House Cleaning Cards

I have been trying to figure out a system for cleaning my house that would work for me (something that's not too complicated). So I have been working on this idea in my head for awhile and today I went a head a put it all together!

There are five cards that each have a day of the week and specific chores that must be completed for that day. So there are the specific chores, and then either organizing an area or cleaning a "special area." Monday and Wednesday part of the day is spent organizing an area. Tuesday and Thursday part of the routine is spent cleaning a special area that doesn't get attention often like the ceiling fans.

One special area is worked on two times per week (two of these would be marked off at the end of the week). When all are marked off, I wipe it off and start all over. 

 

*Download at Scribd*

***If anyone would like for me to email (nv.craftenvy@gmail.com) them a copy of the template I made (in Microsoft Word) let me know. I would just post it online but eveyone's chores are probably a little different.

Monday: Sew Can Do, Graphics Fairy,  Mad In Crafts, It's So Very Cheri, Skip To My Lou, The Girl Creative,  DIY Showoff, Making The World Cuter,  Sumo's Sweet Stuff, Keeping It Simple, Trendy Treehouse, 
Tuesday: Sweet Floweret, Hope Studios,

Wednesday: Sugar Bee,  Silly Little Sparrow, Today's Creative Blog,  
Thursday:Someday Crafts,  The Thrifty Home, 
Friday:Beyond The Picket Fence, Train To Crazy,  733,  Shabby Cottage,  Fireflies and Jellybeans, Somewhat Simple, Thirty Handmade Days,  Shabby Nest, 
Hodgepodge Friday,  Fun To Craft,  Tidy Mom, Finding Fabulous, Fingerprints on the Fridge,  Simply Sweet Home, 
Chic On a Shoe String,  Kojo Designs.
Saturday: Show and Tell,  I Am Only One Woman, The Hungry Hippo, Funky Junk Interiors, Saturday Spotlight @ Craft Envy.   Read more

Thanks For Sharing!

I totally loved the projects this week! 

Here were some of my favorites...

Super easy lace headband. Why didn't I think of this?

A Law Student's Journey

Pillowcase shirts! They're adorable and not to mention SO EASY to make!

Wayward Girls Crafts

And who doesn't love purses? Check out these 15 DIY Fall purses.

Soap Deli News

Thanks again everyone who shared their talents with us!

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Saturday Spotlight #59

 Welcome!

RULES:

1) First, create a blog entry about something you made yourself. Post our Saturday Spotlight button under your post or somewhere on your blog so that others can find all of your awesome links at Saturday Spotlight. Our linky party button is on the right side of our blog. Just copy the html code to the bottom of your blog post. If you would like to keep it somewhere else on your blog where others can see it, that's also ok.
2) Next, add your blog post name down below and then add the link of the blog entry about your project (not your homepage) . To get your link, click on the title of your blog post that you would like to enter and then copy the address that appears in the address bar up top, and paste it down below. It should look about like this: http://yourblogname.blogspot.com/2009/07/your_project.html.



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Boardwalk Picture Frame

I  found this idea at the Family Fun website and I thought it would go well with my son's pirate themed bedroom.
It's a picture frame made to look like a boardwalk on the ocean, made entirely from popsicle sticks!

The base is made of a piece of cardboard with a sheet of sandpaper glued to it. I also folded over a piece of blue cardstock to look like the ocean.

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Giveaway Winner!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the MoldMuse Giveaway!

I am proud to announce that our winner is...

Glo Sews!!!

Some of the highlights from our Saturday Spotlight crafting link up party:

I have been wanting to do these newsprint nails!

And this Oreo Pie looks irresistible...

Be sure to grab a featured button!

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Saturday Spotlight #58: MoldMuse Giveaway

Welcome to Saturday Spotlight!

Don't forget to enter the MoldMuse giveaway for a silicone mold of your choice!

