Aug 31, 2011

Right Around the Corner

Okay, tomorrow is the 1st of September & I just couldn't wait any longer for this post!! Fall is right around the corner....at least I sure hope it is! This 100+ degree heat is killing us here in Texas

By far my favorite time of the year is Fall & Winter
I love Fall's cool crisp air, boots & sweaters, football tailgates, pumpkin carving, Halloween & Thanksgiving!
I.LOVE.IT.ALL!

While meandering through Pinterest, as I often do, I have come across some AWESOME ideas for the fall season. Recipes, crafts & decorations, you name it, it's all there on Pinterest! You are no longer allowed to use the excuses of not being creative or crafty when you have such wonderful ideas waiting at you fingertips! Get to crafting people!

Today, I am going to share with you some SUPER cute pumpkin ideas! This is not your ordinary pumpkin carving ladies and gentlemen, so lets step out of the box & get creative! These are just a few of my favorite pumpkin decorating ideas, in no particular order.

{1} Pumpkins in a stocking, who knew? Chic & simple find it HERE
{2} I love this nail-head idea! Find it HERE 
{3} Paint your pumpkin using a doily! Find it HERE
{1} Okay, candy corn pumpkins? Too stinkin' cute! Find it HERE
{2} Bling out your pumpkin with a rhinestone spider web. Find it HERE
{3} Fabric monogrammed pumpkins, cute! Find it HERE
{1} Polka dot "Trick or Treat" pumpkins. Find it HERE 
{2} I'm not sure if that's zebra or wood-grain but I like it! Find it HERE
{3} These remind me of a scrapbook! Find it HERE

Well there you go, nine awesome ideas for your pumpkin decorating fun this year! Check back soon for some delicious Fall inspired recipes!

Linking up HERE


Aug 29, 2011

Tuesday Tutorials Link Party {No. 4}

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Time for another Link Party!

A big thank you to everyone who linked up last week! Awesome tutorials guys, keep the great ideas coming! If you were featured, feel free to grab a featured button!
 



Tuesday Tutorials Link Party {No. 4}
Ready for another link party?! I know I am! Let's see your awesome creations! Link up your tutorials, whatever you want! Cooking, crafts, sewing, DIY tips & tricks, I want to see it all! After each link party I will feature my favorite tutorials from the previous link party, so check back to see if you've been featured! 
I also feature several posts on {The Kurtz Corner Facebook Page} become a fan and check it out!

Only Four {Easy} Rules
1. Please be a follower of {The Kurtz Corner}
2. Link directly to your post, not your blog
3. No Etsy Shops, giveaways or personal link parties
4. Please grab my button or use a text hyperlink and link back to my blog
Please follow the rules, it's only fair & good blogging etiquette :) 


{Ready? Set...Link!}

 



Aug 28, 2011

Link Party Features {No. 3}

It's time for features from the last Tuesday Tutorials link party! Again, we had some awesome entries thanks to everyone who linked up! Here are some of my favorite entries. I hope they {inspire} you as much as they inspired me! If you were featured don't forget to grab a featured button.


1. CheeryO Bowls from {Chameleon Girls}
2. DIY Monogram Frame from {Creative Commotion}
3. Chalkboard Tabletop from {Its Nothing a Little Paint Can't Fix}

1. Ice Cream Brownie Cake from {Somewhere In The Middle}
2. Rustic Berry Turnovers from {That Skinny Chick Can Bake}
3. Oreo Cheesecake Cookies from {Moments of Twenty}

1. Suitcase Chair from {Kimberly Ann}
2. Yarn Wrapped Letter from {Sweetly Yours}
3. Flower Power Tee from {That's What Che Said}

Such wonderful projects and inspiration! Great job everyone!
See y'all tomorrow night when I open Tuesday Tutorials Link Party {No. 4}!



Aug 26, 2011

Lone Star Ladies

Recently I was approached by a fellow blogger from Dallas, TX wanting to create a blog specifically for women who blog and are from Dallas! I of course got really excited and said yes! We were both so excited and got the blog up and running in two days flat!
*High five Kim*

We are the {Lone Star Ladies} of Dallas and we {love} blogging!


