!  This tutorial is great; there's no way I could mess it up!!


If you were featured today, feel free to snag a Featured Button from my Buttons page.

Lisa's Linky List #3

This linky party will be open until Saturday, January 21st at 11:59PM Eastern time.  Then on Monday, January 23rd, I'll feature the "Top Looked at Linky" and "Lisa's 3 Loved Linkies" from this week's party!!

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You don't have to, but I'd really appreciate a link back or for you to add my linky party button to your post or sidebar to help me spread the word. 

I want to keep this pretty simple so I only have 2 rules...

1. Only link up posts such as crafts, diy projects, recipes, cleaning/organizing ideas, decorating, etc. 

2. Do not link up shops, giveaways or any post trying to sell something. 

A couple other quick things I want to mention about this linky party...

* Remember to link directly to your specific post, not your blog’s main page. 
* By linking up, you give me permission to use content from your post for the purpose of featuring you, which would include linking back to your blog and post. 
* Please visit other links and comment!!

Feature Friday #2

Can you believe another week has passed already?!  This year has just begun and it's already flying by!!  I hope 2012 has gotten off to a good start for all of you!!

I've met so many great bloggers over the past few months and they all have amazing craft blogs that I think you should know about.  Each Friday, not only am I going to feature great projects from around the web, but I'm also going to feature a particular craft blog and the writer behind it.  I think you'll really enjoy this addition to Feature Fridays since you'll get to learn of new craft blogs to follow!!

Today's featured blog is...

Chrissy over at The Taylor House is constantly sharing tutorials, recipes, inspriational photos, and much more!!  Here are a few of her recent posts that I really enjoyed...

Overnight Guest Basket

Crochet Flower Tutorial

Chicken & Noodle Recipe

Right now she's hosting her very first giveaway to celebrate reaching 100 blog followers!!  You can win a hand-crocheted infinity scarf and matching headband as well as a $10 Shutterfly gift card!! Click HERE for information.

Today's featured projects are...

Butterfly Charms

From Kat's Nature

Aren't these precious!!  I'm dying to make some and plan on doing so really soon!!

Word Blocks

from Stories by Me

I adore altered art and this is a project I've gotta try really soon!!

Last but not least, I just had to share this wire-wrapped bird nest that Tracy from Park Place Design made by following my tutorial found here.  She did such a great job that I had to show off her work!!

If you've been featured today, feel free to grab a button!!

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Thanks for reading!! Until next time...