**Deadline is tonight!**

RULES:

1) First, create a blog entry about something you made yourself. Post our Saturday Spotlight button under your post or somewhere on your blog so that others can find all of your awesome links at Saturday Spotlight. Our linky party button is on the right side of our blog. Just copy the html code to the bottom of your blog post. If you would like to keep it somewhere else on your blog where others can see it, that's also ok.
2) Next, add your blog post name down below and then add the link of the blog entry about your project (not your homepage) . To get your link, click on the title of your blog post that you would like to enter and then copy the address that appears in the address bar up top, and paste it down below. It should look about like this: http://yourblogname.blogspot.com/2009/07/your_project.html.


 


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Clay Flower Earrings and a Giveaway!

I found out about these molds from a Saturday Spotlight link a few weeks ago and I KNEW I had to have one! I made some polymer clay earrings from the Chysanthemum mold and I just cant get enough of them.

I loved them so much that I contacted MoldMuse to sponsor a giveaway!

One lucky reader will receive a gift certificate to the MoldMuse Etsy shop to redeem for your very own silicone flower mold!

Rules:

1. Be a Craft Envy Follower.

and 

2. Post a comment below stating what your favorite mold is from MoldMuse.

**Giveaway deadline will be Saturday night at 10 pm.**

If your interested in how to make the earrings from polymer clay (Michaels), here are some basic instructions:

1. Roll a small ball of clay in your hands and then pressinto the flower mold. Remove excess.

2. Smooth out the back surface. 

3. Bake at 300 degrees in the oven for twenty minutes.

Easy peasy!



Monday: Sew Can Do, Graphics Fairy,  Mad In Crafts, It's So Very Cheri, Skip To My Lou, The Girl Creative,  DIY Showoff, Making The World Cuter,  Sumo's Sweet Stuff, Keeping It Simple, Trendy Treehouse, 
Tuesday: Sweet Floweret, Hope Studios,

Wednesday: Sugar Bee,  Silly Little Sparrow, Today's Creative Blog,  
Thursday:Someday Crafts,  The Thrifty Home, 
Friday:Beyond The Picket Fence, Train To Crazy,  733,  Shabby Cottage,  Fireflies and Jellybeans, Somewhat Simple, Thirty Handmade Days,  Shabby Nest, 
Hodgepodge Friday,  Fun To Craft,  Tidy Mom, Finding Fabulous, Fingerprints on the Fridge,  Simply Sweet Home, 
Chic On a Shoe String,  Kojo Designs.
Saturday: Show and Tell,  I Am Only One Woman, The Hungry Hippo, Funky Junk Interiors, Saturday Spotlight @ Craft Envy.  

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Saturday Spotlight #57

Welcome to Saturday Spotlight: A Crafting Link Up Party!

RULES:

1) First, create a blog entry about something you made yourself. Post our Saturday Spotlight button under your post or somewhere on your blog so that others can find all of your awesome links at Saturday Spotlight. Our linky party button is on the right side of our blog. Just copy the html code to the bottom of your blog post. If you would like to keep it somewhere else on your blog where others can see it, that's also ok.
2) Next, add your blog post name down below and then add the link of the blog entry about your project (not your homepage) . To get your link, click on the title of your blog post that you would like to enter and then copy the address that appears in the address bar up top, and paste it down below. It should look about like this: http://yourblogname.blogspot.com/2009/07/your_project.html.




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Simple Beaded Binky Clip: Tutorial

Here is a simple way to create your own pacifier/binky clips with small beads. 

The great thing about this binky clip is that it can be used with any brand of pacifier.

What You Will Need:

-stretchy jewelery making cord (very thin, I don't know what the size is)

-whole bunch of teeny tiny beads

-ID badge clip (Walmart or office supply store)

-super glue

I didn't take pictures along the way, but the finished product pictures can serve as a good guide.

1. Using about 14 inches of cord, start from one end and make a small loop about 1/2" wide. This is where the ID clip will snap through. Tie a square knot and apply a dab of super glue to reinforce.