Lone Star Ladies, created by Kim Sasse & Audra Kurtz, is dedicated to bringing together the lovely ladies of Dallas who love blogging as much as we do!

At {Lone Star Ladies} we offer networking opportunities for women living in the greater Dallas Area 

Our {3} Goals
Share our lives.Connect with others.Grow friendships

How to get involved:
1. Follow the Lone Star Ladies Blog
2. Add your blog link to the Members List

3. Follow other blogs on the Members List 

4. Add your Twitter Handle to our Twitter List

5. Follow other lovely ladies on Twitter
6. Attend weekly / monthly get-togethers!

If you are a lovely lady of Dallas and love blogging we want you to join!
Click HERE to be directed to our blog!



Aug 25, 2011

{Giveaway} Winner!!

Time to announce the winner of my very first giveaway!!
Today's winner will receive: 
50 pc Brochure printing from UPrinting.com
8.5" x 11" 
100lb Paper Gloss 
With Folding (Half Fold, Trifold/Letterfold, Z-Fold, Roll Fold, Accordion Fold), 
Outside and Inside Printing 
2 Business Days Turnaround 
*Free shipping
Drum roll please!
The winner of the 50 piece brochure printing service from UPrinting.com is...

Erin from Home Savvy A to Z!!
Thank you to everyone who participated!
If you missed this contest don't worry I have another giveaway coming your way very soon!




Aug 24, 2011

Chalkboard Wine Glasses

Anyone else get wine glasses at home or at parties confused?
Okay, so I know there are cute little wine rings out there that identify your wine glass but hey us crafty girls are always gonna find a way to put our own spin on it!

Those rings might be cute but chalkboard base wine glasses are way more fun. You can personalize them, and if you mess up, just start over!
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Lets Get Started!!
Supplies:
- Wine glasses
- Martha Stewart Chalkboard Paint
- Painters tape
- Paintbrushes
- Chalk
Important: Before you use your chalkboard let, it completely dry for 24 hour after the last coat!!
Voila! Your very own chalkboard wine glasses!
Happy crafting y'all!

Linking up HERE



Aug 22, 2011

Tuesday Tutorials Link Party {No. 3} & Features!

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A big thank you to everyone who linked up last week! There were some awesome tutorials last Tuesday and I really enjoyed all of your entries! I hope you gained some inspiration from the entries, I know I got some great inspiration for my own to do list!

If you were featured, feel free to grab a featured button from the right sidebar! 

{Features}
{1} Love this poppy headband! Submitted by Kitty Cats and Airplanes
{2} I need to make a DIY infinity scarf! Submitted by Little Red House Designs 
{3} Beautiful Topiary, looks better than the original! Submitted by I Heart My Glue Gun
{1} Who knew hubby's old t-shirts could be so cute! Submitted by Just Down The Hall
{2} Don't throw away your scraps, make a necklace! Submitted by The Andrews Update
{3} Faux metal artwork made from toilet paper rolls! Submitted by Just Another Day
{1} Yum, Chocolate marshmallow cookies! Submitted by Lady Behind The Curtain
{2} Bacon wrapped pork medallions sound delish! Submitted by Chameleon Girls
{3} These cupcakes make me want a coke, yummy! Submitted by Mrs. Fox's Sweets

Tuesday Tutorials Link Party {No. 3}
Ready for another link party?! I know I am! Let's see your awesome creations! Link up your tutorials, whatever you want! Cooking, crafts, sewing, DIY tips & tricks, I want to see it all! Each link party I will feature my favorite tutorials from the previous link party, so check back to see if you've been featured! 
I also feature several posts on {The Kurtz Corner Facebook Page} become a fan and check it out!

Only Four {Easy} Rules
1. Please be a follower of {The Kurtz Corner}
2. Link directly to your post, not your blog
3. No Etsy Shops, giveaways or personal link parties
4. Please grab my button or use a text hyperlink and link back to my blog
Please follow the rules, it's only fair & good blogging etiquette :) 

{Ready? Set...Link!}









Aug 20, 2011

Sharpie {Stained} Clutch

Okay, if you haven't heard of {PS I Made this...} you are missing out!
Everything she makes is so inspirational!
I highly recommend checking out her website

Recently, I was inspired by her DIY clutch
The clutch is made from a canvas bag & stained with Sharpie's new {Stained} pens
Which by the way are AWESOME!