2. String your beads on filling up about 8" of the cord.

3. Make another loop using about 4 inches of the cord and tie a knot adding a dab of super glue.

4. Slip the loop through the binky hole and pull the whole binky clip through the loop too. 

Monday: Sew Can Do, Graphics Fairy,  Mad In Crafts, It's So Very Cheri, Skip To My Lou, The Girl Creative,  DIY Showoff, Making The World Cuter,  Sumo's Sweet Stuff, Keeping It Simple, Trendy Treehouse, 
Tuesday: Sweet Floweret, Hope Studios,

Wednesday: Sugar Bee,  Silly Little Sparrow, Today's Creative Blog,  
Thursday:Someday Crafts,  The Thrifty Home, 
Friday:Beyond The Picket Fence, Train To Crazy,  733,  Shabby Cottage,  Fireflies and Jellybeans, Somewhat Simple, Thirty Handmade Days,  Shabby Nest, 
Hodgepodge Friday,  Fun To Craft,  Tidy Mom, Finding Fabulous, Fingerprints on the Fridge,  Simply Sweet Home, 
Chic On a Shoe String,  Kojo Designs.
Saturday: Show and Tell,  I Am Only One Woman, The Hungry Hippo, Funky Junk Interiors, Saturday Spotlight @ Craft Envy. 

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Thanks For Sharing!

Thanks for stopping by to this weekends Saturday Spotlight link up party! There were lots of fun and beautiful projects!

Here are some highlights!

DIY Canvas Photographs from For Mamas

And I have no idea what this is....

but it looks amazing! From Will Cook For Smiles

Prinzregententorte

These embellished gift bags are genius by Miss Lovie

Thanks again everyone, be sure to stop by again next weekend!

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Saturday Spotlight #56

Welcome to Saturday Spotlight: A Crafting Link Up Party!

RULES:

1) First, create a blog entry about something you made yourself. Post our Saturday Spotlight button under your post or somewhere on your blog so that others can find all of your awesome links at Saturday Spotlight. Our linky party button is on the right side of our blog. Just copy the html code to the bottom of your blog post. If you would like to keep it somewhere else on your blog where others can see it, that's also ok.
2) Next, add your blog post name down below and then add the link of the blog entry about your project (not your homepage) . To get your link, click on the title of your blog post that you would like to enter and then copy the address that appears in the address bar up top, and paste it down below. It should look about like this: http://yourblogname.blogspot.com/2009/07/your_project.html.




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Paper Wall Flowers

I think I am finally done with Lily's room, for REAL this time! I added some little 3D paper flowers on her wall

And the rest of the nursery....


Fleece Dahlia Pillow

Tulle Earring Holder

Tulle Pomander

Light-switch Redo

Tissue Paper Rose Pomander

Tulle Curtains

Personalized Lighted Mirror

Monday: Sew Can Do, Graphics Fairy,  Mad In Crafts, It's So Very Cheri, Skip To My Lou, The Girl Creative,  DIY Showoff, Making The World Cuter,  Sumo's Sweet Stuff, Keeping It Simple, Trendy Treehouse, 
Tuesday: Sweet Floweret, Hope Studios,
Wednesday: Sugar Bee,  Silly Little Sparrow, Today's Creative Blog,  
Thursday:Someday Crafts,  The Thrifty Home, 
Friday:Beyond The Picket Fence, Train To Crazy,  733,  Shabby Cottage,  Fireflies and Jellybeans, Somewhat Simple, Thirty Handmade Days,  Shabby Nest, 
Hodgepodge Friday,  Fun To Craft,  Tidy Mom, Finding Fabulous, Fingerprints on the Fridge,  Simply Sweet Home, 
Chic On a Shoe String,  Kojo Designs.
Saturday: Show and Tell,  I Am Only One Woman, The Hungry Hippo, Funky Junk Interiors, Saturday Spotlight @ Craft Envy. 

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