The clutch is reminiscent of a CHANEL clutch & I am super proud of how it turned out!!
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DIY Sharpie Stained Clutch
For this project you will need a canvas bag, Sharpie Stained pens, studs, chain, grommet & grommet setter, scissors & a hammer. Start by outlining your clutch & figuring out the design you want.
Decorate your canvas bag however you want! I really like the quilted look. Next, stud your clutch! Make sure that when you are studding, you place something hard between the front & back of your clutch, otherwise you will stud both sides together & you wont be able to open it! (guilty haha!) Also, you should only stud on concrete. You don't want to leave marks on your wood table or counters.
Add your grommet. Make a hole in one side or both. I chose to make mine a wristlet clutch & only did one side. Make your hole just big enough to fit your grommet through & make sure you have a grommet setting tool (they usually come in a pack with the grommets). Add your chain and you're all set!
Add any other embellishments that you'd like! I added a cute little heart charm from a necklace the I didn't wear much anymore.
I love the leopard lining, adds a little sass don't ya think?
Voila! Your very own Sharpie {Stained} Clutch!

Happy crafting y'all!


Linking up HERE



Aug 19, 2011

GIVEAWAY: UPrinting.com 50 pc Brochure printing {1} Winner

I am super excited to announce my first giveaway, generously sponsored by UPrinting.com
Today's giveaway is for a 50 pc brochure printing service! Along with awesome brochuresUPrinting.com also offers brochure templates, business cards, canvas prints, flyers, labels, vinyl banners, window clings, wall art ideas, posters, postcards and so much more!
Have a wedding approaching? Use the prize to design your own wedding ceremony programs! Own a small business or Etsy shop? Now is your chance to score some free and beautiful brochures for advertising!!
Prize Details:
  • 50 pc Brochure printing for One (1) Winner
  • 8.5" x 11"
  • 100lb Paper Gloss
  • With Folding (Half Fold, Trifold/Letterfold, Z-Fold, Roll Fold, Accordion Fold),
  • Outside and Inside Printing
  • 2 Business Days Turnaround
  • *Free shipping
  • Restriction: Limited to *US residents 18 years old and above only


How To Enter:
**You must be a follower of {The Kurtz Corner} to be eligible to win**

{1st Entry} Leave a comment below and tell me how you would use the brochures if you won!
{2nd Entry} "Like" {The Kurtz Corner} Facebook Fan Page & leave a 2nd comment below letting me know!
{3rd Entry} Blog, Tweet and/or Facebook about this giveaway (separate comment for each, and please leave a link)

The winner will be selected and announced on Thursday August 25th. Please note, if you have won a UPrinting.com giveaway anywhere online within the past 6 months, you are not eligible to enter.

Good luck y'all!



Aug 18, 2011

Cake Batter Cookies

I've seen a lot of cake batter-themed treats floating around & I sure do love cake batter!
Anyone else love the cake batter and strawberries from Cold Stone?
I always want to lick the bowl and beaters whenever making cakes or cookies.
The hubby always gets onto me, "there's raw eggs in there!"
Well, these cookies have no raw eggs, so lick away my friends!
My sweet tooth has been aching, so why not hop on the cake batter train? Toot, toot!

Cake Batter Cookies
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What You'll Need
1 cup flour
1 cup yellow cake mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
3-5 tablespoons milk
As many sprinkles as you desire!

Beat together your softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until well combined. Add cake mix, flour, salt, and vanilla and mix thoroughly. Add up to 5 tablespoons of milk or more if needed to make a dough consistency. Mix in sprinkles with a rubber spatula. Roll dough into one inch balls and place onto a baking sheet. I like to use a rubber baking mat so that the bottoms don't burn. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and bake your cookies for 9 minutes.

Add some more sprinkles to the tops of your dough balls
Your cookies should be about half dollar size once baked
Voila! Enjoy with a cold glass of milk.
 Happy baking y'all!



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